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Owner's Manual
£RRFTSMAN°
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271141
, Safety
• Assembly
° Operation
Maintenance
° Repair Parts
_ hispi_oduCthas alow emission ehgine Wliich 0pi_rates :_i....
differently from pre_iiously built engines. BefQre you start-the
engihe, l'ead and understandthis Owrier'S Manuai.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co_, Hoffman Estates, II60!79
Visit our Craftsman website:www searscom/craftsman
Warranty..................................................2
Safety Rules...................................................3
ProductSpecifications............................5
Assembly...............................................7
Operation....................................................1t
MaintenanceSchedule.......................18
Maintenance........................................18
Serviceand Adjustments.....................22
Storage....................................................28
Troubleshooting.................................29
RepairParts..............................................34
PartsOrdering.....................Back Cover
LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS
For two (2)yearsfromthe dateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned upaccordingto the instructionsin the owner's
manual,Searswill repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartsfound to be defectivein
materialor workmanship.Warrantyserviceis availablefree of chargeby taking your
Craftsmanridingequipmentto your nearestSearsServiceCenter. In-homewarranty
serviceIs availablebut a trip chargewiltapply°This warrantyappliesontywhilethis
productis inthe UnitedStates.
This Warrantydoesnot cover:
* Expendableitemswhichbecomeworn duringnormaluse, such as blades,spark
plugs,air cleaners,beltsand oil filters.
-Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
o Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the tiding equipment, impacting
objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.
,Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,
electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the
proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable
debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual°
° Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-
nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its
purchase dater
- Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days frorn date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the
battery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.. Warranty
service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your
nearest Sears Service Center. Imhome warranty service ts available but a trip charge
will apply- This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME
WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT' 1-.800-4-MY-HOME
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT,'Thiscuttingmacllineis
capableof amputatinghandsand feet
and throwingobjects_Failureto observe
the followingsafety instructionscould
resultin seriousinjuryor death.
GENERALOPERATION
° Read,understand,and fotlowall
instructionsin the manualand on the
machinebeforestarting.
Onlyallow responsibleadults,who are
familiarwiththe Instructions,to operate
the machine.
° Clearthe areaof objectssuch as rocks,
toys,w_re,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_
oNever carry passengers.
° Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
o Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.
. Slow down before turning.
° Never leave a running machine
unattended° Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
° Turn off blades when not mowing,
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
°Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Do not operate the machine white
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine _nto a trailer or
truck_
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of riding mower-
related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the
riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious
injury.
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 recommem
dations for wheel weights or counter-
weights to improve stability.
. Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change
the stability of the machine.
, Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction,
° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
DO NOT=
Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-
ly downhill, if possible.
oDo not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
.Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
°Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
°Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
Keepchifdrenout of the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcareof another
responsibleadult.
Be alert and turnmachineoff if children
enterthe area.
° Beforeand whenbacking,tookbehind
and downfor small children.
. Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfail off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere
with safe machineoperation.
o Neverallowchildrento operatethe
machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
SERVICE
oUse extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling, Do
not smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water
heater.
Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
- Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Never carry children_ They may fall off
and be 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, took behind
and down for small children.
- Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),
not across.
° Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
,, Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
,, Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
- Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting
o Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running.
o Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or al-
low objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary,
o Mower blades are sharp and can cuL
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
° Check brake operation frequently. Ad-
just and service as required.
o 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 wilt not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If machine stops whi{e going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowty.
Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-
ly downhill, if possible,
4
Look for this sy.mbol to point o_ im,por-
safety precautions. It means u!_u..
TIONl!l BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY tS INVOLVED.
_,CAUTION_ In order to prevent acci.den-
tal s_ar[ing when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always dis-
connect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug..
,&CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac-
tor.
_,CAUTION: Tow.only the attachmen!s that
are recommenaea by ano comply wlln
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use comrnon sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a siope_ "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,.
&WARNING: The engine ex!laust from this
proauct comains cnem_cais Known [o [ne
Slate of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
AND TYPE: REGULAR
OILTYPE SAE 10W30
(AP1-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 4.0PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION
GAP: .030") PC12YC
GROUND FORWARD: 55
SPEED (MPH): REVERSE: 2.4
TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI
PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING 15 AMPS @3600 RPM
SYSTEM:
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE:U1R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT., LBS
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible dependabil-
ity and performance,
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
We have competent, wel!4rained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly,
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'L
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Repair Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store
for details,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and observe the safety rules.
* Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, caring for and using your tractor.,
,, Follow the instructions under "Mainte-
nance" and "Storage" sections of this
owneCs manual
WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered iand unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
in the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands, A spark
arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest authorized service
center/department (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manuat).
'lU,nllll I InlllUlll I ill ill M,=l:llr_Ullnllllll I I lun I i
Steering Wheel J
Steering
Wheel
Adapter
©
(1) Large Flat
Washer
i, i ,
Seat
(1) Knob
@(1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
Steering
Sleeve
Steering
Extension
Shaft
(1) Hex Bolt
3/8-16 x I
g
Wheel
Insert
(1) Lock
washer
3/8
(1) Hex Bolt
5!16-18 x 1-I/4 @
(1)
Locknut
5/!6-18
(1) Shoulder
Bolt 5/!6-18
Keys
(2) Keys
Video Cassette Slope Sheet
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your
tractor al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely° Use the
correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier, Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers
(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife
(I) Fire 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
position (seated behind the steering
wheel),
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
pints boxes from shipping carton,
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat,
o Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
° Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes in
extension and lower shafts and install
5/t6 hex b01t and Iocknut. Tighten
securely,,
Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
' Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wlleel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
, Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
° Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely,
° Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheef,
° Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
.. _ Steering
/,__=_.../Wheel Insert
aexBoLt
.._--_'l_ock Wasiter
......;::_._.__ c.._..._..._Lar,',e Flat
; :_-_. I ) Washer
Steering .._"_..__i_...-' ./
Wheel _ "---CC___ J"
..4_,.,, .i Steering Boot
! _-_Ta bs
Extension :
Shaft ._ _ . .
5/16 Locknut__.._ _j5/16 Hex Bolt
, _nl,;, " '
Lower Steering-_.._ <"_', Tabs
Shaft "_'. "',_'Slots
f',' t
7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
o 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 battery for minimum of one hour
at 6-t0 amps, (See "BATTERY" in
MAINTENANCE section of this manual
for charging instructions),
Battery Box
Door
Label
Termin_
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
* Remove adjustment knob and flat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor°
oPivot seat upward and remove from the
cardboard packing, Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
, Place seat on seat pan and assemble
shoulder boll Tighten shoulder bolt
securely_
oAssernble adjustment knob and flat
washer loosely. Do not tighten,
oLower 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.
oRaise seat and _ighten adjustment knob
securely_ ,/_=_ _
Shoulder Bolt J_-----,,_ l"
-"'---.
/ ._i _Flat Washer
Adjustment Knob
NOTE: You may now roll or drive you
tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
o Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
Place freewheel control in freewheeling
position to disengage transmission
(See '%0 TRANSPORT" in the Opera-
tion section of this manual)..
o Roll tractor forward off ski&
• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor,
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
_,WARNING: Before starting, read,
understand and follow all ins]ructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor is clear of
other people and objects.
Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
- Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
Place freewheel control in "transmis-
sion engaged" position.
, Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set the
parking brake
° Place motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift tever to its highest
position,
° Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position,
° Release parking brake.
Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off skid,
Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking
brake and place motion control lever in
neutral position.
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position,
Continue with lhe instructions that follow,
CHECK 'TIREPRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes_.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
o Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual..
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts
are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that the brake is
properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual,
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
, Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
o Place front of mutcher 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.
_I_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mutcher plate and al!ow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Shield
Mulcher
Plate
,/
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also,
z_CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERA] EAND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH 'TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
3 All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,5 No remaining loose parts in carton,
3 Battery is properly prepared and
charged, (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,5 Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
3 Al! tires are properly inflated, (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinftated at the factory),
.5 Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
5Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
.5 Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
.5 Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
5 Engine oil is at proper level.
3 Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
3 Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function, Operate them
before you start the engine.
3 Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
.3 It is irnportant 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
9 section of this manual).
Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product.
Learnand understandtheir meaning,
BATTERY
ENGINE ON
4_
FUEL
,1;
FORWARD
LIGHTS ON
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED
CAUTION OR REVERSE SLOW
WARNING
k
ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE t
!
