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Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMRN'I

20 HP

ELECTRIC START

48" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272231

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment,

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation ............................................ 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

material or workmanship, Warranty service is available free of charge by retuming your

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

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

productis in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns,stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage

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

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

•Repairs necassary because of operator negligence, including but net limited to,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by iml_'oper storage, failure to use the

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

debds, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon-

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 withinthirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A productis "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 DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwingobjects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in

serious injuryor 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 abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

_earkingbrake, stop engine, and remove

ys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

iStop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck,

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

i/aearsand above, are involved in a

rge percentage of riding mower°

related inudes. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

sarious injury.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

ether 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 tipever accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up

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

mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tallgrass can hide ob-

stacles,

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction,

•Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope, If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near dropoffs, ditches, or

embankments, The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlLCHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator

isnotalerttothepresence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you lastsaw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tam machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and downfor 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

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Usa extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•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 servicingthem.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15" Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearso

thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift

whileontheslope.

•Avoid starting or stoppingon 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, tum slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_,Look for this symbol to DOnt out

mportant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONtt! BECOMEALERTI!I YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

A,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

ACAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificaUonsof the manufacturerof

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.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of Californiato cause cancer

and birthdefects or other reproductive

harm.

AWARNING: Battery pests terminals

and related aosessoPiesconta n ead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproducitveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE10W30(above32°F)

(PI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30Ibelow 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .030"_

GROUND SPEED

(MPH): 1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: _0 PSi

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPfV

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 45-55 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 expedence any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears or other qualified

service center. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools

to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES',

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is availal_e on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-cevered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark aft'ester 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 (SectJon4442 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).

SteeringWheel

Steedng

Steedng Sleeve

_her

17/32x 1_3/16x 12

(1) Knob_Gauge

Mower

(5) Retainer Spdngs

(double loop) _(1)Front Plate

_ _ Assembly

_(2)Flanged

v_ Pins

(2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop)

_ r- (4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Shoulder Bolt _

(4) Retainer,S,pn.'ngs (4) Wheels

(QOUDlelOOp)

(4)Washers

3/8 _3/4 x 14 Ga. _

(4) Locknut 318-16

(2) Locknuts 5/16-18 oeoer

:2)Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 _BN°ScekRs°l[er (2) Washers

17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Key Slope Sheet '

(2) Keys __

Cassette For FutureUse

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled 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.

I1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 3/4" Seoket w/

1) 1/2" wrench ddve ratchet

(1) Utilityknife (1) Pliers

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, itmeans, from your p_nt of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steedng

wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

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

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels fiat.

3. Remove mower and package materi-

als.

4. Check for any additional loose parts

or boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove lock nut and large flat washer

from steedng shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steedng shaft,

4, Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

onto steedng wheel adapter.

5. Secure steedng wheel to steedng

shaft with lock nut and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

6. Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

7. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and gdlL

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

SteeringWheel

_nsert Lock Nut

I\x-w-YI Large Flat

tee_..,_-_ Washer

S

\_} Steedng

_Wheel

_Adaptor

Steerng _ "'" "_

Shaft .,, _,1,,

Steer_:!_" "_:t ii

Slee s ,:/

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(lapel located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging instruc0ons).

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1, Remove adjustment knob and fiat

washer secudng seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly.of

seat to tractor.

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2. Pivotseatupwardandremovefrom

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat untila 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

Shoulder

Bolt

FlatW_e__

Adjustmen_tKnob_ u

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment li_ lever to its highest

position.

2, Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_I,WARNING: Before starting read

understand and follow a nstructons n

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area, Be

sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle controlto idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO

MOWER DECK TabHole

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower dock in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are

propody adjusted to ensure optimum

mower performance.

1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into Hex Bolt

bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning boles are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and Bracket

3/8-16 center Iooknuts and tighten

securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest

positionand retain with clevis pins

and spdng retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before

operating mower. See "TOADJUST

GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation

sectionof this manual.

Retainer

Shoulder

B°ItXx Adjusting

Gauge

3/8 \Center

Locknut

TO AI-FACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16

gauge washers, and nose roller

between deck mounting brackets as

shown. Be sure to position brackets

on correct side, as shown.

2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as

shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-

tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

Nose Roller

Lock

"B" Bracket

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sureb'actoris on level strlece and mower

suspensionarmsare raisedwithattachment

lift ccobol.Engage parkbg brake.

1. Cut and remove ties secudng anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to leftside of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to dght side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check beltfor proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped,tam height adjustment

knob counterclockwise untilit stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-

gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on

outward pointing deck pins. Retain

with double loop retainer spring with

loops up as shown.

8. Installfront plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

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9. Positionfrontplateassemblybetween

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insertflanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer spdngs between

the plate assembly and mower

brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole In

flanged pin, the hole in pin is inlinewith

notchon head of pin. If necessary, move

mower side-tc-side to give space

between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belttension rod is spdng

loaded. Have a tight gdp on rod and

engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under leftfootrest and retain

with double loop retainer spdng.

12.If equipped, tum height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

13.Raise deck to highest position.

14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

Belt Tension Rod Lock 3racket

Disengaged Position

Chassis

Gauge

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere overinflatsd

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Con'ecttim pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of thismanual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cuffing results,mower shouldbe

properlyleveled. See =TO LEVEL MOWER

HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shownfor replac-

ing motion,mower ddve, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual. Verifythat the belts

are routedCO_Tectiy.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After yon learn how to operate your tractor,

check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TOADJUST BRAKE"inthe

Service and Adjustmentssectionof this

manual,

Electric Clutch

Pulley\ Front

us_ntion Front

rackets Plate

Front Assernt_y

Mower

Bracket\ ,Loop Retainer

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Double Loop

Retainer

Spdng

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

Anti-Sway

Bar

/_n3s

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

Deflector Sheild

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=/CHECKUST

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:

J' All assembly instnJctionshave been

completed,

/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is propedy prepared and

charged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is pmpedy leveled

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

results. (Tires must be pmpedy inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are muted propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/" Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

importantitems:

V' Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filledwith fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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Thesesymbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,REONENO,NEOFFO,LPRESSUREL,OHTSONov_.P I"

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

_r_R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PAPJ<INGBRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

@@@@@

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

{AutomaticModels only)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locationsof

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

htSwitch

Pos=tion

Ammeter

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Clutch/Brake

Control

Plunger

Attachment

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlightson

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when sta_ng

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutchingand braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENTUFT LEVER - Usedto raise,

lower, andadjustthe mowerdeckor other

attachmentsmountedto yourtractor,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment liftlev_ when changing its

position,

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand

stopping the engine,

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

HOURMETER-Indicateshoursof operation.

