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Owner's Manual

21.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271832

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon _Sat

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

visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's

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

material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning

your Craftsman dding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home

warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only

while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding 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

contained 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 date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for

commemial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATI'ERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding

equipment proves defective in matedal or workmanship and our testing determines

the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War-

rant'/service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman dding equipment

to your nearest Sears Service Center, In-home warranty service is 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 dghts, 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

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand,and follow all

instructions inthe manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsibleadults, who are

familiar withthe instructions,to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., whichcould be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengerS.

•Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point itat anyone.

Do not operate the mower withouteither

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

placa.

• Slow down before turning.

•Never leave arunning machine

unattended. Arways turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, end 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 while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for trafficwhen operatingnear or

crossing roadways,

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a traileror truck.

•Data indicatesthat operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operatorsshould

evaluate their abilityto operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves and others from serious injury.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and bum. Do

not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-of-

controland tipover accidents,which can re-

sult in severe inury or death. AJl stopes

requ re 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 obstaclessuch as rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven

terrain couldovertum the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you wirrnot have to stop or shift

whire on the slope.

Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions 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 startingor stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straightdown the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drep-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 stabilizethe machine by

puttingyourfoot on the ground.

• Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

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III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carP/children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV, SERVICE

•Usa 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.

•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 regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers 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, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs,etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

"Usa slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• DO not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION.q BECOMEALERTfl! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_b CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of aload. while on a slope, is

dangerous. "fires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

_ILWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F

(API+SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

IGAP: .030") OR JtgLM

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sT 1.2

2"o 1,5

3m° 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.3

REVERSE: 1,5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BA'I-[ERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN, CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1 R

3LADE BOLT 27-35 F'£ LBS,

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and

pedormance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retainthis manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES".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 usingyour tractor.

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_I, 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 land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similarlaws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A Spark

arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service center

(See REPAIR PARTS section of this

manual).

Steering Wheel

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(1) Large Flat Washer

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IIIlilllll _, SteeringJl

IIIIIIIIll Steering Wheel _^ E._nsion II

, , Adapter _Sle_tg _)nan IO j

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

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(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Video Casseffe

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

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

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier, Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below,

(1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers

(1) "13repressure 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

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of carton, and lay

panels fiat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

A'FI'ACHSTEERINGWHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

SOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: "nghtenbelt and nut

securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

2. Place tabs of staedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and gritt.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skidthat may puncturetires

where tractor is to rolloff skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATrERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: It this battery is put intoservice

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (Sea =BATrERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

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..,, ,Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1, Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

SeatPan_ o,d°r

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

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)

1. Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward oft skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

A.WARNING: Before starting read

understand and fo ow a nstructons n

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.

t. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to tst gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4, Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_II,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

asafe 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.

Deflector

Shield "_ Mulcher

Latch

Hooks

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properlyleveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments sectionof this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

reptacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual. Vedfy 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.

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V'CHECKLIST

Before you operate and 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:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

/Battery is properly prepared and

charged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properlyinflated

for JeveJing).

,/Check mower end drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/" Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING /

ENO,NEONENG,NEOFFO,LPRESSOREL,O._SONO%_.P ]_

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING SRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

A'rFACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS ANO FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(AutOma6cModels¢_ly)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING

YOURTRACTOR

Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsof

variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualfor futurereference,

Attachment Li_:_t

Clutch Lever Ignition Switch

Ammeter Switch

Choke Control Lift Lever

Plunger

Throttle

Control _

Clutch/

Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Lift Lever

Height

Indicator

Parking Brake

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractorsconform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlightson

and off.

THROI-I'LE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

acold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and directionof tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

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HOW TO USE YOUR 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 withoutfirst setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" positionand hold.

2. 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.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe |

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

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.

Choke Attachment Clutch Lever

Control "Engaged" Position

Throttle _

Control \ ,Position

Parking Brake

Pedal Position

Position

Gearshift

Lever

"Disengaged" "Brake"

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment

clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE-

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any positionother than "OFF" will 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. To 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.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke controlwhenever you are

startinga cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractorto a complete

stop before shitting or changing gears.

Failure to do so willshorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The positionof the attachment liftlever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp liftlever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are

measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cuffing performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice, Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are propedy 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.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightlyoff the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder belt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8÷16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel "_

Bracket

3/8-16 Locknut-

3/8

Gauge Wheel

;houlder

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES °

disengage attachment clutch control

,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

AttachmentClutch Attachment LiftLever

Lever "Engaged"_ HighPosition

Position_::

"Disengaged"--/_----_ _'_1 )/_._ Low

Position _ __ ./__,_/"-_ Position

'_ Dleifel;dCtor

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. A slope guide

at the back of your manual is provided for

your use.