IGNITION
I'.,I_@@
CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE
LOCKED
REVERSE NEUTRAL HtGH
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FAST
Gi
OVER TEMP
LIGHT
UNLOCKED
I
MOWER LIFT
LOW PARKING BRAKE
KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
10
FREE WHEEL
(Automalie Models only)
KNOWYOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.
Attachment Ignition
Clutch Lever Switch
.," Lift
Ammeter / " Lever
Plunger
Th fettle/Choke
Control
Clutch/
=hment
Lift Lever
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Free Wheel
Control -,..
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards
Institute,
AMMETER -Indicates charging (+) or
discharging (-) of battery.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck
or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL - Used for
dectutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the
speed and direction of tractor.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly
towing the tractor with the engine off,
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine,
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to
release attachment lift lever when
changing its position.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on
and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks
clutch/brake pedal into the brake
position.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL -, Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
11
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOU R TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.
° Depress clutch/brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position and hold,
Place parking brake lever in "EN-
GAGED" position and release pressure
from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
Attachment Clutch Lever
Throttle/Choke "Engaged" Position
Control Ignition Key
"Disengaged"
Clutch/
Parking Brake
Position
'Height Motion
"Disenga_)ed" Adjustment Control
Position Knob "Brake" Lever
STOPPING Position
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades,move attachment
clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
°To stop ground drive I depress clutch/
brake pedal into full BRAKE position.
Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
IMPORTANT: _he motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is de-
pressed.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to stow position°
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to
slow position and allowing engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
"backfire",
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
use.
Never use choke to stop engine,
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than "OFF" wilt cause
the battery to be discharged, (dead).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass *lb eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION; Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
Ful! 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 contiol lever to
desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
The cutting height is controlled by turning
the height adjustment knob in desired
direction,
Turn knob clockwise ( f"'_t ) to raise
cutting height.
• Turn knob cocinterclockwise (_,) to
lower cutting height,,
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured
from the ground to the blade tip with the
engine not running. These heights are
approximate and may vary depending
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
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The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during tile
cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months, For hea!tMer and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired
heighL
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position, Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions,
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appro-
priate hote with shoulder bolt, 3/8
washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten
securely.
, Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole,.
Locknut-- "-J( ( -.-_. V "" ;_.
Gauge _ ' "'-"LC:L_¢__<"i _\
Mounting _.}dl._._., j.._. i_/\j
3/8 Washer ,' _ / Shoulder
Gauge Wheel _ ',_ Bolt
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equtpped with an operator
presence sensing switch, Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.
Select desired height of cut.
° Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
° Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
°TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch control.
_, CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield place.
Attachment Clutch Lever "'Engaged"
Position
_r
Lift
Lever High
Position
" LOW
.!i Position
Dlsengaged_.-_-..w_. ,,,.: ,, .:
Position -:>... t," ....._:(_ .. ,i. Deflector
........ W' .{_:' ."_ Shield
TO OPERATI= ON HILLS
_I,CAUTION: Do not driveup ordown
hillswith slopes greaterthan 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope,
Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
° Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
° If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position,
. If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch!brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
IMPORTANT; The motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is de-
pressed.
. To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
° Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
Make all turns slowly,
°
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TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position.. Free wheel control is located at
the rear drawbar of tractor.
. Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachrnent lift control.
° Pult freewheel control out and down
into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotecthoodfromdamage
whentransportingyourtractoron a truck
or a trailer,be surehood isclosedand
securedto tractor. Usean appropriate
meansof tyinghoodto tractor (rope,cord,
etc_).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Towonlythe attachmentsthat are
recommendedby and complywith
specificationsof the manufacturerof your
tractor°Usecommonsensewhentowing
Tooheavyof a load,whileon a slope, is
dangerous.Tirescan losetractionwiththe
groundand causeyou to lose controlof
yourtractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECKENGINEOILLEVEL
Theengineinyour tractor hasbeen
shipped,from the factory,alreadyfilled
withsummerweightoil
° Checkengineoil withtractor on level
ground.
o Unthreadand removeoil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off, Reinsertthe
dipstickintothe tubeand rest oil fill cap
on thetube_ Donot threadthe cap onto
the tube,Removeand readoil level If
necessary,add oil until "FULL"markon
dipstickis reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weatheroperationyou should
changeoil for easierstarting(See"OIL
VISCOSITYCHART"in limeMainte-
nancesectionof this manual).
To changeengineoil,see the Mainte-
nancesectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
° Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean,regular
unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof
87 octane. (Useof leadedgasoline
will increasecarbon and lead oxide
depositsand reducevalvelife). Do not
mixoil withgasoline, Purct_asefuel in
quantitiesthat can be used within30
daysto assurefuel fleshnesso
IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingintem-
peraturesbelow32°F(0°C),usefresh,
cleanwinter gradegasolineto help insure
good cold weatherstarting,
_t, WARNING:Experienceindicatesthat
alcohol blendedfuels (calledgasohol or
usingethanolor methanol)can attract
moisturewhich leadsto separationand
formationof acids during storage° Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage° To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer, Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur,
,& CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame,
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it wilt
take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
o Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission engaged position.
Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
° Place motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE; Before starting, read the warm
and cold starting procedures below.
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Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to "START" position and
release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen seconds per minute, tf 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 en-
gine 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
position, -[his may require an engine
warm-up period from several seconds
to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up
as follows:
, Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
Place the motion control lever in
neutral, Release the parking brake and
let the clutch/brake slowly return to
operating position..
° Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during the
engine warm up period.
° The attachments can also be used
during the engine warm_up period after
the transmission has been warmed upo
NOTE; tf at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance.
See '_TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
PURGE TRANSMISSION
CAUTION; Never engage or disen-
gage freewheel lever while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operation and perfor-
mance, it is recommended that the
transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will
remove any trapped air inside the
transmission which may have developed
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
freewheel control in freewheeling
position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this
section of manual).
Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine,
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position. With
motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage clutch/brake
pedal.
Move motion control lever to full forward
position and hold for five (5) seconds.
Move lever to full reverse position and
hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this
procedure three (3) times,
NOTE: During this procedure there will
be no movement of drive wheels. The air
is being removed from hydraulic drive
system.
- Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position Shut- off engine and set
parking brake.
Engage transmission by placing
freewheel control in driving position
(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
- Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With
motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage clutch/brake
pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves 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
procedure with the motion control lever
three (3) times.
Your tractor is now purged and now
ready for normal operation,
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MOWING TIPS
o Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See "TO
LEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
o 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
cutting.
When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc, After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished.
,, If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce toad and
possible fire hazard from dried clip*
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the
second to the desired heighL
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass wilt plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
oAlways operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give time
mower cutting performance as welt as
the quality of cut desired.
= When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the
attachment being used°
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-.up grass
and trash, Clean after each use.
o The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn tf_ey will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed, Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Always mulch with your highest engine
(blade) speed as this wilt provide the
best recutting action of the blades.
°Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action. The
best time to mew your lawn is the early
afternoon, At this time the grass has
dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to lhe direct sun.
oFor best results, adjust the mower
cutting height so that the mower cuts off
only the top one-third of the grass
blades. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass
and mow slowly.
° Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a
second cut, mow across or perpendicu-
lar to the first cut path.
oChange your cutting pattern from week
to week, Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. 'This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.
Max 113"
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MAINTENANCE o_5< o_>/._xo_:f__o_jO,_,,-
Check Brake Operation if _ _--.
Che_k Tire Pressure Q_" _ .........
5h_¢."Op'e..e_Pittanceaed
TtnleHock SyB{ems
RCheck ,'or Loose Fasleners if .......... --_'_": ........
A ! Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades " " _4 .......
C I Lu brio a,, -C-h"a-r_ ------ If
!
0 Check Battery Level .... _ ......
a Clean Battery and Termlnals ___. if ................. _ ..................
Check Trareaxle Cooling if ....
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension i_'#'s
Adiust Motion Drive Bell{s) T_nslon _5
'_ ch,,,kE_gi_eo, Lo_ __ _ .........
oh.neeEo ln.O1, .---- ...............
EClean Atr FHter 1_-_ !
