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Owner's Manual

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272055

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answersto your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pro, Mc_ -Set

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comlcraftsman

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

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

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

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

Operation ............................................ 11

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17

Maintenance ....................................... 17

Service and Adjustments.................... 21

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

Troubleshooting ................................. 28

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

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

your Craftsman ridingequipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home

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

while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

tbems, stumps, or glass.

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

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the dding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limitedto,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debds, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel shOUldbe used within thirty(30) days of its

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. Aproductis =used for

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

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'F]'ERY

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

equipment proves defective in metedal or workmanship and our testing determines

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

ranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman ridingequipment

to your nearest Sears Service Center, In-home warranty service Is available but atrip

charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-

HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other dghts

which may vary from state to state.

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

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

throwing objects. Failure to observe the follewing safety instructionscould result in

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructionsin 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

#_anPlebefore mowing. Stop machine

yone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of dding mower-

related injudas. These o!_era_rs

should evaluate their abihty to operate

the dding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

sedous injury.

•Keep machine free of gress, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust/engine partsand bum. Do

not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves

or other debds which can cause build-.

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillagebeforeopera_ngorstoringthe

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss-of÷

control and Upover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. Ifyou cannotback 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. Ta/I grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnot have to stopor shth

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 stabilityof the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slew

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction,

Avoid starting or stepping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly tam over if a wheel is over the

edge of acliffor ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

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IlL 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 sadously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Usa only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

stdke 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 detedoretion,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicingthem.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 °Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs,etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearso

thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift

whileontheslope.

•Avoid staring or stopping on a slope. If

tiros lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shiftinto reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible,

,_Loak for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONll! BECOME ALERTIl! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_ CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transpo_ng, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

,_ CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose controlof the

tractor.

,_ CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on aslope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires san lose tractionwith

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

.,_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birthdefects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_I, WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accassehes contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE

32°F)

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

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): I sT 1.2

2N° 1.5

3R° 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LSS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tracton It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the =SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety roles.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng for and usingyour tractor.

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance" and °Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_LWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark an'ester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark an'ester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

Jnthe state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resoumes Code).

Other states may have similarlaws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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Steering

WheelInsert

C2

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Steering

Boot

Steering Wheel

-_,_(1) Lockwasher 3/8

1) Locknut

5/16-16

_ Steering

Wheel Adapter

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Shaft

Seat

\

(_Washer

_-_ 17132x1-3/16 x12

Gauge

_(1) Knob

Slope Sheet

For Future Use

Keys

tl

(2) Keys Video Cassette

Your now tractor has been assembled at the factorywith exception of those parts left

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steedng

wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

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

all four comers of carton, and lay

panels fiat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACHSTEERINGWHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steedng shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

2. Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Positionfront wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straightforward.

4. Remove steedng wheel adapter from

steedng wheel and slide adapter onto

steedng shaft extension.

5. Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex belt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

8. Remove protective matedals from

tractor hood and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery far minimum of one hourat 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

Label

Seat

Batter

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to et'_:Jage

shoulder belt in slot and pull scot

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7, Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal ell the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position,

8. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

SeatPan_ulder

Flat W_h_r _

Adjustmen_tKiob OIm

NOTE: You may now roll or driveyour

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal,

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward offskid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SK/D (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

=_I_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a weil-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment rift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine, After engine has

started, move throttle controlto idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold, Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release elutch/brake pedal and

slowly ddve tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shieM

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

Mulcher

Plate

Shield

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Yourmower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovedn-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be pmpedy leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

Bee the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual. Verify that the

belts are muted correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE 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 comfortablyand

tightened securely.

,/All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

JBe sure mower deck is propedy

leveled side-to-side/fmnt-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be

propedy inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they am muted propedy around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

•/Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR

TRACTOR, PAYEXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

•/Engine oil is at proper level.

4" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls- their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4" Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

SATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

!

MOWER LIFT

r_'t R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEETAWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticMode_sonly)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the tilusb'ations with your tractor to famtiiadze yourself with the locationsof

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

Attachment

Clutch

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke

Control

Ignition Switch Light Switch

Uft

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Pedal Height

Adjustment

Indicator

parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conformto the safety standards of tha American

NationarStandards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging(-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER -Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER -Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for

dectutchingand braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH ÷Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment liftlever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turnsthe headlightson

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLEICHOKE CONTROL- Used

for starting and controllingengine speed.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without firstsetting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE"position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" pesitio_ and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

=Engaged"Position

Thro_el

Choke

Brake

Lever

"Disengaged'

Postiion Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades.move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground ddve, depress clutch/

brake Pedal into full "BRAKE"position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE-

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stoppingmay cause engine to

"backfire".

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any positionother than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

_cpping tractor on grass areas.

AUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

•Full throttle offers the best baggingand

mower performance,

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever,

1. Start tractor with dutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bdng tractor to a complete

stop before shiftingor changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

.Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

mately 1-112to 4". The heights are

measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• Never use choke to stop engine. 13

• Theaveragelawnshouldbecut to

approximately 2-112 inches dudng the

cool season and to over 3 inches

duringhot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mew often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightlyoff the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

positionto help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjustgauge wheels with tractor

on a fiat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER cUTTING

HEIGH'P" in the Operation section of

this manual.

