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Owner's Manual

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20.0 HP

ELECTRIC STAP_

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273012

• 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, Mort -Sat

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

Warranty ............... ;_.; .o.;, ........................... 2

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

Product Spacifications ........................... 5

_l_ly ................................................ 8

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

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

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

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

Storage ................................................. 31

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

tainod, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual,

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

• Expendable items which become wom dudng normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thoms, 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 instructionscontained 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 pumhase, if any battery included with this dding equip-

ment proves defective in matedal or workmanship and our testingdetermines the bat-

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

service on your Craftsman ridingequipment 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 dding 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 tdp charge will apply). This

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

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

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be-_ure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop mp_hine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always lookdown 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 runningmachine unat-

tended. Always tum off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum oft 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 trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could 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.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel Weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do _not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your 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 activ'dy.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 becking, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriouely 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 insidewhere 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 belts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when Servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

•Remove obstacles such as recks, 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 slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

ALook for thissymbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONI!! BECOME AWAREI!! 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.

_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

thisproduct contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SASOUNE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F) •

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED HI: LO:

MPH): 0.7 1.7

1,4 3.3

2.3 5.4

:IEVERSE: 0.9 2,1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM

BATrERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: UlR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

clans and the proper tools to service or

repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng for and using your tractor.

•Followthe instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of Caiifomia 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).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

(2) Screws

#10 X 5/8 i t

(2) Washers L_

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge ,

(3) Retainer Springs

(Double Loop)

(4) Retainer Springs

Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Seat

Steering Wheel

Manual

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Cassette

Mulcherj/_

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Parts Bag

(2) Shoulder

Bo;ts

Q(2)Washers3/S

• x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(2) Centedock

(2) Keys Nuts (2) Gauge

Wheels

(°i', ,,

_t U (2)Lat_Hook

Assemblies

) FrontLinkAssemblies

Steering

Wheel Insert Steering

Slope Sheet Sleeve

SteedngSleeve

Extension

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionofthose partsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.ToensuresafeandproperoperationofYourtractor

all partsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebefore 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) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 7).

• 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

flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer pre_ously removed. Tighten

securely.

Wheel Insert

_Hex Bolt

_....s Lock Washer

Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Steering Wheel

Wheel Adapter

•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,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See 'BA'I-I'ERY* in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charg-

ing instructions).

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INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutcWbrake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving itsadjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

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 properly

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 suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT:Checkbeltfor properrout-

ing inall mowerpulleygrooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and dght

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer spdngs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spdng 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 raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown,

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

•Place the right hand suspension arm on

Shoulder

Bolt

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spdng

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

inward poinUngdeck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise frontof mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spdng with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spdng.

Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

Raise mower to highestposition.

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

propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

Suspension

Arms Front

Front Mower

Bracket

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers for

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Sp.ring

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley Discharge Guard

Loop

Retainer Springs

belts are routed correct.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Installtwo latch hooks to muIcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assernble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down. Tighten hard-

ware s_",urely,

- • 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 into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional grass

catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut Hook Points

Lock

Washer Latch

Weld Hook

Nut

Latch Nut

Lock

Washer

v" CHECKLIST

Please review the following checklist:

,/ NI assembly instructions have been

completed.

/No remaining loose parts in carton.

/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

enedsecurely.

/Aft tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were ovednflet-

ed at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

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

results. ('Rras must be properly inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While leaming how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following impodant

items:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

4' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls -their

location and function. Operate them

before you stad the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

Deflector

Shield

Latch

These symbols may appear on yourtractor or in literature suppli_l with the product.

Leam and understand their meaning.

BATrERY CAUTION OR

WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENG,NEONENG,NEOFFO"PRESSO°EOGHTSONO,_,_E_P _I

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

r 'l R N H

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

LOW PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER,KEEPHANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Mode_ only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locationsof

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

Ignition

Switch

LightSwitch

Pos_on

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Uft Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lilt Lever

Choke

Control ..... __" Parking Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

GearShilt

Lever

Range Shilt

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCWBRAKE 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

adjust the 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.

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

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

or eye shields while operatingyour 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

perking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress dutch/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,

Thro_e Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Control "Disengaged" Switch Pull Out To

Position i!_J'f __'_

"_.J_--_,_ Position

Clutch/E :e _bisengaged '_ Lever

Pedal =Ddve" Position

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground ddve, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full=BRAKE" po-

sition.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

•Move throttlecontrol to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

befq_s stopping may cause engine to

=backfire'.

•Tum ignitionkey to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leavingtractor 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.

ACAUTION: 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 throt-

tle 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 will 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 (G) to raise cutting

height..

•/um knoe counterclockwise (0) to

lower cutting height.

Thecuttingheightrangeis approximately

1-1/2"to 4=1/2".The heightsaremea-

suredfromthegroundto the bladetip with

the enginenot running.Thoseheightsare

approximateandmayvary depending

uponsoilconditions,height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches duringthe

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should he

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

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the dock 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 cuffing 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 bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

Lockout Shoulder Bolt

3/8 Washer .=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 will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.

•Start mower blades by engaging attsch-

mant clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen-

£Cge attachment clutchcontrol.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Attachment LiftLever

Switch Pug Out To I..aghPos_on

..._Podtion

/;?"Discharge

7'\ Guard

Push In To

"O,sen.g."

