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Owner's Manual

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16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSA;Xl]=

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272011

• 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, Hoebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ........................... ,]_.]................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

befoT_mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

2

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid-starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•DJ_not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•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 pads,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required. •Be

sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Usa slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_.Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONt!! BECOME AWAREtt! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

ACAgTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transperting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above32°F)

SAE5W-30

(below32°F)

)IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

WiO RLTER: 3.5 RNTS

3PARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): I sT 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.3

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.5

6TM 6.0

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA:280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. Aspark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered end manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

canna easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

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Parts Bag contents shown fu!l size

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3116x 12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _#10 x 5/8

(2) Weld _(2) Lock

Nuts #10 Washers #10

(4) Retainer Springs (singleloop) (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop)

6

Partspacked separately in carton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

[13

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Manual Parts Bag

Steering

Wheel

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) GaugeWheels

©

(2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Q(2) Center lock Nuts

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

--0---(2) LatchHock

Assemblies

(2) FrontLinkAssemblies

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel

Insert

SteeringSleeve

Steedng Sleeve

Extension

7

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception ofthose 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) 3/4" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(2) 1/2" wrench drive rachet

(1) Pliers (1) Phillips Screw-

(1) Utility knife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll oftskid.

I(_1 J_--'_'J Steering

Wheel Insert

t_---- Lock Nut

_Large Flat

_. Washer

_. _ ._'_S-'. Steering

_teering "__" Wheel

Wheel _Adapter

Steering

Tabs i_Sleeve

IExtension

Steering

Sleeve

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove Iocknut and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with Iocknut and large flat washer previ-

ously removed. "lighten securely.

•Snap steering'wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•ReEve protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractorforward off skid.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATrERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

_.=::_;_-" •l=.. '_,

,L °•• °•*

q

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Rai_seseat and tighten adjustment knob

securely. Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Ad__".stment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TOADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

•Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand front

suspension bracket only and retain with

single loop retainer spring as shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter°

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

• Place the left hand suspension arm on

outward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

•Place the right hand suspension arm on

outward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

9

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

•Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the

Operation section of this manual).

Double Loop

Chassis Retainer Spring

Bracket (Outward pointing Front Mower

Shoulder deck pins) Bracket

Bolt

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly. Front

Suspension Suspension

Arms Brackets

3/8 Washel

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Idler

Pulley

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE WeldNut

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using _screw,washer, lock washer, and Lock

weld nut-as shown. Washer

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch Weld

hook by inserting weld nut from the top Nut

with hook pointing down. Tighten hard-

ware securely. Latch

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

dght position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown. Mulcher "_-_-Screw

•Hook front latch into hole on front of Plate

mower deck.

•Hook roar latch into hole on back of

mo_"_ deck.

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Discharge Guard

Hook Points

Latch

Hook

Nut

Lock

Washer

10

_,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKLIST

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

/Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-

ed at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4" Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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Thesesymbolsmayappearonyour tractor or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE

n' n

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP '_

LIGHT L

PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

AI-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

12

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Ignition

Switch

LightSwitch

Position

Throttle/Choke

Clutch/Brake '\f'_t_

Height '

Adjustment . , .

Clutch Switch

Plunger

Attachment

LiftLever

Brake

Gear Shift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

A'II"._Cl-IMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to yotJr tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER : Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-),

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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I I1_ Theoperationof anytractorcanresultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe I

[---I =- ] eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses |

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

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

dard safety glasses. I

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Throttle/ Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Choke

HarKing_raKe

=Engaged" Position

"Brake"

-Position

Pedal "Ddve" Position

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES

•To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE

• To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po-

sition.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

'%ackfire'.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired posi-

tion.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Turn knob clockwise ((3) to raise cutting

height.

•Tum knob counterclockwise (_)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon

soil conditions, height of grass and types

of grass being mowed.

•Never use choke to stop engine. 14

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO 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 condi-

tions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUFFING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

Locknut Shoulder Bolt

. __ _ 3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped witll an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen-

gag_ attachment clutch control.

,_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Uft Lever

Switch Pull Out To High Position

"Enga_ ...., •_, ._.L°w

._Positien

- -7_\ Discharge

_" Guard

Push In To <'-_ I. Y-/_/','_/

=Disengage" _____

ngage" 4

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

•Move gearshift leverto 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from 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.).

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Towonlythe attachmentsthat arerecom-

mendedbyandcomplywithspecifications

of themanufacturerof yourtractor.Use

commonsensewhentowing.Tooheavyof

a load,whileona slope,is dangerous.

Tiroscanlosetractionwiththe groundand

causeyouto losecontrolof 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.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-

stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and road oil level. If nec-

essary, add oil until =FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

• winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. bleuer use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

_,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

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

tion.

•Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, road the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

•When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F AND

BELOW)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

•The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: Ahigh 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

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in amore even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

taohment being used.

f

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattem 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.

', i

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FILL IN DATES

AS.OOCO- . ....

