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RN°

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272061

•Safety

•Assembly

°Operation

•Maintenance

°Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pro, Mon - Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,com!craftsman

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

SafetyRules.........................................3

ProductSpecJfications..........................6

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

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

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

MaintenanceSchedule......................18

ServiceandAdjustments....................23

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

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

RepairParts........................................34

PartsOrdering.....................BackCover

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS

Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsintheowner's

manual,Searswillrepairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypartsfoundtobedefectivein

materialorworkmanship.Warrantyserviceisavailablefreeofchargebyreturningyour

CraftsmanridingequipmenttoyournearestSearsServiceCenter.In-homewarranty

serviceisavailablebutatripchargewillapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis

productisintheUnitedStates.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasblades,spark

plugs,aircleaners,beltsandoilfilters.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

° Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

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

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

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

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

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

purchase date.

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

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

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

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to

your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip

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

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

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

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

may vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineis capable of amputating hands and feet and

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

serious injury or death.

i. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand,and follow all

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 people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

°Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point itat anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before turning.

-Never leave a runningmachine

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 alcoholor drugs.

°Watch for traffic when operatingnear or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involvedin a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should

evaluate their abiJity to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves and others from serious injury.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust /engine parts and bum. DO

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can re-

sult in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and downslopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

°Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnot have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tionsfor wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

°Use extra care with grass catchersor

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

°Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

°Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in+

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

tractioncould cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlLCHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occurif the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

° Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

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 debris build-up, Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

°Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing, Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

°Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

°Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult,

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, took 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.

•Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_lbLook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In orderto prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

_IbWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_IbWARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30(above32°i=)

API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 (below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

WiOFILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .040")

GROUND FORWARD: 5.5

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP!HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1 R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, weIFtrained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES%

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

° Follow aregular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

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

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insert

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Steerin_

Boot

II,"HII

Steering Wheel

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

_ Steering

Wheel Adapter

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(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

= Steering

Extension

Shaft

(1) Washer

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

Gauge

(_(1) Knob

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Slope Sheet

Keys

(2) Keys

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Video Cassette

For Future Use

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utilityknife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel),

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

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

all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steedng wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

Insert

__--_-_ Large Flat

BOOt

SteeringWheel .Tabs

Ada_

//_xtension Shaft

5/16 Locknut/ / _-_._. "5/16 HexBolt

Lower '""

Steering _ ,

Shaft ; ""- Tab

"_:--.. "- -';/i' S_'ots

6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tire

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised positionand

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 for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BA'I-FERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

Seat

Label

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob,

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positionedover large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

Is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Bolt

Fiat Wa_!

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid, Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever pJunger and raise

attachment lift ]ever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See 'q'O TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual),

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

,_ WARNING: Before starting,read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed,

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3, Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

5. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

7. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle controlto idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control ]ever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

11.Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate whale in operation.

Deflec

Shield

Mulcher

Rate

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE." It is not necessary to change

blades, The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be propedy leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are muted correctly. 10

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn howto operate your

tractor,check to see that the brake is

properlyadjusted. 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 that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this Quality Product,

Please review the following checklist:

v"All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged, (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflatedat the factory),

JBe sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inftated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts, Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,I Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,,,"Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls- their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

JBe sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is importantto purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow properstarting and

transmission purging instructions (See

"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" anthe Operation

section of this manual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

FAST

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

_r_ RNH

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

L_®_I

LOW PARKING BRAKE

A-n'ACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment

Clutch

Ammeter Lever \_

Throttle/Choke

Control

Ignition Switch Light Switch

Lift

jLever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

CIutch/Brake

Pedal

Freewheel

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractorsconform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

deciutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL-

Disengagages transmission for pushing

or slowly towing the tractor with the

engine off.

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 shietds while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without firstsetting the

parking brake witl shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal,

Pedal shoutd remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Throttle/ Attachment Clutch Lever

Choke _ _ "Engaged"

_-___...__ _/Ignition Key

"__'_,_/ "Disengaged"

Clu_" _ ',._'_./.Pa rking Brake

BrakePedat_-. "_"_+__-_-_+_-+:y "Engaged"

_'\ I_,_ _.._:_ Position.+p

"D seng g a" Lever

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES o

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

° To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the ciutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to stow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

, Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

°Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

inany position otherthan "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A.C.AUTION: AI.waysstop trqctorcom-

pletely, as aescnDea above, oerore

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO1TLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

1. Start tractor with motion control lever

in neutral (N) position,

2. Retease parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should becut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'F['ING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt,

3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

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TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_J_ CAUTION: Do not operate the

mower without either the entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the

deflector shield in place.

Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt

"Engaged" Lever High

Positk Position

Deflector

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

&CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedai is de-

pressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

2. Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

°Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous, -17rescan lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick; wipe oil off, ReInsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oilfill

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 dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oilfor easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline, Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems,the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information, Never use engine

or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck, Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position,

2. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch!brake pedal and set

parking brake.

3. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

4. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

5. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE; Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below,

6, Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwiseto "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control

to fast position, wait a few minutes and

try again, If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry,

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

above)

7, When engine starts, move the throttle

controlto the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and

below)

7. When engine star[s, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as

follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/brake slowly return

to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period after

the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance,

See 'q'O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_IlbCAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the

transmission which may have developed

during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set,

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See 'q'o TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

4. Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of ddve wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic ddve

system.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See 'q'O TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

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

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

8. Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready

for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

°Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See 'TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

oThe left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming,

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the rightof the tractor.

This wilt result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting,

° When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

° If grass is extremely tail, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height,

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass 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

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as we]l as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that wi]l suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippingsmany times and

reduce them in size so that as they fail

onto the lawn they witl disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn,

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet,

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

eady afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly,

°Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This wilt help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

Max 1/3"

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULARSERV|CE SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure If V'

Check Opetater Presence and

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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Ten.stee V*s

Adjust Me,ion Drive Belt,s) Tension V_s

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Check Engine Oil Level If V'

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thistractordoes not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section 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 blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle

Zerk Zerk

(£Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk Bearing Zerk

@Engine

_)General Purpose Grease

(_)Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See 'fro ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

° Maintain proper air pressure in alt tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

° The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch 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, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure properassembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble hex bolt, lockwasher

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. MandrelAssembly

TrailingEdgeUp ._ j

"_. Blade Center ]_'_/'_\

_--Hex Bolt (Grade)*'La'&

*A Grade8 heattreatedbolt canbe identified

by sixlineson the bolt 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 vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

° The blade can be sharpened with afile

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied

with balancer.)

NOTE; Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the boft or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8""_B__ e

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean,

° Keep battery bolts tight,

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN 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 bright.

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

Check V-belts for deterJoration and wear

after t00 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxie.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ,

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1, Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and installthe drain tube onto

the fitting. OilDrainValve

Closed 1

and

Locked

Position

Drain Tube

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slight[y and turning countemlockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve,

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap!dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen mustbe kept free of dirtand

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brushor

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, coolingfins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirtyconditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the coolingfins

and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the coolingshrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirtyor plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run properly usinga

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operationor every

season. Service paper cartridge every

lO0 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occursfirst.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions,

!. Remove knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner

from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3, Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge,

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

Air Cleaner Knob

Foam Nut

Preo Rubber

_romrnet

Paper

Cartridge

,,Air Cleaner

Base

Air

Screen

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hoursof operation, whichever occursfirst.

Spark plugtype and gap settingare

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change ifthe tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year,

1, Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this

section of this manual, through step

remove drain plug),

2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil

to the rubber gasket on replacement

oil filter.

4. Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addi-

tional 1/2 turn.

5, Fill crankcase with new oil (See 'q-O

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this manual). For approximate

capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section of this manual,

6. Start the engine and check for oil

leaks. Correct any leaks before

placing engine into full operation.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. Iffuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required,

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel lineleaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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CLEANING

- Clean engine, battery, Seat, finish, etc.

of allforeign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using agarden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler,air filter and

carburetorare covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

,_I_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place motion controllever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. "rum ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

5. Make sure the blades and alI moving parts have completelystopped.

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower willbe 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 spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket,

6. Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch S

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame,

TO INSTALL MOWER

1, Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position,

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position,

4. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

undefinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

Retainer Sprin!

Anti-Sway

Link

prings

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide

Large _pring

Shield

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position,

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 114"of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

° To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that sider

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

° Recheck measurements after adjust-

ingt

Bottomedge of Bottomedgeof

mowerto mower to

ground \_7 ground

A-'l-_'_j Ground Line _"}'-FA

_ion Arm

Lift Link

Adjustment

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links,

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

° Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front LinksShouldbe Equal in Length

4_ENJ

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced withouttools, Park the tractoron

level surface. Engage parking brake,

BELTREMOVAL-

1. Remove mowerfrom tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in thissection of

this manual).

2, Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

Mandrel

Pulle_

Pulley

BELTINSTALLATION-

4, Installnewbeltinreverseorderof

removal.

5. Makesurebeltisinallpulieygrooves

andinsideallbeltguides.

6. Installmowerinreverseorderof

removalinstructions.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in 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 'W' on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-9/16", toosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut 'W'.

4, Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary, If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary,

Contact a Sears or other qualified

service center,

With ParkingBrake "Engaged"

Nut

Operating

Arm

Do Not touch this nut. ff further brake adjust-

ment is necessary contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage

parkingbrake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest,

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.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

4. Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure,

Engine

Pulley

Clutching Idler

Stationary idler-...

Transmission

Input Pulley ._

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion controllever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary,

1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightly tighten,

2. Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

3, Hold motion controllever in that

position and turn engine off,

4. While holding motion control lever in

place, loosenthe adjustment bolt,

5. Move motion control lever to the

neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

6, Tighten adjustment bolt securely,

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustmentis made, ifthe

tractor still creeps forward or backward

while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

1, Loosen the adjustment bolt,

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to

creep.