GInspecl Mutiler/Spa_k Arresler V #
I_ "_pta_eO,F,G"i';iequipped)....... J,,_
E Clean Engine CooHng Fins ...................... V_,_ ...................... ' ....
Replace SFark f_lug ............. t_ If .........
Reptece AllFiller Paper,,Cartridge I_
Reptace Fuel Filter I _
5" _f equlpp_,d with m.fj_ir,tId}h}W_tem
6t4"Jt lequ_red ifequip )ed wlih n_ab_enance f_ee b_,'ler 2
4 ',eonl_¢e _Iod_ _re _en wD_on mowlng !n _andy _oi%
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not _ £i
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator musl maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual @Er
should be checked at least once each
season,
oOnce a year you shotHd replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark piug 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. 17
7" T_(J);|_n I_Ot'4,'t_{8 plvo{ boll tO 35 |t -Ib[_ mn_frnt_t_
DO not o*,,n_%lg_l{_n
LUBRICATION CHART
•Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
.... =
t
Wheel
=' L Bearing Zerk
(])General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
_ivot points which have special nylon
earings. 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 lubricant
sparingly.
TRACTOR
Alwaysobservesafetyrules when
performingany ma}ntenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
[f tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be ad-
justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
TIRES
Maintain proper air pressure in ali tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual),
, Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
=Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE; To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly. If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately,
The engine should not start unless the
clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed
and attachement clutch control is in the
disengaged position.
When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut off the engine.
When the engine is running and the
attachment clutch is engaged, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine,
° The attachment clutch shouId 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 btade.
° Install new or resharpened blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown,
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and
fiat washer in exact order as shown.
° Tighten bolt securely (27.35 Ft, Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt ts Grade 8 heat
treated, Mandrel Assembly
Traiiin Edge Up
Blade Center
Hole
Flat
Lock Washer
'_--&--Hex Boil (Grade)
*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be Identified
by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpem
ing blade .- but [f you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine.
,The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
, To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal-
ancer, follow the instructions supplied
with balancer,)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade° The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
°Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold
the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
if blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position, tf either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is
balanced.
/;
5/8" Bolt or Pit
Center Hole
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life,
° Keep battery and terminals dean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
- Keep small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of electrolyte is
not necessary°
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to "leak"
power,
° Open battery box door.
* Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
. Rinse the battery with plain Water and
dry.
. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
. Coat terminals with grease or petro-
leum jelly.
o Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace if
necessary. The belts are not adjustable°
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear,
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do net attempt to clean fan or transmis-
sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot, To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pres-
sure water or steam to clean transaxle_
- Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
- Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass
clippings and other materials, To
prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high presstire
sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANBAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxfe 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/depadmenL
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with AP] service classification SF, SG, or
SH, Select the oi!'s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature,
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year,
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight
(8) hours of operation. Tighten oit fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check time
oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oi! change. All oll must meet APt
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 comptetety,
replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube, Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual°
- Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest t!7e oil fit! cap on the tube°
Do not thread the cap onto the tube
when taking reading. Keep oil at
"FULU' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
-/"L_-_",<4Cover Knob
Air Cleaner_/,_ "'\Wing Nut
Cover _/ _"_-'_E ..
Foam_l'4_! i:_ )Grommet
Pre.. _ '-_ --. i
Cteaoe, @y ir Clea or
""._Z_J Paper Cartridge
A'r \_,_'xAi r Cleaner
_creen E1l.,.... f\
_j-_} _:_' 6il Fil Cap!
t'-,_4_.,_ Dipstic <
Oil Drain
,'.',.L_--'J"_Plug
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating, Clean with a wire brush or
compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
external surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds. Clean time cooling fins
and external surfaces as necessary. Make
sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due
to overheating.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cfeaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
I00 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
. Remove knob and cover.
° Remove wing nut and air cleaner from
base.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it
to dry.
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will damage
the cartridge.
Reinstall tl_e pre-cleaner (cleaned and
oiled) over the paper cartridge.
. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,
cover and tighten knob securely.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-MNE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season, tf fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards
carburetor..
° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
o immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp _{'., _ .
,..,k. // /:__ /
Fuel Filter -jr" "...Z.d.... /--
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short-
ened engine fife.
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,_ CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjuslments:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped-
- Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor°
,, Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
Roll belt off engine pulley.
o Remove small retainer spring, and lift
clutch spring off pulley boll
° Remove large retainer spring, slide
collar off and push housing guide out
of bracket.
° Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring_
° Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
springs.
o Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs,
, Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms_ Slide mower out from under
tractor.
Small Retainer Spring
Clutch Spring
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links and hook
the clutch spring Into square hote in
frame,
TO INSTALL MOWER
o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position,
Slide mower under tractor with dis-
charge guard to right side of tractor°
° Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions,
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual), If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly
adjust your mower.
Suspension Arms -- "_ "" -""
._ .. _," ._.._------.Square Hole
Engine Pulley
Retainer Spring
AntE-Sway BaT
Cellar
Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)
Housing Guide
Large Retainer
Spring 21
SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT
* Raisemowerto its highestposition_
, At the midpointof bothsides of mower,
measureheightfrom bottomedge of
mowerto ground. Distance"A"onboth
sides of mowershouldbethe sameor
within1/4" of eachother.
o If adjustmentis necessary,make
adjustmenton one side of moweronly.
, To raiseoneside of mower,tightenlift
link adjustmentnut onthat side°
, To loweroneside of mower, loosenlift
link adjustmentnut on that side.
NOTE:Eachfullturn of adjustmentnut will
changemowerheightabout 1/8L
, Recheckmeasurementsafter adjusting.
Bottomedge of Bottom ed
mower to ground mower to
_e
ound
_.._ Suspension
Arm\
2%-z \
-x--....
Lift Link Adjustment Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJ U STM ENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side4o
side. If the following front4o-back adjust-
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower wilf stay level
side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately I/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance "D" directly in front and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjust -
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to sarne length as other link.
oTo lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
rums.
*When distance "D" is 1t8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
o To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
o When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against
trunnion on both front links.
,Recheck side-to-side adjustment,
Both Front Unks Should be Equal in Length
Nut ,,F_.__ Nut
Front Links
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
DRIVE BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake,
BELT REMOVAL-
° Remove mower from tractor (See "TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
,, Pull belt away from mower,
BEET INSTALLATION -
° Install new belt in reverse order of
removal.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
Install mower in reverse order of
22 removal instructions_
Mandrel
Pulley Idter
_andret
%
-...--:-
<j
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-
able brake system which is mounted on
the side of the transaxle,
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal and
engage parking brake_
• Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut "A" on brake
rod.
° If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becornes 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 neces -
sary,, Contact your nearest authorized
service center/departmenL
With Parking Brake "Engaged"
,Jam Nut
3erating
Arm
Do not touch this nut. If further brake
adjustment is necessary contact your
nearest authorized service center/department
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual )
oRemove belt from stationary idter and
clutching idler,
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
° Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downward from around engine
pulley.
oinstall new belt by reversing above
procedure.
Engine Pulleys= __'_}_
Clutching Idler _" _14(_iI'_'''
Stationary Idler' "7_i t
Transmission _;:;__
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmlssion require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before
operating the tracton See "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section
of this manual
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL
LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary°
Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
° Start engine and move motion control
lever until tractor does not move
forward or backward.
Hold motion control lever in that
position and turn engine off.
o While holding motion control lever in
piace, loosen the adjustment bolt.
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.Move motion control lever to the neutral
(N) (lock gate) position
, Tighten ad)ustment bolt securely,
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the towest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
Loosen the adjustment bolt,
Move the motion control lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to
creep,
, Tighten adjustment bolt securely,
- Start engine and test,
tf tractor still creeps, repeat above steps
until satisfied,
Motion Control Neutral Lock Gate
Adjustment Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
if steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of this
manual,
FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER
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
seP, tice centeddepartmento
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
° Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key -Do not
_ose),
-Repair tire and reassemble,
On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle, Insert square
key,
° Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axte groove,
, Replace axie cover,
NOTE: 'To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealero Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Retaining Ring
Axle
Cover
Square Key _''''_"
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batter_e& Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system,
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system,, Do not use
your tractor battery" to start other vehicles_
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
° Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of eacll
battery, taking care not to short against
chassis,
°Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (o) terminal of fully
charged battery°
Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries
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Positive Terminal Negative Termh_at _._ Keps Nut
Battery
Positive Terminal \
Negative Terminal
REPLACING BATTERY
dI_]ICAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands,rings,etc.
