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Owner's Manual

£RaFTSMgN

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC STAR-l:

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTQR

Model No.

917;.273011

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

-, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon -Sat

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

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Safe_!Sul_s:::_....'...-7.':._..-_.,_.... .......... "........ 2

Prod_Specificat!ons ........................... 5

Assembly.,,L.J.L ...................................... 8

Opefa_... .................................... 12

IV_enance Schedule .............. ........... 19

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

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

Storag--'_................................................. 31

Troubleshooting .................................... 32

Repair Parts ......................................... 35

.Pandering ....................... Back Cover

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIBING EQUIPMENT

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

tai_td; Jubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

Sea_s Will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

• Expendableitemswhich become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATI0_I

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•B_esu_bthe a_a is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

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•Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

•the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn oft blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

backup the slope-or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

_, Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction; disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly tum 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

-- _n ceuld cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilizethe machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on•steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.•

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke."

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

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before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

theengine 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

•Be sure the area is clear of.other people

before_m___owi_ng._S_topmachine if anyone

enters the.area.

•Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

-_CAUTION: In order tO prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•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 overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

° Do nottum on slopesunless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS-

GASOLINE

c crrY._ 3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE 10W-30

(above32°1)

SAE 5W-30

(below32°1)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

iSPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED HI:

I(MPH): 0.7

1.4

LO:

1.7

3.3

5.4

2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Shouldyou experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears storefor 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.

_I_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with ;_n internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

Califomia 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 Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

((1) Shoulder Bolt

'J 5/16-18

'iiiiiii"

(1) Washer

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

I(1) Knob

I

1_ _uts @ ___RSe°_P_ingeSr Spdngs

,.,wo_.°oI_

3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge ! I

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Parts packet separately in carton

!;

I

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate H

i

Pads Bag

Seat

Steering Wheel

Manual

il I

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Keys

Steering

Wheel Insert

Slope Sheet

(_(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Ga.,

(2) Centedock

Nuts (2) Gauge

W11eels

t" -?, tl

U(2)LatchHook

Assemblies

'p"

(2) FrontUnk Assemblies

Steering

Sleeve "

SteedngSleeve

Extension

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Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factory with exception of those parts left

unassem_bledfor shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor

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

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) "i3repressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manu_,,it-means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

_boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

fiat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

-they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeye over the steer-

ing shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

Wheel Insert

2_Hex Bolt

_Lock Washer

Large Flat

Washer

__..__/ Steering

Stee_na _/Wheel

_AdapterWheel

Steering_Tabs

Sleeve I

Extension Ir

Steering

Sleeve

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

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HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raisedposition.

• lf_-hisbattery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charg-

ing instructions).

• ii-'"-

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat. -

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

L

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Seat

\

Adjustment Knob

Rat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping puq)oses.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of;this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your tractor,

check to see that the brake is propady

adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspensionarms are raised with

attachment lilt control. Engage parking

brake.

•Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

leftside of mower deck.

•Slide mower under tractorwith dis-

charge guardto rightsideof tractor.

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IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the left hand suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and r._aisefront of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

°Place the right hand suspension arm on

Shoulder

BoR

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

Raise mower to highest position.

Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See =TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustrnents section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

Suspension

Arms Front

Suspension

Brackets

Front Mower

Bracket Electric

Clutch

Front

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliersfor

Retainer Springs

4r_

Double Loop

Retainer Spri.'ng

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley

Single Loop

Retainer Spdngs

Discharge Guard

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belts are muted correctly.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

u_g screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down. Tighten hard-

ware securely.

.Raise and hold deflector shield in up

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch ir_tohole on front of

mower deck.

-Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

ACAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard fP6m-m_w_-r. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

:_Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional grass

catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

:blades. The mulcher blades are designed

:for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut HookPoints

Weld

Nut

Latch

Hook

Nut

Please review the fonowi'ng checklist:

/All assembly instructions have been

completed.

4" No remaining loose parts in carton.

4' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

4' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

/All tires are propedy inflated. (For ship

ping purposes, the tires wereoverinflat-

ed at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

4' Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls -their

location and function. Operate them

•before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

• Mulcher

Plate

,Lock

Washer

Deflector

Shield

Latch

Hooks

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These symbols may appear onyour tractoror in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

E3A .=

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP '_

LIGHT !

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE . NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

_(_ AI-I'ACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

Corr_pare-the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseft with the locations of

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

Ammeter

Throttle Control

Ignition

Switch

Ught Switch

Position

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Uft Lever

Choke

Control

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Parking Brake

Gear Shift

Lever

Shift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

MGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a

cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjusllltte mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIFT-LEVER: Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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The operation of anytractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the

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

-or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or

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

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in =BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Throttle Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Control Switch Pull Out To

=Engage"

=Brake"

Position

Position

Gear

Pedal =Ddve"

Position

STOPPING

)isengag Lever

Position

MOWER BLADES-

•To stopmower blades,=move attach-

ment clutchswitchto =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE" po-

sition.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow I_n a_.. allowing engine to idle

befdi'e st6ppin_j may cause engine to

=backfire'.

•Turn ignition key to =OFF-"position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFF-"will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throb

tie reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and-gearshift lever in neutral

(N)position.