DATES

: Check Brake Operation _

Check Tim Pm_um

Interlock Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners I_7 If

A i ShsrperdReplace M°wer Blades _"

Lubdcation Chart

oT Check Battery Level _s

R!Clmm Battery and Ten_inaL_lecl'_r_ _

Check T.m_ C_,ng II,/'

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension fl_s

v'0Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level V' I_

Change Engine Oil _1.2_3 V_

E Clean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester If

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1.2

NClean Engine C°°ting Fins _=

Replace Spark Plug If

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'_

Replace Fuel Filter If

2 - Serv;ce more often when openltJng in dir_ or d4,mty con_tk)ns.

3 - If equlpped wi_1 oU fli1_r, change oil evm'y 50 hours.

4 - Replace b4ade4more oftqmwhen mowlng in =andy =o_.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1-Change mole often when opet'abng under a heavy load or in h4gh ambient temperatures. $ - If ecFdpped with i_ustltble system.

6- Not required if equipped with rnalntenar_e-fTse batter/.

7 o TH_hten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.

DO not overUg_ton,

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustmeats section of this manual should

be checked at 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 plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture end help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFOREEACH USE

LUBRICATION CHART

• Spindle--

Zerk _7,

eFmnt

Wheel -'.

Zerk ,'_

eAttachment .

Clutch

Pivot(s)

m_=_ --e_ pindle

r'_J-"ewF_e_t

I_a_ng

_-5 eEngine

- - - = = = _--,._ II

I,_ OGearshif

_'_'m'vm'w_-- "r -- ';' I'

,t Pivots

O SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil

• General Purpose Grease

• Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock

systen_ for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon bear-

gs. V'kscous lubricants will attract dust

and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-

lubricating beadngs. If you feel they must

be lubricated, use only a dn/, powdered

graphite type lubricant spanngly.

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE-CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

NOTE: Make sure center hole in blade

aligns with star on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flaLwasher in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Mandrel Assembly

Edge Up Blade

Hex Bolt

(GTde 8;_._ _,at Washe, Star

_*A GradL_ke_t_:lred bolt can bi

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE" We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade canbe sharpened with a tile

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has abattery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

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•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

-necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated Air I

with API service classification SF, SG, or Paper

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Cartridge

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

(_ear.

heck the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

servic-e'i:ldssification SF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

-After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. P_ur slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UC.T.._PECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

=FULL _line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Air Cleaner . Cover Knob

Cover Nut

Foam _Rubber

Pre-Cleanel Grommet

Base

Oil Fill

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and extemal surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

2O

AIR FILTER

Yourenginewill notrunproperlyusinga

dirtyairfilter. Cleanthefoampre-cleaner

afterevery25hoursof operationor every

season. Servicepapercartridgeevery

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

"•Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

•Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this sec-

tion of this manual, through step remove

drain plug).

•Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

•Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to

the rubber gasket on repl_acement oil fil-

ter.

•Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,

then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.

• Fill crankcase with new oil (See =TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this manual). For approximate capac-

ity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

•Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are properly positioned.

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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 elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

A, CAUTION: Before performing any sewice or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Tum ignition key =OFP and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Tum height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its.highest posi-

tion.

•Remove two retainer springs from each

front link and remove links.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Adjustment

Nuts

Suspension

Arms

Chassis

utt

Unks Front Mower

Bracket

Front

Bracket

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Spdngs

Bracket

Retainer

Spdngs 22

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). 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 =An on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

Bottom

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRORT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts =P

against trunnion on beth front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "P against

trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

I.

Both F_ Length

Nut =1-1"_

Trunnion__Nut =G"

Front '___ '

Links

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TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

• Roll belt over the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

•- Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri-

mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepers at the idlers as

shown.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure

belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Left Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Screws

Idler

Pulleys

Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Left Hand

Mower

Ddve Belt

Pdmaly

Idler Arm

Belt

Keepers

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove mower drive belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

•Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Remove four screws from right hand

mandrel cover and remove cover.

Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.

•Carefully roll belt off right hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pul-

ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

Left Hand Mower Blade

Mandrel Drive Belt

•Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

•Install new belt in lower groove of left

hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

•Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

•Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall right hand mandrel

cover.

•Reinstall mower to tractor (See

=INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELl"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

•Reassemble mower drive belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

Center

Mandrel Idler

Secondary

Idler Arm

Right Hand

Cover

Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutcWbrake pedal and engage

parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut =An until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

C'_ntact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake =Engaged"

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

Operating Arm

25

TOREPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELT

Parkthetractoron levelsurface. Engage

parkingbrake. Forassistance,thereis a

beltinstallationguidedecalonbottomside

of leftfootrest.

• Removemower(See"TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

•Disconnect clutch wire harness.

• Remove clutch Iocator.

oRemove belt from Stationary idler and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from trensaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around electric

clutch.

•Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Electric Clutch Locater

Clutch _/

Station_ _-'_-_ X

>11 c utc,w,rs

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND

ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the ge-al;-shift lever is in the neutral (N)

(lock gate) position. The adjustment is

preset at the factory; howevei', if adjust-

ment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

•Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.