Posilive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
o 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.
o Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
o First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
° Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining hex
bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.
Pos (Red) (Black)
Cable Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
backside of the grill.
° Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
* Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section,
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 15 amp automotive-type
plug.in fuse. "The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
• Raise hood.
° Unsnap headlight wire connector.
° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
oTo replace, reverse above procedure.
Hood
""1 Headlight Wire
Connector
Seat
Box Door ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non-
road engirle repair establishment or
individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine
25manufacturer's service outlet,
TOADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROL
CABLE
Thethrottlecontrolhasbeenpresetat the
factoryand adjustmentshouldnotbe
necessary.Check adjustmentas de-
scribedbelowbeforeloosening cable, if
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
fo!lows:
° With engine not running, move throttte
control leve_ from slow to choke
position. Slowly move lever from choke
to fast position.
Check to see if hole in throttle lever and
hole in speed control bracket are
aligned_
° If holes are not aligned, loosen cable
clamp screw and align the holes by
inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit
through both holes,
Pull throttle cable up to remove slack
and tighten cable clamp screw, Re-
move alignment pencil or drill bit.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate for
differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load. If the carburetor does need adjust-.
ment, proceed as follows:
In generat, turning the adjusting needles
in (clockwise) decreases the supply of
fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air
mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out
(counterclockwise) increases the supply
of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air
mixture,
IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and
the seats in carburetor may result if
needle is turned in too tight.
NOTE; The carburetor on this engine is
low emission. It is equipped with an idle
fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,
which allows some adjustment within the
limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt
to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap
cannot be removed without breaking the
adjusting needle.
° Be sure you have a clean air filter and
the throttle control cable is adjusted
properly (see above).
Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make adjustments with engine
running and shift!motion control lever in
neutral (N) position.
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id!e speed settin__n_g- 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
attained,
o Idle fuel needle _jg - 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
necessary.
ACCELERATION TEST -
. Move throttle control lever from slow to
fast position, If engine hesitates or dies,
turn idle fuel adjusting needle out
(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test
and continue to adjust, if necessary,
until engine accelerates smoothly.
High speed stop is factory adjusted° Do
not adjust- damage may result°
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous, if you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-
RIZED service center/department, which
has proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
Cable _
Clamp____ t .....
Screw '-iI,-_ ______
C o, K I
Bracket .... _l_
T ottle
Lever
Idle Speed
Adjusting
Screw
Idle Fuel
Ad
Needle
Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
_. CAUTION: Never store the tractor
wlth gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to
coot before storing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage, When mower is to be stored for
a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove at_ dirt, grease, leaves, etco Store
in a clean, dry area.
,Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
° Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened- inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear,
Replace if necessary
- Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BAT]'ERY
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 TERMINALS" in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
.After cleaning, leave cables discom
nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
Rum deposits from forming in essential
Je! system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Nso, experience indicates that a cohot
blended fuels called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage
° Drain the fuel tank
-Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
o 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
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container, Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINEOIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
. Remove spark plug(s).
Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
° Turn ignition key to "START" position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
.Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
°Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
°Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust, Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems
° If possible, store your tractor indoors
and cover it to give protection from
dust and dirt.
° Cover your tractor with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden-
sation to form and wilt cause your
tractor to rusL
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Enginewill not
turn over
Engine clicks but
witt not start
Loss of power
CAUSE
° Out of fuel,
• Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
o Bad spark plug,
Dirty air filter.
= Dirty fuel filter.
• Water in fuel.
= Loose or damaged wiring°
, Carburetor out of adjustment.
Service Adjustments
oEngine valves out of
adjustment,
Dirty air filter.
°Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
, Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
°Carburetor out of adjustment°
Engine valves out of
adjustment,
= Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed
° Attachment clutch is
engaged,
°Weak or dead battery_
° Blown fuse,
• Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
°Faulty ignition switch.
• Faulty solenoid or starter,
• Faulty operator presence
switch(es)_
, Weak or dead battery,
° Corroded battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged widng.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
°Cutting too much grass/too
fast,
Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank.
• See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
= Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
° Replace spark plug.
• Clean/replace air filter.
° Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and carbure
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and reptace fuel
filter,
• Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
section,
° Contact an authorized
service centeffdepartmenL
• Clean/replace air filter_
• Replace spark plug,
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuel filter:
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carbureto¢' in
Service Adjustments
section°
- Contact an authorized service
center/departmento
= Depress clutch/brake pedal.
° Disengage attachment clutch.
=Recharge or replace battery.
, Replace fuse.
, Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
Check!replace ignition switch.
° Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
° Contact an authorized service
center/department,
°Recharge or replace battery,
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
° Check!replace solenoid or
starter.
Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
,Adjust throttle control,
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
Di_y air filter
.Low oil level/dirty oil.
• Faulty spark plug.
Loss of power
(Continued)
Excessive
vibration
Enginecontinues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
° Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
Water in fuel,
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Dirty engine air screen/fins.
= Dirty/clogged muffler,
° Loose or damaged wiring,
• Carburetor out of
adjustmenL
.Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
oBent blade mandrel.
• Loose/damaged part(s).
°Faulty operator-safety
presence control system,
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels,
° Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
o Worn/damaged mower
drive belto
° Frozen idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel.
CORRECTION
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter
o Check oil level/change oil.
. Clean and regap or change
spark plug,
• Replace fuel filter.
° Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline,
, Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter,
• Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
° Clean engine air screen!
fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
° Check all wiring,
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized
service centeddepartmenL
• Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Replace blade mandrel
° Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
°Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact an authorized
service centeddepartment.
• Replace blade, "tighten
blade bolt,
° Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of rnewer
housing.
• Replace blade mandrel,
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,
• Remove obstruction.
-Replace mower drive belt,
. Replace idler pulley.
* Reptace blade mandrel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
_ROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
=(if so equipped)
will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
=
engine
' OFF"
CORRECTION
Engine speed too slow,
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass
° Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure
= Worn, bent or loose blade.
° Buildup of grass, _eaves and
trash under mower.
. Mower drive belt worn.
,Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
-o"Switch is "OFF".
. Bulb(s) burned out.
°Faulty light switch.
°Loose or damaged wiring
oBlown fuse,
= Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(il so equipped).
° Faulty alternator.
°Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position_
• Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
° Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
stopping engine.
.Place throttle controf in
"FAST" position.
. Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck.
° Check tires for proper air
pressure,
= Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt,
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,
° Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes°
• Turn switch "ON",
• Replace bulb(s).
. Checldreplace tight switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions_
• Replace fuse,
• Replace battery.
o Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
° Replace alternator°
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position,
• Replace motion drive bell
Purge transmission,
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
3O
SCHEMATIC
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
SOLENOID
I
i STARTER
RELAY
--e_ ---O---
NON-REMOVABLEREMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO
PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING
31
ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
32
ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141
KEY PART
NO. NO+ DESCRIPTION
t 163465 Battery
2 74760412 8olt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
8 156417 Case Battery
16 161343 Switch Interlock
21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)
22 4152J Light Bulb
24 4799J Cable, Battery
25 146147 Cable, Battery
26 166180 Fuse
27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
28 4207J Cable, Ground
29 160784 Switch, Seat
30 163968 Switch, Ignition
33 140403 Key, Molded
40 170219 Harness, Ignition
41 71110408 Bolt Btk Fin Hex t14+20 UNC x 1,2
42 131563 Cover, Tenalna_
43 145673 Solenoid
45 122822X Ammeter
52 141940 ProtecUon Wire Loop (Hour Meter)
81 I09748X RetayAsm
NOTE,* All csmponent dimensions given In U S inches
1inch = 25 4 mm
33
TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,27!141
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
31
12
55
6O
74
37
i
i
208
34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART
NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
1 169830
2 169061
3 17060612
5 155272
9 I68337X013
10 STD533710
1t I55927
12 145660
13 172108
17 t44983X658
18 t26938X
20 156437
23 t24028X
25 19131312
26 STD541.€37
28 156725X558
29 155217X599
30 164919X558
31 139976
37 17490508
38 169834
51 7380040O
52 19091416
53 145201
54 161464
55 145202
57 STD552507
58 150127
60 72140606
64 154798
74 STD541437
142 165867
t43 154966
I44 154207
145 156524
206 170165
207 17676508
208 17670608
212 165919
- _ 5479J
Chassis
Drawbar
Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
Bumper Hood!Dash
Dash
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 x t
Panel, Dash, LH
Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L
Panel, Dash, RH
Hood Assembly
Bumber Hood
Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank
Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Une
Washer 13/32 x I3/16 x 12 Gauge
Locknut, Hex. with Insert 3!8_16 UNC
Grille/Lens Asm..