2. With mower n desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightlyoff the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropdata hole with shoulder belt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 lesknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

Gaug .\,,.

Wheel _--_-__-_ "_ _\

MOUnting__""_l_i_

3/8"t6 _=_*'vl .%-_ /\\ /<'-/

Locknut "_;4 F'-=_---'_ _ "J

rY/_ ,,f'_, _J" Shoulder

3/8 Washer_ _ ,_Bolt

GaugeWheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Yourtractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment

ClutchLever Attachemnt

"Engaged" High

Position Position

PosilJon

PosilJon

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_kCAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15" and do

not drive across any slope.

•Cheese the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

*Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills,

oIf slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightlyas you restart movement.

•To restart movemenL slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment liftcontrol.

•When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

•Oo not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hoed 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

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specificationsof the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the

ground and cause you to lose control of

yourtractor.

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground,

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstickinto the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstickis reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier startlng(Sea "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART' in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

Oll Fill Cap/

Dipstick

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

temperatures 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 gasehol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisturewhich leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine

and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetorare empty. Use flesh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_CAUTION: Fill to bottomef gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilledoil or fuel. Do not store, spillor use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

Whenstadingthe engineforthefirst lime or if

enginehas mn outef fual, itwill take extra

clankingtime to move ft_ fromthetankto the

engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

4. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE'. Beforestarting,readthewarmand

coldsta_ng proceduresbelow.

5. Insert key into ignition and tam key

clockwise to "START" positionand

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 controlto 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" Fand

above)

6. When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground ddve 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 descdbed above.

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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and

below)

6. When engine starts, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position untilthe engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position.This may require an

engine warm-up pedod from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

• The attachments can also be used

dudng the engine warm-up pedod.

NOTE: If ata highal_tude(above 3000 feet)

or incoldtemperotures(below32 F) the

cad0uretorfuelmixturemay need to be

a_usted for best engine perfommnce.See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Sewice

and Ac_ustmeetsse_on of this manual.

MOWINGTIPS

• 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.

•Ddve so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut, Have

the cutarea to the dght of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distdbu-

tion of clippingsand more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

tuming to the dght so that clippingswill

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

ddveways, 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

possible fire hazard from dded

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

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

matedal. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the qualityof cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housingfree of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippingsmany times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutdents for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recurringaction of the

blades.

•Avoid cuffing your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

eady aftemoon. At this time the grass

has dded and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower

cutting heightso that the mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to the firstcut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to southone week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

'Max 113"

2. _A_km rr_o c_ _ _ In _V ar _'f condl_r4. 6 I_t r_ ed ff _ _ rrmln_m_ce_ tmem'].

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this b'ectordoes not cover

items that have been subjectedto operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

fromthe warranty,operator must maintain

tractoras instructedin this manual.

Soma adjustments willneed to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustmentssec_on of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug,clean or replace air filter, and

check _adas and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean airfilter assure

proper air-fuel mixtureand help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

intedock systems for proper operation.

5, Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Spindle--

Zerk Zerk

(_Front Wheel

Bearing Beating Zerk

Zerk

(_SAE 30 or 10w30MOTOR OIL

_ENERJ_L PURPOSE GREASE

_REFER TO Ma_terta_ce "ENGINE"SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-

ing beadngs. If you feel they must be

lubdcated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in ell tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and intedock

systemsare working propedy. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should oct start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without firstsetting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment dutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest positionto

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and fiat

washer secudng blade.

3. Install new or resharpenad blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown,

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble bex bolt, lock washer

and fiat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. Star

Center

FlatWasher

Lock Mandrel

"_ Assembly

Hex Bolt

*AGrade8 heat t_eatedboltcanbeidentJ_ed

by sixlinesonthebolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibrationand eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancor. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied

with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not usa anail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel boltor pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, itshould remain in

ahorizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end untilthe blade is

balanced. CenterHole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficientfor normaluse. How-

ever, periodic chargingof the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

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•Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery belts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for lhour.

NOTE: "l_e odginal equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or cheeki_g level of electrolyte is

not necessary,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bdght,

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Ched< 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 restrictcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oll rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oll after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil till cap/

dipsticksecurely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service c_asslficatlonSF-SJ,

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oUfill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve

and instaU the drain tube onto the

fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull out on _drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked positionas shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capadty see

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstickinto the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap ontothe

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at =FULL"line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil DrainValve

DrainTube

Closed

and

Locked

PcsitJon

Cap _ _

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirtand

stubborn dded gum fibers,

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external sun_acasof the engine are kept

19clean at all times.

Every100hoursofoperation(moreoften

underextremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, end/or cooling shrouds

removed wilt cause m",giue damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty airfilter. Clean the foam pre--cleauer

after avery 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more offeRunder

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner _TOm

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3. Slide foam pre--cleaner off cartddge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

itto dry,

6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

Air Cleaner

Cover

Foam_

Pre- _

Creaner

Air___._

Screen

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartddge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartddge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartddge.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

verKnob

._ W_ingNut

Rubber

Grommet

Cleaner

Paper cartridge

AirCleaner

Base

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arraster (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning

each mowing season or after every 11

hours of operation, whichever occurs 1

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIOI

section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every set

or every other oil change if the tractor

used more than 100 hours In one year

1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (S

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this

section of this manual, through stel

remove drain plug).