•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 gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightlyas you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

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TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. 33ras can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of yourtractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory,already filled

with summer weight oil

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil flU cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level, If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change o_1tor easier starting(See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance sectionof this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance sectionin this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Usa fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with aminimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oitwith gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_i, WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids duringstorage. 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.

• I,CAUTION: Fill to bottomof gas tank

fillerneck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel Do not store, spiltor use

gasoline near an open flame,

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TO START ENGINE

Wbensta,'_rotbeer_ne fortbefirst_me orif

•e engineI-msrun outof fuel,il wgltakeexlra

crankingtimeto movefuelfromthetank tothe

engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutraJ(N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

4. Move throttle controlto fast position

5. Pull choke controlout for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Beforestarting,read thewarmand

co!d starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine stilldoes not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in untilthe engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightlyfor afew seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

•The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the machine.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the rightso that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one ortwo

rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns untilfinished

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass wig plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housingfree of built-upgrass

and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will providethe

best recuttingaction of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the eady

afternoon. At thistime the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower

cutting heightso that the mower cuts off

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-

larto the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

Max 1/3

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractordoes not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructedin thismanual.

Some adjustments willneed to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustmentsin the Service and

Adjustmentssection of this manual should

be checkedat least once each season.

• Once ayear you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plugand clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine runbetter and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

t. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle

Zork Zerk

Front

Wheel Wheer

Beadng Bearing

Zerk Zork

Gearshift

_---' "---* Pivots

@SAE 30 or tow30 motor oil

@General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"

Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and did that will shorten the life of the

self-lubricatingbearings. If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Ittractor requires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance 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 all 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. "13resealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and

interlock systems are working properly. If

your tractor does not function as de-

scribed below, repair the problem

immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine,

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown. 20

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble hex belt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat

treated,

TrailingEdaeUp MandrelAssembly

"_. BladeCenter _.-._L

3_'-Hex Bolt(Grade 8)°

*AGrade8 heattreatedboltcanbe identified

bysixlines onthebolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade -but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. 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 acone bal-

ancer, follow the instructionssupplied

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 belt or pin and holdthe bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" lade

or Pin _/

CenterHole

BA'I-rERY

Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystem

whichissufficientfornormaluse.How-

ever,pedodicchargingofthebatterywith

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

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 BA'I-FERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and did on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BA'I-I'ERY" inthe SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-be_tsfor deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classificationSF-SJ.

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once ayear if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. ]ighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open. pull out on the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto tO the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level, Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULL"line on

dipstick. Oil DrainValve

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating _1

temperature.

Close

and -----../_=_ --_._"_'_|..- "

LsckedI

Position

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Ca

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils

will result in increased oil consumption 21 DrainTube

CLEANAIRSCREEN

Airscreenmustbekeptfreeofdirtand

chafftopreventengine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TopAir Guide

_;over _,_

EngineCooling +',,

Fins _

Cover

(Both

Sides)

AIR FILTER

Your engine willnot run properlyusing a

dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hoursof operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hoursof operation or every season,

whichever occursfirst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

t, Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2, Slide foam pre*ctsaner off cartridge,

3, Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4, Squeeze it dry in aclean cloth.

5, Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

No'rE: If very dirty or damaged, reptace

pre-cleaner.

6, Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

7, Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s),

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

2, Carefully remove certridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor,

3, Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

4. Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts,

precleaner, cover and secure with

knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petreleum solvents,such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil certndge. Do not

use pressurizedair to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Knob _over

_Cartridge

Wing Nut _ i_late

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

_"-'- Cartridge

Air Scre_

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-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

__PFilter

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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 e shortened

engine life.

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key "OFF" end remove key.

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

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannol

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower willbe easier to remove from the

rightside of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring oft pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch S

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment otherthan

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflectorshield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

-_ - SquareHc4e

Anti-Swa

Collar

Housing

Guide

Large

Spring Bracket

Front Link

(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or ddveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual),

If tires are over or underinflated, you will

not properly adjust your mower,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A"on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only,

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will

change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BottomEdge _BottomEdge

of Mowerto(----_/L_--_--_of Mowerto

r°und

Suspension

Arm

LiftLink Adjustment

Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTM ENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosennut "E"

on both front linksan equal number of

turns.

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

at frontthan rear, tighten nuts"F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front linksan

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F"against

trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

_i \ oo'°

BothFrontUnks Shouldbe EqualinLength

.Nut "E"

Nut "P'_

Trunnion

FrontLinks

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-

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

2. Work belt oft both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys,

3. Pun belt away from mower.

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BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel IdlerPulleys

Pulley_,_ ._

_:_,___'/_ _L,,f/ Mandrel

lley

TO ABJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the rightside of the transaxle.