Lens, Grille
Fender/Footrest
Bracket, FendedSupport
Screw, ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT
Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear
Nut Lock Wllnsert 1/4 *20 UNC
Washer 9132 X 7,/8X 16 Ga.
Bracket Grille Ptckoff LH
Screw, Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/8
Bracket Gdlle Plckoff RH
Bolt FinHe× 114-20 UNC X75
Air Duct
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3./8-16 UNC x 3/4
Dash Lower S"rLT
Nut Crownleck 3/8-16 UNC
Plate Reinforcement STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Footrest BTLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I 8TT
Screw Ti_drol 5/I 6_18 x 1/2
Screw Thdrel 3/8-16 x 1/2
Insert Lens Reflective
Plug Button
NOTE: AI{ component dimensions given in U S inches
! inch = 25.4 mm
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GROUND DRIVE
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141
GROUND DRIVE
KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,
t ...... Transaxle Hydro Gr 314-0510 71 t69183
(See Breakdown) 72 19132012
8 165866 Rod ShtflFenderAdjust 73 169182
10 STD561210 PlnCetter 1/SxlCAD 74 169496
14 16040400 Washer Lock Hvy Heltca! 75 t21749X
15 74490544 BoltHe×FLGHD5/16-18GR.5 76 s"rD581075
16 STD541431 NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18unc 77 123583X
19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex WfC,/sh 3/8-'I6 uric 78 121748X
21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2.13 81 165596
22 169498 Rod, BrakeHydro 82 165711
24 73350600 Nut, He× Jam 3/8-16 Unc 83 19171216
25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 84 169594
26 STD551037 Washer 89 164890){428
27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD 90 124346X
28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 95 170201
29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 96 4497H
30 169592 Bracket, Transaxla 11672110610
32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 150 165850
34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal t51 19133210
35 !20183X Bearing, Nylon 156 166002
36 19211616 Washer 158 165589
37 1572H Pin, Roll 159 165494
38 131494 Pulfey, Idler, Flat 161 72140406
39 72110622 Boll 162 73680400
40 4470J Spacer, Split 163 74780416
41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler 164 1909't010
42 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x12Ga 165 165623
47 127783 Putley, idler, V-Groove t66 166880
48 154407 BeIIcrankClutchGrndDrvSTL 168 165492
49 123205X Retainer, Belt 169 165580
50 STD523715 BoFt 197 169613
5t STD541437 NutCrownlock 318-16 UNC 198 169593
52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 199 169612
53 t05710X Link, Clutch 200 72140508
55 t05709X Spring, Return, Clutch 202 72110612
56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-.1/4
57 140294 V-Belt, GroundDdve
59 169691 Keeper, Center Span
61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3t4
62 8883R Cover, Pedal
63 140186 Pulley, Engine
64 71170764 Boll Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr.. 5
65 STD551143 Washer
66 154778 KeeperBeit Engtne Hydro
70 134883 Gulde Belt RI4 Engine
DESCRIPTION
Strap Torque Lh
Washer 13/32 × 1-1/4 x 12 Ga
Strap To_que Rh
Spacer, Spilt
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
E-Ring
Key, Square
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga
Shaft Asm Cross
Spring Torston
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Go..
Link Transsxle
Console, Shift
Nut SefFThd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc
Control Bypass
Retainer Spring 1' Zinc/Cad
Bolt Carr. 318-16 x 1.25
Bushing Bel_crank Grd Drive
Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Go.
Washer Staled 5/16tD x 1 125
Bracket Shift Mount
Hub Tappered F}ange Shift Lt
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr,. 5
Nut Crowntockt/4-20 Unc
Boll Hex Fin 1t4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5
Washer 5/8 x .281 x t0 Ga
Bracket Pivot Lever
Screw 5/16-18 × 5/8
Bolt Shoulder 5/16_18 x 561
Plate Fastening Lt
Ny!lner Snap-fn
Washer Nyllner
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18UNC
Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/164 8UNC x 1
Bolt Cart SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2Gr.5
NOTE: All component dimensions given in US Inches
1 Inch = 25,,4 mm
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TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,271141
STEERING ASSEMBLY
1 ............ I t
l_:t:!
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47
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141
STEERING ASSEMBLY
KEY PART
NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
1 139768
2 154427
3 169840
4 169839
56266H
6 121748X
7 19272016
8 12000029
9 3366R
10 169832
11 STD55!137
13 136518
t5 145212
17 156546
18 57079
19 160395
22 165857
23 165851
25 154406
26 126847X
27 136874
28 19131416
29 17060612
30 STD561210
32 130465
36 I55099
37 t52927
38 139769
39 19133812
40 STD541537
4! 100711L
42 145054X428
43 121749)(
44 153720
46 121232X
47 6855M
51 73800500
54 74780520
62 167902
63 74780616
65 160367
66 154-,104
67 72140618
68 169827
79 19132012
B0 74950612
82 169835
85 133835
SteedngWheel
Front Axle Assembly
Splndte Assembly, L.H..
Splndle Assembly, R H.
Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened
Washer 25/32 x 1_5/8 x 16 Gauge
Washer 27/32 x !-114 x 16 Gauge
Ring, Ktlp
Beadng, Steering Column
Link, Drag
Washer, Lock
Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle
Nut, Hextfange Lock
Shaft Assembfy, Steedng
Wasller, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033
Support, Shaft
Screw hex Wshhd Torx
Piftman Shaft Assembly
Bracket, Sleedng
Bushing, Link, Drag
Gear, Sector
Washer 13t32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge
Screw 3/8.16 x 3/4
Pin
Rod, Tie
Bushing, Steering
Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange
insert, Steering WheeI
Washer 13132x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge
Lock Nut Center 3/8-24 UNF
Adaptor, Steedng Wheal
Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mit Blk
Washer 25/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge
ExtensionSteering Nan-Adjust
Cap, Spindle
Fitting, Grease
Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5116-18 UNC
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4
Kit, Steering Assembly, Service
Bolt Fln Hex 3/8-16 unto x 1 Gr. 5
Spacer Brace Axle
Bearing Arm Pi[fman
Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8q6 Unc x 2-1/4
Brace Axle
Washer 13/32 x 1-t/4 x 12 Ga
Bolt Hex Ny!on 3/8-I6 x 3/4
Bracket Susp Chassis Front
Fastener Christmas Tree
NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgivenInU,S.Inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
39
ENGINE
TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,271141
31
40 33
33
29
lOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester
4O
ENGINE
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27114.1
KEY PART
NO. NO,
I 162152
2 17720410
3 -- .....
4 159420
13 12-041-03
14 13280328
15 13200300
16 STD551237
23 169837
29 137180
31 109202X
32 158990
33 123487X
37 137040
38 .......
40 124028X
44 17490412
46 17000612
46 19091416
77 19101216
80 74760508
81 73510400
101 M73030800
105 17120616
DESCRIPTION
Cantrol TIlrot 1 Ch
Screw Hex Thd Cut 114+20x5/8T
Engine (See Breakdown) Kohter Model No. CV16+5S-43527
Muffler
Gasket
Nipple, Pipe 318NPT x 3+1/2
Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3,'8-t8 Npt
Wast_er
Shield, BRNtDBR Guard
Arrestor, Spark
Tank, Fuel
Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented
Clamp Hose Blk
Line Fuel
Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)
Bushtng, Snap, Fue| Line
Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd+ Roll 1/4_20 ×3/4
Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3t4
Washer, 9/32 x7/8 x16 Guage
Washer 5/16 x 314 x 16 Guage
Bell, Hex Hd 5/16+I8 Unc x 1/2
Nul, Keps Hex 1/4-20 L)nc
Nut Flange MB+I 25
Screw 3/8-16 x 1
NOTE: Atl component dimensions given in U+S,inches
I inch = 25.4 mm
4!