2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine

to the rubber gasket on replaceme

oil filter.

4. Install replacement oil filter onfilter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise ur

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addi-

tional 1/2 turn.

5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "T

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this sec

of this manual). For approximate

capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI

TIONS" section of this manual.

6. Start the engine and check for oil

leaks. Correct any leaks before

placing engine into full operation.

Oil Filter

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced onc_

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbL

tar, replacement is required.

1, With engine cool, remove filter anc

plug fue| line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in positionin f

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leak=

and clamps are propedy pesitione

4. Ira,mediately wipe up eey spilled

gasoline.

2O

CLEANING

ilean engine, batter/, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaceswith automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_k, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place gearshift lever In neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignitionkey "OFF" and remove key.

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

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position,

3. Roll belt off engine pulley,

4. Remove small retainer spdng, and lift

clutch spdng off pulley bolt.

5, Remove large retainer spdng, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-swayber from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spdng,

7, Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer spdngs.

8, Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor. SmallRetainerSpring

IMPORTANT: If an attachment otherthan

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spdng into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment I_ lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to dght side of tractor.

3. Lower liftlever to its lowest position.

4. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Clutch Sprin!

Retainer Sprin!

Anti-Sway

Collar

Link

Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide

Large ;pdng

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractor Is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are propedy inflated (See _PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

undednflated, you will not propedy adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottomedge of

mower to ground. Distance =,6,"on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within t/4" of each other.

• if adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten I_

linkadjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen llft

linkadjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

willchange mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeof

Mower to Ground Mowerto Ground

\/

Measure distance =D"dir_=cttyin fTont;

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adju_

merits, check that both front linksat',

equal in length.

•If links ere not equal in length, adju_

one link to same length as other linl

•To lower front of mower loosen nut _

on both front links an equal number

turns.

•When distance "ETis 1/8" to 1/2" Io_

at front than rear, tighten nuts =F"

against thJnnion on beth front links,

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut =

from trunnion on bothfront links.

Tighten nut "E" on beth front links er

equal number of turns.

•When distance =D"is 1/8" to 1/2"Iov

at front than rear, tighten nut"F" ag_

trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment,

BOTH FRONT UNKS MUST BE EQUJ

IN LENGTH

Suspension

Jstment

Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust beth

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.

Nut

Front

Links Trunnion

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this sectionof

this manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel Idler

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the rightside of the transaxle.

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut =A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and tum nut =A" untildistance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A'.

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stoppingdistance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact aSears or other

qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

Nut"AI_

Jam Nut

Operating

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide decal on bottom

side of leftfootrest.

1, Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

4. Pull belt toward front of tractorand

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine___

Pulley

Clutching-.----.--

Idler

Stationary/

Idler _ 1

Transaxle_. i i

Pulley ___ =

23

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The trancaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shif_lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position.The adjustment is preset at

the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

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

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

dght rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment belt, move mower

deck heightto the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to dght) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steedng wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WH EEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel tee-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. Jfdamage

has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining dng and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key -Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

dng securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover. 24

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.

Retaining

Ring

Axle

C

SquareKey

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

/I=CAUTION: Lead-ecid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking matedals away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is tee weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractor is equipped

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 vehicles.

TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES,REVERSE ORDER-

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from beth battedes.

posi'dve Terminal Negative Terminal Hex

Nut Bolt

Battery

positive Terminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

_I_CAUTION: Do not shortbattery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Liftseat pan to raised positionand

open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefulty

remove battery from tractor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4. First connect RED battery cable to

positive(+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.

6. Close battery box door.

Seat

Battery

Doer

positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdlL

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiling may cause your

tractor to run poorly,stoprunning, or

preventitfrom starting.

•Check widng. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff

of tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

25

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission controldevices and sys-

tems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-read engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authedzed engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

2. Check to see if hole in throttle lever

and hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

3. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

insertinga pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw.

Remove alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need '

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

In (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Tuming the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and seats in carburetor may result if

turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limitsallowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limitercap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

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1. Be sum youhavea dean ek fitierandthe

throtUecontrolcable is adjustedproperly

(seeabove).

2. Startengineand anowfa warmfor five

minutes. Make adjustmentswithengine

runningand shiifhneiinecotWollever in

neutral(N) l_Sition.

3. Idleseeed s_ - Wilh lhrolfie ocotml

kwer in slow pe.._on, engine sheuld idfa

at 1750 RPM. If engineidlestooslowor

fast, turn idis speedadjustbgscrewk_or

out un_lcolrect idleis attained.

4. _ - W_hthrottle

central isvor in # _, turn idle fuel

a_us'lme_ needleIn (_) unUl

engk;ebeginsto die erbdthen turnout

(ceunterdeskv_ise) untilengine runs

rough.Turn needleto a pointmidway

between thosetwo pesi_ons.

5. Recheckidlespeed. Readjustif neces-

sa_.

ACCELERATIONTEST-

6. MovethretUecontrol leverfloraslow to

fast position.Ifenginehesitatesor dies,

tom idlefuela<_ustingneadleout

(counterdod_L_) 1/8turn. Repeat test

and cenSnceto ac_st, If necessary,until

engine _r_emtes smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting,contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and exbedence to make any

necessary adjustments.