•Move gearshift and range shift levers to

desired position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so wil! shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (__.,)to raise cutting

height.

•Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to

lower cutting heighL

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The cutting height range is approximately

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

sured from the groundto the bladetip with

the engine not running. These heightsare

approximateand may vary depending

upon soil conditions,height of grass and

types of grass beingmowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cuffing performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mow(_t fs_t'ttle _-dsired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

i6 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

Locknut Shoulder Bolt

3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

...presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged wig shut off the engine,

¶ _ d_ed height of cut.

-" Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol

•:szan mower Dlaaes Dy engagmngiltt_ll,;ll-

ment clutch control. .....

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen-

ge attachment dutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Attachment Uft Lever

High PositiOn Low

.'.-P"Position

..'/

i.'.:"Di,_t_rge"

Guard

Push In To

"Disengage"

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ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move-throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,, push

clutcll/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking-brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and

range shift lever to low (L) position. Be

sure you have alloWed room for.tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutcli/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position. •

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transpoltifl9 your tractor on a truck .

or a trailer, be,sum hood is dosed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

moans oftyinghoodtotractor(rope,cord. 0

etc.).

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ATTACHMENTS

Tow onlythe attachmentsthat are recom-

mended by and complywith specifications

ofthe-manufacturerof your tractor.Use

commonsense when towing.Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose tractionwith the groundand

cause you to lose controlof yourtractor.

•BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fillcap/dip

stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube/D_'n0-t ti_'readthe cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary, add oil until =FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

•unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

..winter grade gasoline to help insure good

,_dAweather starting.

RNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before stora,(]e of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty.i_,fres_fuel next season. See

Stor_'ge-I_tmct_ns for additional

,,.u,, ,,*-,uusm.i_uvur use engine or

carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel

k or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When startingthe engine for the firsttime

or if the engine has run out offuel, it will

take extra crankingtime to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brakepedal and set

parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutchto =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttlecontrolto fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold 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.

•Insert key into ignition and tum key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the_engine starts to run

roughly, pullthe choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

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engineto accept small changes in ....

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine startsto run

r0u--ghly,-pullthe choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to pushthe control in slowly.This may

requirean engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

•The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up periodand may

requirethe choke controlbe pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See =TOADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service andAdjustments section of this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot he used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should he properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should he

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

-the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

L • When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand tums until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high;_thesecond

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

wellas the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT:For best performance,keep

mower_housing free of built-up grass and

trash_ Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoo-n.-Atthi_ ][me the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrFIES

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE '_.4._'_ _.._x_'_ 'r

CheckBrakeC_,n,t_n V" V"

CheckTn Pressure l/ V'

Check Operator Presence and

RT Inter_o_s,_n_s IV'

c .ck ,oo. F=t re iv' v', v"

T L.b_,=_onChart v"

O Check Battery Level

Rczeen Battery and TerreinaLs/Redlarge v" v"

Check Trensaxle Cooling v"

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension v's J

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension v's

Check Engine Oil Lev:el v" v"

Chi_g-e EK-gine_O+l I_,, v"

RE Clean Air Filter v'=

Clean Air Screen v'= +_

Inspect Mufflar/Spark Arrester v"

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2

M

_.. Clean Engine Cooling Fins v'=

Replace Spark Plug v"

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge v'=

Replace Fuel Filter v"

1- Change morn often when operaUng under a heavy load or Inhlgh Sntlent _tu_=.

2 - Sendce more ohen when opendS_ In dirty or dusty condltiors.

3 - nequlpped wtth olt rdte,r. change dl every 50 hours.

4 - _blMes more olin when mowinO in randy soil

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 instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manualshould

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

• Check engine oil level.

. Check brake operation.

•Check tim pressure.

s- n equk)pedwnhadJum_ Wm._

a - NotmquVed_ =quk)p_wUh_betWy

7 - _front axle pivot bolt to 3S It.4b=. _

Donot_

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

@ Front Wheel

Front

Wheel

Beadng

Zerk

@Engine

Clutch i

Pivot(s) : :

@SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

ee General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

iMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease +the pivot

points which have special nylon _-ings.

V'mcous lubricants will+attraCt dust+and dirt

'+ Check operatorpresence and intedock _! thatwill shortentheilifeof+. elself!lubdcating _

"syT_sfox_proper operation. • " "_ : beadngs,..!f you.feeltheymust belubdcated+.-+

• -Che_k forloose fasteners, use onlya dry, .powdered graphite type lubri-:

cant sparingly.

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Always observesafety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tra_-tbr re-quiresmore than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

=1-OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, 0il, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engineis running, any

attemptby 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

peat should shut off the engine.

•Theattachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

_seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securingblade.

•InstallLn_w or resharpened blade with

trailin_ge t_ towards deck as shown.

center hole in blade must align with star in

mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Blade Mandrel

Edge U_ Cente_Assembly

Rat Washer__'_1_^.

Was e:. ' tar

_"Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be

identifiedby sixlineson the bolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the b[ode is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt Blade

or Pin

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However. periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

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•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amPeres for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

P

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to =leak"

power.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY'in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up.of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

•Blo(_kup rear axle securely.