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
SEAT ASSEMBLY
KEY PART
NO. NO.
I140123
2 140551
3 71110616
4, 19131610
5 145008
6 STD.541437
7 124181X
8 17000616
9 19131614
10 155925
11 166369
12 121246)(
KEY PART
DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
Sea13450 Btk/bik Craftsman 13 121248X
Bracket Pnl Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X I 15 134300
Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X
Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976)(
Nut Hex Lock wl}ns 3/8-16 unc 21 171852
Spring Seat CprSn 2 250 Blk Zt 22 STD541431
Screw 318-16 x t5 SMGML 24 19171912
Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X
Pan Pnt Seat (btk)
Knob Seat
Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch
Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id
Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1t4-20x1-1/2
Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc
Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt
Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A
Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16,18
Washer t7/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.
Bolt Shou{der 5116-t8 X 62
NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches
1inch = 25.,4 rnm
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DECALS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
741
11 2
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1 156439
2 ! 63205
3 171698
4 171699
5 168920
6 133644
7171765
9 163204
11 156811
13 146046
14 163263
14
KEY PART
DESCRIPTION NO. NOr
Decal Fender Danger Sears 15 160396
Decal Fen{3Auto Sears Gold 19 138047
Decal Hoed Rh Craltsman 20 166887
DecalHood Lh Craftsman 22 149516
DecalEngine - - 169210
Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora - -138311
Decal Replacement Srs -- 165800X428
Decal Fender Craftsman Gold - - 165799X428
Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst EtS -.. 174250
DecaJ V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E - _ !74251
Decal Dash Panel
14
13
DESCRIPTION
Decal Mower Drive Schematic
Decal, Battery Diehard Sears
Decal Deck Mower EZ3
Decal Battery
Decal By Pass Lt Hydro
Decal Lift Handle
Pad Foelresl Lh STtJT
Pad Footrest Rh STLT
Manual, Owner's (English)
Manual, Owner's (Spanish)
WHEELS & TIRES
5_8
11
KEY PART
NO. Nee DESCRIPTION
1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire
2 65139 Slem, Valve
3 106222× Tire, Front
4 59904 Tube, FrontTtre
(Not Provided, Service Item Only)
5 106732X427 Rim, Front
6 278H Rttlng, Grease (Front Wheet Only)
7 9040H Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel Only)
8 106108X427 Rim, Rear
9 122082X Tire, Rear
10 7!52J Tube, RearTIre
(Not Provided, Service Item Only)
11 104757X Cap, Axle
- _ 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz, Tube)
NOTE: AI{ component dimensions given in U_S.Inches
1Inch = 25.4 mm
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TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
LIFT ASSEMBLY
28 27
25 2423
11
49
30
3
426
19
13
32
19
13
15
2O
44
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
LIFT ASSEMBLY
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1159460
2159471
3 105767X
4 12000002
5 19211621
6 120183X
7125631X
8 122365X
11 !39865
12 139866
t3 STD624008
15 173288
16 '73350800
17 130171
18 73800800
19 139868
20 163552
23 1t0807X
24 19131016
25 287614
26 169484
27 12697tX
28 73350600
29 138057
30 150233
31 140302
32 73540600
49 145212
50 !10452X
Lift Lever inner Wire Asm
Shaft Asm. Lift
Pin Groove
E Ring
Washer21/32 x1x21 Ga
Bearing Nylon
Grip Handle Fluted
BuUon Plunger Red
Link UR LH,
Llnk Lift R H,
Retainer Spring
Link Front
Nut Jam He;( 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion
Locknut, He×, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 Unc
Arm Suspension Rear
Retainer Spring
Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga..
Spring
Retainer Cttp
Rod, Adjust tJft
NUt,He;( Jam 3/8-16 UNC
Knob, (nflnite Height Adjustment
Trunnion, tnfr Height
Bearing, Pv| Lilt, Spherical
NutCrownlock 3/8-24
Nut, Hex Flange Lock
Nut, Push Phos &-Oil
NOTE" All component dimensions given in US Inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
45
MOWER DECK
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
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21
14 29
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28
25
27
46
MOWER DECK
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.27t 141
KEY PART'
NO. NO.
1 165892
2 STD533107
3 138017
4165460
5 STD624008
6130832
8 850857
9STD551137
10 140296
11 134149
12 129895
I3 137645
14 128774
15 110485X
'16 140329
t8 72146505
19 132827
20 159770
21 STD541431
22 134753
23 131267
24 105304)(
25 123713X
26 110452X
27 130968X428
28 19111O16
29 131491
30 157722
31 129963
32 153535
33 137266
34 STD533717
35 133835
36 131494
37 19131316
4O ST054t437
44 140088
45 STD624003
46 137729
48 133944
49 155066
50 131340
51 STD641410
52 139888
53 131845
54 133943
55 155046
56 165723
59 141043
67 149846
88 144959
90 74760616
91 132274
92 STD541437
93 19171416
KEY PART
DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION
MowerHousing 94 132264
Bolt 95 132273
Bracket Assembty,Sway 101 136420
Bar, Front 102 71 t 6t 010
Bracket Sway Bar 38142" 103 19061216
Retainer Sprfng 104 STD551110
Arm, Suspension, Rear !05 160793
Bolt, Hex 3/8_24 x 1.25 Gr 8 106 2029J
Washer, Lock 11t 155197
Washer, Hardened 112 '155198
Blade, Mulching 1t3 17060512
Beadng, Ball 114 73510500
Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 115 72110504
Vented (lncl. Key Number 6) 1t6 4898H
Housing, Mandrel, Vented 117 165746
Beadng, Ball, Mandre{ 118 73930600
Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 119 19121414
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 121 143723
Bolt, Shoulder 128 153390
Ballle, Vortex 129 19131312
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-1B UNC 130 STD5237 t0
Stiltener Bracket 131 STD5337t0
Bracket, Deflector 142 165890
Cap, Sleeve 143 157109
Spring, Terslon, Deflector 144 158634
Nut, Push 145 165888
Shteld, Deflector 146 165891
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 147 131335
Rod, Hinge 148 159022
ScrewThdrot RoIlIngWsh Hd 149 165898
Washer, 8pacer 150 19091216
Pulley, Mandrel 151 169670
Nut, TopIock, Flanged !52 169676
Bolt !53 169674
Fastner, Christmas Tree 154 169675
Pulley, Idler, Flat t55 169671
Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 16 Ga. 156 169672
Nut, Crownlock 3t8-t6 UNC 157 169669
Guard, Mandrel, LH. 158 17720410
Retainer 159 STD533717
Screw. Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 - -130794
Washer, Hardened
RolterAssembly, Cam Foflower -- 169583
Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5
Locknut
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC
Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake
Washer, Hardened
Arm, Idler
Spacer, Retainer
Guard, Tuv Idler
Knob Custom Oval
V-Bell
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x t
Bracket Asm Noseroller LH
Locknul, Hex WiWsh 3/8ol 6 unc
Washer t7/32 x 7/8 × 16 Ga.
Roller Nose
BracketAsm Noseroller RH
Cover Mu(ch_ng42" Black
Screw Truss Hd Phfll 0-24 x5/8
Wash er #10
Washer Lock
Latch Asm Bagger
NutWeld
Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH
Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Nut. Hex Keps 5116,.18UNC
Bolt, Cardage 5/16 UNC x 1/2
Bolt, Shoulder
Wheel, Gauge
Nut, Crown)ock 3/8-16
Washer I3/32 x 7/8 x !4 Ga..
Bracket
Washer Felt
Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 12 Gee
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric x 1 Gr5
Boil Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 1
Arm Spdng Brake Mower
Bracket Arm Idler 42"
Keeper BeJt42" Clutch Cable
Pulley td]er Rat
Bolt Carralge Idler
Spring Extension
Spdng Return fdler
Retainer Spring Yel]ow Zinc
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
Bracket Clutch
Cable Clutch 42"
Washer flat 3/8" Type B
Spdng Retainer
Spring Relention Lever
Spacer
Rod Clulch
Screw He× Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8
Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4
Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key
Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)
Mower Deck, Comptete (Std deck
order separately mulcher plate
components key nos. 101-106)
NOTE: A_lcomponenl dimensions g_venin U S.fnches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
47
81
79
73 \
77
17
16
32
12:
35
64
93 "
73
48
109
112
83
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107 43
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - -MODEL NUMBER 314-0510
KEY PART KEY PART
NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION NO, NO.