Cable

Clamp

Screw

_Speed Control

"-- I nrottle Lever

Idle Speed

Adjusting-_..__ _

Screw

Idle Fuel

Adjusting -I"

Needle

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or If the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

_CAUTION: Never stora the tractorwith

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin

the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, boltsand screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BA'r'FERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a pedod of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosionend power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TOCLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manuel).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent

gum depositea from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel

hose, or tank dudng storage. Also,

expedance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids dudng storage. Acidicgas can

damage the fuel system of end engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine end 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 depositsduring storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor If using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1, Remove spark plug(s).

2, Pear one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Tum ignitionkey to =START" position

for a few seconds to distdbuteoil.

4, Replace with new spark plug(s),

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another,

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

startsto rust. Rust end/or dirtin your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form end will cause your

tractorto rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Wlllnots_H

Hard to start

Englnewillnot

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment,

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirtyfuel filter,

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment,

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoidor starter.

9. Faultyoperatorpresence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery,

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1, Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refilltank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all widng.

9. See "ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank end refill

with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all widag.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal,

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse,

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all widng.

7. Checldraplace ignition

switch,

8. Check/raplace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all widng.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power I. Cutting too much grass/too

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat wlth

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

fast.

2. Throttle in =CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirtyair filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirtyfuel filter.

8. Stale or dirtyfuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

1. Wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Beat blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oi1.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and ret'dlwith

fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure

tot, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins

12.Clean/replace muffler,

13.Check all widng.

14.See =ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1. Check widng, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mowerbladeswlll 1, Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction,

not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt.

ddve belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Headlight(s) not

wod(ing

(If so equipped)

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged widog.

5.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

3.

4.

Engine "backfires" 1.

_thenturning

Bnglna "OFF"

Blown fuse.

Bad battery ceU(s).

Poor cable connections.

1. Place throttle controlin

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower ddve belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch"ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check widng and coenec

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec

tions.

3. Replace regulator.Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator. 4. Replace altemator.

Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle controlto

set at =SLOW" position "SLOW" positionand allow

for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds befon

stopping engine, stopping engine.

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TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

SCHEMATIC

BAT;_RY SCLENCiD

FUSE J _ _

AMMETER i _ STARTER

(OPTIONAL) CLUTCH IBRAKE A_

pen uP) L___

q _

i i i i _

.... i -_'FUEL :

I _r_ UNE ,

_i ,- .... ; (CLUTCHO_ _:

' ; I _" II. =',Y mi_

N I ........ = ........

_::_ (:_: 'T 185 86, FUEL SHUTOFF

SEAT S_ITCH _ I F SO [QUIPPED)

(NOT OCCURED) ,,. eu_

i ir

4pRESENCE RELAy #1

UNIT

C_6_A][_)R _GyL ENGINES)

TO STATI_

IGNITION SWITCH

STATOR

QK,_RGIN GS¥_FIE M c_r_P_ T

----O----

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

NOTE !

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATHE RY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. HEADUGI-_r S

BECAUSE OF THIS. _tE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS RELAY

WILL DIM, ASTHE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

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ELECTRICAL

:32

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 114-20unc x 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery

16 161343 Switch, InterlOCk

21 166182 Harness Asm Ught W/4152j

22 4152J Bulb Ught #1156

24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga W/16 wire red

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

29 160784 Swttch Plunger Normal Op Ollve

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign

40 178440 Harness Ign

41 71110408 B(dt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 112

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 178861 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 16 Amp

52 141940 Prote_on Wke Loop

81 10_48X ReIayAsm

NOTE: AJIcomponent dimensions given in U.S. Inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mrn

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TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

t2

2O8

°

74 14

3|

2118

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619

2 176554

3 17060612

5155272

9 168337X013

10 $10533716

11 155927

12 145660

13 172107X010

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 156725X558

29 155217X599

30 175692X558

31 139976

37 174,90508

38 175710

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 $10522507

58 150127

60 72140606

64 154798

74 STD541437

114 158112

115 17660629

142 165867

143 154966

144 176582

146 156824

211

206

207

208

212

Chassis

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

BumperHood_ash

[_sh

Bctt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, LH.

ClipTinner man Gdlie P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

BumperHood

Washer 13132 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Grille/Lens Asm

Lens, Gdi_e

Fend/Ftrest

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw l"hdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear

Nut Lockw/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

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

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/3

Brackel Grille P_koff RH

Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

Duct Air Engine

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

DashLowerSTLT

Nut Crownlock 318016 UNC

Keeper Belt Rear Lh Sti P930

Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

158123X428 Cupholder Stir Black

145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

170165 BO8Shodider 5/16-18 TT

17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x1/2 Tytt

17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 112

165919 Insert Lens Reflective

5479J Plug, Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

GROUNDDRIVE

9

57

e_Sl

24

26 27

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TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272055