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TheoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownIntothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses

oreye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments

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

standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch, When engine

is running,any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat withoutfirst setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" positionand release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in =BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Push-Into AttachmentClutch

Choke "Disengage '.SwitchPurlOut To

Contro_l _

_'_'-t_ \1 gniSon Gear Shift

"B__ %arking Br--_akeKey Lever

P ilion _

Clutch/Brake "Engaged"Position

Pedal "Ddve" "Disengaged"

P(_ition I::k_'_on

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stopmower blades,move attach-

ment clutch switchto =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground ddve, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire'.

•Turn ignition key to =OFF" positionand

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any positionother than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning"of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stoppingtractor on grass areas.

ACAUT ON Always stop tractorcom-

pletely, as describ_,dabdve, before

leaving the operator's position;to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke controlwhenever you are

starting acold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACk3NARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with dutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT'. Bdng tractorto a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful llfe

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The positionof the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp liftlever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

15

Thecuttingheightrangeis approxi-

mately1-1/2to 4".Theheightsare

measuredfromthegroundtotheblade

tipwiththe engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the

cool season and to over 3 inches

dudng 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 slighUyoff 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: Be sure tractor is on a fiat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to

desired cutting height.

2. Remove retainer spdng and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel bar,

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightlyto align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pin, Gauge wheels

should be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer spdng into clevis pin.

5. Besure all gauge wheels are in the

same setlJng.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer

Clevis

•:Pin

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

1. Select desired heightof cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Clutch AttachmentLiftLever

(_ _] _- _:_ Deflector

"reOPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: De notdriveup ordown

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not ddve 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 gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightlyas you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turnsslowly.

TOTRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment I_ control.

•When pushingor towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

•Do not push or tow tractorat more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hoed 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.).

engaged will shut off the engine. 16

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACH-

MENTS

Towonlytheattachmentsthat 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. "Rrescan lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped,from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

_. Check engineoil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark ee dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oilfor easier sta_ng (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see _ 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 tem-

peratures 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 carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_I_CAUTION: Fill to bottomof 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, itwill

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for acold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignitionand turn key

cJockwise to "START" positionand

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuouslyfor

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke controlout and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING {50°F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control In until the engine

begins to runsmoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for afew seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly,

•The attachments and ground ddve can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLDWEATHER STARTING (50" F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed end load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

startsto run roughly, pullthe choke

controlout slightlyfor a few seconds

and then conhnue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

17 temperature.

•The attachments can be used dudng

the engine warm-up pedod and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOT[=:ifat a highaltitude (above3000 feet)

or incdd tempereturos(below32 F) the

carburetorfuelmixturemay need to be

best

ADJUSTCARBURETOR inthe Service

andAc_us_nentsseclk_ of thismanual.

MOWlNGTIPS

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for _mming.

•Ddve so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cuL Have

the cut area to the dght of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the dght so that clippingswill

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

ddveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite directionmaking

left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it shouldbe

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dded dip-

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

undesiratde clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

matedal. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE _

Check Tn Pressure I_ t/

CI_ O_mtor I_ and

R ch=_f_ Lo_. F=_=.= IS' !/, IS'

cA ShamenJReplace Mo_er Blades _4

0 Check Bauer/Lev_ f_+

R Clean Batteq/and TenniP4als I1 €I_

CA_ T_x]e C_OO_ng IS_

Adj _'_t Blacls Belt(s) Tension I_ 5

Ad_ usJ MolJon _ Belt(s) Terd_on Sfl

Check Engine _l k_ I/ f_

E C lean Air Filter IW#s=

N CleanAirScreen I/_

N Clean Engine Cooling Fh'_ V+_

Rep4a_ A_rRtte_Paper Ca_t_ae I_=

Repla_F_ FU_4 Filter

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain tractor as instracted 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 f_ proper operation,

5, Check for loose fasteners.

Zerk

Wheel

Bearing

zerk

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk

zerk

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

_)General Purpose Grease

_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"

Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

hearings. Viscous lubricantswillattract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the serf-lubricatingbearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance,

BRAKE OPERATION

if tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must he ad-

justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in ell tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

fiat tiresdue to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and

interlocksystems are working properly. If

your tractor does not function as de-

scribed below, repair the problem

immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat

washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resbarpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assemb

center hole In blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly,

4. Reaseembte bex bolt, lock washer

and fiat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten belt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

iMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 hea

treated.

Trailing Edge Up a____._Mandre I

;Ioa_:asher _Center Ho

Washer --_Hex Bol_ Blade

*A Grade8 heattreatedboltcanbe

identifiedbysixlinesonthebolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade, but ifyou do, he sure the blac

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibrationand eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a fi

or on a gdnding wheel. Do not attemg

to sharpen while it is on the mower,

•To check blade balance, you will nee

a 5/8" diameter steel belt, pin, or a co

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructionssupplie(

with belancer).

NOTE: Do not use anail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded perti

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the b_

or pin parallel with the ground. If blac

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

CenterHole/j/

5/8"Bolt_ade

BATTERY

Yourtractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficientfor normal us

However, periodic charging of the batte

with an automotive charger will extend

20 life.

• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The odginal 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. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum elly.

6. Reinsta battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" inthe SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS sectionof this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrictcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAEV_OOSmt (3RADES

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown,

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipsticktube. Pour slowly, Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstickinto 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" lineon dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed

and

Locked

Position

Cap

Drain Tube

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/

dipsticksecurely each time you check the

oil level.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

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CLEANAIRINTAKEICOOLINGAREAS

Toinsurepropercooling,makesurethe

grassscreen,coolingfins,andother

externalsurfacesoftheenginearekept

cleanatalltimes.