•Remove left rear wheel by removing

_hub bolts.

•Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil

level must be even with plug threads. If

necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF, SG or SH. Replace filler plug.

•Reassemble wheel to hub.

Transaxle

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

accordi_.__qgto y..ourexpected operating tem-

perature, r

•s_ vmoos_GP_S

< ira= _,

=IF o_ CP 3r 32" 40DeS" _

Te_e_T_eFU_,e,,am_ATeOe_oRemx'rO,LC_NGe

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once ayear if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API_

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil DrainPlug

Air Screen

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom

dried gum fibers.

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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREAS

To insure proper cooling, makesure the

grass screen,cooling fins, and other

external surfacesof the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremelydusty, dirty conditions),

removethe blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Cleanthe cooling fins

and externalsurfaces as necessary.Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operatingthe engine with a

blockedgrassscreen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damagedue to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Yourengine will not run properly using a

dirty airfilter, _€lean 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.

•Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

todry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

-remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

Cartridge

Foam

Pre-cleaner

Cartridge

Plate

Rubber

Seal

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

•Remove nut and cartridge plate.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace if

necessary.

•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate,

and nut.

•Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filterevery season

or with every second oil change if the trac-

tor is used more than 100 hours in one

year.

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corrodedmuffler and

spark arrester (ifequipped) as it couldcre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginningof

each mowingseason or after every 100

hours of operation,whichever occurs first.

Spark plugtype and gap settingare

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 ofthis manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filterin positionin fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are pl'_perlypositioned.

Clamp

Filter

Knob

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CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

we ao no[ [eGOIIIIIII_IlU u.._il ly i= tJ_lU_l I

hose t0_clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure:

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

•Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED! position.

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

- tion.

•Remove two retainer springs from each

fropt link and remove links.

•Sli_le mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in ,,INSTALL

MOWER AND DRWE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Adjustment

Nuts

Suspension

Arms

Front Mower

Bracket

Front

Bracket

-Chas=s

Bracket_

Links

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Ba_

Retainer

Spdngs 23

sp .gs:

Front Mower

Bracket

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Makesure

tiresare properlyinflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•. Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance =A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Bottom

of Curl _I I _ofCurl

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "P directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal

number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut =H" against

trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =G" on both front links an

equal number of tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "P by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

°Mandrel

Suspension

Arm

Uft Unk Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, besure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear •when the mower is in its

highest position.

Both FrontUnks Shouldbe Equal in Length

Trunnion Nut =G"

Front

Unks

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TO REPLACE MOWERDRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Pa_ tractor on a level surface. Engage

pa'rkJ_ngBrake.

•Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

•Roll beltover the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to pd-

mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepers at the idlers as

shown.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure

belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

LeftHand

Mandrel

Cover

Screws Idler

Pulleys Electric

Clutch

Mower

Drive Belt

Mandrel

Primary

Idler Arm Belt

Keepers

25

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parkingbrake.

•Remove mower drive belt (See 9-0

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

• Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Remove screws from right hand man- "

drel cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

•Carefully roll belt off right hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pul-

ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels and

entire upper deck surface. Mower Blade

Left Hand Drive Belt

Mandrel

•Be sure sprrng is hooked"in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

•Install new belt in lower groove of left

hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall right hand mandrel

cove r.

•Reinstali mower totractor (See

=INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

•Reassemble mower drive belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

Center

Mandrel Idler

Pulley

Right Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Idler Arm

Spring

Anti-Sway-Bar

Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of

servlce. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley-within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the intemal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to not

engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

_Makesure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in =OFP position.

•Adjust the three nylon Io_knuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

Rotor Clutch Plate

.012,

Brake Plate

26

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the left

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distanceat high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and tum nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6)feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorizedser-

vice center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

isa-beltJnstallation guide decal on bottom

of left footrest. It is not necessaryto

remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL-

•Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

•Remove mower drive belt from electdc

clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of

this manual).

• Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

• Flog belt off clutching, idler p.u!__ys+.t.h,en.

off engine pulley ana rront v-lomr pu.uy.

•Pull belt out ofall belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Place-Vpart.of.belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

•Put belt coming from V-idler above

midspan belt keeper, then onto clutch-

ing idler pulleys as shown.

•Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

•Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

0 Place long lower section of belt through

loop in miclspan belt keeper.

•Check to be Sure belt is on proper side

of all beltkeepers.

•Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

Idler

Clutching

Rat Idler

-Above Belt

Belt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT ...........................

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set atthe

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. If parts in the front axle or steering

mechanism have been replaced or dam-

aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B").

•Front dimension =A" should be 1/8" to

114"less than rear dimension "B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

•Adjust tie rod until dimension "A'ls 1/8"

to 1/4" less than dimension "B'.

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor.. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel .camber, contact your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

_1

= B --I

"A"_j

Belt

Belt

Twists Belt

Keeper

Transaxle

Pulley

V-Idler

As Viewed from Bottom JamNuts

Sleeves

27

TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Blbck up-axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

•Block rear axle securely.