•Tum center rod until gearshift lever falls

Neutral Lock

Gate

"_ Center Rod

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Rim

AxJe_ver

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'I-rERY

&CAUTION: Lead-acid battedee gener-

ate explo6ive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

26

if yourbatteryistooweakto startthe

engine,it shouldbe recharged.(See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicals.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

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

L.H. Panel [---_

Bolt

REPLACING BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Posifive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

iDisconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

Iw

• _onnect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

Terminal Keps Nut Hex Bolt

Access

Door

Terminal

Guard Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb inholder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may.cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

L HeadlightWire

Connector

27

ENGINE

Maintenance,repair,orreplacementofthe

emissioncontroldevicesandsystems,

whicharebeingdoneat thecustomers

expense may be pedormed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or ind -

viduaL Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

•Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

• If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

Cable Clamp "_

Screw

Speed Control

Bracket

Throttle Lever

TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follow_:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/a=r mix-

ture. Tuming the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fueVair

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if nee-

dle is turned in too tight.

NOTE; The ca_uretor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjI_,_ting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap.

Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap.

The limiter cap cannot be removed without

breaking the adjusting needle.

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Idle speed settina - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is at-

tained.

•Idle fuel needle settino - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then tum

out (counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-

terclockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw

Idle Fuel

Needle

28

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all did, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING n

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filt._,, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to =START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but:

will not start

!•

CAUSE

Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring. •

Carburetor out of adjust- •

ment.

Engine valves out of •

adjustment.

Dirty air filter.

Bad spark plug. •

Weak or dead battery.

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel. •

Loose or damaged wiring. •

Carburetor out of adjust- •

ment.

Engine valves out of •

adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not •

depressed.

Attachment clutch is

engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

Corroded battery termi-

nals.

CORRECTION

Fill fuel tank.

See ='1"0 START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring. •Check all wiring,

Faulty ignition switch. •Check/replace ignition

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(•s).

•Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

•Cheddreplace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

PROBLEM

Lossofpower

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

•Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

CORRECTION

•Set in =Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

•Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

•Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center/

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

=• Replace blade mandrel.

I • Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge "=- -

Engine =backfires"

when turning

engine "OFP

CAUSE

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

•Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly

installed.

•Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is "OFP.

•Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

!•Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

•Faulty altemator.

•Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

•Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch =ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check]replace light switch.

•Check wiring and connec-

tions.

•Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

•Check]clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

•Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

32

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

RED

BATTERY

SOLENOID

FUEL i

,_l LINE',

, -' ____;

FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID

IGNmON SWITCH

POSITIONI:IRCUIT "MAKE" I

OFF +G*A1 NONE

RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A+Y

RUN B+ A1 NONE

START + S + A1 NONE

RED

STARTER

A

V •

(_ IGNITION _SPARK

-- PLUGSGAP

UNIT I _(2 PLUGS ON

'TWIN CYL ENGINES)

O,'L4RGINGSYSlrEM ou*rptrr

ISAMP OC 03_ORPM

DIODE JALTERNATOR :

8ROVM

HEADLIGHTS

RELAY G F C

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT H B

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F,B+E,A+D

_ DA

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

NOTE 1 I

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I

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.

33

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

21

4O

I

t70

8O

i

34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

KEY PART

NO. NO.

t 163465

2 74760412

8 7603J

10 145211

11 150109

12. 145769

16 153664

18 17720408

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 161785

22 4152J

24 8860R

25 146148

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 145491

29 160784

30 163968

33 140403

40 164098

42 131563

43 145673

45 122822X

50 154963

55 17490508

70 140426

80 146685

81 109746X

DESCRIPTION

Battery,12Volt28 Amp

Bolt,Hex 114-20x 3/4

Tray Batlery

BoltBtr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5

Hold downBattery FrontMount

Nut Push Nylon 1/4" BatteryFrt

Switch,IntedockPush-In

Screw TIxI Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

Washer,Lock 1/4

Nut, Hex,Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Hamess, LightSocket (w/4152J)

LightBulb

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 17'

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W16 Wire

Fuse, 30 Amp

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Cable, Ground,6 Gauge,Black, 21•

Switch,PlungerNormal OP Olive

Switch,IgnitionDelth Push-In

Key,Molded,Craftsman

Harness,Ignition

Cover,Terminal

Solenoid

Ammeter,Rectangular15Amp

SwitchPTO 3PDT Red Delta

Screw Thdrol5/16-18 x 1/2

Harness, Engine KohlCmd-L 15AR

Harness ClutchEVX

Relay Asm.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

-rRitlcTOR " " MODEL HUMBER 917.27201"1

cHASSIS AHD EHCt.OSURES

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392 ChassisAesembly

2 140356 Drawbar

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

9 161566 D3sh

10 STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x3/4

11 163455 Panel, Dash, LH

13 163456 Panel, Dash, RH

17 161_3X558 HoodAssembly

19 17521312 Screw Slid Hex Hd w/Pin Washer

20 162026 Plate BatterySTYT

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

26 STD541437 Locknut

28 160564X558 Grille

29 161235 Lens,Grille

30 154791X558 Fender/FootrestPnt STY'r w/CH TL

31 139976 Bracket,Pender/Suppod.