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not ddve up or down

hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quicklyto 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 rollslightlyas you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all tums 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 protoct hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow onlythe attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

ofthe manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the groundand

•cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory,already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground•

•Unthread and remove oilfill capldip-

stick;wipe oil oft. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fillcap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap ontothe

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary, add oil until =FULL" mark on

dipstickis reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oilfor easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART- in the Customer

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

_d weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gesohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products 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 starting the.engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to 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 turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, 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, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground ddva can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 °F AND

BELOW)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in untilthe engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly,pull the choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

•The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be 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 _1"OADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See rl'O

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the dght so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, ddve-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction maldng 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; the second

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS

IMPORTANT:.Forbestperformance,keep

mowerhousingfreeof built.upgrassand

trash.Cleanaftereachuse.

• Thespecialmulchingbladewill recut

thegrassclippingsmanytimesand

reducethemin sizesothat as they fall

onto the lawn they will dispeme into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to prov'_e nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

Ung 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 firstcut path.

•Change your cutting pattem from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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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 manu-

al. Some adjustments will need to be

made periodically to properly maintain

your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Che_:k for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

Bearin,

Front

Wheel

Beadng

Zerk

• Engine

Clutch i

Pivot(s) ,: "

O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

0General Purpose Grease

O Refer to Maintenance "Engine"Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the

self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pew-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not functionas described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without firstsetting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut offthe engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unlessthe 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 Dolt, lock washer and flat

washer secudng blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

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 UpS" Cente_ASSsmbly

_. HOI,e

_'Hex Bolt (Grade 8)

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identifiedby six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade 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 bai-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center,_g..=\.<")'H°le//

5/8" Bolt _Blade

orPin

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, pedodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.

•Keep battery bolts tighL

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

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-uR.of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

•Block up rear axle securely.

• Remove left rear wheel by removing

hub boils.

•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.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

S_EVlSCOmTYG_/_S

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year,

Check the crankcase oil level before 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 classificationSF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm:

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oilfill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changingoil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refillengine with oilthrough oilfill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do notoverfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

•Use gauge on oilfill cap/dipstickfor

checking level. Insert dipstickinto the

tube and restthe oilfill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

ontothe tube securely when finished.

Drain Plug

,..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 stubborn

dded gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, coolingfins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirtyconditions),

remove the blower housing and other

.coolingshrouds. Clean the coolingfins

.and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or coolingshrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquiddetergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

Cadddge

Foam

Pre-cleaner

Cadddge

Rate

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 RLTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or with every second oil change if the trac-

tor is used more than 100 hours in one

yea_

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occursfirst.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

• Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.

of all foreignmatter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive typewax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to dean your tractor unless the elec-

tricalsystem, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

• ,CAU'rlON: Before performingany 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 ignitionkey "OFF' and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•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

front link and remove links.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Adjustment

Nuts

Suspension

Arms

Lift

Unks Front Mower

Bracket

Front

Bracket

Chassis

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Springs

Bracket

Retainer

Springs 23

TO 'LEVEl" MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

-• Measure height from bottom of deck

curl 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 turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

Bottom Curl

Suspension

Arm

Checkadjustment on dght 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 tums.

•When distance "F'* 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 turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut =H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full tum of nut =(3" will

change dim. =F* by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

oe o

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Lift 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, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Nut"H"

Trunnion_NutFront =G"

Unks

TOREPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

•Roll belt over the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

•Remove belt from 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 spdng is securely hooked to pri-

mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepers at the idlersas

shown.

•Install new belt onto electric dutch pul-

ley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure

belt Is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Left Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Screws Idler

Pugeys Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Mower

Drive Belt

LeftHand

Mandrel

Primary

IdlerArm Belt

Keepers

TO REPLACEMOWERBLADEDRIVE

BELT

Parkthetractoron levelsurface. Engage

parkingbrake.

•Remove mower ddve belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section ofthis manual).

•Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section ofthis manual).

•Remove screws from right hand man-

drel cover and remove cover. Unhook

spdng 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.

LeftHand

_Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

Be sure spnng is hookedin 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.

iRoll belt over dght hand mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect springto bolt in mower

housing and reinstall dght hand mandrel

cover.

•Reinstall mower to tractor (See

=INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

inthe Assembly section of this manual).

•Reassemble mower ddve belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"in

this section of this manual).

Mower Blade

Drive Belt

Center

Mandrel Idler

Pulley

Right Hand

Mandrel

Cover

IdlerArm

Spdn_

Anti-Sway-Bar

Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electdc clutch should provide years of

service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal 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 authodzed service center/depart-

ment.

•Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in =OFF" position.

•Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

__Rotor _lot (3) __

Locknut (3) _/_ \

-" Clutch Plate eBrake Plate

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electdc 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 distance at 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 turn 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 authodzedser-

vice center/department.

WithPaddng

Brake Operating

"Engaged" Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parkingbrake. For ease of service there

,s a bolt installationguide decal on bottom

of left footrest. It is not necessary to

remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

•Remove mower drive bolt from electric

dutchpulleyonly (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVEBEL'I" in this section of

this manual).

•Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

ioll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then

off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

Pull belt out of all bolt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Place V part of bolt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

• Put bolt coming from V-idler above

midspan bolt keeper, then onto clutch-

ing idler pulleys as shown.

•Make sure V part of bolt engages V-

idler.

•Place bolt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

•Place long lower section of belt through

loop in midspan belt keeper.

Clutching Idler

Clutching Flat Idler

Above Belt

Engine V-Idler Keeper

Belt

•Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all bolt keepers.

• Reinstall mower drive bolt onto electric

dutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustmenL

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbarsare not hod-.

zontal (left to right) when wheels are pore-

tinned straight forward, remove steenn_l

wheel and reassemble per instructionsm

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Tee-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. If parts in the front axle or steedng

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

1/4" less than rear dimension =B'.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

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

to 1/4" less than dimension "13".

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

Sleeves

Jam Nuts

Belt Transaxle

Twists Pulley

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.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

Keeper •Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining dng and

washers to allow wheel removal.

As Viewed from Bottom •Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

dng 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 tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers A

Retaining _ HJr/'F._'_

AxldCover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'I-rERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matedals away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around battedes.

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:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with

a12 volt negative grounded system. The

other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega-

tive grounded system. Do not use your

tractor battery to start other vehicals.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

"Positive"(+) . "Ne(jative" (-)

•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.

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,tings,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-

• _onnect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten

securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hoed.

Hex Bolt

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Door _PosilJve

(Red) Cable

Terminal

(Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hoed.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdlL

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

•Close hoed.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng maycause your

tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

28 gram in the Repair Parts section.

TOREPLACEFUSE

Replacewith30 ampautomotive-type

plug-infuse.Thefuse holderis located

behindthedash.

formedby anauthorizedenginemanufac-

turer'sserviceoutlet.

TOREMOVEHOODANDGRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hoed.

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.

HHe°°dadlight

Wire ctor

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 is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

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.

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 to e)q)ose carburetor choke

(See "AIR FILTER" in 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.

Idle Fuel Idle Speed

Adjusting Adjus_ng

Needle Screw

Control

Cable

Stop Screw

Clamp Screw Choke ControlCable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may

be required to compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

tura. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SE'I-I'ING -

•Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE

CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

Chok@

•With engine offtum idle fuel adjusting

needle in (clockwise) dosing it finger

tight and then tum out (counterclock-

wise) 1 tum.

FINAL SETTING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

•J._ -With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, tum idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

•Idle fuel needle settino -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 tum to obtain the best low speed

performance.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set 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.

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

- ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all 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 instructionsin the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

=TO CLEAN BA'I-rERY 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 directlyon

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsin the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits dudng 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 usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYUNDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignitionkey to "START" positionfor

afew seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start • Out of fuel.

•Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

•Engine flooded.

Hard to start

Engine will not tum

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.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutchis

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignitionswitch.

•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.

•Fill fuel tank,

• See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to starL

•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 widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authodzed 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 widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authodzed ser-

vice center.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all widng.

•Check/replace ignition

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authodzed ser-

vice center.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all widng.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

j b

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

tion.

•Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Rent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Set in =Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduca speed.

•Adjust throttlecontrol.

•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 refillwith

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 screenilins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

Check widng, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center/

department.

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade belt.

•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 mtate

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s) not •

working (ifso •

equipped) •

Battery will not •

charge "

Engine "backfires"

when turningengine

"OFF"

CAUSE

•Obstruction in clutch mech-

anism.

•Worn/damaged mower

ddve belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

•Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade,

•Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed.

•Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Switch is "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 alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

positionfor 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

•Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley,

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before

mowing,

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure,

•Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes,

•Turn switch =ON'.

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace lightswitch.

•Check wiring and connec-

tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connec-

tions.

•Replace regulator,

•Replace alternator.

•Move throttlecontrol to

=SLOW" positionand allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

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FUEL SHUT-OFF

PTO SWITCH

PosmoN CIRCUIT

OFF C+G_B+H

ON IC+FIB+Et A+D

RELAY HEADLIGHTS

GFC

IGNITION SWITCH REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" I CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

OFF M+G+A1 NOI_E

_S_ B+ A1 D A

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REGULATOR E-_TE_IINE

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(PURPLE_IGNITION SWITCH RA

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WRING INSULATED CLIPS WIRE) WIRE) _,,_,_ _ CHARGING

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CARBURETOI _[_._ (OILG_S _--_.) _ EDWIRE)

CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SOLENOID

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 BatteP/

2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 HolddownBattery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 SwitchInterlockPush-In

19 STD551125 Washer,Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 161785 Hemess SocketLightW/4152J

22 4152J BulbLight

24 4014J Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 114-20Uoc

28 157899 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch,Plunger

30 163968 Switch,Ign

33 140403 Key,Ignil_on

40 164069 Harness Ign.

41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154,963 Switch,PTO

52 141940 Protec_onWire Loop

81 109748X RelayAsm.