•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tiresdue_to_slow.leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring _

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matei'ials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

-tion of this manual). _

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicals.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Cen_ne-_nd of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

_- Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

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

"'""

REPLACING BATTERY

A, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals byallowing awrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

ly.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten

securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood. Hex Bolt

Keps

28

Door ,Positive

(Red) Cable

Terminal

Guard (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•;Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Rdplace-bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring maycause your

tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind t_h_._das_h......

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

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 indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment_i"_eS_,ary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move mrotzle

control lever to fast position.

Check that speed control lever 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.

Idle Fuel

Adjusting Idle Speed

Needle AdjustingScrew

Control

Cable

Stop

Clamp Screw Choke Control Cable

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary, check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate toexpose carburetor choke

(See =AIR RLTER tin the Customer Re-

sponsibilities section of this manual).

•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 se-

curely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

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FINAL SETTING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engi[__ running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

•Idle speed setting -With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

•idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

•Idle fuel needle setting -With throttle

control lever in slow position, tum idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until

engine speed decreases and then turn

out (counterclockwise) approximately

3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed

performah_-e_ ........

• Recheck idle speed.-Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factoryset for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the facory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

30

Imr'3ediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor-

ag_ at th_ end of the season or if the trac-

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual). - ..........

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

-• After aperiod of time in storage, battery

may require r_echarging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

=TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

•ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

•_:IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

]ue],_l_6te_arts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel h_e, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Drain thefuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to =STAR'I_' position for

a few second,.F,to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not stOregasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Donot use plastic. Plastic cannot - -

breathe; which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust. _

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while :

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART •

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE

•Out of fuel.

•Engine not =CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

•Bad spark plug.

•Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

Enginevalves out of

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Enginevalves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTION

•Fill fuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

•Replace spark plug.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

•Check all wiring.

•See =ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor'

in Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace ignition

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center. •

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

•Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.

Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

Dirty/clogged muffler.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence controlsystem.

"r

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

CORRECTION

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

•Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service canted

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery Will not

charge

Engine =backfires"

when turning engine

=OFF"

-,- .

CAUSE

• Obstruction in clutch mech-

anism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

i i

•Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves '

and trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

•Bad battery cell(s).

,Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator (if so

;. equipped).

•Faulty altemator.

•Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

• Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Place throttle control in

=FAST" position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

• Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down. _

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Turn switch =ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replacelight switch.

•Check wiringand connec-

tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connec-

tideS.

• Replace regulator.

•Replace altemator.

•Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

., • . ;.

m

34

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

SCHEMATIC

I

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RED

BATTERY

)

K_NmON

SWITCH

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I

CONNECTED TO THE--

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

SOLENOID

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IGNmON SWITCH WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

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RUN IB+L INONE ISHOULD BE REPLACED TO

START IB+ L ÷ S I NONE JPROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

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REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

35

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11- 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 114"

_,16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 161785 Harness Socket Light VV/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light

24 4014J Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 157899 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 163968 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 164069 Harness Ign.

41 17720408 Screw 114-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154963 Switch, PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

81 109748X RelayAsm.

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

21_28 "

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19

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17

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122

122

122

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42

44 17

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CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 150253

2 140506

4 73800700

5 163976

6 157882

7 17720408

8 145166

14 161023X558

15 160568

16 121794X

17 17490612

18 160564X558

19 191_313_12_

20 STD523710

21 STD541437

23 17490616

24 145243X558

28 145244X558

30 145051X014

31 161419

32 161327

33 161326

34 142131

35 19111116

36 74780512

37 163981X558

39 . 136961

40 156111

42 72140608

_43 136939

44 136940

45 154913

47 17490608

50 152728

52 STD541431

KEY

DESCRIPTION NO.

Rail, Frame RH 56

Drawbar, Gt 57

Nut, Lock Hex 7116 Unc 58

Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 60

Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 63

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 67

Support, Battery 68

Hood Asm., Pnt Stealth YTGT 70

Lens Asm Headlight Bar 84

Cover, Access 85

Screw, Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4 86

Grille 88

,_Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I 90

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-Tt 91

Footrest, RH 95

Footrest, LH 106

Saddle, Slkscr Vgt

Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering 120

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 122

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 130

Bracket, Engine Support Rear 137

Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 138

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x3/4 139

Fender YTGT PNT WO/SH Cup 140

558 141

Bracket, Axle Front 142

Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 144

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I 146

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 147

-Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 146

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 149

ScrewThdr01. 3/8-16 x 112 150

Bracket, Chassis Front NOTE:

Nut, Cmwnlock 5/16-18 Unc

PART

NO.

155914

73640400

137113

17490620

19131614

156973

17490508

137159

142992

144911

74760716

ST D551143

STD551237

_156566

105531X

138776

19131616

161464

17521312

74780716

163975

161330

163806

163805

161897

161900

161237

162967

164655

164769

161237

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps, BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Bracket Asm., Fender

ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr

7/16

Washer, Lock Extemal Tooth

3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc

Mwr

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Sltd H Hd W/TIn Washer

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x I Gr. 5

Cuphoider YTGT

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

Magnet YTGT

Striker Plate YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

•Bracket Dash Lh

Duct, Hood Heat

Fastener Nut Pal

Extrusion Bumper

Pinch-welt Hood

Duct Heat Hood

AllcomponeRtdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 36 149412

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 37 121749X

4 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 38 150035

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 39 74321016

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 40 5304J

7149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 41 73661000

812000034 Klip, Ring 42 8883R

9 140080 Bolt' Hub 46 145170

10 142509 Disc, Brake 47 138228

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 46 72110612

12 73750800 Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf

13 139419 Washer, Special 50 131494

14 138901 Bushing 51 STD541437

15 STD551037 Wahser 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 52 139123

16 1430_12........ Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 53 207J

17 126909X Spring 54 161590

18 137104 Lever, Brake 55 _105706X

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 56 137153

21 23260412 Screw, Rat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 57 141756

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 59 122253X

23 106932X Knob 60 122268X

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 61 137524

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 62 STD551143

26 137552 Spring, Return 63 74760720

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 64 154752

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 65 67609

28 73350600 Nut' Hex Jam 3/8-16 66 140296

29 137213 Brake, Rod 67 19131312

30 19131616 Washer 13/32xl x16Ga. 68 5142H

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 69 136327

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 117 73900600

DESCRIPTION

Spring, Drive Ground

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

Nyliner

Screw, Rn. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spdng

Clutch Rod

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley, Idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, Arm Assembly

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift ROd, Hi-Lo

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7116

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

BolL Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Rg. 3/8-16 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12(X)0029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

- 13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 159946

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

38 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 737OO6O0

40 _109851X

41 155246

42 --17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel, Stearing

Axle Asm., Front

F'_ng, Grease

Sl_n_e Asm,LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

Boll Rn Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steedng

Rod Asm., "ReBall J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

SupportAsm.,SteeringVgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheal Stearing

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing,CoO.Strg.

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

Bearing,Range

Ring, KlipTruarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyflnar Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlci Spr 5/16

BoIl Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steadng

.Re Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

JointAsm. BaH RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball I.H Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2Tyt

Extension,Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.

NOTE:AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

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ENGINE

IHACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 161062

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

i2 143996

15 151346

16 109227)(

-17 106082X

18 161493

19 13290300

20 164067

21 17521312

22 164415

24 STD551237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD541437

35 10010500

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 1749O664

41 126197X

_42 STD551143

43 150280

45 128861

47 142040

48 19132007

51 161230

54 19131414

55 13280336

65 19131614

69 24-0_1-02

74 162295

76 17490612

80 M73030800

Engine(See Breakdown)KohlerModelNo. CV20S-65551

MufflerSide 1-1/8"98

ElbowSTD 90 Degree3/8 - 18 NPT

MufflerAsm Guard

PulleyV-Idler

KeeperAsm.BeltEngine

Bushing

ClutchElectdc

PulleyEngineVGT ElectClutch

TankFuelRear3.50 Yt/Gt96

Pad Spacer

Pad Spacer

CapAsmFuelW/Gauge

PlugOilDrain(OrderFromEngineManufacturer)

ControlThrotUe

ScrewSLTDHex HD W/PinWasher

ControlChoke

WasherExtTooth3/8

NutKeps3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

StemTankFuel

Fuel Line

SparkArresterKit

NutLock Hex w/Ins.3/8 - 16

WasherSplit

ClampHose

BoltFinHex 3/8 - 16x 1-1/2

Screw'N" 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

Screw TT 3/8-16 x4 UNC

Washer1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

WasherLock7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

NUtFlange 1/4-20StarterNut

SpacerEngine

Washer13/32 x 1-1/4x 7 Ga.

ManifoldPipeVGT CV 1-1/8"

WasherFlat13/32x 7/8 x 14 Ga,

NipplePipe4-1/2

Washer13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

Gasket

ElbowStreetBrass

ScrewThdml3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-'l-I"

NUtFlange

NOTE:AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

LL_

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 91-t.zl_u,,

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140124 _14

2 140551 Bracket, PivotSeat 15

3 - 140675 Strap, Fender 16

4 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 17

5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 18

6 STD541437 Nut, Crowrdock 3/8-16 Uric

7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 19

8 150176 Bolt 5/16-18Uncx3/4w/Sems 20

10 155925. Pan, Seat 21

-12 .12!246x Bracket, Mounting Switch .22

13. 121248X Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. """ DESCRIPTION

72050412

121249X

123740X

123976X

19171912

120068X

124238X

153236

STD541431

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

spacer,spilt

,Spring,Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

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

Ga.

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Uric

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Uric

NOTE:AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

I inch= 25.4 mm

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18

6 3

21

10

7

12 1

13

8

14

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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11

12

PART

NO.

163265

164O85

163916

163917

149516

133644

163210

164757

163204

156439

4900J

146047

DESCRIPTION

Decal, DashPanel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,RH

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,LH

Decal, BatteryDNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, Fender

Decal, Engine

Decal, Fender,Craftsman

I_ecal,FenderDanger

Decal, Clutch/Broke

Decal, V-BeltDriveSchematic

KEY

NO.

