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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRAC

Model No.

917.273031

•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 Une

5 am. 5 pm,Mort- Sat

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

Warranty ,,,,,..,,.,,,,,o,.,,,,,.o, ........... ._oo.,oo....2

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

-_embly .............................. 8

OpereUon, .._-_...:.:::.:.._............................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... lg

M_ntanance.........................................19

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

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

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

Repair Parts.........................................36

PartsOrdering.......................Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

• Expendable items which become wom during normal usa, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA]-I'ERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.

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

GENERAL 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 b/ade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

befef_ mowing. Stop machine it anyone

enters the area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Do notmowinreverseunlessabsolute-

ly necessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeandwhilebacking.

•Be aware of the mowerdischargedirec-

tion anddonotpointit at anyone.Do

notoperatethe mowerwithouteither

the entiregrasscatcherorthe guardin

place.

•Slowdownbefore turning.

•Neverleave a runningmachineunat-

tended.Alwaysturnoff blades,setpark-

ing broke,stopengine,andremove

keysbeforedismounting.

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• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

o- Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or track.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

gross 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-

datioos for wheel weights or counter-

we_hts 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.

•Avo'KLstartingor stopping on a slope, if

flms lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, it possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly tum over if a wheel is over the

edge of acliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do g_ mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry tostabilizethe machine by

pottingyourfootc_nthe ground.

•Do notusegrasscatcheronsteep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occurif the operator

is notalertto'thepresenceof children.

Childrenare oftenattreoted to the

machineandthe mowingactivity.Never

assumethat childrenwill remainwhere

you lest sew them.

•Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingarea

and underthewatchfulcare of another

responsibleadult.

•Be alertandturnmachine offif children

enterthe area.

•Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehind

and downforsmallchiktren.

•Nevercarrychildren.They mayfalloff

and be seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

•Neverallowchildrento operatethe

machine.

•Use extracare whenapproachingblind

comers,shrubs,trees, orotherobjects

that mayobscurevision.

SERVICE

•Use extracare in handlinggasolineand

otherfuels.They are flammableand

vaporsare explosive.

Use onlyan approvedcontainer.

Never removegas cap or addfuel

with the enginerunning.Allowen-

gineto coolbeforerefueling.Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthe machineindoors.

Neverstorethe machineorfuel

container insidewherethereis an

openflame,suchas a water heater.

•Nevermn a machineinsidea closed

area.

i sep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachment bolts,tightand keepequip

mentin goodcondition.

Never tamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperationreguledy.

Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or

otherdebdsbuild-up.Clean oilor fuel

spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore

storing.

•Stop andinspectthe equipmentif you

strike an object.Repair,if necessary,

before restarting.

• Nevermakea<_ustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject

towear,damage,anddeterioration,

whichcould exposemoving portsor

allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsandreplacewith

" manu|acturer'srecommendedpods,

whennecessary.

•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 ol 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 camj 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 aied and turn machine off if chgdren

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONfl!'BECOME AWARE!I! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

•,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, tranepo_ng,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

if cannot contact spark plug.

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

acrosS.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoidstarting or stepping 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, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if posslbla.

_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom

this productcontainschemicalsknownto

the Stateof Californiato causecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

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PRODUCT SPECIRGATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

_ID TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30

_.PI-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

VALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006"

;LEARENCE: EXHAUST..004"-.006"

GROUND SPEED LO: HI:

(MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

REVERSE: 0.9 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 16AMPS @36(30 RPM

SATrERY: AMP/FIR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of aCraftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Sbeu.ld_y_ouexperience any problem you

cannot-easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authodzed Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

ol06erve the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears MaintenanceAgreementis avail-

able onthis product.Contactyournearest

Sears storefordetails.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allportsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebefore you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

"Asocketwrenchset willmake assembly

easier. Standardwrenchsizesyou need

are listedbelow.

(1) 9/16"wrench (1) 3/4"Socketw/

(1) 1/2"wrench ddve ratchet

(1) Pliers (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) Utilityknife driver

(1) Tire pressuregauge

When dghtor lefthand is mentionedin

thismanual, itmeans,fmmyourpointof

view,when youare inthe operatingposi-

tion (seated behindthe steedngwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and package matedals.

Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

A'I-rACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

fiat washer from steedng shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slid'e-_hesteedng sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steedhg sleeve

extension into bottom of steedeg wheel.

•Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steedng wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steedng shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely, o

•Snap steedng wheel insert into canter

of steedng wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and gdlL

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Wheel Insert

_[.._ Hex Bolt

_._ LockWasher

LargeRat

Washer

Steedng

Steedng Wheel

Wheel Adapter

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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 end

function of controls)

•Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

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HOWTOSETUPYOURTRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

• Lifthoodto raised po6ition.

•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 "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instrucUons).

...-=-., .__.

..- ,- Label

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 comfodable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

"-_ - Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cuffing performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, 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 rightside of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

•install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer spdngs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spdng as

shown.

•Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

•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

spdng 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 spdng

as shown.

•Place the dght hand suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front otmower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

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• Connectanti-swaybartochassisbrack-

etunder left footrest and retain with

doubleloop _r spring.

•Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

•Raise mower to highest position.

Assemble gauge wheels (See..."TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutti_j results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

ShouMer

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Chassis

Bracket

DoubleLoop

RetainerSpring

(Inward po_r,.g

deck

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Vedfythatthe

belts are muted correctly.

Suspension

Arms Front

Brackets

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

IUse Pliersfor

DoubleLoop

RetainerSpdng

Retainer Springs

Idler

Pulley Discharge Guard

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulr.her plate

using ecmw, washer, lock washer, and

wold nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-sssambie weld nut to latch

hook by inserting wold nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch 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.

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*I CHECKLIST

Please review the following

,/ All 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-

ened securely.

,/All tires am properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were ovednfiat-

ed at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

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

results. (/ires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product.

Learnand understandtheirmeaning.