37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x1F2

38 139886 PivotBracketAssembly,LH, _

39 139887 PivotBracketAssembly,BEI ,

50 161236 BaffleStealthYTGT B&s/KOHL

54 161464 Screw,Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/'8

59 110436X BushingSnap SplitBIk

60 STD533707 Bolt,RdlxI Sqnk3/8-16UNCx3/4

64 162025 Dash, Lower STYT

74 STD541437 Nut,Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

140 158418 Bracket,SuspensionFront

142 156095 Plate, ReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 Backrest,SwaybarChassis

144 154207 Bracket,FootrestSTLT

145 156524 Rod PivotChassisJHood

154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh

155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh

156 163805 StrikerPlate YTGT

157 163806 Magnet YTGT

158 162037 BracketParkingBrake

159 155123 CupholderSTL Black

160 162967 Fastener Nut Pal

161 164769 Pinch-WeltHood

-- 5479J Plug, Button

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

37

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

GROUND DRIVE

lOO16

22

3?

36 35 ""

38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 161451 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 47 127783

Dana, ModelNumpar4360-122 48 154407

2146682 Spdng, Return.Brake 49 123205X

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 50 STD523715

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 51 STD541437

5 121520X Strap, Torque 52 STD541431

6 17490512 Screw,Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x 3/4 53 105710X

8 154792 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 55 105709X

9 145028 Clutch Elect EVX 56 STD523712

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 57 160855

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 58 127274X

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch 59 140312

Grade 8 61 17490612

14 STD551125 Washer 62 8883R

15 74490544 Bolt,Hex Rghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 63 145868

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx w/ins 5/16-18Unc 65 $TD551143

18 STD523710 BOltFinHex3i8-16UNCxl 66 154778

Gr. 5

19 STD541437 Nut 74 109502X

20 150280 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4 75 121749X

21 106933X Knob 76 STD581075

22 130804 Rod, Brake 77 123583X

23 154978 BracketAsm Clutch Mtg EVX 78 121748X

97 80 160783

24 STD541237 Nut 81 161077

25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 62 123782X

26 STD551037 Washer 83 19171216

27 STD561210 Pin

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 84 145643

29 124236X Cap, ParkingBrake, Red 85 150360

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 86 157480

31 127275X Keeper, Bell,LH. 87 19212016

32 STD523107 Boll 88 12000008

33 72140506 Boll Rdhd Sqnk 89 158391

5/16-18Unc x 3/4 90 124346X

34 155071 Shaft Assembly,Foot Pedal

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 100 19111216

36 STD551062 Washer 1t2 19091210

37 STD571810 RollPin 148 159103

38 123674X Pulley,Idler, Rat 149 122052X

39 * _TD523727 Boll 150 150935

40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 151 19133210

41 154777 Keeper, Belt,Idler Fool-Proof

42 19131312 Washer t3/32x 13/16x 12 Ga.

DESCRIPTION

Pulley,Idler,V-Groove, Plastic

Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv Stl

Retainer,Belt

Bo_

Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

Link,Clutch

Spring, ClutchReturn

BoltFin Hex 3/6-16 x 1-1/4

V-Bell, GroundDrive

Keeper, Belt, R.H.