13

14

18

19

21

23

.°

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

164884 Decal, Blower Housing

160397 Decal, V-BaR Schematic

164065 Decal, Insert Strg

138047 Decal, Battery

163203 Decal, Mower EZ3

106202X Reflector,Taillight

138311 Decal, Handle Lit Height Adjust

(uftHand_)

157199 Pad, Footrest

165020 Manual, Owners (Eng)

165021 Manual, Owner's (Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

3

7410

8

KEY PART

NO. NO. "-DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap, Valve,'lim

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106228X427 Rim Assembly, Front

11 106277X427 Rim Assembly, Rear

4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

5 106230X "13m,Front

9 105588X Tire, Rear

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Orgy)

12 6856M Fitting, Grease

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

only)

8 104757X Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

- - 144334 Sealant,'fim (10 oz. Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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23

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38 34

31 8,

32 9

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X RodAsm.,Lever

2 159187 ShaftAsm.,LiftVgt

3 159189 LeverAsm.,LiftRh

4 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87

5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

6 74780624 Bolt,Rn Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

7 125631X Grip,HandleFluted

8122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Plunger,Button

10 2876H Spdng 2-1/8"

11 146704 Unk Lift

12 163552 Retainer,Spring

13 139868 Arm,SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Beating

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 Unc

16 674A247 SpringAsm.,AssistLift

17 STD541237 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Uric

18 143363 Bracket,SpdngAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt,AdjustSpringAssist

21 STD523710 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 Unk, Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spring

24 73350800 Nut,Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73800800 Nut,Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 -Trunnion,InflnHeight

30 110807X Nut,Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32. r,3x16Ga.

•32 137150 Spdng,CompressionInfHgt

33 STD560907 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod,Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob,Inf 3/6-16 Unc

38 155097 Pointer,HeightIndicator

39 123935X Plug,Hole

40 17490512 ScrewHe)(Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4

41 73540600 Nut,Crownlock3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/32x 1-1/2x 10 Ga.

43 123934X Scale,IndicatorHeight

70 145212 NutHex FlangeLock

72 110452X NutPushPhos& Oil

NOTE:All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164210 Deck Weldment 35 17490628

3 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 36 STD551037

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 37 131494

(Sway Bar) 38 156086

8 850857 Bolt, Patched 3/8-24x 1- 39 144917

1/4 Gr. 8 40 137273

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy.,

Unplated 3/8 41 17490620

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower

Vented 42 122052X

11 163819 Blade 43 144949

12 1298_95....... Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 44 133943

#6204 45 145059

13 137553 Shaft Asm. w/Lower 46 137729

Bearing (Includes Key No. 47 144959

12) 48 139573

14 137152 Housing, Mandrel 49 STD541437

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 50 72110612

16 140329 Stripper, Mower Round

18 STD533106 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 51 153390

19 132827 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 52 156493

5/16-18 72 19131616

20 145055 Baffle, Vortex Mower46" 101 145579

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

UNC 103 STD551110

22 134753 Stiffener, Bracket 104 19061216

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 105 160793

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 106 2029J

25 149287 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 116 137644

26 110452X Nut, Push 117 133957

-27 157788 Shield, Deflector Mower 118 73930600

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 518 x16 119 19121414

Ga.

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 126 144948

127 146763

30 157722 Screw, Thd Roiling Washer

Head -- 157251

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower

Vented

32 153531 Pulle_.Mandrel -- 143651

33 _ 137266 Nut, FI_ Top Lock Cntr.

9116

34 144945 Anchor--Spring Deck 46"

DESCRIPTION

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

Tytt

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

Pulley, Idler, Flat.

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Pulley, Idler, Driven

Spring, Secondary 44/46/50

Vent

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

Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, TIxIrell. 114-20 x 5/8

V-BelLMower,Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

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

5

Washer Felt

Pulley Idler 46" Prim. Drive

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Cover,Mulching

Screw

Washer, Lock #10

Washer

Latch Asm. Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 UNC

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

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46"

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4.25

Mower Service 46" (Standard

Deck -Order separately

mulching components Key Nos.

101-106)

"'Mandrel Asm 44/50 Sen4ce

(Includes Key Nos. 8-10, 12-15,

31 and 33)

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

51

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92 93°

41-_4S

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25 24

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THACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4197R

2 12(X)0034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 6256H

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 13726I

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 139538

32 6277H

33 4225R

34_ 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 139536

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

AxleShaft

RetainingRing

FinalDriveGear

DifferentialGear

DifferentialPinion

DifferentialCarder

AxleThrustWasher

Bolt,Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4

(1"Thread Length)

SteelBall

SpringShiftForkDetent

. ShiftFork,High-LowRange

Thrust BearingRace

4th ReductionPinion

Shaft,Brake

Snap Ring,CrescentType

High-LowRangeGears

Needle Bearing

SinteredIronBearing

ShiftForkShaft,High-Low

Range

DifferentialPinionSpacer

DifferentialPinionBushing

GdpcoCentedockNut 3/8-24

ShiftFork,R.H.

OilSeal

SinteredIronBearing

ShiftForkShaft

ShiftFork,LH.

ShiftShaft,High-LowRange

OilSeal

PressureReliefValve

Gearcase,ReverseIdlerShaft

andBearings,R.H. (Includes

Key No.'s17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63,

77 and 82)

DowelPin

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

4th ReductionGear Shaft

4th ReductionGear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race

Gate, Lower,Shift

GearcaseandBearings, L.H.

(IncludesKeyNumbers16, 25,

49, 50 (2), 51 and52)

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 NoRT.

Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

OilSeal

Pipe Plug 114-18N.P.T.