A, =

BA1TERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

FUEL CHOKE

OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "11_

UGHT t

MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

r_'= R N

AI'rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

H L (®>_(

HIGH LOW PARffiNG BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(.'_,tom_ Mod_ or.y)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

Comparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourseffwiththe locationsof

vadouscontrolsand adjustments.Save thismanualforfuturereference.

Ignition

Ammeter Switch Position

Attachment

ThrottleControl

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

LiftLever

Choke

Control Brake

Height

Knob

Gear Shift

Lever

Range Shift

ever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan

National Standards Institute.

A'I-rACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL: Used for

doclutching 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.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and .d.d._octionof the tractor.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

A'n'ACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower dock or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutclVbrake

into the brake position.

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I[_ Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I

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

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

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

dard safety glasses. I

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

Your tractor is _luipped with an operator

.presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting.the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Push-Into

=Disengaged' AttachmentClutch

Choke

Control SwitchPull Out To

Ped_ "Ddve"

Podton

Brake

Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES

•To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

pcaition.

GROUND DRIVE

•To stopground ddve, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

_eoiwpo6ition and allowing engine to idle

re stopping may cause engine to

-bacldire'.

•Tum ign_on key to "OFF" position and

remo.ve key. Always remove key when

leav_ tractor to prevent unauthodzed

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

in any position other than =OFF' will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning"of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as descn'bed above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

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 stad 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: Bdng tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to de so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER cu'rrlNG HEIGHT

The cuffing height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• "rum knob clockwise (C,) to raise cutting

neight.

Turn knob counterclockwise (0) to

lower cuffing height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

sured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine cot running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

14 types of grass being mowed.

• Theaveragelawnshouldbecutto

approximately2-1/2inchesdudngthe

coolseasonandtoover3inchesduring

hotmonths.Forhealthierandbetter

lookinglawns,mowoftenandafter

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

" TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly oft the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-I'ING

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.

Bracket

3/8-16

Locknut Shoulder Bolt

3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel

TOO -E; ATEMOWE.

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 lift con-

treL

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

AttachmentClutch AttachmentUft Lever

SwitchPullOutTo HighPosl_on

,. . /Low

I_°_li_,,Y,._-t II II fDischargs

_'_,_ ")"W-_ 7 _-JrTi\ Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

-• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

•Move gearshift lever to I st gear and

range shift laver to low (L) position, Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and 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 protect hood from damage

when transpoding 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.).

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TOWINGCARTSANDOTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Towonlytheattachments that are recom-

mandedbyand complywithspecifications

ofthe manufacturerof yourtractor.Use

commonsense whentowing.Tooheavy of

a load,whileon a slope,is dangerous.

"13roscan losetractionwiththe groundand

causeyouto losecontrolof yourtractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Unthreed and remove oil fill cap/dip

suck;,wipe oil off. Reinsed the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To cnange engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADO GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

;old weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicates that

zlcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

Jsing ethanol or methanol) can attract

noisture which leads to separation and

ormation of acids during storage. Acidic

]as can damage the fuel system of an

=.nginewhile in storage. To avoid engine

)roblems, the fuel system should be emp-

ied before storage of 30 days or longer.

)rein the gas tank, start the engine and let

irun untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are

_mpty. Use freshJuel next season. See

;torege Instructions for additional

fformati_o, Never use engine or

arburetor cleaner products in the fuel

_nk or permanent damage may occur.

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,_CAtrrlON: nil to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. W'c)e 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 ifthe engine has run out of fuel, itwill

take extra cranldng time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

paddng 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 untilthe engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to mn

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° FAND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in un_l the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in smell 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 a few 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 beat engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• Do notmowgrasswhenit is wet. Wet

grasswillplugmowerandleave unde-

elrable clumps,Allowgrassto dry

beforemowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowingto assurebettermowing

performance andproperdischargeof

materiel. Regulategroundspeedby se-

lectinga lowenoughgearto givethe

mowerthe bestcuttingperformanceas

well asthe qualityofcut desired.

•When operatingattachments,selecta

groundspeedthatwillsuitthe terrain

andgivebestperformanceof the at-

tachmentbeingused.

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 =TO

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 out area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

ti0_of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

•It 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.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dried and theJlewly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the tpp one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

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• Certaintypeeofgrassandgreescond'P

tionsmayrequirethatanareabe

mulchedasecondtimetocompletely

hidethec{ipping_Whendoingasec-

ondcut,mowacrossorperpendicularto

thefirstcutpath.

•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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Z__f___S E_VIC E D

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE ATES

Check Brake Operation V'

Check Tim Pressure 1_ If

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems (l_

R CheckforLooseFastenara t/ I/,

A Shaq>ecVReplsce Mower Blades Id#'4

TLubrication Chart V' I_ /

0 Check Battery Level l_i

R C_anBatteryandTerminals ll/ IV_

Check Transaxla Cooi'_g I_/

Adjust Elsde Belt(s) Te ns'_n 11_$

AdJust Motion Drive Beh($) Tension (_s

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_

Change Engine Oi_ I_1,=,: Vp

E Clean Air Fk*ter I_a

N Clean Air Screen ik_z

G Inspect MuffierlEpark An'ester

HE Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1,;

Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_2

Repklce Spark Plug _2 V'

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartr_ge

Replace Fuel Fitter ,

1-Change r_te _qm whe*l opemL_ngunder s beery Io_ 0t Inhl_ ambienl _turl4. S. ffeq_pp_ _11h_mmbll tr/llem.

2. Sm',_e more on=n wh_,eoperating in dlrlyor dm_/¢:o_ltk)n_

3. If equlpped with og flier. ©hange olle.4er/50 howe.

4 - Repll¢o bia4ee mote often when mowing in m_dy sda.