83 163996 BulbholderAsm. Incan descent

NOTE:AI componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. i_ches

1 inch=25.4 mm

TRACTOR ". MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 150253 Rail,Frame RH 52 STD541431

2 140506 Drawbar,Gt 56 154914 "

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 57 73640400

5 163976 DashY'I"GT2Cyl 58 137113

6"t57882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 60 17490620

7 17720408 Screw,Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 63 19131614

8 145166 Support,Battery 67 156973

14 161023X558 Hood Asm., PntStealth YTGT 68 17490508

15 160568 Lens Asm HeadlightBar 70 137159

16 121794X Cover,Accass 84 142992

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 85 144911

18 160564X558 Grltte 86 74760716

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x 12 Ga. 88 $TD551143

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

21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 90 STD551237

23 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1Ty-'Tt

24 145243X558 Footrest,RH 91 156586

28 145244X558 Footrest,LH 95 105531X

30 145051X014 Saddle, SlkscrVgt 106 138776

31 161419 Brace, Supt1-pc VGT Steering

32 161327 Bracket,Pivot ChassisLh 120 19131616

33 161326 Bracket,Pivot ChassisRh 122 161464

34 142131 Bracket,EEnglneSupport Rear 130 17521312

35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x11/16x16Ga. 137 74780716

36 74780512 Bolt,FinHex 5/16-18 x 3/4 138 163975X428

37 163981X558 Fender YTGT PNT WO/SH Cup 139 161330

558 140 163806

39 136961 Bracket'Axte Front 141 163805

40 156111 Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine 142 161897

42 72140608 Bult,Carrtage 3/3-16xl 144 161900

43 136939 Bracket,Spnsn FrontLh 147 162967

44 136940 Bracket,Spnsn Front Rh 148 164655

45 154913 BracketAsm.,SuspChassisRh 150 161237

47 17490608 ScrewThdroL 3/8-16 x1/2

50 152728 Bracket,Chassis Front

DESCRIPTION

Nut,Crownlock 5/16-19 Unc

BracketAsm., Susp Chassis Lh

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

BracketAsm., Fender

Screw"T'hdpoL3/6-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 X 1 x14Ga.

Guide,BeltGear Drive

ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide,Belt Mid Span

Stop,Over Canter Mower

Bracket,SupportTransaxle

BoltFin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer,Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr

7/16

Washer,Lock ExternalTooth

3/6

Rail,Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw,Thdrol Hax Head Zinc

Mwr

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Screw Hax Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Slid H lid W/TIn Washer

BoltRn Hax 7/16-14 x I Gr. 5

CupholderYTGT

BoltShoulder5/16-181-r

Magnet"f'rGT

StrikerPlateYTGT

BracketDash Rh

BracketDash Lh

FastenerNut Pal

ExtrusionBumper

DuctHeat Hood

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U,S. Inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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GROUNDDRIVE

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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 ScrewThdro15/16-18x3/4 38 150035

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

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 40 5304J

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 41 73661000

8 12000034 Klip, Ring 42 8883R

9 140080 Bolt,Hub 46 145170

10 142509 Disc,Brake 47 138228

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 48 72110612

12 73750800 Nutlock1/2-20 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 143012 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, FlatHead 1/4-28x3/4 57 141756

22 633A109 Gearshift,LeverAseamb_y 59 122253X

23 106932X Knob 60 122268X

24 136925 Support,Puck Brake 61 137524

25 136923 Puck, BrakeTop 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

Spdng,DriveGround

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

Nyliner

Screw,Rn. #10-24 x 1

Actuator,IntedockSwitch

Locknut #10-24

Cover,Pedal

Retainer,Spdng

ClutchRod

Bolt,Cordage 3/6-16 x 1-1/2

Gr. 5

Pulley,idler,Flat

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley,Idler,Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch,ArmAssembly

Basring,Idler

V-Belt

Bracket,Shiff Rod, Hi-Lo

ShiftRod, Hi-Lo

SpringClip,ConnectingLink

Pulley,Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7/16

Bolt,FinHex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Shaft, Clutch_rake Pedal

Bolt.Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Rat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

NOTE:Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

STEERING`ASSEMBLY

21 20

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121746X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 ST0551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 159946X423

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

36 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 16O135

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

AxleAsm., Front

FR_ng,Grease

SpindleAsm, LH

SpindleAsm., RH

Bearing,Race ThrustHarden

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

Ring,Klip#T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer BeedngAxle Frorlt

Nut, Lock Range 5/3-11 Uric

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

Washer,Lock HW Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, LockCenter 3/8-24 UNF

ShaftAsm., Steering

RodAsrn., Tie BallJ Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No.3640)

Draglink,Ball JointSolidVgt

SupportAsm.,SteeringVgt

Boot,Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing,Strg.BIk

Screw

Bolt, Rn Hex 3/6-16 x 1 Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Beadng, Col. Btrg.

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

Beadng, Flange

Ring, KlipTruarc#5304-75

Bushing, NylinarSnap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock HW HiotSpr 5/16

Bolt,Hex Hd 5/16-13 x3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

JointAsm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

JointAsm. Ball LH Thread

BracketSwitchInterlockVGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-16 x 1/2 Tyt

Extension,Steering

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

NOTE:AllcomponentdimensionsgivenInU,S. inches

1 inch= 25.4mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

21_20

ISPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1...... Engine (See Breakdown)KohlerModel No. CV20S.65551

2 161062 MufflerSide 1-1/8" 98

5 132(X)300 FJbowSTD 90 Degree 3/8.18 NPT

7 151396 MufllerAsm Guard

8 121361X Pulley V4dler

9 150828 KeeperAsm. BoltEngine

10 105432X Bushing

11 140923 ClutchElectric

12 143996 Pulley EngineVGT Elect Clutch

15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

16 109227X Pad Spacer

17 106082X Pad Spacer

18 161493 Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

19 13290300 Plug Oil Drain (Order From EngineManufacturer)