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

DESCRIPTION

52 8119M Needle Bearing

53 4220R Thrust Bearing Race

54 4209R 3rd Reduclion Pinion, Low

55 4213R 4th Reduction Gear

56 4442R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

57 4195R 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

58 4214R Rnal Drive Pinion

59 4194R 1st Reduction Gear Shaft

60 7528R 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

61 4208R 3rd Reduction Pinion High

62 4207R 2nd Reduction Gear

63 7398H Needle Bearing

64 4203R Low Speed Gear and 2nd

; Reduction Pinion Cluster

65 =4204R Reverse Gear

66 2898J Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

67 12000033 Klip Ring

68 4205R Intermediate Speed Gear

69 4206R High Speed Gear

70 1370H Thrust Bearing Race

71 633A69 Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions'

72 139120 Input Shaft

73 4201R Low Speed Pinion

74 12000008 E-Ring

75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear

77 680.'].! Needle Bearing

79 11 Sealing Washer

80 7304 "00 Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

81 6270H Oil Seal

82 135984 Reverse Idler Shaft

64 5384J Gearshift Lever, Bent

85 2978J Gearshift Cap

86 633A85 Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

87 8739H1 Shift Lever Guide BaH,Keyed

88 4924H Spdng

89 19151516 Washer 15/32 x15/16 x16

Gauge .: _

9o 110542x ShiftMechanismSeal

91 19181511 Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12

Gauge .-

92 75J Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement

93 6274H Shift Bal!Cover Gasket

94 76020412 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

96 159763 Screw Hex Washer Head

Machine

97 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly

98 161823 Transaxle, 6 Speed,

CompaetaAssernUy

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

1 inch =25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER •65551

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

--13

CRANCASEJ

27

V •

v

V

A

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/gasket

(Includes 2,3)

24-041-23 Gasket, breather

24-096-15 Cover, breather

M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20

(4)

X-75-23 Plug, alien hd. 1/8"

12-351-02 Ufter, valve (4)

24-755:66_ ....Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12)

24-411-05 Rod, push (4)

24-O41-08

24-318-12

25-186-01

24-599-01

M-0640034

12-086-16

24-755-74

24-153-16

24-086-32

24-445-01

24-016-01

24-016-02

24-017-01

24-017-02

24-032-05

235011

24-089-02

12-173-01

12-755-03

24-318-11

24-755-76

25-313-02

24-755-57

M-0545016

24-445-02

24-126-44

24-112-12

24-294-O6

24-326-13

24-326-14

X-426-9

Gasket, cylinder head (2)

Head assembly, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker (4)

Pivot, rocker arm (4)

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x34

(4)

Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x90

(8)

Kit,valve cover -plain

(Includes 16,17)

O-Ring

Screw, shoulder (4)

Strap, lifting

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)

Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)

Valve, intake (Std.) (2)

Valve, intake (.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer, spring (4)

Spring, valve (4)

Cap, valve spring (4)

lot, retainer (4)

Head assembly, #1 cylinder

Kit,valve cover -breather

(Incl. 16_17,28)

Grommet, rubber

Kit,breather separator

(Includes£8,30-33)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(2)

Strap, breather

Bracket, breather separator

Spacer

F_ng

Hose, breather

Hose, breather

Clamp,hose(2)

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-032-01

2

3 24-294-13

4 12-380-17

5 24-067-13

24-067-14

6 24-874-01

24-874-02

2.4-874-03

7. 24-108-01

24-108-02

24-10803

8 24-018-01

9 12-422-09

12-422-13

12-422-07

12-422-08

12-422-10

12-422-11

12-422-12

10 24-010-03

11 24-089-21

12 ,52-139-09

13 M-0545010

14 24-018-04

15 24-402-05

16 12-153-O1

17 24-126-19

18 12-123-04

19 M-0545016

20 12-153-02

21 24-038-04

22 24-755-46

23 12-153-03

24 12-380-04

25 M-0631005

26 12-032-01

27 )(-25-102

28 24-144-01

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

(USE: Min_lock 24782 05)

Fitting

Pin, dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(Includes7,8)

Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2)

Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, piston pin (4)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Camshaft (Includes 11)

Spring, actuating (ACR)

Plug, cup

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Retainer, reed (2)

Reed, breather (2)

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Bracket, oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hey,. flange M5xO.Sx16

O-Ring, upper oil filltube

....O_ost_kassemUy(Includas

22_3)

Kit,o, fi, cap (Includes23)

O-Ring, dipstick

Pin, hitch

Washer, plain 6 mm

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer,plain1/4"

Shaft, governor cross

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IGNmONIELECTRICAL

l1_2

e...-,$

, 0_

IG)

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

13

_F---3

I

14

16 \

13

11

56

KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER65551

IGNmON/CHARGING

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 54-755-15

2 M-0403025

3 X-25-92

4 24-112-04

5 25-086-47

6 24-157-03

7 12-086-14

8 12-468-03

9 X-42-15

10 24-025-04

11 -25-403-0-3 ......