6- Not r=_e_ # _ wi_ _ b_tq_

7. T_ _ L,de plvolbolt to _ft._. m_,_'num.

Do n¢4e_wl_ht_.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to propedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be c'hecl_edat 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.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

Beadn

Wheel

Beadng

Zerk

O SAE 30 or10w30 MotorOIL

OGeneralPurposeGrease

• 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

•Chec k operator presence and interlock that will shorten the life of the serf-lubricating

sy..stemsfor proper operation, bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

•CT_eckfor loose fasteners, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobee_vesafetyruleswhenper-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then broke must be adjusted. (See

"1"OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

•Avoid stump6, 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_urchased 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. Ifyour

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

3LADE CAR-E

"or best results mower blades must be

:ept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

)lades.

}LADE REMOVAL

Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat

washer Securing blade.

Install new or re,sharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

_PORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

enter hole in blade must align with star

n mandrel assembly.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exes_ order as shown.

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

to[orque-ue).

IMPORT/ANT: Blade belt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

TrailingEdge MandrelAssembly

Blade Center

Hole

._. Star

_.._--Hex Bolt

°AGrade8 heat treatedboltcan be

identifiedbysixline_on thebolthead.

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 acone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructionssupplied with bal-

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'parallal with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal positlan. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end untilthe blade is balanced.

""_._ Blade

5/8"Boif _ ._

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep bettery boltstight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

2O

TOCLEANBA'n'ERYANDTERMINALS

Corrnsionanddirtonthebatteryandter-

minalscancausethebatteryto"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 bdght.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

•Block up rear axle securely.

•Remove left rear wheel by removing

hub bolts.

•Remove filler plug from transaxie. Oil

level must be even with plug threads. If

necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF, SG or SH. Replace filler plug.

•Reassemble wheel to hub.

Transaxle

,__ FillerPlug

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

tractoris notusedfor 50 hoursinone

year.

Checkthe crankcaseoil levelbeforestart-

ingthe engineandafter each eight(8)

hoursof operation."13ghtenoil fillcap/dip

sticksecurelyeach timeyou checkthe oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oilfill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

sticktube. Pour slowly. Doeet overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

AirScreen

Oil Dr_

Plugf --_

Oil FiIIf

Cap/Dips_ck

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with awire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dded gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure preper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

according to your expected operating tem_ ; '

perature, external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

_v_os,vG_ Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the 21

NOTE:Operatingtheenginewitha

blockedgrassscreen,dirtyorplugged

coolingfins,and/orcoolingshroudsre-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overbearing.

AIR FILTER

Yourenginewill not run propedyusing a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cadridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

c_ean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

•Ifvery dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Clean cadddge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cadridge.

•Reinstall predeaner cadrdge, cover

and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cadddge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cadddge. Do not oil cadndge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cadridge.

Foem

ENGINE OIL RLTER

Replace the en_.ns oil filter every season

or every other oll change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate afire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or aner every 100

hours of operation whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filler should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstruclJngfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediatley wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

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

of allforeignmatter.

•Keepfinished surfacesandwheelsfree

of all gasoline,oil,,etc.

•Protectpaintedsurfaceswithautomo-

tive type wax.

We donot recommendusingagarden

hoseto cleanyour tractorunlessthe elec-

tricalsystem,muffler,air filterandcarbure-

torare coveredto keepwater out.Water

in enginecan resultina shortenedengine

lifo

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_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Tum ignition key "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

Links Front Mower

Bracket

Front

Bracket

Chassis

Bracket _,

Front

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar Retainer

Sp_ngs

Springs

Bracket

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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'). Iftires are

over or undednflated, you will not propedy

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance "A"on both sides of

mower should be the same.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

F-V G,o.ndUno i-JT

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.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance =F" 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.

•Tolowerfrontof mowerhousing,loosen

nut"G" on beth front linksan equal

numberof turns.

•When distance"F"is 1/8" to 1/2"lower

at front thanrear,tightennut"H"against

trunniononboth frontlinks.

•Toraisefront of mowerhousing,loosen

nut"H"fromtrunnionon beth front links.

Tightennut=G"on bothfront linksan

equal numberof tums.

•When distance"F"is 1/8" to 1/2"lower

at front thanrear,tightennut "H"

againsttrunnionon both front links.

NOTE: Eachfull turnof nut"G" will

changedim. "F"by approximately3/8".

•Recheckside-to-sideadjustment.

Mandrel

BothFrontUnksShouldbel_qualin Length

Nut"H'_

Lthl_

24

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

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 surespringis securelyhookedto pri-

maryidlerarm and boll inmowerhous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELTINSTALLATION

•Installbeltinbothidlers. Make surebelt

is in both beltkeepersatthe idlersas

shown.

•Installnewbeltontoelectricclutchpul-

ley.

•Rollbeltintouppergrooveof left hand

mandrelpulley.

•Carefullycheckbelt routingmakingsure

beltis inthe groovescorrectlyand

insidebeltkeepers.

•Reassemblelefthandmandrelcover.

Left Hand Screws Idler

Mandrel Pulleys

Cover \

Drive Belt

Mandrel

Primary Belt

Idler Arm Keepers

25

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractoronlevelsurface. Engage

parkingbrake.

Removemowerdrivebelt(See '*TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELl" in

thissection of thismanual).

• Removemower(See "TOREMOVE

MOWER"in thissectionofthismanual).

• Removescrewsfrom right handman-

- drel coverand removecover. Unhook

springfrom bolton mowerhousing.

•Carefullyrollbeltoff righthandmandrel

pulley.

• Removebeltfrom centermandrelpul-

ley,idlerpulley,and lefthand mandrel

pulley.

•Removeany did orgrasswhichmay

have accumulatedaroundmandrelsand

entireupperdeck surface.

LeftHand

iChecksecondan/idlerarm and id/erto

see thatthey rotatefreely.

Be surespringis hookedin secondary

idlerarm and sway-herbracket.

Installnew beltinlowergrooveof left

handmandrelpulley,idlerpulley,and

centermandrelpulleyas shown.

_Roll beltoverrighthand mandrelpulley.