3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4. Start engine and test.

5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above

steps until satisfied.

MotionControl Neutral LockGate

Lever

Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheet toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

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 ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains asquare key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring secureIy in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tfre sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

R_n

Axle

Cover

,.®

SquareKey

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

x't

41tCA.UTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate

explosivegases. Keep sparks, flame &no

smoking materialsaway from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when around

batteries.

ffyour battery is too weak to start the engine,it

should be recharged.(See "BATTERY"inthe

MAINTENANCEsection of this manual).

If "jumpercables" are used for emergency

starting,follow thLsprocedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor isequipped witha

12 volt negativegrounded system. The other

vehicalmust also be a 12volt negative

grounded system. Do notuse your tractor

batteryto startother vehicles.

TOATTACHJUMPERCABLES -

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, REVERSEORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal Terminal

Charged

Battery

26 Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

_LCAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other objectto 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 sparkingfrom accidental

grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

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

BOX

Keps

Hex Bolt

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 grill

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 wiring may cause your

tractorto run poorly,stop running,or

preventitfrom starting,

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with20 amp automotive-type

plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash,

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

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,

Hood

HeadlightWire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the

emissioncontroldevicesand systems,which

are being done at the Customersexpense,

maybe performedby any non-road engine

repair establishmentor individual,Warranty

repairs must be performed by an authorized

engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle controlhas been preset atthe

factory and adjustmentshould not be

necessary.Check adjustment as described

below before looseningcable. If adjustment is

necessary,proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

controlleverfrom slowto choke position.

Slowly move lever from choke to fast

position.

2. Check to see # hole inthrottle lever and

hole in speed controlbracket are aligned.

3. If holes are not aligned, loosencable

clamp screwand align the holes by

insertinga pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through

bothholes.

4. Pullthro_e cable upto remove slackand

tightencable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or drill bit.

Cab,e _::_ _---'J

Clarnp.____LC{r-'-- _j

Sorow !tT

SpeedControl

Bra/_cket_--_t[r'_ _ i

ThrotUeLever

TOADJUSTCARBURETOR

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, altitudeor load. Ifthe carburetor

does need adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general,turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the enginegiving a leanerfuel/air mixture.

Turningthe adjusting needlesout (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the

engine giving a.richer fueVairmixture.

IMPORTANT. Damage to the needlesand

seats in carburetor may result ifturned in too

tight.

NOTE- The carburetor on this engine is low

emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel

adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which

allows some adjustment within the limits

allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove

the limitercap. The limiter cap cannotbe

removed without breaking the adjusting

needle.

1. Be sure you have a clean airfilter and the

throttle control cable isadjusted properly

(see above).

2. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

3. Idlespeed setting - With throttlecontrol

lever in slow position, engine should idle

at 1750 RPM. If engine idlestoo sbw or

fast,turn idle speed adjusting screw in or

out until correct idleisattained.

4. [die fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever inslow position,turn idle fuel

adjustment needle in (clockwise) until

engine begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough.Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

5. Recheck idte speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATIONTEST-

6. Move throttle controllever from slowto

fast position. If engine hesitatesor dies,

turn idle fuel adjustingneedle out

(counterclockwise)1/8turn. Repeattest

and continueto adjust, if necessary,until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

IdleSpeed

Adjusting ....

Screw "_&

IdleFuel

Adjusting. _

Needle

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside abuilding

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 a_ldh'L 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 bett replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear,

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a pedod of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

'qO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of'

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent

gum deposites from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experianoe indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohoI or using

ethanol or methano!) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2, Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty,

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage, Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual),

CYLINDER(S)

t. Remove spark p!ug(s).

2, Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•if possible,store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start 1. Out of fuel.

Hard to start

Engi newill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

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.

I. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Brake pedal not

depressed

2. Attachment ciutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch,

& Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

I. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast,

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

CORRECTION

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 carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See '`ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

i. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse,

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8, Chec]_Jreplace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

i2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

I. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(continued)

Excessive

vibration

CAUSE

3. Buitd-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4, Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oill

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8, Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel

CORRECTION

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4, Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil leveVchange oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark ptug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

lO.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/

fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section,

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt,

2. Replace blade mandrel,

3, Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts,

1, Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut -uneven

Mower blades will

not rotate

lO.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. Bent blade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

ddve belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

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,

1. Remove obstruction.

2, Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley,

4. Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if SOequipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

whenturning

engine

"OFF"

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 wiring.

15. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2, Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

1. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position,

2. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

1. Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Place throttle control in

"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 drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10, Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch,

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions,

5, Replace fuse.

t. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

1. Move throttlecontrol to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

BATTERY SOLENOID

STARTEER

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

I ........ I

_ _ I G.s_, IlL (CLUTCH OFF)

......... i_wE i

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

• I_ OPERATOR

= ......... PR ESEt'JCE RELAY #1

i85 8B i

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPEDI

_L_CK

3PERATOR

ESENCE RELAY #2

REGULATOR

IGNITION SWITCH

.... OFF M÷G÷Ai NONE

IRUN/L[GHT| B÷AI I'_+L I

RUN B+AI I NONE I

I'START IB_-'S÷_JI NONE I RELAY

OPERATOR

PRESENCE RELAY #3

i 85 86 =

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR.- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp

2 74760412 Belt, He× Head 1/4-20 uric x 3/4

8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge

16 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn

21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Inc{udes 4152,.I)

22 4152J Bulb, Light

24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6G_uge, Red, 11'

25 146147 CabJe, Battery, 6Gauge, Red, W/t 6 Wire

26 175158 Fuse,20Amp

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexll4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"

29 160784 Switch, Plunger Normal Op Olive

30 175566 Switch, Ignition

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 170219 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/420 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal, Red

43 175141 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1 inch --25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis Stamping

2176554 Drawbar

317060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

5 155272 BumperHood/Dash

9 168337X013 Dash

i0 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.

12 145660 ClipTlnnerman Grille PtL

13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H,

14 17490808 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 144983X558 HoodAssemb]y

18 126938.)( BumperH0od

25 19131312 Washer 13132 x 13/16 x12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 156725)(558 Grille Lens Asm

29 t55217"X599 Lens, Grille

30 164919X558 Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 1/2 Tyt

38 169834 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear

51 73600400 Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/6 x16 Ga.

53 145201 Bracket GriUe Pi¢koff LH

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

55 145202 Bracket Grille Piokoif RH

57 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

58 150127 Duct Air Engine P/L LT

Pc0 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT

74 73680600 Nut Crownlook3/8-16 UNC

142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 154207 Bracket Pat Footrest STLT

145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis/Hood

159 155123)(428 GuphoJder

206 170165 Bolt Shouider5/t6-18TT

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x t/2 TYT]

206 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

212 165919 insert Lens Reflective

-5479J Plug, Button

NOTE: AI! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 {r_h = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

GROUNDDRIVE

156 166

22 o84 2

212

7O 116

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272061

GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

! ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) _5

Hydro Gr 314-0510 66

8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 73

15 74490544 Bolt H_x FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr5 74

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/las. 5/18-18 Unc 75

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW!Wsh 3/8-I6Unc 76

2! 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 77

22 1694.98 Rod, Brake Hydro 78

24 73350600 Nat, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 81

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 82

26 STD551037 Washer 83

27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 314 CAD, 84

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 89

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 90 124346X

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxte 95 170201

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4 96 4497H

34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 116 72140608

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 120 73900600

36 19211616 Washer 150 1754.56

37 I572H Pin, Roll 151 19133210

38 165936 Pulley, Composite, F_at 156 166002

39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x2-3/4 158 165589

40 175461 Spacer, Split 159 165494

41 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler 161 72140406

42 19131812 Washer 13/32 x 18/16 x12 Ga. 162 73680400

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 183 74780416

48 154407 BeIlcrank, Clutch 164 19091010

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 165 165623

50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 8/8-16 xI-t/2 166 166880

51 STD5414`37 NutCrownlock 3/8-t6 UNC 168 165492

52 S'rD54I,_31 Nut, Crownlack 5/16-18 Uric 169 165580

53 105710X Link, Clutch 197 169613

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 198 169593

56 17060616 Screw3/8-16 x1.04 199 169612

57 140294 V-Belt 200 72140508

59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 202 72110614

61 17060612 Screw. 3/8-16x 3/4 212 145212

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 175410 Pulley, Engine

64 71170764 Bait Hex 7/t6-20 x 4 Gr. 5

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

134683 Keeper Belt Engine

169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro

169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro

137057 Spacer

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

STD581075 E-R_ng

123583X Key, Square

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

165596 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered

165711 SpringTorsion

19171216 Washer 17/32 x3/4 x 16 Ga.

169594 LinkTransaxle

164890X42.8 Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

ControlBypass Hydro 20' Tires

Retainer Spring 1"Zinc/Cad

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1,25

Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2x 10 Ca.

Washer Srrted 5/16ID x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered FJange Shift Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr5

Nut Crownlock I/4-20 Uric

Bolt Hex Fin I/4-20 Unc x I Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .28t x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5!16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8"1D

Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105" Hyd

Bait ShouIder 5/i6-1 SUNG

Bait Rdhd Sgnk 5/16-18UNC x t

Bolt Cart Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4Gr.5

Nut Hex Fig, Lock

NOTE: Allcornponent dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

STEERINGASSEMBLY

N_'_42

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061

STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 139788 Steering Wheel

2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.