If tractor requiresmore than six(6) feet

stoppingdistance at highspeed in highest

gear on a level dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be adjusted•

1. Depress clutcl'vbrake pedal and

engage parking brake•

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut =A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A".

4. 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 a Sears or other

qualified service center.

With Parking Brake

"Engaged"

N_'A"

_3_o_am N_

era_ng Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level sudace. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of leftfootrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationery idler and

clutching idler.

3. Pull belt stacktoward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

4. Pull belt toward frontof tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

idler /

Stationary

Idler

yn_

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position.The adjustment is preset at

the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral,

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in frontof the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additionalclearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

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GearshiftLever Neutral

Lock Gate

_Adjustment

Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

hohzontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of this

manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact aSears or other qualified

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE= On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to stow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your Iooal parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Rso,n,og

Square Key _ _=,-_w,--

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acidbatteries generate

explosive gasss. Keepsparks,flameand

smokingmaterialsaway frombattenes.

Always wear eye protec_onwhen around

batteries.

Ifyourbattery istooweak to starttheengine,it

shouldbe recharged.(See "BATTERY" inthe

MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables"are used foremergency

starting,foUowthisprocedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractorisequ_opedwitha

12voif negativegrounded system. T_ other

vehical must alsobe a 12 voltnegative

grounded system. Do not useyour tractor

battery to start othervehicles.

TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES-

1. Connect each end ofthe RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER o

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

"Positive" (+) "Negative" (-)

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REPLACING BAI"I'ERY

_I_CAUTION: 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.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and cerefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Terminal

Access

Hex

Cable

Terminal

Guard (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the gdll.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to runpoody,stop running,or

preventitfrom starting.

• Check wiring. See electdcal wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hoed.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine end liftoft of

tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

onnector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be pedormed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or

individual. Warranty repairs must be

performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'I-I'LE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

2. Check that swivel is against side of

quarter cimle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke controlhas been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable, If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable untiechoke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4 Reassemble air cleaner.

Choke Closed

Screw

Choke

Lever

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 general, turning the mixture screw In

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving aricher fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SE'FFING -

1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke

are adjusted properly (see above).

2. With engine off turn idle mixture screw

In (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

2. With throttle control lever in slow

position, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

3. While still holding throttle fever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw In (clockwise) until engine

begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn screw to a point midway

between those two positions.

4. Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle

speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200

RPM. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST-

5. Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat

test and continue to adjust, if neces-

sary, 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

settingcan be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified

servicecenter,which has proper equip-

ment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idlepeed

ew

IdleMixture

Screw

ThrottleLever

IdleSpeed

Throttle _ Id!e

Lever Mixture

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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.

_CAUT ON Never store th(ptractor with

gasoline in the tank inside aouilding

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean itthoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in aclean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

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: Itis importantto prevent

gum deposites from forming in essential

fuet system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experiance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage,

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

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.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylioder(s).

3. Turn ignitionkey to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. 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. Rustand/or dirt inyour

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with asuitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust,

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor whUe

engine and exhaust areas are still warm,

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TROUBLESHOO_NGCHART

PROBLEM

Mill not start 2.

3,

4.

5.

6.

7

8.

9.

Hard to start

Englnewillnot

turn over

Englneclicksbut

wlllnotstart

CAUSE CORRECTION

1, Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug.

Dirty airfilte_

Dirty fueltilter.

Waterin fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment

t0,Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery,

4, Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed,

2, Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faultyoperatorpresence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "ro START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attemptingto start.

14. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refilltank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

B. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace batter

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too

Excessive

vibration

Enginecontlnues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut-uneven

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence controlsystem.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level,

3. Buildup of grass, leaves,

end trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Coonect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins

12.Clean/replece muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

1. Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. _ghten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Mower blades wlll 1. Obstruction in clutch

not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge 2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is "OFF.

working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out

(if so equipped) 3. Faulty lightswitch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

3.

4.

Engine "backfires" 1.

when turning

engine"OFF"

Blown fuse.

Bad battery ceil(s),

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator,

Engine throttle control not

set at =SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1, Place throttle control in

=PAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tiresfor proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9, Reinstall blades sharp edge

down,

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual,

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch"ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch,

4. Check wiring and connec

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds befon

stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

AMMETER

[OPTK3_AL)

IGNITION SWITCH

_ i REO

FUSE i, STARTER

ii'SOLENOID

SEATSWITCH

__' ,(NOTOCC _UPLED),

(OPTIONAL)

'FUEL'

i

FUELSHUT-OFFSOLENOID

(

_SPARK

IGNITION PLUG

UNIT GAP O--

J (2 PLUGS ON

TWI_ CYL ENGINES)

C_I_ S_TEM O_JT_JT _V_.T$ _C Mm e _R_4

3_¢C e_PM (c_t_o;,_ sy $_r_ o_scCeaN_CTEOI

5_,P*c e_FeM DIODE :ALTERNATOR

HEADLIGHTS

F

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR iS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM,