Every100hoursofoperation(mareoften

underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),

removetheblowerhousingendother

coolingshrouds.Cleantheceol_ng fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season, Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to dry.

5. 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

cartddge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

6. Remove nut and cartridge plate.

7. Reinstall the pre-eleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge,

8. Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace

if necessary.

9, Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

Knob

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Plats

Rubl

Seal

ge

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every se;

or every other oilchange if the tractor

used more than 100 hours in one yea

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

spark an'ester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning

each mowing season or after every 1(

hours of operation, whichever occurst

Spark plug,type and gap settingare

shown mPRODUCT SPEClFICATiOI'

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced onc_

each seasen. If fuel filter beeames

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbL

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter an(

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in t

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leak_

and clamps are properly peaiticoe

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

_Fue lamp

Clam I Filter

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish,

of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with auton

tivetype wax.

We do not recommend using a garde_

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler,air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water

Water in engine can result in a shorte

22engine life.

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in _DISENGAGED" posiUon.

4. Turn ignitionkey =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in °DISEN*

GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight gripon rod and release slowly.

5. Remove retainer spdng holding anti-

swayber to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

6. Remove four retainer springs from

front plate assembly and remove

plate.

7. Remove retainer springsfrom

suspension arms at deck and disen-

gage arms from deck.

8. Raise attachment lift to itshighest

position.

9. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

10.Slide mower out from under dght side

of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"in the

Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectionof this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflatnd, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpointof both sides of mower,

measure heightfrom bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosenlift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

BeltTension

Rod

{Bmengaged_,;,

position) /;'

Chassis

Bracket

Suspension

Front Mower

Bracket

Electric

Clutch Pulley

Front

Plate

Retainer

Anti-Sway

Bar

;prings

(Both Sides)

Front Mower

Bracket

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BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeof

MowertoGround MowertoGround

-- GROUND LINE --

Suspension

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGT

Nut "E"

Link

Nut

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

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 linksequally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtainthe best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on rightside 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 linkto same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front linksan equal number of

turns.

• When distance "D_is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten 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.

° o andrel

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

_IL CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.

Have a firm grip on md an release slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover arid remove cover.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing

retainer spdng.

7. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.

mandrel pulley,

8. Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

10.Check primary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotatefreely.

11.Be sure spdng is securely hooked to

pdmary idler arm and spdng arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12.Install belt in both idlers.

13.Install new belt onto electdc clutch

pulley.

14.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

15.Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16.Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to

rear deck bracket with retainer spdng.

17.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover,

18.Engage belt tension rod by pushing.

rod into locking bracket.

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BeltTensionRod

(DisengagedR.H.

position) Mandrel

Pulleys

Arm Mandmt

R.H,

Arm Primary

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

thissectionof thismanual).

2. Remove mower(Son "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this sectionof this manual).

3. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

4. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel

pulley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel

pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entireupper deck surface.

7. Check secondary idler arm and idler

pulleyto see that they rotatefreely.

8. Be surestoringis hooked in secondary

idler arm and secondary springarm.

9. Installnew belt in lowergroove of R.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

rnandml pulley as shown.

10.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel

pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

11.Reiestall L.H. mondml cover.

12. Reinstallmower to tracter (Son

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

13.Reassemble mower drive belt (Son

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

in this sectionof this manual).

LH. Secondary Idler Arm Secondary

Arm

Mandrel

Pulley

Mandrel

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Yourtractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxio.

ff tractorrequires more than six (6) font

stoppingdistance at highspeed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brakepedal and

2.

3.

4.

engage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

red.

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

jam nut and tom nut "A" unitl distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A".

Road test tractorfor properstopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stoppingdistanceis still

greater than six (6) font in highestgear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

== Nut "A"

Jam Nut

perating

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide decal on bottom

side of leftfootrest.

1. Remove mower (Son "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in thissection of this

manual.)

2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3. Remove clutch Iocator.

4. Remove belt fi'om stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from trensaxle

pulley by deIfecting belt keepers.

6. Pull belt toward front of tractorand

remove downwards from around

electdc dutch.

7. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

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Electric_Clutch

O,atch

C=utching/"II/I ]_'_':- _Ii"_

Stationa

Idler

Transaxl

Pulley /(_9 _Clutch

w,re

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shiftlever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position.The ad._ustmentis preset at

the factory; however, ifadjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

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

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

dght rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shiftlever in the

neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

GearshiftLever_ Neutral

Lock

Gate

t Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not

hodzontal (left to right) when wheels ere

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of

this manual•

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact your nearest Sears

or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers _

RetainingR,ng _'_ _rf_!

CoveAXler_%__J/

SquareKey (Rear .._,_' _'_.._

Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK

BATTERY

_LCAUTION: Lead-acid battedes

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around battedes.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" inthe MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourbactor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative groundedsystem.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your b'actorbattery to start othervehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both battedes.

_Positive"(+_Negative" (-)

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REPLACING BA'I-rERY

_LCAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the came time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, dngs, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2, Remove terminal guard.

3, Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. installnew battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely•

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood. Hex

Terminal _ .....

Access :':"

Door _

•_'_*'___poslXive (Red)

Terminal_---:_'_ J_ Cable

Guord- _.1__'_ "(Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP

CAUTION: When lit, the halogen lamps

get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by

the holder and do not touch the bulb,

1. Raise hood.

2. Disconnect harness from lamp

assembly.

3. Rotate counterclockwise and pull

lamp assembly out of the bole in the

backside of the gdlL

4. Insert new lamp assembly and rotate

clockwise to lock.

5. Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.

6. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause your

tractorto run poorly,stop running,or

preventitfrom stalling.

• Check wiring. See elactdcal wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug*in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2, Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3, Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

\

/

/

Headlight

Wire Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or

individual. Warranty repairs must be

performed by an authodzed engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, Check adjustment as de-

scdbod below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1, With engine not running, move throttle

controllever to fast position.