Keeper, Belt, Center Span

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

Cover, Pedal

PulleyClutchElect EVX

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine.Fool-

Proof

Spacer, Spnt

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

E-Ring

Key,Square 2.0x .184.5/.1865

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

Arm, Shift

ShaftAssembly

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16

Gauge

"fieROd

Nut, Nylo_

Bushing

Washer

E-R_j

Console,Shift, STLT

Nut, Self-Threading,Washer Hd

1/4

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

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10Gauge

Spacer

Spacer Retainer Pm Mower

BushingNylonCollered

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 626611

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

12 73940800

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156543

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

27 136874

29 17490612

32 139929

33 19111215

34 10040500

35 73810500

36 155105

37 152927

38 159946

40 STD541537

41 159945

42 163888

43 121749X

46 121232)(

47 6855M

62 156595

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

72 19182411

73 160135

Wheel, Steering

Axle,Asm Front

Spindle,Asm Lh

Spindle,Asm Rh

Beadng, RaceThrustHarden

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

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

Ring, Klip#t5304-75

Beedng, Col Strg BIk

Draglink,ExtendedStamped

Washer, Lock HWHlcl Spr3/8

Nut Hex JamToplock1/2.20 UNF

Bearing,AxleSTLT/GT

Locknut, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft,Asm Strg

Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

Support, Shaft

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

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

Shaft,Asm Pittman

Bracket,Steedng

Gear, Sector

Screw,Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

Rod,-13eBJ Solid 1975 Manual

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

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Locknut5/16-24 UNF

Bushing,Strg

Screw,Tr #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Range

Insert,SteeringWheel

Gdpco Nut

Adaptor,Wheel Strg

BootStealth Steering

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

Cap, SpindleFrTop BIk

Fitting,Grease

Kit,Steedng Assembly

Spacer,Axle

Bearing,Arm Pittrnan

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

Axle, Brace

Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/2 ID 11Ga.Zin

ExtensionStaedng Premium

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch==25.4 mm

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

42

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164091 Control,ThrotCh

3....... Engine(See Breakdown)Kohler Model No. CV165-43512

4 159420 Muffler

13 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler

14 13280328 Nipple,Pipe 3/8 NPTx 3-1/2

15 13200300 Elbow,Std90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

16 STD551231 Washer

23 159880 Shield,BRWDBR Guard

29 137180 Arrestor,Spark

31 157103 Tank,Fuel

32 151696 Cap Fuel Guage

33 123487X Clamp, Hose BIk

34 106082X Pad Spacer lx 1 x 1

35 17490512 Screw,Thdrol5/15-18 x 3/4 TY'r

37 8543R Line Fuel

38 ....... PlugOil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

39 109227X Pad Idler

62 STD551131 Washer,Lock

77 19101216 Washer5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

79 M740108025 Bolt,Hex

80 74760508 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 UNC x 1/2

81 128861 Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

101 M73030800 Nut, Flange M8-1.25

102 17521312 Screw SltdHex Hd w/Pin Washer

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inchesI inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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12

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 14O123

2 140551

3 STD523710

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17490616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 120068X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450/1415 B_PJblk 12 121246X

Craftsman 13 121248X

BracketPntPivotSeat (blk) 14 72050412

Bolt FinHex 3/8-16uncX 1 15 134300

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10Ga 16 121250X

Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X

Nut Hex Lockw/lns348-16Uric 18 124238X

SpringSeat Cpmn 2 250 BIk7t 21 153236

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt 22 STD541431

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912

Pan Pnt Seat (b!_) 25 127018X

Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk

BracketPntMountingSwitch

BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id

BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Spilt28 X 96 Zinc

SpdngCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc

Cap SpringSeat

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

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

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

44

DECALS

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6310

9

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164085

2 106202X

3 163916

4163917

5 163208

6 133644

7 163263

8 163203

9 163204

10 156439

14

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Dash Amm EngGr. 11 164088

ReflectorTagLight Red/Amber 12 146046

Decal, Hood, R.H. 13 164065

Decal, Hood, L.H.

Decal, Fender Sd White 14 160397

Rad/6sp 46" 20 149516

Decal, CustomerMaintenance 21 138047

Decal, Dash Pnl Kohler16,5 - - 138311

Ohv -- 154515

Decal, Deck EZ3/Mulch Srs - - 154516

Decal, Fender,Craftsman -- 165105

Decal, Fender Danger - - 165106

7

12

--2

DESCRIPTION

Decal, BrokeClutch Stph

Decal, V-Belt DriveSchematic

Decal, Sting Whl Domed Prom

Srs

Decal, V-BaitSchematic

Decal BatteryDngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

Owners Manual, English

Owners Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_S,8 4,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Value'fire

2 65139 Stem Value

3 106222X Tire Front

4 59904 Tube FrontTire (Not Provided,

Service Item Only

5 106732X427 Rim Front

6 278H FittingGrease (FrontWheel

Ordy)

7 9040H Bearing Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

6 106108X427 Rim Rear

9 122082X Tire Rear

10 7152J Tube Rear.fire (Not Provided,

Sercie Item Only

11 104757X Cap Axle

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

NO'_E:AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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15

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159461 Wire Asm.,Inner w/plunger

2 159476 ShaftAsm Lift

3 138284 Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga

6 120183X Bearing Nylon

7 125631X Grip Handle Rutnd

8 122365X Bu_on, Plunger

11 139865 Unk Lift Lh

12 139866 LinkLift Rh

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800 NutJamHex 1/2-13Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc

18 73680800 NutCrowniock1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear

20 163552 SpringRetainer

23 110807X Nut Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

25 164024 Spring

26 76020308 PinCotter 3/32xl/2

27 164543 RodAdjustLift

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Une

29 138057 Knoblnfinite 3/8-16 Unc Black

30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight

31 140302 Beadng PVLLiftSpherical

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

36 155097 Pointer,Height Indicator

37 123935X Plug, Hole

38 17490512 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x3/4

40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10Gauge

41 155098 IndioatorHeightSTLT

49 145212 NUtHex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

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21

21 22

26

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164210 Housing,Mower 46" 40 137273