GROUNDDRIVE

KEY pART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

Peerless 206-545C 64

2 146682 Spdng, Rotum, Brake 65

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 66

4 12_00028 Ring, Rehener 70

5 121520X Strap,Torque 74

5 17060512 Scow 5/16-18 x 3/4 75

8 165866 Rod Shlfter Fender STLT 76

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 77

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 75

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 79

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 80

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx Wllr'_ 5/16-18 x Gr,5 81

18 STD623710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16UNC x 1 Gr. 5 82

19 STD541437 Nut 83

21 106933X Knob 84

22 130804 Rod, Brake 85

24 STD541237 Nut 89

25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 90

26 STD551037 Washer 96

27 STD561210 Pin 112

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 113

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 116

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 120

32 STD623107 Bolt 145

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Fool Pedal 150

35 126183X Bearing,Nylon 151

36 STD551(_2 Washer 156

37 STD5"/1810 RollPin 158

38 165936 Pulley, Idler, Flat 159

39 74760648 Bod 161

40 175461 Spacer, Split 1_

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 163

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga, 164

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 165

48 154407 Bollcrank Clutch Grnd Dry $6 166

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 168

50 STD523715 Bolt 169

51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 170

52 STD541431 Nut Crown LGck5/16-18 UNC 197

53 105710X Lick, Clutch 196

55 105709X Spdag, Clutch Return 2_

56 STD623712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-114 212

57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Canter Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

62 8_3R Cover, Pedal

175410 pulley, Engine

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

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof

134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

137057 Spacer, Axle

121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-114 x 16 Ga.

STD581075 E-PJng

123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .184511865

121748X Washer 25/82 x 1-518 x 16 Ga

STD580025 Key Woodruff

145090 Ann, Shift

165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

165711 Spdng,Torslon

19171216 Washer 17132 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

166231 Link Transaxte

150360 Nut, Nylock

158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT

124346X Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4

S'rD624003 Retainer Spdng 1"

19_31210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.00

73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

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

175456 Spacer Retainer

19133210 Washer 13132 x 2 x 10 Ga.

166002 Washer Srrted 51161Dx 1.125

165589 Bracket Shift Mount

165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqck 1/4-20 x 314 Gr.5

73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

74780415 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1Gr 5

19091010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

165623 Bracket Pivot Lever

166880 Screw SI16-18 x 518

165492 Bolt Shoutder 5/16-18 x 561

165580 Plate Fastening Lt

173898 Keeper Belt Trar=;axle Gear

169613 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID

16_593 Washer Nyliner 7/8 {D x .105 Hd

72110612 Bolt CarriSH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

145212 Nut Flange Lock

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 Steedng Wheel

2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH.

4 16_839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

56366H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

812G00029 Ring, Klip

9 3366R Bearing, Steedng Colurnn

10 175121 Dragllnk

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 136516 Spacer Beadng Axle Front

15 145212 NUt, Hex Flange Lock

17 177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering

26 126847X Bushing, Link, Drag

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

29 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4

30 STD561210 Pin Cotter

32 130465 Rod, Tie

36 155099 Bushing, Steedng

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, Steering Wheel

39 16133812 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel

42 145064X428 BOOt,Steering Shaft

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1o1/4 x 16 Gauge

44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR.L7

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M Fitting, Grease

51 STD541431 NutLockHexw/Ins. 5/16-18UNC

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

63 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72140618 Bcft RDHD Sqnk 3/6-16 x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 Steering ASm

63 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

85 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree

88 177118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20

9t 175553 Clip

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

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IOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

4

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I170548 Control, Throttle

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread

Cutting 114-20 x 5/8

3...... Eugine, (See Breakdown)

Kohler Model CV460-26599

4 174667 Muffler

13 12-o4t-03 Gasket

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 STD551237 Washer

23 169837 Shield Bm/Dbr Guard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 10°_02X Tank, Fuel

32

33

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 148315 Plug DrainOil Easy

44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,

Thd,, Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4

45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

46 19_91416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

77 19101216 Washer 5116 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

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

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

101 M730_0800 NutFlangeM8-1.25Non-LkZinc

105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented NOTE: /_1component dimensions given In U.S. inches

123487X Clamp, Hose 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRtPTION

1 14O123 Seat

2 140551 Bracket Pnt pivot Seat (blk)

3 71110616 BOllFin Hex 3/8-16ur_c X 1

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

5 145006 Clip Push in Hinged

9930541437 htut Hex Loc_ w/tns 3/8-16 'Jnc

7 124181X SprlngSeatCprsn2250BIkZI

8 17QOQ616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

18 174894 Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut

12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mountln9 Switch

KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPT_DN

13 121248X Bushing Snap Ell< Nyl 50 Id

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

15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

16 121250X SpSn 0 Cprsrt 1 27 _k pr'4

17 123976X Nut LOCk1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

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

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X to3/16 X12Ga,

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

NO'RE: All ccmponeut dimensions gl'_n in U.S, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

11

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13 10

2O

12

14

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156368

2 171762

3 171698

4 171699

5 138047

6 133644

7 177368

6 172331

9 163204

10 156439

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Open Instr.

Decal, Replacement

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, LH.