20 164067 ControlThrottle

21 17521312 Screw SLTD Hex HD W/PIn Washer

22 164415 Control Choke

24 STD551237 Washer ExtTooth3/8

25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

26 3645J Bushing

27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel

28 7834R Fuel Une

29 132920 SparkArresterKit

33 STD541437 Nut LockHex w/lns. 3/8 -16

35 10010500 Washer Split

37 123487X Clamp Hose

38 74780624 BoltFin Hex 3/8 -16x 1-1P2

39 17490636 ScrewTr 3/8-16x2-1/4UNC

40 17490664 Scmw'l-I"3/8-16 x 4 UNC

41 126197X Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

42 STD551143 Washer Lock7/16

43 150280 BoltHex 7/16- 20 X 4 -1/4 Ga 5

45 128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

47 142040 Spacer Engine

48 1913_007 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

51 161230 Man_foldPipe VGT CV 1-1/8"

54 19131414 Washer Ftat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

55 13280336 Nipple Pipe4-1/2

65 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

69 24-041-02 Gasket

74 162295 ElbowStreet Brass

76 17490612 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-Tr

80 M73030800 Nut Flange

NOTE: AltcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

KEY

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

140124 Seat

140551 Bracket,Pivot Seat 15

140675 Strap, Fender 16

127018X Bolt,Shoutder 5/16-18 x .62 17

145006 Clip, push In, Hinged 18

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3'6-16 Unc 19

124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 20

150176 Bolt 5/16.18 Unc x 3/4 wiSems 21

155925 Pan,Seat 22

121246X Bracket,MountingSwitch

121248X Bushing,Snap

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

72050412 Bo,., Cantage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

121249)( Spacer,Split

123740X Spdng, Cprsn

123976X Nut, Lock 1/4.Lge Fig Gr. 5

19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3"16x 12

Ga.

120068X Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

124238X Cap, SpringSeat

153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

STD541431 Nut, Crownl0Ck 5/16-18 Uric

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

DECALS

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2 6 3

12 1

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

163265

164085

163916

163917

149516

133644

163210

164757

163204

156439

4900J

146047

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood, Craftsman,RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Batted/DNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Maintenence

Decal, Fender

Decal, Engine

Decal, Fender,Craltsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

Decal, V-Belt Drive SchernalJc

KEY PART

NO. NO.

13 164884

14 160397

18 164065

19 138047

21 16320_

23 106202X

-- 138311

-- 157199

-- 166198

-- 166199

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Blower Housing

Decal, V-BeltSchematic

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Dec;d, Mower EZ3

Reflector,Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft HeightAdjust

(LiltHandle)

Pad, Footrest

Manual,Owners (Eng)

Manual, Ovmer's (Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

7410

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

159192 Cap.Vatve.'nre

2 65139 Stem,Valve

3 106228X427 Rim/_ssea_y, Front

11 106277X427 RimAssembly,Rear

4 8134H Tube, Fm_lt(Service ItemOnly)

10 7154J Tube, Rear (ServiceItem Only)

5 106230X "l]m,Front

9 105588X _re, Rear

6 278H Filling, Grease (FrontWheel

O_y)

12 6856M Fitting,Grease

7 S0401-1 Sea.g, Range (FrontWheat

o_y)

8104757x Cap./,de (FrantWhealOne)

-- 144334 Sealant. "nm(10 oz. Tube)

NOTE:AllooraponantdimanstonsglvanInU.S.inchea

1inch=25A mm

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UFT ASSEMBLY

43 38

10\

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 121006X RodAsm., Lever

2 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt

3 159189 LeverAsm., Uft Rh

4 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87

5 19_92016 Washer 29/32 x I-1/4 x 16 Ga.

6 74780624 Bo_t,RnHex 3/8-16x1-1/2

7 125631X Grip, Handle Ruted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Plunger,Button

10 2876H Spdng 2-1/8"

11 146704 LinkLift

12 1635,52 Retainer,Spring

13 139868 Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Buaring

15 STD541437 Nut, Crowdiock 3/8-16 Unc

16 674A247 SpringAsm.,AssistLift

17 STD541237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket,SpringAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

20 5328J Bolt,AdjustSpringAssist

21 STD523710 Bolt,FinHex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 link, Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spring

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

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73680800 Nut, Crownleck 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion,lnflnHeight

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32x5/Sx16Ga.