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAl. SOURCE,

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT iDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST,

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271832

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

8 7603J Case Battery

10 145211 Bolt, Etr Front I/4-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In

21 175688 Harness Light Socket (W/4152j)

22 4152,.I Bulb Light #1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146148 Cable Battery

26 175158 Fuse

27 735104_0 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 Cable Ground

29 1213_5X Switch Seat

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Molded Cra;lsman

40 178437 Harness Ign

41 711104(_ Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

42 131563 CoverTerminal

43 178861 So_encid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

56 174905(_ Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. 8.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

12

57

3 14 2O8

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271832

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis Assemb4y

2 176554 D_

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 168337X013 Dash

10 SlIT,%n3710 Bo!l, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

12 145660 Clip Tinne rman Grille P/L

13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

14 17490608 Screw Tndrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 144983X558 Hood Assembly

18 126938X Bumper Hood

20 156437 P_te Mtg Battery Fuel Tank

2:3 124028X Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuct Line

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 ST_341437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8ol 6 Unc

28 178987X558 Grille/Lens Asm

29 155217X599 Lens, Grille

30 175692X558 Fend/Ftrest

31 13_976 Bracket, Fender Suppod

37 1749_-_(_ Screw Tndrct 5/16-18 x 1/2

38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly

51 73800400 Nut Lock w/Insert 114-20 UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

53 145201 Bracket Grilk_ Pickoff LH

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

57 S'1_$22507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

58 140547 Air Duct P/I. B&S

60 $1_533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 Dash Lower STLT

74 $1IT041437 Nut Ctownlock 3/8-16 UNC

114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl

115 17060620 Screw 3/8-16x1-1/4

142 1757_ Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 154966 Bracket Swayb_" Chessis

144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot ChassisJHood

159 155123X42B Cuphelder

206 170165 Bolt Sheulder 5/16-18 TT

207 17676506 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

208 17670606 Screw Thdrol 3,/8-16 x 1/2

211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

212 165919 Insert Lens Reflective

- - 5479J Plug Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25.4 rnm

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GROUNDDRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1........ Transaxle (see Breakdown) 62

Peerless 266-545C 6_

2 146682 Spring, Return. Brake 64

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxla 65

4 120000_8 Ring, Retainer 66

5 121520X Strap, Torque 70

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74

8 165866 Rod Shifter Fe_der STLT 75

10 $1_56121g Pin, Cotter 76

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 77

13 74_12 Butt t/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 78

14 100404_0 Washer Lock Hvy Helica[ 79

16 738005(_ Nut LOCkHx W/ins 5/16-18 80

18 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16UNC x 1Gr 5 81

19 $I_o41437 Nut 82

21 106_33X Knob 83

22 13G804 Rod, Brake 84

24 S_1237 NUt 85

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 89

26 STD551037 Washer 90

27 S'I_561210 Pin

28 175765 Rod, parking Brake 112

29 71673 Cap, parking Brake 113

30 16.9592 Bracket, Transaxle 116

3_ $1_523107 Bolt 120

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 145

35 120183X Beanng, Nylon 150

36 ST_o51062 Washer 151

37 STC571810 Roll Pin 156

38 165936 Pufley, Conlposlte, Flat 158

39 74760648 Belt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 159

40 175461 Spacer, Split 161

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler

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

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl

49 1232_5X Retainer, Belt

50 ST0523715 Bolt

51 STD541437 NUtCrown Lock 3/8-16 UNC

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

53 165710X Unk, Clutch

55 10570gx Spdng, Clutch Retum

56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0

57 13(_801 V-Belt. Ground Drive

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x3/4

8883R Cover, pedal

175410 Pulley, Engine

71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5

STi_51143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, FooI-Proo!

134683 Guide, Mower Drive Be_t,R.H.

137057 Spacer, Axle

121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga,

STD581075 E-Ring

1235&3X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga

STD580025 Key Woodruff

145090 Arm, Shift

165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

165711 Spdng,Torsion

19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

166231 Link Transaxle

15(_60 Nut, NylOCk

158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT

124346X Nut, Self-Tnding, Wsh Hd t/4

STD624003 Retainer Bpdng 1"

19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

72140608 Bolt Rdhd Bqneck 3/8-16 x 1

73900660 NUt Lock Fig. 3/8-16

74490540 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

175456 Spacer Retainer

19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

166002 W_sher Srrtod 5/161D x 1.t 25

16.5589 Bracket Shift Mount

165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift LI

721_ Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

162 736804(X) Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-2OUnc x 1 Gr 5

164 18091010 Washer 5/8 x 281 x10 Ga

165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever

166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

169 165580 Plate Fastening Lit

170 178394 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

197 169613 Nyliner SnapIn

198 16_593 Washer Nyliner

72110614 Bolt Cart. SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

212 145212 Nut Hex Fig. Lock

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING

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STEERING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