4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened

6 12174-8X Washer 25132 x 1_5/8 x 16 Gauge

7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114x 16 Gauge

8"12000029 Ring, Klip

9 3366R Bearing, Steering Column

10 175121 DragI_nk

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 136518 Spacer Brg Axle Front

15 145212 Nut, Hexftange Lock

t7 177876 Shaft Assemb|y, Steering

26 126847)( Bushing, Link, Drag

2..8 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 718 x 16 Gauge

29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x3/4

30 STD561210 Pin

32 130465 Rod, Tie

36 155099 Bushing, Steering

37 152.927 Screw

39 139769 Insert, Steering Wheel

39 19133812 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/B x 12 Gau_e

40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel

42 t45054x428 Boot, Steering Shaft

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-ti4 x 16 Gauge

44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT

46 12t 232X Cap. Spindle

47 6855M Fitting, Grease

5t STD541431 NutLeek Hexw/ins. 5/t6-18 UNC

54 74780520 Bo[t Fir(Hex 5/16-18 UNC x I-1t4

63 S'1_523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3f8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5

65 160367 Spacer Brac.e Axle

67 72140618 Boil Rdhd Sqnk 3/6-16x2-I/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 SteeringAsm

82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

85 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree

88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/t 6-20

9t 175553 ClipSteering

NOTE: All componer_tdimensions given in U.S. inches

I inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

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I OPTZONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

13 77

ENGINE TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KEY PART

NO. NO. DF.SCRIPTION

1 170548 Contrel, Throttle

217720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting t/4-20 x 5/8

3 Engine, (See Breakdown) Koh[er Model No. CV461-26504

4 174667 Muffler

13 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler

14 146456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 STD551237 Washer

23 169837 Shield BrrdDbrGuard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 109202X Tank, Fuel

32 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented

33 123487)( Clamp, Hose

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 148315 Plug, Drain Oil Easy

44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x3/4

46 19091416 Washer 9132 x7/8 x 16 Gauge

77 19101216 Washer 5/16 x3i4x 16 Ca.

80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5116-18 Unc x 1/2

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Unc

101 M73030800 Nut Flan-ge M8-1,25 Non-LkZinc

105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 x I

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1140123 Seat 13 121248× Bushing, Snap

2 140551 Brackel, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage t14-20 x 1-1t2

3 71110616 Bolt 15 194300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88

4 19131610 Washer 13132 x t x 10 Gauge 16 12t250X Spring

5 145006 C}ip. Push*in HingBd 17 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

6 ST05414.37 Nut 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

7 124t81X Spring, Seat 22 sTD5414.31 Nut

8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

9 19131614 Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Belt, Shoulder 5116-18 × .62

10 174894 Pan, Seat

11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

12 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting inches I inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUM BER 917.272061

DECALS

4I3 16

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1156811

2177368

3171698

4 171699

5171763

6 133644

7177325

8172331

9153204

10 156439

12 146046

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Oper. Instr.

Decal, HP Engine

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, L.H.

Decal Hood Replacement

Decal, Customer Maintenance

Decal, Hood Side

Decal, Deck

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 177336 Decal, Lower Dash

I4 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

16 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard

20 149516 Decal, Battery DngdPsn Eng

--138311 Decal, Lift Handle

- - 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT

-- 165799;<428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

--169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro

- - 177988 Owner's Manual, English

--177989 Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

4_10

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

59192 Valve Cap, Tire

65139 Stem, Valve

106222.5( Tire, Front

59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service item Only)

106732X427 Rim, Front

276H Fitting,Grease (Front Wheel Only)

9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

106108X427 Rim,Rear

122092X Tire, Rear

7152J Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

10475TX428 Cap, Axle

144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

LIFTASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly

2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift

3105767X Pin, Groove

4 12000002 E-Ring

519211621 Washer 21/32 × 1 x 21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nylon

7125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted

8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red

1t 139865 Link, Lift, L.H,

12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

13 STD624008 RetainarSpring

15 -173288 Link, Front

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

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpring

31 169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

MOWER DECK

15R 157 _67

159"..,_,

44 46

._+

11 113 111

118_ '16

19F 21

144

lo6"1_1o_ _o3_05

105_'. ,///f/_/.1 f 1,._

102 "/_

21 22

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

2STD53.3107 Bolt

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar,

Front

165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck

STD624008 RetainerSpdng

130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1,25 Gr. 8

STD551137 Washer, Lock

10 140296 Washer, Hardened

tl 134149 Blade, Mulching

13 13764.5 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

15 110485X Bearing, Belt, Mandrel

16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/I6-18 x 5/8

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex

21 STD5414.31 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket

23 131267 Bracl{et, Deflector

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector

26 110452)( Nut, Push

27 130968)(428 Shield, Deflector

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 × 5/8 x t6 Ga.

29 131491 Rod, Hinge

30 157722 Screw ThdrolWasher Head

31 129963 Washer, Spacer

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel

33 137266 Nut, Topiock, Flanged

34 Sq'D53.3717 Bolt

36 131494 Pulley, tdler, Flat

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

40 STD541437 Nut Crewnlock 3/8-16 UNC

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, Loll.