32 137150 Spring, CompressionInf l-lgt

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

34 137167 Rod,Adj Uft

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

38 155097 Pointer,HeightIndicator

39 123935X Plug,Hole

40 17490512 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4

41 73540600 Nut,Crownleck 3/8-24

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

43 123934X Scale,IndicatorHeight

70 145212 NUtHex FlangeLock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos& Oil

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

MOWER DECK

46 41

21 22

18 103102

IJ104 105

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164210 DeekWeldment 38 156086 Keeper, Boll Idler

3 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar 39 144917 Pulley,Idler,Driven

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 40 137273 Spring,Secondary44/46/50

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway Vent

Bar) 41 17490620 Screw,Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

8 850857 Bolt,Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. Tytt

8 42 1_o052X Spacer, Retainer

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy.,Unplated 43 144949 Arm, IdlerSeeendary

3/8 44 133943 Washer,Hardened

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower 45 145059 Cover, Mandrel Deck

Vented 46 137729 Screw,ThdrolL 1/4-20x5/8

11 163819 Blade 47 144959 V-Belt, Mower,Secondary

12 129895 Bearing,Bag, Mandrel #6204 48 148763 V-Belt, Mower,Pdmary

13 137553 ShaftAsm. w/LowerBeadng 49 S'rD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

(IndiedesKeyNo. 12) 50 72110612 Bait, Carriage 3i6-18x1-1/2Gr.

14 137152 Housing,Mandrel 5

15 110485X Beadng, Bali, Mandrel 51 153390 Washer Felt

16 140329 Stdpper,Mowe_ Round 52 156493 Pulley Idler46" Pdm. Drive

18 STD533106 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 72 19131616 Washer 13/32xlx16Ga.

19 132827 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16- 101 145579 Cover, Mulching

18 102 71161010 Screw

20 145055 Baffle, Vortex Mower46' 103 STD551110 Washer,Lock #10

21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 104 19061216 Washer

22 134753 Stiffener,Bracket 105 160793 LatchAsm. Bagger

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 106 2(_9J Nut, Weld

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 116 137644 Bolt, Shoulder

25 149287 Spdng,Torsion,Deflector 117 133957 Gauge Wheel

26 110452X Nut, Push 118 73930600 Nut, Centerlock 3/6-16 UNC

27 157788 Shield,Deflector Mower 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

28 19111016 Washer 11/32xs/8x16Ga. 126 144948 Arm, ldler,PdmaryDeck 46"

29 131491 Red, Hinge 127 146763 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove Dim.4.25

30 157722 Screw, Thd RollingWasher 128 19132203 Washer 13i32x1-3/8x3Ga.

Head

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented - -166222 MowerService 46" (Standard

Deck-Orderseparately

32 153531 Pulley,Mandrel mulchingcomponentsKey Nos.

33 137266 Nut, Fig. Top LockCntr. 9/16 101-106)

34 144945 Anchor,Spdng Deck46" -- 143651 MandrelAsrn44/50 Service

35 17490628 Scmw, Thdroll 3/8-16xl-3/4 (IncludesKey Nos.6-10,12-15,

Tytt 31 and 33)

36 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

37 131494 Pulley,Idler, Flat NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

25 24

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KEY PART

NO. NO.

4197R

12OOOO34

4199R

4216R

4215R

4217R

6256H

74020652

7392M

137261

4985R

6266H

4212R

137125

6276H

633A63

8118M

8740H1

122238X

4218R

6252H1

7810H

6262H

7393R

992R1

139111

4986R

122254X

6269H

5855H

139538

6277H

4225R

7396H

4198R

4200R

7395H

160789

139536

1332O4OO

17580520

6271H

13060200

4895H

4222R

1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

AxleShaft 52 8119M

RetainingRing 53 4220R

Final Drive Gear 54 4209R

DifferentialGear 55 4213R

DifferentialPinion 56 4442R

DifferentialCarder 57 4195R

AxleThrust Washer 58 4214R

Bolt,Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-114 59 4194R

(1"Thread Length) 60 7528R

Steal Rail 61 4208R

Spring ShiftFork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H

Thrust Beadng Race 64 4203R

4lh ReductionPinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring,CrescentType 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033

Needle Bearing 68 4205R

SinteredIron Bearing 69 4206R

ShiftFork Shaft, High-Low 70 1370H

Range 71 633A69

DifferentialPinionSpacer

DifferentialPinionBushing 72 139120

GripcoCenterlockNut 3/8-24 73 4201R

Shift Fork, R.H. 74 120(XXX)8

Oil Seal 75 1153R

SinteredIron Bearing 77 6803J

ShiftForkShaft 79 1167R

Shift Fork, LH. 80 73360700

Shift Shaft,High-Low Range 81 6270H

Oil Seal 82 136984

Pressure ReliefValve 84 5384J

Gearcase, Reverse IdlerShaft 85 2978J

and Beadnge, R.H. (Includes 86 633A85

Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 87 8739H1

77 and 82) 88 4934H

Dowel Pin 89 19151516

Needle Bearing

Thrust BearingRace 90 110542X

4th ReductionGear Shaft 91 19181511

4th ReductionGear Spacer

Thrust BearingRace 93 75J

Gate, Lower,Shift

Gearcase and Bearings,LH. 93 6274H

(includesKey Numbers 18,25, 94 76020412

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 96 159783

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T.

Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 97 633109

Oil Seal 98 161823

Pipe Ping 1/4-18 N.P.T.