13

15

17

26

28

29

3O

32

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

46

47

51

54

63

65

67

68

71

85

88

91

13976B Steedng Wheel

154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

169840 Spindle Assembly. L.H,

169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

1_Ring, Klip

3266R Bearing, Stee heg Column

175121 Drnglink

STD551137 W_sher, Lock

136518 Spacer, Bearing, Axle

145212 Nut, Hexflange Lock

177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering

126847X Bushing, Link, Drag

19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

17C_0612 Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4

STD561210 Pin Cotter

130465 Rod,Tk3

155099 Bushing, Steedng

152927 Screw

139769 Inset1. Steedng Wheel

19133812 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

STD541537 Gdpco Nut

100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel

145054X428 Boot, Steehng Shaft

121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

153720 Extemsion Shaft Steering LR.LT

121232X Cap,Spindle

6855M Fitting, Grease

STD54t431 NutLockHexw/Ins. S/16-18UNC

74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

$33Y_23710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

160367 Spacer .AxJe

72146618 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x2-1/4

169827 AxJe, Brace

175146 Steering Asm

169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

133835 FastnerChdstmas Tree

175118 Boff Shouioer 7/16-20

175553 ClipSteering

NOTE: hJIcomponent dimensions g_venin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25A mm

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ENGINE

31

39

2

1_ 14

32

38

81

33

33

29

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester I

13

_17

_5

12

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ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 170547 Control, Throt Paddle

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

3...... Engine, B&S, (See 13reakdown) No. 461707-0147-E1

4 149723 Muffler Exhaust

5 144_ I_xhaust Asm. Left

6 1_ Exhaust Asm. Right

7 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Seres

10 145.552 Heat Shield Lt

11 ST[_51125 Washer LOCkHvy. Helical 1/4

12 S_T-a22507 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20Unc x .75

13 165287 Gasket, Muffler

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 ST_o51237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x 1-1F2Tytt

23 169837 Shield, BmJDbr Guard

25 145996 Control Choke

26 7_ Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

27 1529_7 Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 157103 Tank, Fuel

38 161696 Gap FuelGuage

33 123487X Clamp, HoSe

34 106082X Spacer Pad

37 8543FI Line,Fuel

38 148315 Plug, Oil Drain Easy

39 109387X Pad Idler

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3/8-16 x 3/4

81 7351C4(_ Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions g;ven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat 3350 BIk_lk Craftsman

2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

3 71110618 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged

6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/ins 3/8-16 Unc

7 124t81X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

8 170(XJ616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1,5 SMGML

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

19 174894 Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

11 166369 Knob Seat

12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mour=ting Switch

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer Spilt 28 X g6 Zinc

16 121250X Spheg Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

17 123976)( Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 8 Zinc

21 171852 BoltShoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

22 STD541431 Nut Hex LoCk w/Ins 5/16-18

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: AJlcomponent dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 ir_ch=25.4 ran1

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DECALS

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 156439

2 176682

3 171696

4 171697

5 177253

6 133644

7 177289

8 171808

9 163_04

10 179128

719

2

15

20

22

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

Decal, Fender Danger Sears 11 156368

Decal, Engine 13 146046

Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 160396

Decal, Hood, LH. 19 138047

Decal, Hood Side 20 172331

Decal, Maintenance 22 149516

Decal, Lower Dash - - 138311

Deca;, Rpicmnt

Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold

Decal, Deck 'B' 42

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DESCRIPTION

Decal, Fender STLT Ober Inst E/S

Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor

Decal, Mower Drive Schematic

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal, Deck Sears

Decal, Battery

Decal, Lift Handle

-- 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT

-- 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

-- 179203 Owner's Manual, English

-- 179204 Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

5,g

4,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3106222X Tim, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel On_y)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

6 106108X427 Rim,Rear

9 1220_ Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Se_,ica Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap, AxEe

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25.4 mm

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LIFTASSEMBLY

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LIFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

13

15

16

17

18

19

2O

31

175150 Wire Asm, Inner

159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift

105767X Pin, Groove

1200(XX_ E-Ring

19_11621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

120183X 8eedng, Nylon

125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted

122365X Button, Plunger, Red

13.9865 Link, Lift, L.H.

139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

STD624008 Retainer Spring

173288 Link, Front

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

17568g Trunnion

738C_800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 UNC

139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear

163552 Retainer Spring

169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift

73540600 Nut, Crowniock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25.4 mm

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MOWERDECK

44 56 ! ! 9 148

] ..-. ; 32

I _,O_o :,..:,o ,o,o_

147 _1021

142 21 22

/.116 113 Ill 1 ' !i 24 25

92 I

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892 Mower DeCk Assembly, 42" 59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

2 STt_33107 Bolt 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval

3 13_017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959 V-Belt

Front 02 STD541437 Nut

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" De_k 101 136420 Mulcher Cover

5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 102 710_1010 Screw Pan HD PhillJp10-24 x 5/8

6 13(_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 103 19061216 Washer #10

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 9 104 STD5511 t0 Washer, Lock

9 S'R_551137 Washer, Lock 105 160793 LatchAssembly, Bagger

10 14(_96 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J Nut, Weld

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 111 170292 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH.