2. Check that speed controllever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

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Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed

Needle _,djuating

_orew

Throttle

Control

Stop ) Screw

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke controlhas been preset a_.the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, check adjustment as de-

serlbed below before toosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual),

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

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed

Full Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. if the carburetordoes need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, taming the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turningthe adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle.=

and the seats in carburetormay result

screw is tamed in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING-

1. Be sere you have a clean air filter,

the throttle controlcable is adjusta

properly (see =TO ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in

Service and Adjustments section c

this manual).

2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjus

needle In (clockwise) closingit fin

tight and then turn out (counterclo

wise) 1 tum.

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm fol

minu_es. Make final adjustmentsv

engine running and shill/motion

control lever in neutral (N) pesitio,

NOTE: The high IdLeis set at the facto.,

and cannot be adjusted.

2. Idle speed settina -With throttle

control lever in stow position, engi

should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine

idles too slow or fast, turn idle spe_

adiustlng screw in or out untilcon'(

idle is attained.

3. Idle fuel needle settino - With throt

control lever In slow position,tam

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise

until engine speed decreases and

then tum out (countarclockwise)

approximately 3/4 turn to obtain th

best low speed performance.

4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST o

5. Move throttle controllever from ak

fast position. If engine hesitates ol

dies, tum idle fuel adjusting needl

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tam.

Repeat test and continueto adjus,

necessary, until engine eccelerat_

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted, r_

not adjust_amage may result.

iMPORTANT; Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set 1

proper engine speed. Overapeeding t

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think

engine<Jovemed high speed needs

adjusting, contacta Sears or c_er quail

servicecenter,which has proper equq:

ment and expedenca to make any

necessary adjustments.

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Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor

storageattheendoftheseasonorifthe

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

•kCAUTION: Never sfore the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storingin any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Sen/ice and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, boltsand screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After aperiod of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage dudng long pedods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI_

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractorfor

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 duringstorage. Also,

expedance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids dudng storage. Acidicgas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use flesh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum depositsdudng storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always followthe mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distributeoil.

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 inyour

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

satice to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will net start

Hard to start

Englnewill net

turn ever

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Out of fuel

2. Engine not =CHOKED"

properly,

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged widng.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.Enginevalvesoutof

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6, Loose or damaged widng.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged,

3, Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Faulty ignitionswitch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

swithch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Con'eded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged widng.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See =TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attemptingto start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refilltank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

sectJan.

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 widng.

7. See =ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact aSears or other

qualified service center..

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

batter,/.

4. Replace fuse,

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all widng.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch,

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all widng.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Lossofpower 1. CuRingtoomuchgrass/too1. Setin=Higher Cut" positio_

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

fast.

2. Throttle in =CHOKEM

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty airfilter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn. bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildupof grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

15. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refillwit|

fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11,Clean engine air screen/fin,_

12, Clean/replace muffler.

13,Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carbureto_

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Excessive 1. Replace blade.

vibration Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Englnecontlnues 1. Check wiring, switches ant

to run connections. If not

when operator corrected, contact a

leaves seat Sears or other qualified

with attachment service center.

clutch engaged

Poor cut -uneven 1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

_1owerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.

not rotate mechanism.

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

drive belt.

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

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

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

Ifso equipped)

Battery will not

charge

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. Buildupof grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades impropedy installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof 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,

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

1. Place throttle controlin

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

1l.Cfaan around mandrels to

open vent holes.

I. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or

lamp(s). .

3. Check/raplace light switch.

4. Check wiring and

connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all

connections.

3. Replace regulator.3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Englne"baddiras" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle controlto

t/hen turning set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" positionand allow

.=ngfaa"OFF" for 30 seconds before to idlefor 30 seconds befor

stopping engine, stopping engine.

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TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272231

SCHEMATIC

BAT11ERY

AMME3_R

IGNITION SWITCH

FUSE

(PEDAL UP)

SEAT SWtTCH

(NOT OCCUFIF..D)

1

SOLENOID

IC G:

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i q F

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ELECTRIC CLUTCH

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II LINE i A RELAy #1

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_uEl_ _AUT-_=_ _pLUGSON

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_PTO SWITCH

OFF C÷GIg+H

O __0__ ON C+F,B+E,A+ 0

REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS W_RE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF URIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

GFC

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231

ELECTRICAL

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bo8, Btr Front 114-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, push Nylon Battery Front 114

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

21 175449 Harness, Light

24 886GR Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

28 145491 Cable,Ground

29 160784 Switch, Seat

30 175442 Switch, Ign81on

33 175447 Key, Molded, Craftsman

40 178451 Harness, Ignition

45 175548 Ammeter 15Amp

46 175549 Hourrneter Snap-In

50 178461 Switch Pro 3 Pdt Red Delta

55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

79 175448 Lamp Assembly

81 109748X Reley Asm

90 176717 Clamp BackAmp Gauge

91 176730 Washer Lock Amp Gauge

92 176733 NUt

93 176732 Clamp Hourmnter

NOTE: /_Jlcomponent dimensions given inU,S. Inch_

1inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

42 43

6O

2O9

29

3

74

200

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CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drav/oar

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

9 172542)(418 Dash

10 ST[7533710 Bolt, Carrtage 3/8-16 x 1

11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH

13 175256 panel, Dash, RH

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

17 174989 Hood Assembly

18 126938X BumpetHood

20 156437 Plate Battery STYT

23 124028X Bushing Snap

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

26 s'rD541437 Locknut, Hex, wtth Insert 3/6-16 UNC

28 174945X418 Gdlle, MS-558

29 174944X418 Lens, Gdlle

30 175692X615 Fender/Footres_

31 139976 Bracket, Fender/Support

37 17490506 Screw, Thdret. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

42 172545)(599 Lens LH

43 172544X599 LensRH

58 174993 Duct Hood

60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqrlk 318-16 UNC x 3/4

64 174997 Dash Lower STYT

74 S]ITo41437 Nut Crownlock 3/_-16 UNC

114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh STL

115 17060620 Scew 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

142 175762 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassls:'Hood

154 174679 Bracket Dash Rh

155 174680 Bracket Dash Lh

156 163805 Striker Plate

157 163806 Magnet YTGT

158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt

159 155123X416 Cupholder Stl BIk

166 164863 HWHDH:-Lo.#13-16 x 3/4

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-15 x 1/2

209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

212 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood LTX

215 172543X615 Bumper

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUNDDRIVE

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197

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GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