3 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar 41 17490620

5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 42 122052X

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway 43 144949

Bar) 44 133943

8 850857 Ball Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 45 145059

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy, Unplated 3/8 46 137729

10 140296 Washer, Hard Bade, Mower 47 144959

Vented 48 139573

11 163819 Blade,46" Mower Deck 49 STD541437

12 129895 Beadng, Ball, Mandrel #6204 50 72110612

13 137553 ShaftAsm. w/LowerBearing 51 153390

(IncludesKey No. 12) 52 156493

14 137152 Housing,Mandrel 53 19131312

15 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 54 74780616

16 140329 Stripper,Mower Round 55 72140608

18 72140505 Bolt,Cardage 5/16-18 x 5/8 72 19131616

19 132827 Boil Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 92 STD541437

20 145055 Baffle, VortexMower 46" 101 145579

21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 102 71161010

22 134753 Stiffiner,Bracket 103 10071000

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 104 19061216

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 105 160793

25 149287 Spring, Torsion,Deflector 106 2029J

26 110452X Nut, Push 116 137644

27 157788 Shield, DeflectorMower 117 133957

28 19111016 Washer 11/32xSi8x16Gao 118 73930600

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 119 19121414

30 157722 Screw,Thd RollingWasher Head 126 144948

31 129963 Washer, Spacer MowarVented 127 146763

32 153531 Pulley,Mandrel . - 164822

33 137266 NuL Fig. Top LockCntr. 9/16

34 144945 Anchor,SpringDeck 46"

35 17490628 Screw,Thdroll 3/8-16x 1.3/4 Tytt

36 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. -- 143651

37 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat

38 156086 Keeper, Bolt, Idler

39 144917 Pulley,Idler,Driven

DESCRIPTION

Spring, Secondary44146/50 Vent

Screw,Thdron 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, IdlerSecondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw,ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-BOIl Mower, Secondary

V-BaR,Mower, Pdmary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

Washer Felt

Pulley Idler

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

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

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/6-16 UNC

Cover, Mulching

Screw

Washer, Lock #10

Washer

LatchAsm. Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bolt,Shoulder

Gauge Wheel, W'lde

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Arm, Idler,Pdmary Deck 46"

Pulley,Idler,V-GrooveDim. 4.25

Deck Complete (Std. Deck-Order

separately mulcherplate and

gauge wheel componentsKey

Nos. 101-106 and 116-118)

Mandrel Assembly (includesKey

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-122

20

22

24

25

27 32 33

35 38

53 42

7

44

47

5O

59

62

71

8

7O

5O

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DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-122

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160955 Housing,Upper 37 2231J

2 2274J Screw, Tapping,1/4-20 X .734 38 160944

3 134400 Ball, Detent 39 124639X

4 105904X Spdng, Detent 40 120472X

5 160940 Screw, Tapping,No. 10-24 X ,482 41 105928X

6 134788 Assy,Kit,Shifter 42 161565

7 108727X V-Ring 43 134394

8 120951X Puck, Friction 44 120473X

9 148266 Bearing,Flange 45 160942

10 2225J Ring,Retaining 46 142678

11 134793 Assy,Kit, Shim, .625 Shaft 47 124641X

12 143697 Gear, Spur, 15T 48 106589X

13 120415X Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.38 X .046 49 120408X

14 142674 Key,Woodruff,No. 9 50 105937X

15 161563 Assy,Kit, InputShaft 51 2226J

16 161564 Pinion,Bevel, 12T 52 134401

17 105909X Ring,Retaining 53 2264J

18 105910X Chain, 24 Pitches 54 160946

19 148269 Seal, Oil 55 160947

20 160943 Gear, Spur, 12T 56 160948

21 138246 Collar,Clutch 57 110071X

22 138238 Assy, Kit,Clutch Keys 58 120952X

23 148268 Bearing,Flange 59 160949

24 143673 Shaft,Intermediate 60 160950

25 2244..I Key,Woodruff,No. 61 61 160951

26 105916X Ring,Retaining 62 120961X

27 120470X Sprocket,18T 63 7294J

28 110070X Spacer, 1.131 X 1.45X.494 64 108989X

29 142677 Gear, Spur, 37T 65 160952

30 142681 Gear, Spur, 35T 66 120954X

31 124644X Gear, Spur, 30T 67 160953

32 108980X Gear, Spur, 251 68 138244

33 120406X Gear, Spur, 22T 69 108996X

34 134796 Gear, Spur, 19T 70 160954

35 105925X Washer,Plain, .640 X 1.37 X .061 71 73810500

36 2228J Washer,Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .046 72 120416X

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .031

Assy,Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T

Shaft, Idler

Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755

Sprocket, 9T

Gear, Bevel, 36T

Assy,Kit,Shim, .750 Shaft

Shaft, Drive

Cover, Detent

Gear, Spur, 12T

Gear, Spur, 20T

Gear, Spur, 25T

Gear, Spur, 28T

Gear, Spur, 31T

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1,00 X .060

Washer, Neoprene

Washer, Plain,.758 X 1.25 X .031

Axle, LH

Gear, Miter,12T,Splined

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur, 32T

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, 12T,Idler

Axle, RH

Housing,Lower

Puck, Friction

Disc,Brake

Spacer, Brake Puck

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Screw,Tapping,5/16-18 X 2.35