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 112 170293 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R,H.

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel Vented 113 1706(To08 Screw 5/16-18 x 1/2

15 110485X Bearing, Bali, Mandrel 114 ST[T541431 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18UNC

16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 115 72110505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-t6 x 5/8 Shod

18 72140565 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 116 4896H Bolt, Shoulder

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 117 165746 Wheel, Gauge

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 118 73930600 Nut, Centedock3/6-16

21 ST_541431 NutCrownieckS/16olSUNC 119 S]D551027 Washer3/Sx7/_x14Gauge

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 129 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 130 S'i_523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve Gr. 5

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, De flector 131 S'FD_33710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/0-16UNC x 1

26 110452X Nut, Push 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 143 157109 BracketArmldier42 _

28 19111016 Washer 11FJ2xsiSx16Ga. 144 158634 KeeperBalt42_ClutchCabie

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 145 165888 Pulley I_lef"Flat

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 146 171977 Bolt Carriage Idler

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 147 131335 Spring Exlension

02 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 148 169022 Spring Return Idler

33 178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 149 165898 Retainer Spdng Yeliew Zinc

34 S]_033717 Bolt 150 10091216 Washer 9/32x3/4x16Ga.

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 151 160270 Bracket Clutch

37 ST_551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 152. 169676 CabieClutch421n

40 ST[To41437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 153 169674 Washer FIst 3/8" Type B

44 14(3088 Guard, MandmI, L.H. 154 169675 Spring Retainer

45 S]_24003 Retainer 155 169671 Spring Retention Lever

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 156 169672 Spacer

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 157 169669 Rod Clutch

49 174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower 158 17720410 Screw Hex Thri CUt 1/4-20 x 5/6

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24Grade5 159 S]D53,3717 BoltRdhdSqn 3/8-16Uncx1-3!4

51 ST{To41410 Locknut -- 130794 Mandrel Assembly (61cludes Key

52 139688 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16*18 UNC Numbers 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 32)

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Ped, Brake -- 169583 Rapiecement Mower, Complele

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1772147

2 780086A

3 770128

4 7763_5

5 776409

6 778364

6A 778369

7 778330

8 792180

8A 792047

9 784352

10 784378

11 778334

12 778309

13 778368

14 778368

15 778370

17 786188

18 786102

20 7920"/7A

21 792078

22 792079

25 792073A

25A 792177

26 792125

27 792O35

28 78804O

29 780072

29A 780160

29B 780051

29C 780199

30 780108

31 789001

31A 780195

32 788O83

34 780194

35 780193

35A 780197

36 790075

37 79(_07

38 79°_1

Transaxle Cover 39 786_26 DoweIPin

Needle Bearing 5_" 40 792076A FlatWasher

Transaxk_C_e ,312 ID x .059W

Counterst_ft 41A 7_079 Brake Lever

Output Shaft 42 792073A Screw 1/4 ÷20 x 1-1/4"

Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 -20 x 2 1/4_

Spur Gear (15 teeth) 43 792075 Locknut 5 116 -24

Spur Gear ( 11 teeth) 44 790(_5 Brae Pad Holder

Shift Key 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Woodruff Key #9 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

Shift COlEar 47 774690 Axle ( 11-15 /16" Long)

Shift Rod & Fork 48 774691 Axle (16- 1 /2" _ong)

Bevel Ge_ (30 teeth) 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Bevel Gear ( 13 teeth) 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

(Include, 14) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth)

(Include. 13) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Ring Gear (43 teeth) 56 778355 Spur Gear ( 11 teeth)

Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spacer 1,t30 X .695 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Ball 5/16" dia 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Set Screw 3/8 -16 x 3/8" 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spring ,310 OD x ,625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Screw 1/4 -20 x 1-1/4 _65 780189 Flat Washer

Screw 1/4_20 x 1°3/8" ,563 ID x .062W

Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 66 776422 Input Shaft

Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft

Relaining Ring 69 792170 Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer 70 786187 Spacer .890