1 170351
2 170352
3 170353
4 170354
5 169898
6 170355
7 170356
8 170357
9 170358
10 170359
11 170360
12 169870
13 170361
14 169869
16 170362
17 170363
18 170364
19 150771
23 170365
24 170366
27 170367
28 170368
29 170369
30 170370
31 170371
32 170389
33 142991
34 17039O
35 176391
36 170392
37 150792
38 150793
39 15O809
40 170393
4t 170394
42 170395
43 170396
44 150797
45 170397
46 170398
47 170999
48 170400
49 170401
50 170202
51 170403
52 170404
53 170405
54 170406
55 142977
56 142978
57 150798
Main Housing, Assembly 58 170407
Side Housing, Assembly 59 170408
Center Section, Assembly 60 142883
Swashplate, Trunion 61 44,'29-8_
Machined 82 142887
Block - Assembly 63 170410
Sealant 10.50z
Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 84 142892
1.25 65 170411
Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double 66 170412
End 67 170413
Shaft, input 68 170414
Ring + Retaining 69 170415
Spacer 70 170416
Ring - Retaining 71 170417
Seal, LIp +67 X 1,58 X .276
Bail Brg 17ram Id X 40ram 72 170418
Od X 12ram
Hex Flange Head Screw 73 142884
5/16-24X0.75
Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 74 170419
Arm, Control 75 170420
Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust
Check Plug Assembly, 76 170421
Washer 77 170422
Shaft, Motor 78 142969
Gear- Pinion, 13t 79 142980
1011481 Gear 80 150778
Gear, 101 Jackshaft
601 Bull Gear 81 170423
Sleeve Bearing 82 170424
.75 X 1.575 X .625
SfeeveBearlng (Outboard) 83 161162
.75xl +750x+.625 84 170425
Washer, 85 170426
3/4 Id X 1-!/20d X 13 Thk 86 170427
Lip Seal Axle Seal 87 170424
Shaft, Axle 75 X 1139 88 1+70429
(Key, R.H,)
Shaft, Axle 75 X 16.99 90 170430
(Key, L.H_) 93 170431
Miter Gear (Sptined) 107 170432
Miler Gear 151 (05 Id) 108 170433
Shaft
Ring, Spkal Retaining 109 170434
P+n, Jackshaft 111 170435
Magnet, Ring 112 170436
Spring, Bypass 113 170437
Hydro Mtg Screw
3/8-24 X 2.5 Long 116 1'70438
Filter 119 170439
Base, Filter 120 170440
Actuator, Bypass 121 t";'0441
Rod, Bypass Actuator
Arm, Bypass 122 170442
Relafnlng Ring ,250 External I23 170443
Sea!, Lip .74t X ..250 X250 t24 170444
Tc
Flat Washer, 125 170445
5/8tdX100dX,05Thk 126 170446
Retaining Ring
Bearing, Center Block 127 170447
Spring + Helical Compression 900 166768
Washer
20w-50 Oil
DESCRIPTION
Brake Yoke
Rotor, Brake
Brake Puck
Puck Plate _,,4,_2..
Brake Actuating Pin
Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/
Patch,SpeclalFlange
Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch
Spacer
Spring, Brake Arm Bias
Sq. Hd Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed
Arm, Brake
Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24
Cotter Pln 3/32 X 3/4
Compression Spring Brake
Anti-Drag
Washer, Ht
.5 I.D X 1 QD. X 032
Flat + Washer
11/32 I.D. X 7/80.D
Otl Seal .625 X 1.0 X +25
Check Plug Assembly, .027,
Washer
Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack
Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975
Spring, Heticat Comp
Spacer
Hex Lock Nut 5/16+
24Unjf(Nylon Insert)
Wedge, Frtction Pack
Clip,Washer
,316xl.5ox+1046 (Plated)
Pin, Standard Headless
Fitting, 5/16 Sac 5/32 Tube
Hose, Expansion Tank
Expansion Tank
Cap +Poppet Valve
Bolt, Self Tapping
10-32 X 1/2
Puck, tnner Wedge
Spring Clip - Housing Thrust
Deflector
Washer, Motor Shaft
+71idx 1 15odx.030thk
Ptug, Sae #6
O-Ring .07 X 30t ID
Shield, Vent
Bracket, Support Expan
sion Tank
Silicon Sponge
Fan, 7 In.
Pulley
Hex Lock Nut I/2+20 (Nylon
insert)
Washer, Bellevitle
Belt Keeper
Center Section-Filter-
Bypass Assembly
Filter Assembly
Fan +Pulley Service
Assembly
Seal - O-Ri_g Kit
Transaxle Complele
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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CYLINDER HEAD/VAL.VEiBREATHER
KEY PART
NO. NO,
CRANKCASE
KEY PART
DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
Lifter, valve (2) 1 12..032_03-S
Kit, cylinder head 2 Block, cyiinder
(includes 3-18,
Gaskets 12 041 01-S 3 12-445-02-S
(Qty. 2), t2 041 02-S, 4 M-839025-S
& 12 04I 03-S)
Rod, push (2) 5 12-380-17-S
Gasket, cylinder 6 12-755-49-8
head
Valve, intake (Std.) 7 t2-089-31-S
Valve, Intake (_25) 8 t2-422-08-S
Valve, exhaust (Std.)
Valve, exhaust (.25) 12-422-09.S
Plug, alien hd.
pipe 1/8" I2-422-10-S
Cylinder Head
Arm, rocker (2) 12-422-I 1-S
Pivot, rocker arm (2)
Screw, hex. flange 12-422-12-S
M6xl.0x34 (2)
Spring, valve (2) 12-422.13-S
Cap, valve spring (2)
Kit, retainer (2) 12-422-07-S
Washer, plain 13/32"
Spacer, head bolt 9 12-144-27-S
exhaust port t0 12-874-07-S
Screw, hex. flange
M10x1.5x81 (5)
Clamp, hose (2) 12.-874q 1-S
Hose, breather
Screw, hexo ftange 12-874-08-S
M6xl .Ox20 (5)
Cover, valve w/nipple 12-874-09-S
Screw, hex_ flange
M5xO.8xl0 11 12-018-02-S
Retainer, breather
reed 12 12-108-07-S
Reed, breather 12-108_08-S
t2-I 08-09-S
13 t2-067..05-S
Gasket, carburetor {2) 12-067-06-S
Gasket, exhaust manifold 14 12-380-01 -S
Gasket, air filter base 15 12-043-05-S
!6 M-631005-S
17 12-144-02-S
18 52q39-09-S
t9 !2-755-64-S
20 X.25-102-S
21 12-032-01-S
22 M-631015..S
23 '12-I 54-05-S
1
2
3
4
8
9
t0
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
t8
19
2O
21
22
23
24
25-351-01 -S
12..755-81-S
12-411-01..S
12-04Iq0-S
12-,017,01 -S
12-,017-02-S
12-016-01-S
12.016-02-S
X-75-23-S
12.-318_19-S
25-186_01 -S
12-599-03-S
M-640034-S
12-089-01-S
12-173-01-S
12.755-03-S
12-468-05-S
12-112-13-S
t2-086-15-S
X-426-9-S
12-326-03-S
M_645020.S
12-O96-07- S
M-545010-S
12-018-01-S
12-402°02-S
NOT ILLUSTRATED
12 04I 01-S
!2 041 03-S
12 04! 02-S
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DESCRIPTION
Seal, crankshaft
(Use Short Block 12
522 46)
Slrap, iifting
Screw, hex. flange
M8xl.25x25
Dowel, locating (4)
Kit, camshaft
(includes 7,8)
Spring, actuating
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
blue
Shim, camshaft (AR)
red
Shim, camshaft (A.R)
yellow
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
green
Shim, camshaft (AoR°)
gray
Shim, camshaft (A_R)
black
Shim, camshaft (AoR.)
white
Shaft, balance
Piston w/Ring Set
(Std.)
(Includes 1lq2)
Piston w/Ring Set (.08
mm)
Piston w/Ring Set
(°25)
Piston w/Ring Set
(50)
Retainer, piston pin
(2)
Ring Set (Std,)
Ring Set (..25)
Ring Set (50)
Connecting Rod (std.)