12 X-25-92

13 24-086-18

14 236602

15 54-755-09

16 12-132-06

17 M-0548025

18 235173

19 48-154-02

20 X-25-63

21 24-584-01

22 M-0545020

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71

X-22-11

24-176-12

25-518-28

24-113-18

12-454-01

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Kit, grass screen 1 54-027-95

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18)

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 24-100-02

Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 3 M-0545020

Spacer, grass screen (4)

Bolt, shoulder (4) 4 M-0545016

Fan

Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x46 5 M-0551016

Washer, plain 3/8". 6 M-0645016

Key

Flywheel 7 24-146-02

Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-08

Washer, plain 3/16" (2) 9 24-063-20

Screw, phillipshal. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10 .. 24-063-14

Connector (3 contact) 11 _24-063-30

WJt,15 amp stator 12 24-063-23

(Includes 24 126 71) 13 M-0545010

Spark Plug (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED

Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2) 24-063-36

Clip, cable

Clip, cable M-0545010

Washer, plain 114" N/A

Module, ign'dJon(2) 24-086-06

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

(4)

Bracket,statorwire

Washer,lock114"

Harness,widng

Lead, black(recL-reg.4"- 18

gauge

insulatedgripbarreleyelets)

Decal,grassscreen

Tie, wire

Housing, blower

(Ind. M-05450i0 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(5)

Screw, he_ flange M5xO.8x16

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(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 M5xO.8xl0

(2)

Baffle, blower housing

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Cover, control

Screw, phillipshd. 11-16x3/4" (2)

AIR IN'rAKE/RLTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION .

1 24-164-06

2 M-0651055

3 24-041-01

4 24-041-14

5 24-094-13

6 24-041-13

7 24-109-05 ....

8 24-083-05

• 9 24-083-03

10 23OO46

11 24-O96-01

12 12-100-01

13 24-096-65

14 54-755-01

15 24-153-15 :

16 25-341-03

Manifold, intake

Screw, he_ flange M6x1.0x55

(4)

Gasket, intake manifold (2)i

Gasket, air cleaner base

Base, air cleaner

Gasket, fuel spitback cup

Cup, fuel spitback

Pracleaner, element

Element, air cleaner

Seal, breather

Cover, inner air cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover, air cleaner

Kit, knob with seal

(Includes 15 & 16)

O-Ring

Knob, cover

57

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

I

STARTING SYSTEM IENGINE CONTROLS J

OIL PAN ILUBRICATION J

1_--2

---3

2

4

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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0839070

2 24-096-05

3 M-O839080

4 12-468-01

5 25-098-05

6 12-221-01

7 12-227-13

8 12-211-01

9 12-755-54

10 .12,227-06-

11 12-170-05

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 SM-0642025

2 24-090-14

3 M-0641060

4 24-089-01

5 25-158-08

6 24-079-04

7 25-158-11

8 M-0547050

9 24-089-03

-10 24-126-56

11 M-0645016 -

12 12-237-01

13 M-0545016

14 24-090-07

15 24-468-01

16 24-089-18

17 M-0446030

18 24-090-13

19 M-0545020

20 24-089-38

21 24-090-05

22 41-468-03

23 M-0403025

24 24-079-05

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x70

Cover, pinion

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80

Washer, plain 11/32" (3)

Starter, (includes 6-11)

Kit,brush

Cap

Bolt,thru (2)

Kit,drive

_--Cap, drive end

Armature

DESCRIPTION

Screw,hex.flangeM6x1.0x25

Lever, govemor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Unkage, throttle

Bushing, throtfla linkage

Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8

Spring, throttle

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw_hex. flange M5xO.8x16

(3)

Lever, thorttie actuator

Washer, plain 5.5 rnm (3)

Spring,.govemor

Nut, hex M4x0.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw,hex. flange M5x0.8x20

Spring, throttle limiter

Lever, choke

Washer, spdng 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

Unkage, choke

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

M-0645025

M-0631005

24-199-07

24-393-08

24-123-05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

_52-448-02

!12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-05O-O2

52-032-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

X-75-10

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

(2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

Oil pump assembly (Includes 5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil

I_ governorgearw/pin

(Includes 8)

Pin, gevemor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. _._;. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Rlter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" N.P.T.R

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I

CRANKSHAFT I.

2 1

FU EL SYSTEM !

i i

EXHAUST I

/

1

14

6O

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEI_ NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-014-72

2 52-139-09

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-041-02

2 25-072-04

24-522-16

24-782-05

24-755-03

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft(Includes2)

Plug, cup

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

Short Block

Miniblock

Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-853-25

2 24-041-15

3

4 24-041-14

5 M-0629095

6 M-0641060

7 47-154-01

8_. 24-353-03

9 X-426-9

10 24-086-12

11 24-393-04

12 24-100-01

13 25-353-03

14 24-050-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-757-18

24-757-19

24-757-20

24-757-22

DESCRIPTION

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, cad_umtor

Carburetor assembly

(For information only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18, 24-053-25,

24-757-19, 24-757-20, 24-757-

22)

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, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Filter,fuel

Kit, overhaul wlgaskets

Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

Kit, gasket

Kit, solenoid replacement w/gas-

kets

61

62

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15" MAX.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio -1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274) .

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

_about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

nBaimm 1

mmnunnnu

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

•Product Type •Part Number

•Model Number •Part Description

SEARS

Amenca's Repair Speciat_sts

165020 7.24.98 Rev. 3 RD/SJ/RD Printed in U.S.A.