.627 ID x ,031W 71 788069 _uare Cut Ring

Thrust Washer 71B 788092 NO'Ring

.762 ID x ,031W 76 780090 Flat W_sher

ThruslWaSher 1.128 ID x .058W

,762 ID x .031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

Anti-Rotation Washer .632 79 792144 Spnng ,430 OD x .5000 L

Cup Washer _778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

1.127 ID x .032W teeth)

Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

(Use As Needed) 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

Flat Washer 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 /16_

.750 tD x ,062W 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silk:one

Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4 _

Bushing .563 180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90

Flanged Bushing 5 /8" rD 900 794712 Replacement MST

Flanged Bushing .751 206-545C Transaxle

Brake Disk

Brake Pad Plate NOTE: All component dimensions given in

Brake Pad (pkg of 2) U,S. inches 1 inch = 25,4 mrn

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BRIGGS&STRATFONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0147-E1

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BRIGGS&STRA'I-I'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0147-E1

449_

212 _51A 51

414o _

365 _

883_ I_ 51A

119_

51

1071 102_

97

394 391

"\ 117

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

102_

105_

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

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BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1

910

11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I

4254

9681

207_; '

227 209_ 2110

680 11:

861 FUEL PUMP KfT

432_ 392_

1010

789

1119_

445

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

o,2o

_---_ 51A_ 12 1 '_t

lo+_ .1 + ELI

•,,.d" >' <,.--_ %

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BRIGGS& STRATI'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPE NUMBER0147-E1

165

513

783

105_

307 |

306 447

307 |

802

544 797'

697

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BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0147-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 498583

2 399265

3 391086

4493304

5 691162

5A 591163

7 271867

7A 271866

8 495754

9 27803

10 690334

11 691899

12 692287

12A 692292

27t188

271189

13 691651

15 690946

15 690666

18 495901

19 399264

20 291675

22 691184

22A 693972

23 691976

24 222698

25 499180

499181

499182

499183

26 499184

499185

499186

499187

27 691299

28 498319

498320

29 497912

498317

32 691133

33 390420

34 691302

35 691597

36 691597

40 690656

40A 691939

42 494553

45 261368

46 691161

47 691964

48 498542

50 213290

51 692278

51A 692219

54 93208

73 692527

74 691677

75 691056

91 693483

95 690718

97 693486

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

BCylinderAssembly 98 807923 Idle Speed Kit

ushing-Cylinder 102 693509 aGasket-Carburetor Body

•SeaI-O=l 104 693506 aPin-Float Hino_e

105 692078 _l Valve-Float NeedleSump-Engine

Head-Cylinder No. 1 107 693482 Body-Lower Carburetor

Head-Cylinder No, 2 108 693505 Valve-Choke

•+ Gasket-Cylinder Head #1 109 693498 Shaft-Choke

•+ Gasket-Cylinder Head #2 117 693507 _D Jet-Main (Standard)

Breather Assembly 693500 Jet-Main (High Altitude)

•+ Gasket-Breather 119 690720 Screw (Upper to Lower

Screw (BreatherAssy.) Carburetor Body)

Tube-Breather 121 693503 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

•Gasket-Crankcase 122 691926 Spacer-Carburetor

Gasket-Crankcase 1.0151 125 693479 Carburetor

Gasket-Crankcase .005 130 693504 Valve-Throttle

Gasket-Crankcase .009 133 693512 Float-Carburetor

Screw (Cylinder Head) 146 691639 Key-Timing

Plug-Oil Drain 147 693508 aJet*Pilot

Crankshaft 161 691401 Base-Air Cleaner

Cover-Crankcase 163 690273 •Gasket-Air Cleaner

Kit-Bushing/Seal 165 693148 Nut (Ring Gear

• Seat-Oil (PTO Side) 187 499167 Line-Fuel Cut to Required

Screw (Crankcase Cover/ Length)

Sump) 188 691003 Screw (Contro_Bracket)

Screw (Crankcase Cover/ 197 690364 Screw (Back Plate

Sump) 202 690570 Lnk-Mechancal Governor

Flywheel 203 493230 Crank-Bell

Key-Flywheel 205 690322 Screw (Bell Crank)

PistonAssembly (Std.) 209 691273 Spring-Governor

PistonAssembly 1.010 =O.S.) 211 691807 Sp igrin-Governed Idle

Piston Assembly_.020" O.S.j 212 693544 Link-/hrottle

Piston Assembly(.030" O.S.) 212A 690571 Link-Throttle

Ring Set-Piston (Std.) 219 394348 Gear-Governor

Ring Set-Piston (.010 "O.S.) 220 690412 Washer _Govemor Lever)

Ring Set-Piston I1020 =03. 222 691366 Bracket-Control

Ring Set-Piston .030 =O.S. 227 690762 Control Lever-Governor

Lock-PistonPin 235 691206 Shield- Fuel Spray

Pin-Piston Std.) 240 394358 Filter-Fuel

Pin-Piston (.005 _O.S.) 267 690316 Screw (Casing Clamp)

Rod-Connecting (Std.) 276 693510 6+ Sealing Washer

Rod-Connecting (.020_276A 693497 _Sealing Washer

Undersize) 278 692810 Washer (Gov. ControlLever)