Needle Raarlng NOTE:

Needle Bearing

Needle Beadng

Needle Bearing

Thrust Raadng Race

3rd ReductionPinion,Low

4th ReductionGear

3rd ReductionPinionSpacer

2nd ReductionGear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st ReductionGear Shaft

1st ReductionShaftSpacer

3rd ReductionPinionHigh

2nd ReductionGear

Needle Beadng

LowSpeed Gear and2nd

Reduc_onPinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key,Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

KlipRing

IntermediateSpeed Gear

High Speed Gear

ThrustBearingRace

Intermediateand High Speed

Cluster Pinions

InputShaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse IdlerGear

Needle Beadng

Sealing Washer

Nut, He)(,Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse IdlerShaft

GearshiftLever, Bent

• GearshiftCap

GearshiftBall Cover and Pin

ShiftLever Guide Bag,Keyed

Spdng

Washer 15/32 x 15/16x 16

Gauge

Shift MechanismSeal

Washer 3/16 x 15/16 x 12

Gauge

GearshiftGate and

Reinforcement

ShiftRag Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw Hex WasherHead

Mashk_

GearshiftLeverAssembly

Tmnsa_e, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER --13

-7 0--_

0--8

_m !

C_--_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

HEADNALVE/BREATHER

-KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-O3

2 24-041.23

3 24-096-15

4M-0645020

5 X-75.23

6 12-351-02

7 24-755-66

8 24-411-05

9 24-041-08

10 24-318-12

11 25-186-01

12 24-599-01

13 M-0640034

14 12-086-16

15 24.755-74

16 24-153-16

17 24-086-32

18 24-445-01

19 24-016-01

24-016-02

20 24-017-01

24-017-02

21 24-032-05

22 235011

23 24-089-02

24 12-173-01

25 12-755-03

26 24-318-11

27 24-755-76

28 25-313-(_

29 24-755-57

30 M-0545016

31 24-445-(_

32 24-126-44

33 24-112-12

34 24-294-06

35 24-326-13

36 24-326-14

37 X-426-9

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Kit,breathercover w/gasket 1 24-032-01

(includes2,3) 2

Gasket, breather

Cover,breather 3 24-294-13

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 4 12-380-17

(4) 5 24-067-13

Ping,allen hd. 1/8" 24-067-14

Lifter,valve (4) 6 24-874-01

Kit, valvetrain(Indudea 8,11,12)

Rod,push(4) 24-874-02

Gasket, cylinderhead (2) 24-874-03

Head assembly,#2 cytinder 7. 24-105-01

Arm, rocker(4) 24-105-02

Pivot, rockerarm (4) 24.108-03

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x34 8 24-018-01

(4) 9 12-422-09

Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x90 12-422-13

(8) 12-422-07

Kit, valvecover- plain 12-422-08

(Includes16,17) 12-422-10

O-Ring 12-422-11

Screw, shoulder(4) 12-422-12

Strap, lifting 10 24-010.03

Valve, exhaust(std.) (2) 11 24-089-21

Valve, exhaust(.25) (2) 12 52-139-09

Valve, intake(St{I.)(2) 13 M-0545010

Valve, intake(.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-018-O4

Retainer,spdng(4) 15 24.402-05

Spring, valve(4) 16 12-153-01

Cap, valve apdng (4) 17 24-126-19

Kit, retainer(4) 18 12-123-04

Head assembly,#1 cylinder 19 M-0545016

Kit,velve cover-breather 20 12-153-02

(Ind. 16,17,28) 21 24-038-04

Grommet, rubber

Kit, breatherseparator 22 24-755-46

(Indudes 28,30-33) 23 12-153-03

Screw,hex. flange M5xO.8x16 24 12-380-04

(2) 25 M-0631005

Strap, breather 26 12-032-01

Bracket, breatherseparator 27 X-25-102

Spacer 28 24.144-01

Fitting

Hose, breather

C_p, hose (2)

DESC_PTION

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

(USE: Minlblock 24 782 05)

Fitting

Pin, dowel Iocaling(6)

Connect_g Rod (std.) (2)

Conneet_g Rod(.25) (2)

P_ton w/R_g Set (std.) (2)

(1_ 7,8)

Pistonw/Ring Set (.25) (2)

Pistonw/Ring Set (.50) (2)

RingSet (Std.) (2)

RingSet (.25) (2)

RingSet (.50) (2)

Retainer,pistonpin(4)

Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

Shim,camshaft (/LR.)

Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim,camshaft

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

Camshaft (Includes11)

Spdng,actuating (ACR)

Plug,cup

Screw, he](.flangeM5x0.8xl0

(2)

Retainer,reed(2)

Reed,breather (2)

O-Ring, loweroilfilltube

Bracket, oilfilltube

Tube, oilfill

Screw, hey,.flangeM5x0.8x16

O-Ring, upperoil filltube

Dipstickassembly(Includes

22,23)

Kit,oil fillcap (Includes23)

O-Ring, dipstick

Pin,hitch

Washer,plain 6 mm

Seal, governorcrossshaft

Washer,plain 1/4"

Shaft, governorcross

TRACTOR - ' MODEL NUMBER 917.273012

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

I ----I _'_1

AIR INTAKE I

BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLES I

%--4

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IGNrnON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 54-755-15 Kit,grossscreen 1 54-027-95

(Includes2-4,and 24 113 18)

2 M.0403025 Screw,bax. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 24-100-0_

3 X-25-92 Washer,plain 5/16" (4) 3 M.0545020

4 24-112-04 Spacer,grass screon(4)

5 25-086-47 Bolt,shoulder(4) 4 M-0545016

6 24-157-03 Fan

7 12.086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 5 M.0551016

8 12-468-03 Washer, plain3/6". 6 M.0645016

9 X-42-15 Key

10 24-02504 Flywheel 7 24-146-0_

11 25-403-03 Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-08

12 X-25-92 Washer, plain3/16" (2) 9 24.063-20

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillipshd. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10 24-063-14