45 STD624003 Retair_r

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

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 174284 Ro|lerAssembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Gr. 5

51 STD541410 Looknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Harder_ed

55 155046 Arm, idler

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

67 "{49846 Knob Custom Oval

68 144959 V_Belt

92 73800600 Nut Lock HBx w!Jns.3/8-16

101- 13"o420 Mu_cherCovar

102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8

103 19061216 Washer #10

104 STD551110 Washer, Lock

105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

106 2029J Nut, We|d

111 155197 Bracket, Gauge, WheelLH,

112 155198 Bracket, G_uge, Wheel R.H.

113 17060514 Screw Taping 5/16-16

114 STD541431 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 Uec

115 72110504 Bolt, Carriage 5/I6 Uric x 1/2

116 4898H Bolt, Shoulder

117 165746 Wheel, Gauge

118 73930600 Nut, Centertock 3/8-I 6

119 STD551037 Washer3/SxT./8x14Gauge

129 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Ga.

130 STD523710 Boit, FinHex3/B-16UncxIGr. 5

131 STD533710 Belt, Rdhd Sqnk 3I8-16UNCx 1

142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower

143 157109 BraoketArm Idler42"

144 158634 Keeper Belt 42" Clutch CaMe

14-5 165886 PuUey Id{sr Fiat

146 171977 Bolt Carriage Idler

147 131335 Spring Extension

148 169022 Sprit'_ Return Idler

t49 165898 Retaine r Spring Ye]JowZinc

150 19091216 Washer 9/32x3i4x16Ga.

151 169670 Bracket C|utch

152 169676 Cable Clutch 42 In

t53 169674 Washer Fiat 3/8" Type B

154 169675 Spring Retainer

165 169671 Spring Retention Lever

155 169672 Spacer

I57 169669 RodClutch

158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1./4-20 x5t8

159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1- 3/4

-- 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes

housing, shaft and shaft hardware

only-pulley not included)

-169583 Rep_cement Mowe r,Complete

NOTE: Alloomponent dimens]onsgiverl inU,S.inche$

1 inch=25.4 mm

351_

_69 66

4--,.,

124

119,

120-

10-,

107

14-.

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9OO

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake

2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 Puck Plate

4170354 Swashplate, TrunJonMachined 62 142887 Brake Actuating Pin

5 159898 Block -Assembly 63 170410 Hfhes 1/4-20x2 W/

6 170355 Seatant 10.50z Patch,SpeeialFlange

7170356 Hex Flange Screw 11420 X 1.25 54 142892 Bolt, lJ4-20 X1 W/Patsh

8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Doubts End 65 170411 Spacer

9170358 Shaft, input 66 170412 Spdng, Brake Arm Bias

10 170359 Ring-Retaining 67 170413 Sq, Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

1t 170360 Spacer 68 170414 Arm, Brake

12 169870 Ring-Retaining 69 170415 Slotteri Hex Nut 5/16-24

13 170361 Seat, Up .67 X 1.58 X .2.76 70 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X3/4

14 169869 BaI_Brg 17mm ]d X 40ram Od X71 170417 Compression Spring Brake Anti-

12ram Drag

16 170362 Hex Ftange Head Screw5/16- 72 170418 Washer, Ht .5 l,D. X 10.D. X

24X0.75 .032

I7 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32X7 73 142884 Flat- Washer11/32 LD. X718

16 170364 Arm,Control O.D

19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust 74 170419 Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 75 170420 Check Plug Assembly, .027,

24 170366 Shaft, Motor Washer

27 170367 Gear -Pinion, 13t 76 170421 Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

28 170368 10t!48t Gear 77 170422 Puck, .330 X i .50 X.0975

29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 78 142969 Spring, HelicalComp

30 170370 60t Bull Gear 79 142980 Spacer

31 170371 Sleeve Searing .75 X 1.575 X 80 150778 Hex Lock Nut 5116-24Unjf(Nylon

,625 Insert)

32 170389 SteeveBearing(Outboard) 81 170423 Wedge, Fdction Pack

,75xl.750x.625 82 170424 Clip, Washer ,316x1,50x.1046

33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13 (Plated)

Thk 83 t61168 Pin, Standard Headless

34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting, 5/18 See 5/32 Tube

35 170391 Shaft, Axle.75 X 11,39 (Key, 85 170426 Hose, Expansion Tank

R.H.) 87 142917 Cap -Poppet Valve

36 170392 "Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 8B 170429 Bolt, SelfTapping 10-32 X 1/2

L.H.) 90 170430 Puok, tnner Wedge

37 150792 Miter Gear (Splinsd) 93 170431 Spdng Clip- Housing Thrust

38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0,5 ld) I07 170432 Deflector

39 150809 Shaft 108 170433 Washer,Motor Shait

40 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining .71 idx1.15odx.0301hk

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 109 170434 PIug, See #6

42 170395 Magnet, Ring tll 170435 O-Ring .07 X.301 I.D.

43 170396 Spring, Bypass 113 170_37 Bracket, Support Expansion Tank

44 150797 Hyriro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X2.5 116 170438 Silicon Sponge

Long !19 170439 Fan, 7 In.