Make surebeltis in allgroovesproperly.

Reconnectspring to boltin mower

housingandreinstalldghthand mandrel

cover.

•Reinstallmowerto tractor(See

"INSTALLMOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

inthe Assemblysectionofthismanual).

•Reassemblemowerdrivebelt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"in

thissectionof thismanual).

Mower Blade • Center

Ddve Belt Mandrel Idler

Pulley

Right Hand

• Mandrel

Cover

IdlerArm

Sprin

Anti-Sway-Bar

Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of

service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the intemal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to not

en_age, or, to not stop as required.

_,djustmants should be made by your

_earest authorized service center/depart-

"nent. ""_ -

, 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 ClutchPlate

\

L_'_ Broke Plate

NOTE: After installing anew electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the left

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping 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 opero

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'.

•Roadtesttractorforproperstopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorizedser-

vice center/department.

26

Operating'--_

Arm

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parkingbrake. For ease of service there

msa belt installation guide 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 belt from electric

clutch pulleyonly (See ='1"0REPLACE

MOWER DRIVEBEL'F" in this section of

this manual).

• Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then

off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

• Put belt coming from V-idler above

midspan belt keeper, then onto clutch-

ing idler pulleys as shown.

• Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

• Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

•Place long lower section of belt through

loop in midepan belt keeper.

• Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clut-ch-pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Engine Clutching _.1 " '"

_.utcnmg Belt

Pulley Flat Idler Idler\_

\Above_,_ _::=.. KeePer

\V-Idler ° ,_mk=/i[-'l-J

.Keeper,Bat 2. I

.,,_r_._._j Pulley Pulley

As Wewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not hod-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steedng

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set 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 "B".

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel camber, contact your

nearest authodzed service center/depart-

ment.

AdjustmentSleeves

Jam Nuts

27

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONTWHEEL

• Blockupaxle securely.

•Removeaxlecover, retainingringand

weshemto allowwheelremoval.

•Repairtireand reassemble.

•Replasewesheraand snapretaining

ringsecurelyin axle groove.

•Replaceaxle cover.

I_EARWHEEL -

•Blockrearaxle securaly.

•Removefive (5) hubboltsto allow

wheelremoval.

• Repairtireand reassemble. Replace

andtightenhub bolts securely.

NOTE: Toseal tire puncturesandprevent

fist tiresdueto slowleaks,tiresealant

maybe purchasedfrom yourlocalparts

dealer.Tire sealantalsopreventstiredry

rotandcorrosion.

•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 lest from both batteries.

"Positive"(+) *Ne_ltive" (-)

L.H. Panel [_-_ql

REPLACING BATTERY

4,CAUTION: 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,

Washers _remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

RetainingRing _ m'_'__ bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

AxleC%XX__) grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

to preventsparkingfromaccidental

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK batteryfromtractor.

BATTERY -Installnew batterywithterminalsin

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If '1umper cables" are used for emergency

;tatting, foflo_vthis procedure:

MPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with

112 volt negative grounded system. The

)ther vehical must also be a 12 volt nega-

ive grounded system. Do not use your

ractor battery to start other vehicles.

"(3ATTACH 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

chargeo'_'t_attery.

same position as old battery.

Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to post,

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. _ghten secure-

=,

*_ormect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten

securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Door/

(Red) Cable

Guard Negative

(Black)Cable

28

TOREPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB

• Raisehood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backaide of the grill.

•Replace bulb inholder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

• tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical widng dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT UFT

SPRING

•While holding spring bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lifteffort for

heavier attachments.

•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

•Retighten jam nut against spring bush-

ing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum

spring tension when using light attach-

ments such as amower. Adjust lift lever

spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not

overpower spring. When removing attach-

ment, always adjust spring tension to its

lowest position.

AdjustmentBolt SpringBushing

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'I-FLE 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 swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten

cable clamp screw securely.

Clamp

Quarter Circle

,/

Jam Nut

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lilt off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

29

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The chokecontrolhas beenpresetat the

factoryand adjustmentshouldnotbe nec-

essary. Checkadjuslmantas described

belowbeforelooseningcable. If adjust-

ment is necessary,proceedas follows:

•With enginenot running,movechoke

control(locatedon dashpanel)to full

chokeposition.

_•Removeaircleaner cover,filter andcar-

tridgeplateto exposecarburetorchoke

(see "AIRFILTER"inthe Maintenance

sectionof thismanual).

•Choke shouldbe closed.If it is not,

loosencasingclampscrewand move

chokecableuntilchokeis completely

closed.Tightencasingclampscrewse-

curely.

•Reassembleair cleaner.

Choke Closed

Screw

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. 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 mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the mixture screw out (counter-

:,lockwise) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

iMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

:he seats in carburetor may result if screw

s turned in too tight.

IdleMixture

Screw

PRELIMINARY SETTING

•Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

•With engine off tum idle mixture screw

In (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 tums.

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.

•With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw In (clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough, Turn

screw to a point midway between those

two positions.

•Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re-

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 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 governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory 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.

Idle Speed £i--l-_r-----_

Screw_

Idle

Throttle -Mixture

Lever Screw

3O

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

. spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in aclean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After 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 BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfacas.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filte_el 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 until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition keyto "START" position for

a few 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 if 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.

31

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

WUlootstart

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

_ver

;ngine clicks but

lill net start

CAUSE

*Out of fuel.

•Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Badsparkplug.

• Dirtyair filter.

• Dirtyfueltilter.

• Waterinfuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Enginevalvesoutof

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 clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse,

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty ignitionswitch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faultyoperatorpresence

switch(as).

•Weak or dead battery.

Co_odedbatterytermi-

nala.

•Loose ordamagedwidng.

•Faultysolenoidorstarte_

CORRECTION

i • Fill fuel tank.

I° See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

•Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air fitier.

•Replace fuel tilter.

I• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ill-

tar.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Clearv'replace air tilter,

•Replace spark plug.