Peeriess206-545C

2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake

3 123666X Putiey, Transaxle

4 12000028 P3ng,Ratainer

5 121520X Strap,Torque

6 17060512 Scow 5/16-18 x 3/4

8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT

9 174367 ClUtch Elect EVX

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter

11 165701X Washer, Sh_ Rate

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

Gr. 8

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical

16 S]O541431 NUt Lock Hx WIIp.s 5/16-18unc

17 10040700 Washer Lock 7/16

18 BTD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/B-16UNC x 1

Gr5

19 BTD541437 Nut

20 173937 Bolt Hex 7116-20 x 4

21 106933X Knch

22 130804 Rod, Brake

23 178289 Bracket Asm Anti-Rotate EVX

24 STD541237 Nut

25 106888X Sphng, Brake Rod

26 $TD551037 Washer

27 STD561210 Pin

28 175798 Rod, parking Brake

29 175799X505 Cap, Parking Brake

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle

32 STD523107 Bolt

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal

35 120183X Bearing NyLon

36 STD551062 Washer

37 STD571610 RoUPin

38 165936 Putley, IdLer,Flat

39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3

40 175461 Spacer, Split .395 x .59

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler

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

Ga.

47 127783 Pulley, Idter, V-Groove, Plastic

48 154407 Bencrack Clutch Gmd Dry $6

49 123205)( Retainer, Be_t

50 BTD523715 Bolt

51 STD541437 Nat Crown Lock 3/_-16 UNC

52 STD541431 NUtCrown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

53 105710X Link, ClUtCh

55 105709X BprLng,ClUtch Return

56 17060616 Screw 3/3-16 X 1

57 130801 V-Belt, GrOUndDdve

59 169691 Keeper, Beri, Center Span

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

82 123533X Cover_Pedal

63 175417 Pulley, Ciotch

65 126197)( Washer

66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof

74 137057 Spacer, Axle

75 121749)( Washer 25132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

76 STD581075 E-Ring

77 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845h1865

78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-518 x 16 Ga

79 STD58_5 Key Woodruff

80 145090 Arm, Shift

81 165592 Sha9 Asm Cross Tapered 650

2O

82 165711 Spring,Torsion

83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

84 166231 LinkTransaxle

85 150360 Nut, Nylock

89 158391)(418 Cor_sole,Shl9, BTLT

_) 124346X Nat, Seff-Thding, Wsh Hd 114

96 ST[_624003 Retainer Spring 1"

112 19091219 Washer 9132 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

116 72140608 Bolt RDHD 3/8-16 x 1

120 73900600 NUt Lock 3/8-16

145 74490540 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

150 175456 Spacer Ratalner

151 19133210 Washer 13132 x 2 x 10 Ga.

156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125

158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount

159 165494 Hub Tapared Flange Shift Lt

161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gr.5

162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

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

164 19091010 Washer 518 x .281 x 10 Ga

166 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever

166 166886 Screw 5116-18 x 5/8

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

169 165580 Plate Fastening Lt

170 173898 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In

198 169593 Washer Nyllner

2(_ 72110612 Bolt Carr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Gr. 5

204 17060512 Screw5116-18x3/49MGML

212 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

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

1 inch = 25.4 rnm

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel

2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron

3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH.

4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R,H,

56266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-516x 16 Gauge

6 12000029 Ring, Klip

10 175121 Dra_ink

11 10040600 Washer Lock 3/8

12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf

13 136518 Spacer Brg Axle Front

15 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

17 177883 Shalt Assembly, Steering

29 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4

32 170162 Rod,Tie

33 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga/

34 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr. 5/16

35 73540500 Locknut 5/16-24 Unf

36 155105 Bushing, Steedng

37 152927 Screw

38 175140X418 Insert, SteeringWheei

40 S]O541537 Grlpco Nut

41 159945 Adaptor, Steedng Wheel

42 174530)(418 Boot, Steedng Shaft

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72140618 Bolt Rdnd Sq 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4

88 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 Steering Asm.

72 19182411 Washer 9/16 Id x 1-1/20d 11 G Zin

169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1 1/2 x ,14

88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20

91 175553 Clip Steedng

NOTE: All component dimensLonsgiven In U,S, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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ENGINE

32

29 39 !

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester 4

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ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

175439X505 Control, Throttle

....... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model

Number CV624_5578

4 149723 Mu61er

5146699 Pipe Exhaust LH

6 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Seres

10 146629 Shield, Heat Muffler

13 24-041-02 Muffler Gasket (See Engine Breakdown)

14 148456 Tube Drali_ Oil Easy

16 11050600 Washer, Lock, External TOOth 3/8

17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

23 169837 Shield, Browning /Oebds Guard

25 175441X505 ChokeConvc_

26 73920600 Nut, Keps 3/8-24 UNF

29 137180 KIt, Spark Arrestor

31 157103 Tank Fuel

32 161696 CapAsmFuel

33 123487X Clamp, Hose

34 106082X Pad, Spacer

37 8543R Line, Fuel

38 148315 Ping Drain OII Easy

39 109227)( Pad, Idler

45 17000612 Screw HeXwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x3/4

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114-20 UNC

101 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25

102 164863 ScrewHwhdH.-Lo#13818x3/4

111 10010500 Washer Split

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU.S. Inches

Iinch = 25.4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

t0

tl

t2

13

175134 Sere 14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 15 121249X Spacer, Split

71110616 Bolt 16 123740)( Spring

19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 17 123976X Lochnut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat

STD541437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/t6-18 UNC

124t81X Spring, Seat 22 STD541431 Nut

17000618 SCrew 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 24 19171912 Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12

19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge

174594 Pan, Seat Emboss QCKConn. 25 127018X Bo_t,Shoulder 9/16-18 x .82

177957 Knob Seat

121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting NOTE: AlLcomponent dimensions given in U.S, inches