Decal, Battery

Decal, Customer Maintenance

OecaL HP Engine

Decal, Mower Srs

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal Fender Danger

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

11 177325 Decal, Hood Side

12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

13 177336 Decal, Dash Panel

14 160396 Decal, V-Be6 Schematic

20 149516 Decal Battery DngrlPsn Eng

- - 138311 Decal, Ufl Handle

-- 165800)(428 Pad Footrest LH STLT

-- 165799)(428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

-- 178560 Owner's M anual, English

-- 178561 Owner's Manual, Spa nish

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 591_ Cap Value Tire

2 65139 SternValue

3 IC6222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

459904 Tube Inner Front #35060

5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6*front White Setrice

6 278H Fitting Grease

7 9040H BeadngFlange

8 106108X427 Rim Asm 8"rear White SewIce

9 122082X Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Bervlce

11 104757X428 Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 0(3

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

NOTE: AJIcomponent dimensior_ given in U.S. klct_s

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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UFTASSEMBLY

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19

13

13 2,o

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19

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washar Asm Inner Spflng W/ 13 SFD624008 Retainer Spdng

Pkmger 15 173288 LinkFront

2 15_471 Shaft Asrn. Lilt 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2o13 Unc

3 105767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc

4 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 112*13 U nc

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 19 139868 Arrn Suspension Mower

6 120183X Beadng Nylong 20 163562 Retainer Spring

7 125631X GdpHandle Fluted 31 169865 Beadng, Pvt. Lift

8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut CrowrCock 3/8-24

11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH

12 139866 Link Asm Lilt R.H, NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWERDECK

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MOWERDECK

KEY pART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144999 V-Belt

2 S'10533107 Bolt _STD541437 Nut

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Mulcher Cover

Front 102 71081010 Screw

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bat 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 Washer #10

5 STD624_Q8 RetainerSpring 104 STD551110 Washer, LOCk

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 106 2029J Nut, Weld

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 111 155197 Bracket Gange Whest Lh

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 113 17060514 Screw 5/16-18 Ur_

13 137645 Shelt Assembly, Mandrel 114 73510500 NUt Keps 5/16-18 Unc

14 128774 Houstng, Maodref, Ventad 115 72110504 Bolt Cart 5/16-Unc x 1/2

15 11C485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 116 4898H Bolt Shcutder

16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 117 165746 Wheel Gange Std

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 9/18-18x5/8 119 73930600 NutCentedock3/8-16Unc

19 13_827 Belt, ShoUlder 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 121 143723 Bracket Extruded Gauge WheeJ

21 BTD541431 NutCrownlockS/16-18UNC 129 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16 x 12Ga.

22 134753 Sfffener Bracket 130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr, 5

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector t31 STD533719 Bolt, RdhdSqck3/8-16UNCxl

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 142 165890 ArmSprtng Brake Mower

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42"

26 110452X NUt, Push t44 158634 KeeperBett42"ClutchCabst

27 130968X428 Shidld, Detlector 145 165888 PuneyldlerFlet

28 19111016 Washer 11132 x 5/6 x 16 Ga. t46 171977 BoltCarriageldler

29 131491 Rod,Hinge 147 131335 Spdng Extension

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 149 169022 Bpnng Ruturn Idler

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 149 165B98 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 151 15_670 Bracket Clutch

34 BTD533717 Bolt 152 169676 Cable CILdch42 _n

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Fiat 153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

37 STD551037 Washer 13,'32x13/16x16Ga. 154 169675 BpdngRetainer

40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-19UNC 155 169671 BprlngRetentJonLever

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 156 169672 Spacer

45 STD624CO3 Retainer 157 169669 RodClutch

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 159 7214C614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4

49 174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower -- 130794 Maodrel Assembly (Inclodes Key

5_ 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 Numbers 9-10, 13-15, 31 and 32)

51 STD541410 Locknut - - 16_583 MowerDeck, Complete(Stanpard

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake plate and Gauge Wheel

54 133943 Washer, Hardened Components, KeyNos. 101.106

55 155046 Arm, Idler and111-121)

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

5g 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

67 149846 Knob Custom Oval NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inches

1 inch = 254 mm

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER206-545C

pART RB'= PARr

NO. NO. DESCRft:qlON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079

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

3 770128 Trarmaxle Case 42A 792085A

4 776395 Countershad 43 792075

5776409 Oulpof Shaft 44 790025

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086

7778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8792180 Shh_ Key 48 774691

8A 792047 WoodnJff Key #9 49 778356

9 784352 Shift Cetfar 50 778338

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354

11 778334 Beret Gear 30 teeth) 52 778352

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion 13 teeth) 53 778350

13 778368 Bevet Gear (13 teeth) 54 778346

(Fnclude. 14) 56 778355

14 778368 Bevet Pirdo_ (t3 teeth) 57 778337

(Include. 13) 58 778353

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 5_ 778351

17 786188 DdvePIn 60 778349

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 778345

20 792077A Ball 5/16" dla 65 780189

21 792078 Set SCreW 3/8 -16 x 3/8" 66 776422

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 67 776396

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

25A 7_177 screw 1/4_20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187

26 7_125 Retaining Ring (pkg o_ 2) 71 788069

27 792035 RetainingRing 71B 788092

28 788040 RetainingRing 76 780090

29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x.031W 77 788078A

29A 780160 Thrust Washer ,762 JDx,031W 79 7_144

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

29C 780199 AntJ-RofationWasher .632 83 778338

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W 65 7_154

31 78000t Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 87 788089A

(Use As Needed) 130 788093A

31A 780195 Flat Washer .750 JDx .062W 157 788088A

32 788033 Oil Seal 5/8" 180 73_2gA

34 780194 BUShing,563 900 794712

35 780193 Flar_ed Bushing 5 /8" ID

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W

Stoke Lever

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

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

Locknut 5 /16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-13 /16" Long)

Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer ,563 ID x ,062W

tnput Shaft

Shifter & Srak_ Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O'Ring

Fiat Washer 1.128 ID x ,058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear (33 & 13 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9 /16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear OilSOWgO

Replacement

MST - 206-545C Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inche_

1Inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AN D BREATHER I

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVF./BRF.._I].I ER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-351-01.5 Lifter. valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S Seal. crankshaft

2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head 2 Block, cylinder

_ncludes 3-17,Gaskets 12 (Use Short Block 12 522

41 01.5 (Qty. 2), 50)

12 O41 02.5, & 12 041 3 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting

03.5) 4 M-539025-S Screw, hex. flange

3 12-411-03.5 Rod. push (2 M8x1.25x25

4 12-041-08-S Gasket, oyl nder head 5 24-380-13.S Dowel, locating (4)

5 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12-755-49.5 Kit, camshaft (includes

12-017-02.5 Valve, Intake (.25) 7,8)

6 12=016.01.5 Valve, exhaust Std.) 7 12-059-31.5 Spdng, actuatin g

12-015-02.5 Valve. exhaust .25) 8 12-422-08.5 Shim. camshaft (A.R.) blue

7 X-75-23-S Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8" 12-422-09.5 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

5 12-315-36.S Cylloder Head 12-422-10.5 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

25-186-01 -S Ann, rocker (2 yellow

90 12-899-03-S Pivot, rockerarrn 2 12-422-11.5 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

"i1 M-640034.5 Screw, hex. flange reen

M6xlOx34 (21 12-422-12-S _him. camshaft (AR) gray

12 12-089-01-5 Spring, vah, e (2) 12-422-13-S Shim. camshaft (AR)

13 12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring (2) black

14 12-755-03-S Kit. retaber (2} 12-422-07-5 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

15 12-468-05.5 Washer, plain 13/32" white

16 12-112-13-5 Spacer, head bolt exhaust 9 12-144-28.S Shaft, balance

port 10 12-874-01.5 Piston w/Ring Set (Std,)

17 12-086-15.5 Screw, hex. flange (Includes 11,12)

M10x1.5x81 (5) 12-874-02-S Piston w/Ring Set (.25)

15 25 237 14.5 Clamp, hose (2) 12-874-03-5 Piston w/Ring Set ().5g

19 12-326-03-S Hose. breather 11 12 018 02-S Retainer, pinton pin (2)

20 M-645020.5 Screw, hex. flange 12 12-108-01-5 Ring Set (Std.)

M6xl.0x2g (5) 12-108-02-S Ring Set (.25)

21 12-096-07-5 Cover, valve w/nippla 12-108-03-S Ring Set (.50)

22 M-845010-S Screw, hex. flange 13 12-067-11-5 Connecting Rod Std)

M5X08XlO 12-067-12-5 Connecting Rod .25

23 12-018-01-5 Retainer. breather reed 14 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

24 12-402-02-S Reed, breather 15 12-043-05.5 Gear, governor

16 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm

17 12-144-02.5 Shaft, governor gear

18 52-139-09.5 Plug, cup

19 12-755-84.5 Kit, gov cross shaft w/clip

(Includes 23)

20 X-25-102-S Washer. plain 1/4"

21 12-032-01-S Seal, governor cross shaft

22 M.531015-S Washer. plain 6 mm

23 12-154-05-S Clip, hitch pin

NOTE: All component dimensionsgivenIn U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL ISLOWER ROUSING AND BAFFLES I

12

4

AIR INTAKE I

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

IGNITION/I_LECIRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY pART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-056-14-S Screw, pax. flange 1 12-281-01-8 Duct, air

M10x1.5x46 2 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover

2 12-458-03-$ Washer, plain 3/8" 3 12-096-24-S Cover, air c_eaner

3 24-162-03.8 Screen, grass 4 12-083-12-B Predeaner, element

425-056-47-8 Bolt, shoulder M6xl.0x16 5 12-100-08-S Wing Nut

(4) 6 12-083-10-8 Kit, air cleaner element

5 12-157-06-8 Fan (Includes 5, 7, 8)

6 X-42-15-S Key 7 12-743-12-8 Filter, element (IncJudes

7 12-025-37-8 Flywheel 5, 8)

8 12-155-09.8 Connector 8 12-032-11-S Seal 1-7/16"

9 M-548025-8 Screw, he_. cap 912-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes

M5x0.8x25 (2) 10, 11)

10 12-085-10-S Stator. 3amp 10 12-072-04-S Stud, mountingpiete

11 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.gx75

M5x0.8x20 (2) 11 12-086-0t.8 Screw, #10 HFLo thread

17 12-132-02-8 Spark Plug forming(2)

18 X-728.1-S Clip, cable (2) 12 12-041-02.8 Gasket, air cleaner

19 M.54501g-8 Screw. hex. flange

M5xO.Sxl0 (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED

20 12-584-04-8 Module, ignition 12-113.83.8 Decal, air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 154 06-S Ctip (2)

12 454 O3-S Tie. wire

12-518-35-S Lead. white (36" - 18

gauge - fully Insulated

push on tab and

unins ulated socket

terminals)

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-545010-8 Screw, hex. flange

M5x0 8x10 (4)

2 24-468-10-8 Washer, plain 1/4"