Lever,Actuating

Washer, Plain, .321 X 1.00 X .055

Bracket,Anti-Rotation

Nut, Lock,5,'16.-24

Grease

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE ANO BREATHERJ

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE

-KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

12-351-O2 Lifter,valve (2) 1

12-755-63 Kit,cylinderhead (Includes3-17) 2

12-411-01 Rod,push (2) 3 12-445-02

12-041-10 Gasket, cylinderhead 4 M.0839025

12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) 5 12-380-17

12-017-O2 Valve, intake (.25) 6 12-755-49

12-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Stdo) 7 12-089-18

12-016.02 Valve, exhaust (.25) 8 12-422-08

X-75-23 Plug, allen hd.pipe 1/8 12-422-09

12-318-19 CylinderHead 12-422-10

25-186-01 Arm, rocker(2) 12-422-11

12-599-03 Pivot,rockerarm (2) 12-422-12

M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x34 (2) 12-422-13

12-089-01 Spring, valve (2) 12-422-07

12-173-01 Cap, valve spring(2) 9 12-144-19

12-755-03 Kit, retainer(2) 10 12-874-07

12-468-05 Washer, plain 13/32

12-112-13 Spacer, head bolt exhaustport 12-874-O8

12-086-15 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x81 (5) 12-874-09

X-426-9 Clamp, hose (2) 11 12-018-02

12-326-03 Hose, breather 12 12-108-07

M-0645020 Screw, hex.flange M6xl.0x20 (5) 12-108-08

12-096-07 Cover, valvew/nipple 12-108-09

M-0545010 Screw, hex.flange M5xO.8xlO 13 12-067-05

12-018-01 Retainer, breatherreed 12-067-06

12-402-02 Reed, breather 14 12-380-01

15 12-043-05

16 M-0631005

17 12-144-02

18 52-139-O9

19 12-755-64

20 12-144-24

21 X-25-102

22 12-032-01

23 SM.0631015

24 12-154-05

12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft

Block,cylinder(Use ShortBlock12 522 18)

Strap, lifting

Screw, hex.flange M8x1.25x25

DowelIocaitng(4)

Kit,camshaft(Includes7-8)

Spnng, actuating

Shim. camshaft, blue

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yellow

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) white

Shaft, balance

Pistonwiring Set (Std.)

(Includes11-12)

PistonwiRingSet (.25)

Pistonw/RingSet (.50)

Retainer,pistonpin (2)

RingSet (Std.)

RingSet (.25)

RingSet (.50)

ConnectingRod (Std.)

ConnectingRod (.25)

Pin, governorregulating

Gear, governorassembly

Washer, plain6mm

Shaft,governorgear

Plug,cup

Kit,gov. crossshaft w/citp

(Includes20,24)

Shaft, governorcress

washer, plain 1/4

Seal, govemorcrossshatt

Washer,plain 6ram

Clip, hitchpin

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IGNmON IELECTRICAL I

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22 _S $

/

AIR INTAKE I

1-8

4--_,

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

tl J

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7-- 9_

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS--43512

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-086-14

2 12-468-03

3 24-162-03

4 M-0639016

5 12-112-01

6 12-157-03

7 41-403-09

8 X-22-11

9 236602

10 X-42-15

11 12-025-35

12 41-155-02

13 M-0548025

14 24-085-01

15 12-132-02

!6 X-728-1

17 M-0545010

18 12-584-07

19 12-452-02

20 12-086-35

21 M-0461013

22 12-584-06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

26-518-29

25-518-O5

12-176o31

X-25-5

DESCRIPTION

Screw,hex. flange

MIO x 1.5 x 46

Washer, plain 3/8

Screen, gross

Screw, hex. flange

M6 x 1.0 x 16 (6)

Spacer, fan (4)

Fan

Regulator,rectifier

Washer, lock(2)

Connector

Key

Flywheel

Connector (4 contact)

Screw, hex. cap

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2)

Stator assembly- 15 amp

Spark Plug

Clip, cable (2)

Screw, hex.flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

Module, ignition

Terminal

Screw, hex. socket

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2)

Screw, pen head M4.2 x 13(2)

Module, speedadvance

Lead

Lead

Harness

Washer, plain 5/16"

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

M-0545010 Screw,hex.flange

M5 x0.8 x 10 (6)

24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4

12-146-07 Plate, blowerhousing

M-0645020 Screw, hex.flange

M6xl.0x20

24-096-05 Cover, pinion

220534 Washer, plain 5/16 (2)

12-027-54 Housing,blower

12-063-05 Baffle,intakeside

25-154-02 Clip, mounting(3)

SM-0545020 Screw, heY,.flange

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (3)

M-0645016 Screw, hey..flange

M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2)

12-063-08 Baffle,cylinderhead

12-063-01 Baffle,cylinder

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 25-341-O3

2 12-096-24

3 12-083-08

4 12-100-01

5 12-083-05

6 12-O32-10

712-094-12

8 12-072-03

9 12-086-01

10 12-O41-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113.53

DESCRIPTION

Knob,air dasner cover

Cover, airdeaner

Predeaner, element

Wing Nut

Element,air cleaner

(Includes6)

Seal

Base, aircleaner (Includes8-9)

Stud M6x1.0x75

Screw, hex.cap #10 Hi-Lo

thread forming(2)