•Recharge or replace battery,

•Replace fuel filter.

I • Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh _soline.

I" Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

!•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

b

•Depress clutclvbrake pedal.

•Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

i•Check all wiring.

•Check/replece ignition

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Rechargeorreplace battery.

Clean batteryterminals.

Checkall wiring.

•Check/replacesolenoidor

starter.

32

TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Lees M power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment dutch

engaged-

Poor cut-uneven

• Cuffing too much

graes/too fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air rifler.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirtyfuel filter.

•Stale ordirtyfuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

menL

•Enginevalvesoutof

adjustmenL

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Bentblade mandrel.

•Loose/damagedpart(s).

•Faultyoperator-safety

presencecontrolsystem.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck notlevel.

•Buildupofgrass,leaves,

andtrashundermower.

•Bentblade mandrel.

• Cloggedmowerdeckvent

holesfrombuildupof

grass,leaves,andtrash

aroundmandrels.

CORRECTION

, Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/raduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil lovel/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 screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Replace blade. 13ghten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose port(s).

Replace damaged pads.

•Check wiring, switches end

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center/

department

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch mech- • Remove obetruction.

not rotate anism.

•Worn/damaged mower i• Replace mower drive belt.

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley. •Replace idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s)not

working(if so

equipped)

Batterywillnot

charge

Engine =backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

•Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pros-

sure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Mower ddve belt wom.

•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 widng.

•Blown fuse.

•Bad batterycell(s).

•Poorcableconnections.

•Faultyregulator(ifso

equipped).

•Faultyalternator.

•Enginethrottlecontrolnot

set at =SLOW"positionfor

30 secondsbeforestopping

engine.

i • 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.

•Replecelsharpen 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.

•Tum switch=ON".

•Replacebulb(s).

•Check/replacelightswitch.

•Checkwiringandconnec-

tions.

•Replacefuse,

• Replace battery.

•Check/cleanall connec-

tions.

Replaceregulator.

•Replace aifemator.

•Movethrottlecontrolto

=SLOW"positionand allow

to idlefor 30 secondsbefore

stoppingengine.

34

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OFF G+G_B*

ON C+ FIB÷ E,A+D HEADLIGHT S

GFC

•

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS H B

DA

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF

UNIT, "i_EY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144926 BattePJ

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

8 7603J Tray, Batterj

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Z_c

11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 Switch Interlock push-In

19 STD551125 Wasiler, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam He:( 1/4-20

21 161785 Harness, Light

22 4152J Bulb Light

24 4206J Cabk_, Battery

25 146149 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

28 4207J Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Ptunger

30 163.968 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, IgcdiJon

40 164417 Harness Ign.

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

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenokl

45 122822)( Ammeter

50 154963 Switch, PTO

70 164767 Harness F-J_ne

81 109748X Relay Asm.

83 163996 Socl(et. Lk_ bulb

NOTE: All component dimer,_ons given lb U.S. lbches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728 .

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 52 STD541431

4 73800700 Nut, L(_kRex 7/16Unc 56 155914

5 163975 DashYTGT2Cyt 58 137113

6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 60 17490620

7 17720408 Screw, TndCut 114-20xi/2 63 19131514

8 145166 Support, Batterj 67 156793

14 161023X558 HondAsm., PntYTGT 68 17480508

15 160568 Len_AsmHeadllghtBer 70 137159

16 121794X Cover, Access 84 142992

17 17490612 Screw, Thdro_ 3/8-16x314 85 144911

18 160564X558 GnJle 86 74760716

19 19131312 Washer 13/82x13/16x12Ga. 88 STD551143

20 STD523715 Bolt, FinHex 3/6-16xl

21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 90 STD551237

23 17490616 Sc_ewTndrol 3_-16xlTy-Tt

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 91 156586

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 95 105531X

30 145051X014 Saddle. SlkscrVgt 106 138776

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steedng

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 120 19131616

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 122 161464

34 142131 Bracket. Engine Support Rear 130 17521312

35 19111116 Washer 11/82x11/16x16Ga. 137 74780716

36 74780512 Bolt, FinHex 5/16-18x3/4 138 163975X428

37 163981X558 Fender YTG'r PNT WO/SH Cup 139 161330

558 140 163806

39 136961 Bracket' Axle Front 141 1638G5

40 156111 Bracket, SupportAx_JEngine 142 161897

42 72140608 Bolt. Carriage 3i6-16xl 144 161900

43 136939 Bracket' Spnsn Front Lh 147 162967

44 136940 Bracket'SpnsnFrontRh 148 164655

45 154913 BracketAsm.,SuspChassisRh 150 161237

47 17490608 ScrewTndroL 3/8-16 x 1/2 NOTE:

DESCRIPTION

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlod( 5/16-18 Unc

Bracket Asm,, Susp Chass_ Lh

Bracket Asm., Fender

ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-114

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

ScrewThdrol. 5/16.18x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Tmnsaxte

Bo_tF3n Hex 7116-14 UNC x 1

Washer. Lock Hvy Hid S W

7/16

Washer, Lock External Tooth

3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Tndr_ Hex Head ;Snc

Mwr

Washer 13/82 x I x 16 Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Sltd H Hd W/Tin Washer

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

Cupholder Y'FGT

Bo, Shoulder 5/16-18 "Jr

Magnet YTGT

Stdker Plate YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Fastener Nut Pa_

Extrusion Bumper

Duct Heat Hood GTCV

All component dimensions given _1U.S. inches

1 inch =25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 9858M1 Key.Woodruff 36 149412

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, A_e 37 121749X

4 17490508 ScrewThdrolS/16-18x3/4 38 150035

5 STD541437 Nut.Crownloc_ 3/8-16 39 74321016

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 40 5304.1

7 149176 Wheet. HubAssembly 41 73661000

8 12000(]_4 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 Nutlook 1/2-20 Unf