3 12-146-07-8 Plate, blower housing

4 M-550010.8 Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8xl0

524-096-05.S Cover, plnton

6 12-027-55-S Housing, bloWer

7 12-063-18-S Baffle, Intake side

8 25-154-02÷S Clip, mounting (3)

g 12-086-37÷S Screw, ca tlve washer

MSxO8x2_ (31

10 12-063÷2g-s Baffle, cylinder head

11 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 (2)

12 12-063-19.8 Baffle, cylinder

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-541050.8 Nut. pax flange M5xO.8

t 2 096 40.8 Cover (goes over rectfllar-

regulator hole In bk)wer

housing)

12 141 01-8 Retainer, dng (2) (secures

cover 12 096 40÷S to

housing)

NOTE: All component dimensions given kl U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

51

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

3TARTING SYSTEM I

1

I

m

ENGINE CONTROLS

t

/

ar_ ;....

1t

2

OIL PAN ILU B RICA'I1ON I

°--*1

0/16

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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

STARTING SYSTEM F..NGINF- CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-839070-S Screw, bex. flange 1 t 2-079-11 -S

Mex1.25x?O (2) 2 t2-237-01 -S

225-0gfl-04-S Staffer assembly (Includes 3 24.086-43-S

3-8) 4 M-664020-S

3 12.755-39-S Kit, ddve end

4 12-227-03-S Cap, drive end 5 12-536-10-S

5 12.170.04-S Armature

6 12.755-38-S Kit, ddve parts 6 M-443025-S

7 12.243-O4-S Cap, commutator end

8 12-086-20-S Screw, he_. flange (2) 7 M-443020-S

8 12-089-11 -S

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 9 12-089-23-S

KEY PART 10 12-089-24-S

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 11 12-755-83-S

1 12-D38-01-S DIps(Jck assembly 12 12-10g-07-S

(Includes 2-3) 13 52-211-04-S

2 25÷755-13-S Kit, oit flit cap (includes 37 _4 12-090-26-S

3 12-153-03-S O-Ring, oil flil cap 15 25-158-08-S

4 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube 16 12-079-16-S

512-123-04-S Tube, oU fill 17 25-158-11-S

6 M-645025-S Screw, bex flange

M6xl 0x25

712-153-01-S O-Ring, lower o_ fill tube

8 25-162-g7.s Screen, oil pl¢iekup

9 12-096-03-S Cover, oil pickup screen

10 M-5450t6-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sx16

'_t 25-462-99-S Vat,_, o6 pressure relief

12 12-050-01-S Filter, oil

13 X-75-10-S Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"

14 12.393-91-S Pump, oil

15 12-153-06-S O-Ring, oll pump cover

16 12-O96-34-S Cover, oil pump

17 M-545016-S S_ew, hex. _ange

MSx0,Sx16 (3)

18 12.032-03-S Seal, oil (R'£O. end)

19 24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange

MSxl,25x45 (t 1)

20 24-086-17-S Screw, bex. flange

Mflx1.25x45

21 12-199-56-S Assemb111,14.1_y'7)'PSn'oil (Incl.

Linkage, choke

Ctamp, cabta

Screw, hex. flange

Screw, lobed s_:kat

M6xl.Ox20 (2)

Control, speed assemb{y

(Includes 6-9)

Screw, pan head

M4x0.7x25

Screw, pan head

M4x0.7x20

Spdng, choke (2)

Spdng, choke return

Spring, govemor

Kit, governor lever

(Includes 12-14)

Nut, hex flan e 1/4-20

Bolt, 1/4-20x_ I"

Lever, 9ove_r',_"

Bushing, throtse linkage

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, tamttta linkage

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

53

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272055

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460,TYPENUMBER26509

CRANKSHAFT IEXHAUST J

FUELSYSTEMJ

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54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055

KOHLERENGINE*MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509

FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M.641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0(2) 1t2-014-57-S

2 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 2 25-t39-27-S

3M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2)

4 12-853-115-S Ki, carburatorw/gasket EXHAUST

(Includes 5,6,7 qty 1

512-041-g2-S Gasket, ak"cleaner KEY PART

6 12÷053-115 Carburetorassembly NO. NO.

(For informationonly not

avaUableseparately) 1 25-072-04.S

(Servicewith: lot. float 12 212-841-03-S

757 02-S,Kit. sotenok_ 3 12-126-11-S

re air 12-757o33-S, 4 12-445-06-S

Ki_ repair 12-757-03-S) 5M-645025-$

7 12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor(2)

8 12-265-06-S Deflector, heat 12 522 50

9 25 237 14-S Clamp, hose (2) 12-755-93-S

10 25-353-10-S Line, fuel _'

11 25-050-02-S Filter.fuel In-line

12 47-154-01-S CNpcable

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft (InCludes2)

Plug, cup

D6SCRIPTION

Stud, MSX1.25X33 (2)

Gasket, exhaust manifold

Bracket muffler

Strap, lifting

Screw, hox. flange

M6xl.Ox25 (2)

ShOrt Block

Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensionsgNen in U.S.

Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M÷56t0t0-S Screw, thread forming

M5xO.SxlO

12-757-02-S Kit, float

12-757.33-S Kit, solenoidrepair

12-757-03-S Kit. repair

12.-454-03-S "Recable

12-515-37-S Lead, red, (37" - 20 _auge

.unlnsulatedsocket and

Insulated socket terminals)

55

56

57

58

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