121248X Bushing, Snap 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

7

15

18

\

1

710

12

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

11

12

13

PART KEy PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

177888 Decal, Hood/Seat Name Pie. 14 175291

177249 Decal, Replacarneot Pads 15 177889

177909 Decal, Hood, R.H. 16 138047

177910 Decal, Hood, LH. 17 164757

156368 Decal, Fender STLT Opr Inst 18 177913

133644 Decal, Customer Malntenanca 19 177918

177967 Decal, Dash Pnl 20 149516

177916 Decal, ENCN KP 20 Seats LTX 21 174969

RH 22 174970

177917 Decal, ENCN KP 20 Sears LTX - - 1383"il

LH - - 174998)<418

156439 Decal, Fender Danger -- 174999X418

178482 Decal, Deck Heavy Duty - - 178491

146045 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic - - 178492

177890 Decal, Strg Wheel

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

DecalReplc

Decal, Battery Diehard

Decal, Hp Engine

Decal, Panel Side

Decal, Blower Housing

Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Reflector

Reflector

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Fookest RH BTLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spardsh

WHEELS &TIRES KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stern, Valve

3 177750 Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)

5 106732X417 Rim, Front

6278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

It Only)

79040H Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

8 106108X417 Rirn, Rear

9 177751 Tire,Rear

10 7152J Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)

11 104757)(417 Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mrn

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LIFTASSEMBLY

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LIFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 176263 Plunger Assembly

2 159476 Shaft Assembly, UIt

3 138284 Pin, GrOove

4 120_2 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nyton

7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted

11 175370 Link, Lift, LH.

12 175371 Link, Uft, R.H.

13 4939M Retainer Spdng

15 175562 Link, Front

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

17 17568_ Trunnion

18 73800800 NUt Lock wAvsh 1/2-13 UNC

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 176205 Bearing, Pvt, Lift Spherical

32 175994 NUt, U0 Unk 7/16-20

36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator

37 123g35x Plug Hole

38 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1

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

41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt

49 145212 Nut Hex/Large Lock

51 19171416 Washer

52 175802 Suspension Arm RH

53 175378 Suspenslofl Aim LH

54 175560 Pin Flange

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWERDECK

46

47

116

I

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MOWERDECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 174348

3 178944

54939M

6 130832

6174365

11 173920

13 174360

14 174358

15 110485X

16 174493

17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827

20 174378

21 73680500

24 105304X

25 178102

26 1f0452X

27 174346X428

23 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 177865

33 176342

36 19131316

37 173437

39 174375

42 165723

43 174373

45 174343

46 137729

47 174369

48 174368

49 73680600

50 72110612

52 175820

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment Mower 48 54 74780616 BoJtFin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Bracket Asrn. Sway Bar 55 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1

RetainerSpdng 56 155986X431 Bar Pnt Adj.

Arm, Suspension,, Rear (Sway 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet

Bar) 72 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12

Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 90 74760516 BOltHex 5/16-18 x 1

Blade 91 175996 Bracket Asrn. Noseroller LH

Shelf Asm. w/l_ower Beadng 92 738CO6CO Nut Lock Hax WIIns 3/6-16 Unc

Asm Greasable, Mandrel 93 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 718

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 94 176066 Noserol[er

Stripper Mandrel Deck 85 175384 Bracket Asrn Nnsero_ler RH

BORRDHD SqNeck 3/8- 97 133943 W;_;her Hardened

16xl.25 98 174370 spdng Pdmary Drive

Bo4t,Carriage 5/16-18 x 518 99 175080 Pulleyldler"V*

Bolt, Hex Hd, Sho*Jlder5/16-18 100 72110616 Bed RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 2

Baffle, Vortex Mower 107 175294 Baffle Vac Edge Mower

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 108 72110404 Bo9 Carr.

Cap, Sleeve 109 73680400 Nut Cmwrdock 114-20

Spring,Torsion 110 175016 Arm Spdng Secondary

Nut, Push 112 174387 Link Tension Relief Lever

Dellector Shield 113 72110508 Bolt CarT. 5/16-18 x 1

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 114 174384 Tension Asrn. Relief Lever

Rod,Hinge 115 174609 Arrn Spdng Tension Relief

Screw, Thdroll Washer Head 116 137644 BOlt,Shoulder

Washer, Spacer MOWerVentad 117 174873 C-,al._geWheel

Pulley, Mandrel 118 73930600 Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut, Fig, Top LockCntr. 9/16 119 19121414 Washer 3/6x7/Sx14Ga.

Washer 13/32 x1_16 x 16 Ga. 121 174371 Bpdng SecondaryDrive

Pulley, Idler, Flat 122 174606 BUShingPivot Tension Relief

Pulley, Idler, Driven 126 174372 Arm, Idler, pr_n_ry Deck

Spacer, Retainer 130 17060616 SCl_w 3/8-16 x 1.0

ArI*N1Idler Secondary 132 17060612 Screw Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4

Cover, Mandrel Deck 180 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-13

Screw, Thdrell. 1/4-20 x 5/6 - - 175312 DeckCornplete(Order

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary noseruller separete(y)

V-Belt, Mower, Primary - - 174356 Mandrel Asm. Ser_ce

Nut, CroWn(Ock 3/8-16 UNC (Includes Key Nos. 13-15)

Bolt, Cart. 3/8-16 x 1-112

Gr. 5 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. 9.

Pulley Idler Flat inches 1 inch = 25.4 mrn

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-. MODEL NUMBER206-545C

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-- MODELNUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079

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

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066

6A 778269 Spur Gear (15 taath) 46 786086

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356

9 784352 Shift Ccllar 50 778338

10 784378 Shift Red & Fork 51 778354

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352

12 77830_ Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778360

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 taeth) 54 778346

(Include, 14) 56 778355

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 57 778337

(Indede, 13) 58 778353

16 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351

17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349

18 786102 Spacer 1,130 X .665 61 778345

20 792077A Ball 5116"alia 65 780189

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

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .826 L 67 "/76396

25 792073A Screw 114 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170

25A 792177 Screw 114-20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069

27 792025 Retaining Ring 71B 78.8092

28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090

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

29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x.031W 79 792144

29B 780051 Thrust Washer ,762 LDx,031W 82 778333

29C 780199 An8*Rutetion Washer ,632

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ]D x .032W 83 778338

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 85 792154

(Use ASNeeded) 87 788089A

31A 780195 Flet Washer .750 ID x .062W 150 788093A

32 788083 Oil Seal 6/8" 157 788088A

34 780194 Bushing ,563 180 730229A

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 6 /8" ID 900 794712

35A 780197 FLangedBushing .761

36 760075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

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

DESCRIPTION

Brake Lever

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

Screw 1/4 -20 x 2 114"