13 139419 Washer. Special 50 131494

14 138901 Bushing 51 STD541437

15 STD551037 Washer 15/32x13/16x16Ga. 52 139123

16 143012 Set. Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 53 207J

17 126gO9X Spdrlg 54 161590

18 137104 Lever. Brake 55 105706X

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 56 137153

21 23260412 Screw, RatHead 1/4-28x3/4 57 141756

22 633AI09 Geamohifl,LeverAssembly 59 122253X

23 106932X Knob 60 122268X

24 136925 Suppod, PuokBrake 61 137524

25 136923 Puck, BrakeTop 62 STD551143

26 137552 Spdng, Return 63 74760720

27 17490528 Screw. He)( Wsh "l_d. 64 154752

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

28 73350600 Nut, Hex,._m 3/8-16 66 140296

29 137213 Brake, Rod 67 19131312

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga. 68 5142H

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 69 136327

35 137648 Rod, Parldng Brake 117 73900600

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Spdng, Drive Ground

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

Ny,ner

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

Bo_ Carriage 3/8.16 x 1-1/2

Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler. Flat

NUt. Crownlook 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley. Idler. Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, An'n Assembly

Beadng, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket. Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Shift Red, Hi4-o

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer. Lock 7/16

Beth Fin Hex 7116-14 x 1-1/4

Shalt. Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer. Hardened

Washer, Rat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Laok Fig. :_16 Uric

NOTE:All oomponentd_nenslensgivenk_U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428 Wheel, Steedng

2 137094 Axle Asm., Fro_

3 6855M F_ng, Grease

4 161849 Spindle Asm, LH

5 161848 Spk_dle Asm., RH

6 6266H Bearing, RaoeThrust Harden

7 121748X !fresher 25/32x1-5/Sx16Ga.

8 12000029 Ring, Kllp #T5304-75

9 121232X Cap, Spindle

10 74781044 Bott, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

11 136518 Spacer Bearing A)de Front

12 73901000 Nut, Lock Range 5/8-11 Unc

13 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

14 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3_

15 STD541537 Nut, Lock Center 3_-24 UNF

16 145103 Shaft Asrn., Steedng

17 137347 Rod Asm., "i3eBall J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

18 137155 DraglW(, Ball Joint Sol'_l Vgt

19 156011 Suppo;t Asm., Steedng Vgt

20 163887 Boot, Steedng

21 159945 Adapter, Wheel Steedng

22 155105 Bushing, Strg. Blk

23 152927 Screw

25 STD523710 Bolt, Fkl Hex 3/8-16 x 1Gr, 5

26 159946X428 Cap, _rneel Steer_g

27 3366R Beadng, Col, Sltg.

28 17490612 Screw, Thrdrol 3/8-16x3/4

29 I o42"_x Bearl_,

30 12000034 Ring, KlipTruarc #5304-75

31 138136 Bushing, NylinerSnap

32 19111610 V_asher 11/3_ x 1 x 10 G_

33 $1_551131 W'_sher, Lock Hvy H_d Spr 5/16

34 STD523107 Bolt, HexHd 5/16-18x3/4

35 138059 Gear, Sector Stsering

36 137156 Tie Rod

37 73360600 Jam Nut RH l_read

38 1(_650X Joint AS_. Bal RH 11_ead

39 73700600 JamNut LH'nlmad

40 109851X Joint Asra. Ball LH "lTiread

41 155246 Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 9"/

42 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18xt/2Tyt

44 160135 Exlension, Steedng

45 19132411 Washer 13/":/':/'32x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.

NOTE: AJlcompone_d_le_ns giveninU.S. k_,,es

1Inch=2,5.4mm

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32 29

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ISPARK ARRESTER KIT

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031

KEY

NO.

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7

8

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10

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74

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PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

...... Eng_e (See Bceaadown) B&S Model NO.4O77"/7-0122-E1

161062 Muffler,Side 1-1/8 ° g6

13200300 Elbow STD 90 Dngrea 3/8 - 18 NPT

151396 Muffler Asm Guard

121361X Pulley V-Idler

150828 Keapef Asm. Belt Engine

1(To432X Bushing

140923 Clutch Bectdc

143996 Pulley Engale VGT Elect Clutch

151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

109227X Pad Spacer

106082X Pad Spacer

161493 Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

13290300 Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

164067 Contro_ Thro_e

17521312 Screw SLTD Hex HD W/PIn Washer

164068 Control Choke

S_:)551237 Washer Ext Tooth 3_

73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

3645J Bushing

139277 Stern Tank Fuel

7834R Fuel Line

132920 Spark Arrester K'd

17490508 Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

STD541437 Nut Lock Hex w/lns. 318 -16

100405G0 Washer Lock Hv'/Hlcl Spr 5/16

123487X Clamp Hose

74780624 Bolt Fin Flex 3/8 -16 x 1-1/2

17490636 Screw'Ur 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

174s<_o64 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

126197X washer 1-1/200 X 15/32 ID X .250

STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16

150_80 Bolt He)( 7/16 -20 x 4-1/4 5 Ca. 1.38

128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

142040 Spacer Engine

19132007 Washor 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

161064 Manifold Pipe VGT

19131414 Washer Flat 13/3Q x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

13280_ Nipple FSpe4-1/2

19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

165391 Gasket Muffler

162295 .EIx_w Streat Brass

163776 Shield Heat lutek

17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 _t:i7"

71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

NOTE: AllcompoeantdlrrlenS_.sghieninU,S. inches

1Inch= 25A mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY- P_ART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR|PT|ON

1 140124 Seat . 14 72050412 Boit, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

2 14_51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer, Sp_

3 140675 Strap, Fsnder 16 123740X Spdng, Cpmn

4 127018X Bolt, Shoutder 5/16-18 x .62 17 123976)( Nut, LoCk 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 18 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

6 STD541437 Nut, Crownl(x:k 3/6-16 Unc Ga.

7 124181X Spdng. Seat Cprsn 19 120068X Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

8 150176 Bo4t 5/16-18Uncx3/4w/Sems 20 124238X Cap, SpdngSeat

10 155925 Pan. Seat 21 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

" 12 121246X Bracket. MeantingSwitch 22 STD541431 Nut, CrOwutock 5/16-18Unc

13 121248X Bushing, Snap NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 rmn

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7

6 3

21

12

10

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 163257

2 164085

3 163916

4 163917

5149516

6 133644

7 163210

8 165407

9 163204

10 156439

11 4g00J

DESCRIPTION

Decal, DashPanel

Decal.Dash

Decal,Hood,Craftsman,RH

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,LH

Decal,BatteryDNGR/PSN

ENGAsm

Decsl,Maintenance

Decal Fender

DecalEngine

Decal,Fender.Craftsman

Decal,FenderDanger

Decal,CPutcWBrake

KEY PART

NO. NO.