4,5 170397 Filter 120 170440 Pulley

46 170398 Base, Filter t21 170441 Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nyk_rt

47 170399 Actuator, Bypass fnsert)

48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 122 170442 Washer, Belteville

49 170401 Arm, Bypass 123 170443 Belt Keeper

50 170402 Retain{rig Ring .250 _'tema{ i24 170444 CenterSect_n-Fi{ter-Bypass

51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X.250 Tc Assembly

52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X1.00d X 125 170445 FiIterAssembly

.05 Thk 126 170443 Fan- Pulley Service Assembly

53 170405 Reta_ningRing 127 170447 Seal- O-Ring Kit

54 170406 Bearing, CenterBIock 128 173165 Kit, Expansion Tank

55 142977 Spdng- HelicalCompression 900 166768 Transaxle Complete

56 142978 Washer

57 150798 20w-50Oi_ NOTE: All component dimensions g_ven in U,S. inches

58 170407 Brake Yoke 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

:YLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER I

"t8

"17

16_

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV461,TYPE NUMBER26504

CYLINDER HEAD/VA LVF-.JBREATH ER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

125-351-01-S Litter, valve (2) 1 12-0.32-03-S Seal, crankshaft

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

3-17, Gaskets 12 04I 0/-S (Use Short Block 12 522

(ely, 2), 12 041 02-S, &12 50)

041 0'3-S) 3 12-445-02-8 Strap, lifting

3 I2-41 !-03-S Rod, push (2) 4 M-839025-S Screw, hex. flange

4 12-041-08-S Gasket, cylinder head M8x1,25x25

5 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 5 12-380-17-S Dowel locating (4)

12-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) 6 12-755-49-S Kit, camshaft (Ineudes 7,8)

6 t2-016.01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) 712-089-31-S Spring, actuating

12-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) 6 12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue

7X-75-23-S Plug, alien hd. pipe l/O" 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

8 12-318-36-S Cytinder Head 12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

9 25-186-01-S Arm, rocker (2) yellow

10 12-599-03-S Pivot, rockerarm (2) I2-422-11-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green

11 M-640034-S Screw, he×. flange 12-422-12-S Shim, camshaft (A.Ro) _k

M6x .o×34(27 12-422-t3-ss.Im,camsha,fA.RI

12 12-089-01-S Sprir,,g, valve (2) 12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft, ,A.RI white

13 12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring (2) 9 12-144-28-S Shaft, balance

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.)

14 12-755o03-S Kit, retainer (2) I0 12-874-01-S (Includes 11,12)

15 12-468,05-S Washer, plain 13/32"

16 12-112-13-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12-874-02-S Piston wiring Set (,25)

port 12-874-03-S Piston wiring Set (.50)

17 12-086-15-S Screw, hex. flange 11 12 018 02-S Retainer, piston pin (2)

M10xl.Sx81 (5) 12 12-108-0I-S Ring Set (Std.)

18 25 237 14-8 Clamp, hose (2) 12-108-02-8 Ring Set (.25)

19 12-326-03-S Hose, breather 12-108-03-S Ring Set (.50)

20 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange 13 12-067-!1-S Connecting Rod (Std.)

M6xl.0x20 (5) 12-067-12-S Connecting Rod (.25)

21 12-096-07-S Cover, valve w/nipple 14 I2-380-0t-S Pin, governor regulating

22 M-54501g-S Screw, hex. flange I5 t2-043-05-S Gear, governor

MSx0.Sxt0 16 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm

23 12-018-01-S Retainer, breather reed 17 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear

24 12-402-02-S Reed, breather 18 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

19 12-755-64-S Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip

(Includes 23)

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

21 12-032-0I-S Seal governor cross shaft

22 M-631015-S Washer, pafn 6 mm

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S,

inches 1 inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV461,TYPENUMBER26504

fGNITIONtELECTRiCAL I

AIR INTAKE I

BLOWER HOUSING AN[} BAFFLF-_

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

112-086-!4-S Screw, hex. flange

M10x1.5x46

212-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8"

3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass

4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6xt.0x16

512-157-03-S (F4a)n

6X-42-15-S Key .

7 12-025-15-S Flywheel

8 I2-155-09-S Connector

9 M-548025-8 Screw, hex, cap M5x0.8x25

(2)

10 12-085-09-S Stator

11 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sx20 (2)

12 12-154-06-S Clip, cable (2)

13 41-403-09-S Regulator, rectifier - 15 amp

I4 X-22-tt-S Washer, lock 1/4"

15 M-639018-S Screw, he:<. flange

M6x1.0x16 (2)

16 236602-8 Connector

17 I2-132-02-S Spark Plug

18 X-728-1 -S Clip, cable (2)

19 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.8xl0 (2)

20 12-584-04-8 Module, ignition

NOT ILLUSTRATED

I2-176-44-S Harness, wiring

24-518-12-S Lead, black (6" - I2 gauge-

insulated grip barrel

eyelet terminals)