Connecting Rod (.25)
Pin, governor
regulating
Gear, governor
Washer, plain 6ram
Shaft, governor gear
Plug, cup
Ktt, gov, cross shaft
w/clip (Includes 24)
Washer, plain 1/4"
Seal, governor cross
shaft
Washer, plain 6mm
Clip, hitch pin
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IGNITIONtELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES
KEY PART KEY PART
NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION
1 12-086.14-S Screw, hex,, flange 1 M-545010,.S Screw, hex. flange
M10xl.5×46 MSx0.Bxl0 (5)
2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4"
3 24-!62.03-.S Screen, grass 3 12-146-07,-S Plate, blower housing
4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder 4 M-550010-S Screw, hex. flange
M6X1.0X16 (4) M5x0.Bxl0 (2)
5 12-157-03,.S Fan 5 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion
6 X-42_15-S Key 6 12-027-76-S Housing, blower
7 12-025-35-S Flywheel 7 12-063_05-S Baffle, intake side
8 12-155-09-S Connector 8 25,-154-02-S Clip, mounting (3)
9 M-548025-S Screw, hex, cap 9 12_086-37-S Screw, captive
M5x0.Bx25 (2) washer M5 X0,8 X20
10 12-085-09-S Stator (3)
11 4t -403-09-S Regulator, rectifier 10 12-063-08-S Baffle, cylinder head
12 X-22-11_S Washer, took 1/4" (2) 11 M-645016-S Screw, he×. flange
13 M-639016-S Screw, hexo flange M6x1°0x16 (2)
M6xl,0×16 (2) 12 12_063-01,-S Baffle, cylinder
t4 236602-S Connector
t 5 t2-132-02-S Spark Plug
t6 X-728-1-S Clip, cable AIR INTAKF-JFILTRATION
t7 M-545010-S Screw, hex_ flange
M5x0,,Bxl0 (2) KEY PART
18 12-584-14-S Module, Ignition NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
I9 12-452-02-S Terminal
20 t2-086-35-S Screw, hexo socket 1 25-34!-03-,S Knob, air cleaner
MSX0r,BX20 (2) cover
21 M_461013-S Screw, pan head 2 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner
M4.2x13 (2) 3 12-083_12-,S Precteaner, element
22 12-584-12-S Module, speed 4 12-100-08-S Wing Nut
advance 5 12,-083-t0-S Kit air cleaner
NOT ILLUSTRATED element (Incl's 6-8)
12 176 45-S Harness, wiring 6 12-743-12-S Filter, element
12 176 44-S Harness, wiring (Includes 7&8)
24 518 12-S Lead, black (6" - 12 7 230046-S Seal, breather
gauge-, insulated 8 12-032-11 -S Seat 1-,7/16"
grip barrel eyelet 9 12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner
terminals) (Includes 10,t 1)
235173-S Clip, cable t 0 12-072-04-S Stud, mounting plate
47 154 01-S Clip, cable M6X1.0X75
! 1 12-086-01 -S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo
thread forming (2)
12 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner
NOT ILLUSTRATED
12 113 53_S Decal, air cleaner
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STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS
KEY PART KEY PART
NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION
M-839070-S Screw, he×. flange t 12-07g-07_S
MSxl o25X70 (2) 2 12-237-01-S
25-098..07_S Starter assembly 3 24-086-43.S
(includes 3-8) 4 M-664020-S
12_755-54-S Kit, drive end
t2-227-18..S Cap, drive end 5 12-536-t0-S
t2-170_05-S Armature
12-221-O1-S Kit, brush & spring
12-227-!3-8 Cap, commutator end 6 M-443025-S
12-211-01-S Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-
20x4.-5/8 (2) 7 M-443020-S
3
4
5
6
7
8
OIL PAN/LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NOo
Dipstick assembly
(includes 2-3)
Kit, oil fill cap
(InclL_des 3)
O-Ring, oil fill cap
O-Ring, upper oil fill
tube
Tube, oil fill
Screw, hexo flange
M6× 1 0x25
O-Ring, lower ell fill
tube
Screen, o[! pickup
Cover, oil ptckup
screen
Screw, hex, flange
M5xO.Sx16
Valve, oi! pressure
relief
Filter, oil
Ptug, sqr hd. solid 3/8"
Pump, oil
O-Ring, oil pump
cover
Cover, oil pump
Screw, hex. flange
M5x&Sx16 (3)
Seal, oil (RT, Q end)
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 (tl)
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45
Assembly, Pan, oi!
(InC!o I L14q7)
1 12-038_O1-S
2 25-755-I 3-S
3 12-153-03-S
4 12-153,.02-S
5 t2_123-04-S
6 M-645025-S
7t2-153-01 -S
8 25-162-07-S
9 12-096-03..S
10 M-545016_S
11 25-462_09-S
f 2 52-.050-02-S
t3 X-75-10-S
14 t2-393-01-S
t5 t2-153-06-S
t6 12-096-34-S
17 M-545016-S
18 12-032-03-S
19 24-086-16-S
20 24-086-17-S
21 12-199-56-S
8 '12-089-!1-S
9 I2-089-23-S
10 12-089-24-S
11 12-755-83-S
12 12-100-07-S
13 52-2! 1-04-S
14 12-090-28-S
15 25-158-08-S
t 6 12-079-01 -S
17 25-158-1f.S
Linkage, choke
C_amp, cable
Screw, hex. flange
Screw, lobed socket
M6xl.0x20 {2)
Control, speed
assembly
(Includes 6-9)
Screw, pan head
M4x0.7x25
Screw, pan head
M4xO,7x20
Spring, choke (2)
Spdng, choke return
Spring, governor
Kit, governor lever
(Includes 12.14)
Nut, hex flange
1/4 - 20"
Bolt, 1/4 -20 X 1"
Lever, governor
Bushing, throttle
linkage
Linkage, throttle
Bushing, throttle
linkage
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FUEL SYSTEM
KEY PART
NO. NOo
1 M-64t060-S
2 X-22-11-S
3 M-629116-S
4 12_853-94-S
5 12-041-02-S
6 12-053-94
7 12-041_01-S
8 12265-04-S
9 X-426-09-S
10 25-353-10rS
! 1 25-050-03-S
NOT ILLUSTRATED
47-154-O1-S
M-561010-S
12_757-02-S
12-757-03-S
12-041-01,.S
12-041_02-S
12..041-05_S
12-041-06-S
12-032-06-S
12-757-33-S
12-04t-06-S
12-454-03-S
25_452-20-S
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION KEY PART
NOr NO. DESCRIPTION
Nut, hex flange
M6xl.0 (2)
Washer, lock t/4"
Stud M6xt.0x116 (2)
Kit, carburetor w/
gasket (Includes
6,7,8 qty 1 12_454-
03-S, 25-452_20-S)
Gasket, air cleaner
Carburetor assembly
(For information only
not available
separately) (Includes
Kit, float 12-757-
02-S,
KiL carburetor repair
12 -757- 03-S, Kit,
Solenoid repair 12-
757-33-S)
Gasket, carburetor
(2)
Deftector, heat
Clamp, hose (2)
Line, fuel 9"
Filter, fuel in-line
Clip cable
Screw, thread
forming M5X0.8XtO
Kit, float
Kit, carburetor repair
Gasket, carburetor
Gasket, air cleaner
Gasket, bowl
Gasket, bowl screw
Seal, solenoid
Kit, solenoid repair
Gasket, bowl screw
Tie cable
Terminal
I 12-014-37-S Crankshaft (includes
2)
2 124 39-01.S Plug, cup
EXHAUST
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
I
2
3
4
5
25-072-04-S
12-,041-03-S
12-126-11-S
12-445-06_S
M-645025-S
Stud, MSx1.25x33-1/
2" (2)
Gasket, exhaust
manifold (2)
Bracket muffler
S_ap, lifting
Stew, hex. flange
M6xl 0x25 (2)
NOT ILLUSTRATED
12-522-46 Short Block
12-755-82..S Gasket Set
NOTE; Al! component dimensions given in
U,S, inches t inch = 25.4 mm
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O1
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ill ii
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_] _ILA greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-
_atly to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes. ,
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