12 146047

14 16O397

16 164065

19 138O47

21 1632O3

23 106202X

- - 138311

DESCRIPTION

Decal,V-BeltDriveSchemaic

Decal,V-BeJtSchematic

Decal,Im,ertS_g

BecaL MowerEZ3

Reflector,Ta,h_l_

Becal, HanoieUt HelghtAdjust

(uftHandZe)

Pad, FOOnSt

Manual Ownm's(Eng)

Manual,Owner's(Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

3

7

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 5_1g2 Cap,Vak4e,Tim

2_13_ Stern,Valve

3 I0_,8X427 R;mAssembly,Front

11 1_2"/'/X427 Rm_sembly, Bear

4 813414 Tube,Front(S_ ItemOnly)

10 7154/ Tube,Rear(BenAceItemOfCy)

5 1G6230X TL'e,Fro_

9 10€_eSX "rim,Bear

6 278H F_ Greese(FrontWheel

C_y)

12 6856M Flt_ Grease

7 9040H Bin',rig, Range (Fret Whe_

o_y)

a _47sTx Ca__(F_t V_ Or_

;. 144334 Beelant,Tm(10oz.Tdoe)

NOt_:AecomponentdmemlonsgiveninU.,.S._ches

1kith: 25Amm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 17

39 *_ 7O

42

34

7

30 1

\

15

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 159187 Shefl Asm., LiftVgt

3 159189 Lever Asm., Ufl Rh

4 120000_Z E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

5 1929_O16 Washer 29i32x1-1/4x16Ga.

6 74780624 Bo_FInHex 3i8-16x1.1/2

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted

8 122365)( Button, Plunger

9 122364X Plunger, Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 Lk_ Lift

12 163552 Retainer, Spring

13 139668 Arm, Suspension Vgt

14 140302 Bear;ng

15 STD541437 Nut,Crownlock 3/_-16Unc

16 674A247 Sp_ Asm., Ass_ Lilt

17 STD541237 Nut,ltexJarn 318-16Unc

18 143363 Bracket, Spdng Assist

19 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spdng Assist

21 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-10 x I

22 127218 Link, Front

23 STD52400e Retainer. Spdng

24 73350800 Nut, JamHex 1/2-13Unc

25 130171 Trunnion

25 73680800 Nut Crowrdock 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion, Infln Height

30 110e07X Nut, Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32xS/Sx16Ga.

32 137150 Spdng, Conlw_sion Inf Hgt

33 760203(_ Pin, Cotter 3132 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, A_ Lift

35 138057 Knob, lnf 3/8-16Unc

38 155097 Poini_r, Heighl In_,cator

39 123935X Piug, Hole

40 174_512 ScPaw He0(Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/32x1-1/2x10Ga.

43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height

70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

72 ÷110452X Nut Push Phos & Og

NOTE: NJcomp<_entdimensionsgiveninU.S._nches

1inch= 25A mm

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MOWERDECK

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164210

3 138457

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 163819

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

18 STD533106

19 132827

20 145055

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 I(Ya304X

25 149287

26 110452X

27 157788

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153531

33 137266

34 144945

35 1749G628

36 STD551037

37 131494

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

DeckWeldment 38 156086 Keeper,Bett,idler

BraefletAsm.,Sway Bar 39 144917 Pulley,ldldr,Odven

RetainerSp_ 40 137273 Sprig, Secondary44/46/50 Vent

Azm,Suspsnsion,Rear(Sway 41 17490620 • Screw,_ 3J8-16x1-1/4 TyU

Bar) 42 122052X Spacer,Retainer

Bolt,Patched3i8-24x1-1/4Gr.8 43 144949 Arm,ldierSecoodar/

Washer,LockHw,,Unplated 3/8 44 133943 Washer,Hardened

Washer,HardBlade,Mower 45 145059 Cover,MandrelDeck

Vented 46 137729 Borew,Thdroll. 1/4-20x5/8

Stade,46"MowerDeckMulching 47 144959 V-Belt,Mower,Secondarj

Boadng, Ball, Mandrel#6204 48 148763 V-Bed,Mower,Pdmar/

SheltAsm.w/LowerBeadng 49 STD541437 Net,Crown/ock3/8-16UNC

(Include_KeyNo. 12) 50 72110612 Bo_t,Carriage 5/8-16x1-1i2G_5

Housfng,Mandrel 51 1533_0 WasherFefl

Bearing,Ba,, Mandrel 52 156493 PulleyIdier46"Prim.Ddve

Stdpper,MowerRound 72 19131616 Washer 13/32xlx16Ga.

Befl,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 101 145579 Cover,Mulching

Bolt,Hex Head,Shoulder5/16-19 102 71161010 Screw

Balfle, Vo_lexMower46" 103 S'i_)551110 Washer,Lock #10

Nut, Crow_ock 5/16-18 UNC 104 19061216 Washer

Stiffener,Bracket 105 160793 LatshAsm.Bagger

Bracket,Deflector 1G6 2029J Nut,Weld

Cop, Steeve 116 137644 Bolt,Shoulder

Spring,Torsion,Deflector 117 133957 GaugeWheel

Nut, PUsh 118 73930600 Nut,Centedock3/8-16 UNC

Shield,DeflectorMower 119 19121414 Washer 318x7/8 x 14 Ga.