Gasket,aircleaner

Decal, air cleaner

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512

STARTING SYSTEM I

0

o

3-- @

o

O

ENGINE CONTROLS I

Ig 2

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION I

1

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STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0839070

2 25-098-05

3 12-755-54

4 12-227-06

5 12.170-O5

6 12.221-01

7 12-227-13

8 12-211-01

Screw,hex. flange

M8 x 1.25 x 70 (2)

Starterassembly (Includes3-8)

Kit,driveend

Cap, driveend

Armature

Kit,brush& spring

Cap, commutatorend

Bolt,hex.flange

1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-038-01 Dipstickassembly

(Includes2-3)

2 25-755-13 Kit,oil fillcap (includes3)

3 12-153-03 O-Ring, oil fillcap

4 12-153-02 O-Ring, upperoil fill tube

5 12-123-04 Tube, oil fill

6 SM-0545020 Screw,hex. flange

M5xO.8x20

7 12-153-01

8 25-162-07

9 12.-096-O3

10 M-0545016

11 25-462-09

12 X-75-2

13 12-050-01

14 X-75-10

15 12-393-01

16 12-153-06

17 1_-34

18 M-0545016

19 12-032..03

20 24-086-16

21 24086-17

22 12-199-38

O-Ring, loweroilfilltube

Screen, oil pickup

Cover,oil pickupscreen

Screw,hex. flange

M5 x 0.8 x 16

Valve, oil pressurerelief

Plug, pipe

Filter,oil

Plug, sq. hd. solid3/8

Pump, oil assembly

O-Ring, oil pumpcover

Cover,oil pump

Screw,hex. flange

M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3)

Seal, oil (RT.O. end)

Screw, hex. flange

M8 x 1.25 x 45 (11)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Pan, oil

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-079-07

2 12o237-01

3 M-0664020

4 M-0545016

5 12-536-10

6 M-0443020

7 12-089-11

8 12-089-23

9 12-089-24

10 12-755-83

11 12-100-07

12 52o211-04

13 12-090-26

14 25-158-11

15 12-o79-01

16 25-158-08

DESCRIPTION

Linkage, choke

Clamp, cable

Screw, lobedsocket

M6 x 1.0x 20 (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.8 x 16

Control, speed assembly

(Includes6,8,9?)

Screw,pan head

M4 xO.7 x 20

Spring,speed control (2)

Spring,choke return

Spdng,governor

Kit,governorlever

(Includes11°13)

Nut, hex. flange M6 x 1.0

Bolt,roundhead

Lever,governor

Bushing,throRlelinkage

Linkage,throttle

Bushing,linkage retaining

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CRANKSHAFT J _HAUST _

2

--1

I

J

•I-1 ,_15

O--2

3--_ _6

FUEL SYSTEM _ •

11 --__ qB

_mt4

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512

FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0641060

2 X-25-63

3 X-22-11

4 M-0629122

5 12-853-83

6 12-O41-O2

7 12-053-83

8 12-O41-01

9 12-265.04

10 47-154-01

11 X-426-9

12 52-353-22

13 25-050-02

14 25-155-02

15 12-559-01

16 12-112-05

17 25-O41-09

18 M-0645020

19 X-380-1

20 12-353-01

21 12-123-19

22 M-0545010

23 12-154-01

24 12431-01

25 12-313-01

26 12-353-10

Nut, hex. flange M6 x 1.0 (2)

Washer, plain 1/4

Washer, star 1/4

Stud M6 x 1.0 x 122 12)

Kit, carburetorw/gasket

(Includes6,7,6 qty 1)

Gasket, air cleaner

Carburetor assembly

(For informationonly not

available separately)

Gasket, carburetor(2)

Deflector,heat

Clip, cable

Clamp, hose (6)

Une, fuel 12"

Filter,fuel

Connector,90i hose

Kit,fuel pumpw/gaskets

(includes 16-18)

Spacer,fuel pump

Gasket, fuel pump(2)

Screw, hex. flange

M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2)

Connector,straight hose

Line, fuel 1-1/4"

Line, metal fuel

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x 10

Clamp, fuel line

Sleeve, insulaUng

Gmmmet, fuel line

Line, fuel2ol/2,

NOTILLUSTRATED

12-757-02 Kit,goat

12-757--03 Kit,carburetor repair

12.._41-01 Gasket, carburetor

12-O41-02 Gasket, aircleaner

12-041-05 Gasket, bowl -

12-041-06 Gasket, bowl screw

12-o32-06 Seal, solenoid

12-757-09 l_t, solenoid

12-041-06 Gasket, howl screw

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-014-37

2 12-13901

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 25-072-04

2 12-041-03

4 12-126-11

5 12-445-06

6 M-0645025

12-522-18

12-755-82

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft (Includes2)

Plug, cup

DESCRIPTION

Stud (2)

Gasket, exhaustmanifold

Bracket, muffler

Strap, lifting

Screw,hex. flange

M6 x L0 x 25 (2)

Short Block

Gasket Set

59

60

61

62

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ISIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

I

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

•Product Type •Part Number

•Model Number •Part Description

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