12-518-35-S Lead, white (36"-18 gauge -

fully insulated push on

tab and uninsulated socket

terminals)

1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.8xl0 (6)

2 24-468-I0-S Washer, plain 1/4"

8 12-146-O7-S Plate, blower housing

4 M-550010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.8xl 0

5 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion

6 12_027-76-S Housing, blower

7 12-083-18-S Baffle, intake side

8 25-154.02-S Clip, mounting (3)

9I2-086-37-S Screw, capthte washer

M5x0.8x20 (3)

10 12-063-17-S Baffle, cylinder head

1 t M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 (2)

12 12-063-09-S Baffle, cylinder

NOTILLUSTRATED

M-541050-S Nut, hex. flange M5xO.8

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-281-01-S Duct, air

225-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover

3 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner

4 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element

5 12-100-08-S Wing Nut

6 12-083-I0-S Kit, air cleaner element

(Includes 5, 7, 8)

7 12-743-12-S Filter, element (Includes 5,

8 12-032-11-S Seal 1-7116"

912-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes

I0, 11) ,

10 12-072-04-S Stud, mounting plate

M6x1.0x75

11 12-086-0I-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread

forming (2)

12 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53-S Decal, air cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

M-839070-S Screw, hex flange 1

MBx1.25X70 (2) 2

25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3

3-8) 4

12-755-54-S K(t, drive end

12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5

12-170-05-S Armature

12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 6

12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end

12-211-01-S Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4- 7

5/8 (2)

OIL PAN!LUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick assembly (Includes

2-3)

Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3)

O-Ring, oit fill cap

O-Ring, upper oll fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange

M6×1.0x25

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Screen, oil pickup

Cover, o(I p{ckup screen

Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.8×l 6

Valve, oil pressure relief

F(Iter0 oil

Plug, sq. hd, solid 3/8"

Pump, oil

O-Ring, oil pump cover

Cover, oil pump

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sx16 (3)

Seal, oil (P.T.O. end)

Screw, hex.flange

M8x1.25x45 111)

Screw, hex. flange

M8x1,25x45

Assembly, Pan, oil (Incl.

11,t4-17)

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12_038-01-S

2 25-755-13-S

312-153-03"S

4 12-153-02-S

512-123-04-S

6 M-645025-8

7t 2-t 53-01 -S

8 25-162"07-S

9 12-096-03"8

I 0 M-545016-S

11 25-462-09-S

12 52-050-02-S

!3 X-75-10-S

14 12-393-0t-S

15 12-153 -08 -S

16 12-096-34-S

17 M-545016-S

18 12-032-03-8

19 24-086-16-S

20 24-086-17-8

21 12-199-56-8

DESCRIPTION

12-079-11-S Linkage, choke

12-237-01-S Clamp, ¢8,ble

24-086-43-S Screw, hex, flange

M-664020-S Screw, lobed so;3ket

M6xL0x20 (2)

12-536-10-S Control, speed assembly

(Includes 6-9)

M-443025-S Screw, pan head

M4x0,7x25

M-443020-S Screw, pan head

M4x0,7x20

12-089-11-S Spring, choke (2)

12-089-23-S Spring, choke return

12-089-24-S Spring, governor

12-755-83-S Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14)

t2-100-07-S Nut, he:< flange 1/4-20

52-2tl-04-S Bolt, 1t4-20xl °

12-090-28-S Lever governor

25-158-08-S Bushing, lhrott e linkage

12-079-10-S Linkage, throttle

25-158-!1-S Bushing, throttle linkage

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V461, TYPE NUMBER 26504

FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

X-22-1 t-S Washer, lock 1/4"

M-629t 16-S Stud M6xl.0x116 (2)

12-853-68-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket

(_ncludes 5,6,7 qty 1)

12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

12-053-68 Carburetor assembly

(For information only not

available separately)

(Service with: Kit, carburetor

overhaul 12 757 27-S, Kit,

solenoid repair 12-757-28-S,

Kit, choke repair 12-757.30-

S, and Kit, gasket

replacement 12-757-31-S)

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

12-265-06-S Deflector, heat

25 237 14-S Clamp, hose (2)

25-353-10-S Line, fuel 9"

25-050-03-S Filter, fuel in-line

47-I54-01-S Clip cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-561010-S Screw, thread forming

M5xO.8xl0

12-757-27-S Kit, carburetor overhaul with

gaskets

I2-757-28-S K_t, solenoid repair with

gaskets

12-757-30-S Kit, choke repair with

gaskets

12-757-31-S Kit, gasket replacement with

gaskets

12-454-03-S Tie cable

12-5t8-36-S Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge -

uninsulated push on tab

and uninsulated socket

terminals)

112-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2)

225-139-27-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

125-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (2)

212-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold

3 12-126-11-S Bracket muffler

4 12-445-06-S Strap, lifting

5 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

MBxL0x25 (2)

12 522 50 Shod Block

t2-755-93-S Gasket Set

NOTE= All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches t inch =25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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!ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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