Screw(Connecting Rod) 279 690366 Screw (Valve Cover

Valve-Exhaust 297 691331 Nut (A r F ter Retaner

Housln -Blower

Valve-Intake 304 495588 Screw ('Bg-lower

Spring-Valve Intake) 305 690960 Housing)

Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 306 690414 Shield-Cylinder

Retainer-Valve Intake) 306A 690435 Shield-C.L;yHlinder

Reta ner-Va ve Exhaust 307 691003 Screw _Cylinder Shield)

Motor-starter

Keeper-Valve 309 497596

Valve Tappet 310 690323 Bolt-StarterMotor

Cain Shaft 311 497608 Bmsh Set

Slinger-Oil 332 691059 Nut (Flywheel)

Short Block Replacement RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

Engine 460_07-2637-E1) High Speed: 3000-3200

Manifold-intake

•Q Gasket-Intake Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

•+ Gasket-Intake 358

Screw (Intake Manifold) OIncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

Screen-Rotating No. 121

Screw (Rotating Screen) + Included In Valve Gasket Bet, Key. No.

Washer (Flywheel) 1095

Bndy-UIpp_erCarburetor ±Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Key. NO.861

OScrew (Throttle Valve)

Shaft-Throttle NOTE: All comlponentdimensionsgivenin U.S.

inches linch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271832

BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

333 394891 Armature-Magneto 797 690958 Nut (Brush Retainer)

334 691061 Screw (Armature) 797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer )

337 802592 SparkpJug 801 691967 Cap-Drive

358 495868 Gasket Set 802 691286 Cap-End

359 691077 Washer-Ground Terminal 803 691427 Housing-Starter

363 691062 Flywheel Puller 807 693511 ID Spacer-Throttle

365 690321 Screw (Carburetor) 842 271170 • O-Rin 9 Seal (Dipstick Tube)

370 691612 Nut (Ground Terminal) 847 495715 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Rug 851 493880 Terminal-Spark.plug

391 693487 Body-Fuel Pump 859 693488 ID± Gasket- Carburetor Pump

392 693491 0± Spring-Pump Diaphragm 859A 693490 6± Gasket+ Carburetor Pump

394 693489 6± Diaphragm-Carburetor 861 693502 Kit-Fuel Pump

395 690481 Cover-VaNe Chamber 865 691196 Cover-Air GuJde

404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank 865A 691197 Cover-Air Guide

414 691872 Washer (_ell Crank) 868 497656 Seal-Valve

425 691675 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 868A 273312 Seal-Valve

432 693492 6± Cap-Spring 869 691802 Seat*Valve (intake)

434 693493 Cover Diaphragm 870 691844 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

435 693494 Screw Diaphragm Cover) 871 231218 Bushing-Valve (Exhaust

441 691176 Braoket-O Fill 871 231218 Bushing-Vafve (intake)

Wire/Connector-Alternator

445 394019 Filter-Aft Cleaner Cartridge 877 393456

447 690297 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 883 692282 • Gasket-Exhaust

449 691044 Screw (Oil Fill Bracket 918 393815 Hose-Vacuum (Cut to

474 691063 Aternator Required Length)

505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 934 691058 Screw (Fan Retainer)

507 691972 Insulator 955 693513 P_ug-Carburetor

510 497606 Drive-Starlet 967 272490 Filter-Pre Cleaner

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 968 691207 Caver-AirCleaner

620 691084 Terminal-Ground 971 691100 Screw (Air Cleaner Base)

523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan-Flywheel

524 692532 •Seal-Dipstick Tube 1006 691247 Retainer-Fan

525 690823 Tube-Dipstick 1019 496726 KIt-Lapal

544 692034 Armature-Startar 1036 695702 Label-Emissions

551 690415 Cover-Valve 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining

552 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 1058 274279 Owner's Manual

552A 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush

562 690311 Bolt (Governor Lever) 1095 498047 Gasket Set+Valve

573 696040 Plate-Back 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1132 690353 Screw (Oil Slinger)

615 690317 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1136 690329 Screw (Control Bracket)

616 491530 Crank-Governor 1137 690390 Washer (Control Bracket)

629 262539 Spdn -Throttle Return 1138 690330 Nut (Control Bracket)

635 66536 Boot_-_parkplug High _eed: 3000-3200

RPM Settings: Low Seed: 1900-2100

643 496700 Retainer-Air Filter

689 690555 Spring--Friction

691 690657 •Seal-Governor Shaft Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

695 693149 Screw (RIn 9 Gear) 358

697 691625 Screw (Drive Cap) OIncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

725 280866 Shield Heat No. 121

726 391362 Gear-Ring + Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No.

741 691285 Gear-Timing 1095

742 690328 Retainer-E Rin 9 ±Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Key. No.861

783 693059 Gear-Pinion

789 695050 Harness-Wiring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches linch =25.4 mm

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