Locknut 5 /16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2626 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15 /16"Long)

Axle (16 - 1 /2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Rat Washer .563 ID x .062W

tnput Shaft

Shitter & Brake Shaft

Ratainlng Ring

Spacer .890

Square CUt Ring

"O'Ring

Flat Washer 1.128 ID x ,058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 GD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9 /16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear OLL80W90

Replacement MST -206-545C

Tmnsa}de

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 rnm

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578

_iCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

/t

g

/

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578

HEADNALVFUBREATHER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-0t-S Kit. breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front

(Ir_ludes 2-4) 2 Crankcase

2 24-C,41-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Mlaiblock 24 782 24)

324-096-59-S Cover, breather 3 24-294.13-S Fltfln

4 25-139-60-S plug, alien hd. 1/8" 4 24-380-t3-S Pin, _owel IocaUng(6)

5 M-645020 Screw, hex. flange 5 24-067-13-S Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

M6xl.0x20 (4) 24-067-14-S Connecting Rod (.25 2)

6 25-351.01-S Ufter, valve (4) 6 24-874-17-S Piston w/Ring Set Std. (2

7 24-755-66-S Kit, valve train (Includes ( ncludes 7, 8)

8,11,12) 24-874-18-S Piston w/Ring Set .1:5251I_l

8 24-411-05-S Rod, push (4) 24-874-19-S Piston w/Rlag Set 0

9 24-041-08-S Gasket cylinder head (2) 24-874-t4-S Piston wiring set .08)

10 24-318-12-S Head assembly, #2 cyloder 7 24-108.tl-S Ring Set (Std.) (2)

I Ill

Ring Set .25 2

Ring Set .50 2

11 25-166-0t-S Arm, rocker 4)

12 24-599-0t-S Plvst, rockerarm 4 24-108-13-S

13 M-640034-S Screw, hax, flange 8 24-018-01.S Retainer, piston pin (4)

M6xl.0x34 (4) 9 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft ,A.R. I

14 12-086-16-S Screw, hax, flange 12-422-t3-S Shim, camshaft A.R.

M10x1.5x90 (8) 12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft IIA'R"

18 24-755-74-S Kit, valve cover - plain 12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft A.R.

12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft

(h',clodes "_6,'_7)

16 24-153-16-S O-Ring 12-422-11-S Shim, camshaft IA.R.I

12-422.12-S Shim, camshaft A.R.

17 24-086-32-S Screw, shoulder (4) 10 24-012-10-S Camshaft

18 24.445-01-S Strap, lifting

19 24-016-0t-S Valve, exhaust (Std. (2) 11 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

24-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 M-545010-S Screw, hax. flange

20 24_)17-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) (2 M5x6,Sx'_0 (2)

24-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) (2) 13 24-018-04-S Retainer, reed (2)

21 24-032-05-S Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24.402-05-S Reed, breather (2)

22 235011-S Retainer, spring (4) 15 12-153-01-S O-Rlag, lower o!_fill tube

23 24-089-02-S Spdng, vaJve (4) 16 24-126-19-S Bracket, oil fill tube

24 12-173-0t-S Cap, valve s dng 47 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill

25 12-755-03-S Kit, retainer _) (4) 16 M-545016.S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

26 24-318-11-S Head assembly, #1 cyl[oder

27 24-755-76-S Kit, valve cover - breather 19 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

(Incl. 16,17,28) 20 24-038-04-S Dipstick assemt_y (Includes

28 25-313-02-S Grommet, rubber 21, 22)

29 24-755-57-S Kit, breather separator 21 24-755.46-S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)

(Includes 28,30-33) 22 12-153-03-S O-Ring, dipstick

30 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange 23 24-018-09-S Retainer, ring

24 M-931010-S Washer, nylon (top)

M5x0.Tx16 (2)

31 24.445-02-S Strap, breather 25 28-032-09-S Seal, governor cross shaft

32 24-126-44-S Bracket, breather separator 26 24-468-15-S Washer (bottom)

33 24-112-12-S S acer 27 24-144-33-S Shaft, governor cross

34 24-294-06-S F_ing

35 24-326-13-S Hose, breather NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

36 24-326-14-S Hose, breather Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

37 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2)

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER65578

IGNITIONIELECTRICAL

:)'allumaae ou telectrigue

f-,

e,,,_.tl

iil.._

11_ II

AIR INTAKE J

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

Habitation de souffleur et Ddc_lefl_l

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578

IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-027-20-S

1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen

(Includes 2-4,and 24

113 18-S) 2 24-100-01-S

2 M-403025-S Screw, he_. cap 3 25-139-16-S

M4x0.7x25 (4) 4 24-1g0-02-S

3 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5116" 5 M-545020-S

4 24-112-04-S cer, grass screen 6 M.545016-S

5 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6 7 M-551016-S

Xl.O X16 S(4)

6 24o157.03-S Fan 8 Mo645016-S

7 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange

M1Ox1.5x46 9 24-146-16-S

8 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8".

9 X-42-15-S Key 10 24-146-20-S

"i0 24-025-O4-S Flywheel

11 25-403-O3-S Rectifier-regulator 11 24-063-20-S

12 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16"

12 24-063-14-S

13 24-086-18-S crew, phillips hd. 11- 13 24-063-58-S

16x7/8 (2)

14 236602-S Connector (3 contact) 14 24-063-23-S

15 54-755-0g-s Kit, 15 amlp stator 15 M-545010-S

(Includes 24 126 71-

S)

16 12-132-06-S Spark Plug (2)

17 M-548025-S Screw, he0(. cap

M5xg.8x25 (2) AIR INTAKFJFILTRATION

18 235173-S Clip, cable

19 48-154=02-S Clip, cable KEY PART

20 X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4" NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

21 24-584-01-S Moduta, ignition (2)

22 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange 1 24-164-06-S

M5xO.Sx20 (4) 2 M-651055-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-126-71-S Bracket, stator wire 3 24-041-01-S

-- X-22.11-S Washer, lock t/4"

-- 24-176-82-S Harness, wiring 4 24-041-14-S

Lead, black (rect.-reg.