14 23660_ Connector(3 contact) 11 24-063-30

15 54-755-09 Kit, 15 amp stator 12 24-063-23

(Indudse24 12671) 13 M-0545010

16 12-132-06 Spark Plug(2)

17 M.0548025 Screw, bax. cap M5xO.8x25 (2)

18 235173 Clip, cable

19 48-154.02 Clip, cable

20 X-25-63 Washer, plain 1/4" WA

21 24-584.01 Module, IgnilJon(2) 24-086-06

22 M.0545020 Screw, he)(.flange M5xO.8x20

(4)

Housing,blower

(Ind. M-0545010 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20

(2)

Screw, he)(.flange M5xO.8x16

(s)

Screw, he](.flange M5x0.8x16

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(6)

Plate, backing- #2 side

Plate,backing- # 1 side

Baffle,cylinderbarrel-# 2 side

Baffle,valley- #2 side

Baffle, cylinderbarrel-# 1 side

Baffle, valley- #1 side

Screw, hex.flange M5x0.Sx10

(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-063-36 Baffle, blowerhousing

M.0545010 Screw, hex.flange M5xO.8xl0

(2)

Cover,contn_

Screw, phillipshd. 11-16)13/4"(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71 Bracket, statorwire AIR INTAKFJFILI"RA_

X-22-11 Washer,lock 1/4"

24-175-12 Harness, widng KEY PART

NO. NO.

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

gauge

25-518-28 insulatedgrip barreleyelets) 1 24-164-06

24-113-18 Decal, grass screen 2 M-0651055

12-454-01 "I'm,wire 3 24-041-01

4 24-041-14

5 24-094-13

6 24-041-13

724-109-05

8 24083-05

9 24-O83-03

10 23OO46

11 24-096-01

12 12-100-01

13 24-096-65

14 54-755-01

DESCRIPTION

16 24-153-15

25-341-03

Manifold,intake

Screw, hex.flange M6x1.0x55

(4)

Gasket,_ntskernen_U12)

Gasket,air deene( base

Base, airdeener

Geeket,fue_sp,_ackcup

Cup,fu_ sp_ack

Precleaner,element

Element,aircleaner

Seal, breather

Cover, loner airc_ner

Wing Nut

Cover,air cleaner

I_ knob with seel

(_udes 15&16)

O-R_g

Knob, (:over

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

5TAR'riNG SYSTEM

2 0

ENGINE CONTROLS

1/!s__!_' _ I_I

OIL PAN ILUBRICATION

I)_!O /I

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0839070

2 24-096-05

3 M-0839080

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-O89O3

10 24-126-56

11 M-0645016

12 12-237-01

13 M-0545016

14 24-09O-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, hey..flange MSx1.25xq0

Cover,pinion

Screw, hey..flange M8x1.25x80

Washer,plain 11/32" (3)

Starter,(Includes6-11)

I_t, brush

cap

Bolt,thru(2)

K]t, drive

Cap, driveend

Armatom

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hey..flange M6x1.0x25

Lever,governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing,linkageretaining

Linkage,throttle

Bushing,throttle linkage

Nut, heY,.lockM5x0.8

Spring,throttle

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(3)

Lever,thorttleactuator

Washer, plain5.5 mm (3)

Spring,governor

Nut, hex M4xO.7

Lever,throttlecontrol

Screw, hex. flangeM5xO.8x20

Spring,throttle limiter

Lever,choke

Washer, spring1/4"

Screw, hey, capM4xO.7x25

Linkage,choke

PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

M-06450P_5

M-0631005

24-199-07

24-393-08

24-123-05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

52-448-(_

12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-O1

52-050-O2

52-O32-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

X-75-10

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0=25

Washer, piath 6 mm (2)

Pan,o, assembh/

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

O, pumpassembly(Includes5)

Tube, oil picloJp

Screen, oil

I_t, governor gear wil_in

(Includes8)

Pin, governorregulating

Tab, Iocidng

Shaft,governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, heY.ctsk.3/8"

Mppie, oilfilter

Filter,oil

Seal oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Screw,he)(.flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

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

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT I

FUELSYSTEMJ

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EXHAUST I

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL 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

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Crankshaft(Includes2) I 24-853-25

Plug, cup 2 24-041-15

DESCRIPTION 4 24-041-14

5 M-0629095

Gasket, exhaust (2) 6 M-0641060

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) 7 47-154-01

8 24-353-03

9 X-426-9

10 24-086-12

11 24-393-04

ShortBlock 12 24-100-01

MIniblock 13 25-353-03

Gasket Set 14 24-05002

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-757-18

24-757-19

24-757-20

24-757-22

DESCRIPTION

Kit,carburetorw/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, cerbumtor

Carburetorassembly

(For informationonly not

availableseparately)

(Includes24 757 18, 24-053-25,

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

22)

Gasket,air cleaner base

Stud,MSx1.0x95 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip,cable

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

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw,hey=cap. M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plasUc(2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Rlter, fuel

Kit,overhaulw/gaskets

Kit,chokerepairw/gaskets

KI_ gasket

Kit,solenoidreplacementw/gas-

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