5" -12 auge 5 24-094-19-S

-- 24-518-12-S insulatedg grip barrel 6 24-041-13-S

eyelets)

-- 24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen 7 24-109-10-S

--25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3) 8 24-083-02-S

9 47-083-g3-s

10 24-032-03-S

11 24-096-01-S

12 12-100-01 -S

13 24-O96-67-S

14 54-755-01-S

15 24-153-20-S

16 25-341 -O3-S

17 24-063-51-S

Housing, blower

(incl. 2-4)

Nut plastic 3)

Pug, button 9/16

Nut, plastic (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x2O (4)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sx16 (3)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0,Sx16

Screw, hex. flange

M6Xl,0X16 (6)

Plate, backing -# 2

side

Plate, backing -# 1

side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-

# 2 side

Baffle, valley - #2 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-

# 1 side

Baffle, valley -#1 side

Screw, hex. flange

M5xg.flxl0 (2)

Manifold, intake

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x55 4)

Gasket, ntake

manifold 2)

Gasket, a r e eaner

base

Base, air cleaner

Gasket, fuel spltback

cup

Cup, fuel spltback

Precleaner, element

Element, air cleaner

Seal, Inner air cleaner

Cover, inner air

cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover, air cleaner

Kit, knob wgh seal

(Includes 15 & 16)

O-Ring

Knob, cover

BaffLe, fuel spit-hack

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven In U.S.

Inches 1Inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578

STARTING SYSTEM I

O_maffant Svst_mel

J

_e

9

ENGINE CONTROLS

_oteur Contr61e

.i

I

q

OIL PAN ILUBRICATION

De L'HuIle Pan Lubrlflcatlon I

p,

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-839080-S

2 25-098-08-S

3 M-841080-S

4 25-435-04-S

5 25-755-33-S

6 25 141 05-S

7 25-221-01-S

ENGINECONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-211-03-S

2 24-090-33-S

3 M-641060-S

4 24-089-01-S

5 25-158-08-S

6 24-079-04-S

7 25-158-11-S

8 M-545016-S

9 M-547050-S

10 24-089-03-S

11 24-126-56-S

12 M-645016-S

13 12-237-01-S

14 24-086-43-S

15 24-090-07-S

16 X-20-1-S

17 M-541050-S

18 24-468-01-S

19 24-0fl9-45-S

20 M-446030-S

21 24-090-13-S

22 M-545020-S

23 24-089-51-S

24 24-090-05-S

25 41-468-03-S

26 M-403025-S

27 24-079-05-S

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Screw, hex. flange 1 24-199-07-S

M8x1.25x80 (2)

Starter, solenoid shift 2 M-645025-S

assembly (Includes 4-

7) 3 M-631005-S

Nut, hex flange

Kit, solenoid 4 24-393-QS-S

Kit, pinion ddve

(Includes 6) 5 24-123-05-S

6 24-162-26-S

Rltngbrush 7 24-043-12-S

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, round head

square neck

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange

M6x1.0

Spdng, linkage

Bushing, linkage

retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle

linkage

Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.Sx16 (1)

Nut, hex lock M5x08

Spdng, choke return

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 4

Clamp, cable 2

Screw, thread forming

(2)

Lever, throttle actuator

Washer, lock 1/4"

Nut, hex. flange

M5x0.8

Washer, plain 5.5 mm

(3)

Spring, governor

Nut, hex. M4xO.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange

M5xfl.Sx2O

Spring, throttle ,miter

Lever, choke

Washer, spdng 1/4"

Screw, hexcap

M4xO7x25

Llokage, choke

812-380-01-8

9 52-448-02-S

10 12-144-02-S

11 24-153-08-S

12 25-139-62-S

13 24-136-01-S

14 52-050-02-S

15 52-032-08-S

16 24-086-17-8

17 24-086-16-S

18 25-139-57-S

DESCRIPTION

Pan, oil assembly

_ncludes 2-10)

crew, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25 (2)

Washer, plain 6 mm

_2_ pump assembly

(Includes 5)

Tube, oll pickup

Screen, oil

Kit, govemo_ gear w/

nclades 8)

Pin, governor

regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange

MSx1.25x45 (9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"

N.RT.R

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

Inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

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CRANKSHAFT Vilebrequin EXHAUST

EchaDDement I

ml 6/2

FUEL SYSTEM I

Fuel Svst_mel

!

16

7 8

t4

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-014-42-S

2 52-139-09-S

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-041-02-S

2 25-072-04-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- PA-65578

-- 24-522-221

- - 24-782-24

-- 24-755-107-S

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

Crankshaft (Includes 1 24-853-25-S

2)

Plug, cup 2 24-041-15-S

3 24-053-25

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

Stud, MSx1,25x33 (4) 4 24-041-14-S

Replacement Engine

Short Block 5 M-629095-S

Miniblock 6 M-641060-S

Gasket Set 7 47+154-01-S

8 24-353-03-S

9 25-237-14-S

10 24-086-12-S

11 24-393-16-S

12 24-100-01-S

13 15-353-04-S

14 24-050-02-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-757-18-S

-- 24-757-19-S

-- 24-757-20-S

-- 24-757-22-S

DESCRIPTION

Kit, carburetor wl

gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetor assembly

(For information only

not

available separately)

Service with kits 24-

_57-18-S, 24-757-19-

S, 24-757-20-S, 24-

757-22-S)

Gasket, air cleaner

base

Stud, M6x1,0x95 (2)

Nut, hex, flange

M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

Line, fuel 10-5/8" (2)

Clamp. hose (6)

Screw+ hax. cap.

M6xl+7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel -pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 11-1/2"

Filter, fuel

Kit, overhaulw/

gaskets

Kit, choke repairwl

gaskets

Kit, gasket

Kit. solenoid repLace-

ment w/gaskets

NOTE: All component dimensions given th U.S.

Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

59

60

61

62

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

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