Washer 11/32xS/Sx16Ga. 126 144948 Arm,ldier,prlmae/Deck46"

Rod,Hinge 127 146763 Pulley,I_er, V-GrooveDim.4.25

Screw,"l]_dRollingWasherHead t28 191322(_ Washer13/32 x 1-3/8x 3Ga.

Washer,SpacerMowerVe_ted .- 166222 MowerSewlce46" (Standard

Pulley,Mand_ Deck-Orderseparatelymulching

Nut, Fig.Top LockCntr. 9/16 componentsKey Nea. 101-106)

Anchor,Sprig Deck46" -- 143651 MandrelAsm44/50 Ser_k:e

Screw,Thdroll 318-16x 1-3/4 Tyll (IncludeaKey Nos.8-10, 12-15,

Washer 13/32x 13/16 x 16 Ga, 31 and33)

Pulley, Idler, Rat NO'I1E: All c_nponent dimensions given k_ U.S. inches

1 bx:_ = 26,4 mm

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65"

74

73

3

5

6

2

15

25 24

52

TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

5 4217R

7 62561"1

8 7402(_52

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

3O 5855H

31 139538

32 6277H

33 #225B

34 73"-96H

35 4195R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 139536

40 13320400

41 1758&520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PARr

DESCmP13ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Axle Shaft 52 8119M Neeole Beadng

Retaining Ring 53 423OR Th.,ust Bearf_g Race

Final Drive Gear 54 4209R 3rd Reduc_on PlalO_l,Low

DifferentJidGear 55 4213R 461 Reduc_on Gear

Differential P_lon 56 4442R 3rd Reductk_ P_on Spacer

Differen_l Carder 57 4195R _d Reduction Gear Shaft

_Washer 58 4214R Rnal Ddve Pinion

BoB, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R 1st Redustk_ Gear Shaft

(1"Thmed Leogth) 60 7528R 1st Reductk_ Shaft Spacer

Steel Ball 61 4208R 3rd Reduction Pl_len High

Spring Sh_t Fork Detent 62 4207R _R_ Gear

Shift Fork, High4.ow Range 63 7398H Needle Beadng

Thrust Beadng Race 64 42(_R Low Speed Gear and 2nd

4th Rnductidn Pihion Reduction Pinion Ouster

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R Reverse Gear

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898,1 Key, HI-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

High4.ow Range Gears 67 12000033 Klip Ring

Needle Bearing 68 4205R Intermediate Speed Gear

Sintered Iron Beadng 69 4206R Hk3h Speed Gear

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low 70 13701-1 ThnJst Beadng Race

Range 71 633A69 Intermecrlnte and W_jh Spend

Differential Pinion Spacer C,tusidr Pinions

Differen_al Pinion Bush_ 72 139120 Input Shaft

Gdpco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 73 4201R Low Speed Pit,ion

Shift Fork, R.H. 74 12000008 E-Ring

Oil Seal 75 1153R Revei_e Idler Gear

Sinternd Iron Beadng 77 6803J Neeole Beadng

SNft Fork Shaft 79 1167R Sealing Washer

ShlltFork, LH. 80 73360700 Nut, Hex, Jam 7116-20

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 81 62701-1 Oil Seal

Oil Seal 82 136964 Reverse Idler Shaft

Pressure Relief Valve 84 5384J Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shalt 85 2978/ Gearshift Cap

and Bee_rings,R.PL (Inctudes 86 633A85 Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Key No.0s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 87 8739111 Shift Ls_/er Guide Ball, Keyed

63, 77 and 82) 88 4924H Spring

Dov_lP_ 89 19151516 Washer 15/32 x15/16 x16

Needle Beadng Gauge

ThnJst Bearing Race 90 1I0542X Shift Mechardsm Seal

4thReductlonGearShaft 91 19181511 Washer 9/16 x15/16 x12

4th Reductk_n _.-ear Spacer Gauge

Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J Gearshift Gate and

Gate Lower Shift VGT ReWomement

Geamase and Bearings, LPL 93 6274H Shftt Ban Cover Gasket

(IncludesKeyNumbers18,25, 94 76(_0412 CntterPln 1/8x3/4

49, 3O (2), 51 and 52) 96 159783 Screw HX W Hd Machine

PipePlug 1i2-14N.RT. 97 633A109 GeamhiftLeverAssembly

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18UNCx1-1/4 98 161823 Transax_,6Speed,

O,_Seal Complete Ass_

Pipe Plug 114-18 N.P.T,

Needle Bearing NOTE: All component dmensidns given in U.S, inches

Nendid Bearing 1 k'lch= 25.4 rtlrN

Nend_ Baar_g

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIFqlON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 499584

2 499585

3 690926

4 690069

5 498587

5A 499595

6 6.Q0097

7 690962

8 499601

9 690937

10 691003

11 690942

12 690945

13 690360

15 690946

16 691046

20 680947

22 6_08

23 691053

24 690974

25 499588

499589

4995gO

499591

26 49_o4

4996O5

499606

499607

27 690975

28 499582

29 499583

32 69(7976

33 49_596

34 499597

35 690963

40 690964

42 499586

45 6_977

46 680978

50 69O948

51 690949

slA "e_5o

53 690951

73 691055

75 691056

78 691057

87 6_0657

89 69O238

95 69O718

98 499602

10_ 690234

104 690984

105 690985

108 690986

110 691261

CytindeCAssemt)ly 116 690987 ¢- O-Ring, Solenoid R_

Bushbg, Cyfinder 116A 690988 0- O-Ring, FuelTmnsferTube

• Seal, Oil- 116B 690589 • SeaI, O-Rklg (Oil Pump Cover)

S_mp, Engine 116C 691031 " Seal, O-Ping (OIps_ck)

Head, Cy_K_er No. 1 116D 691032 .* Seal, O-Ring (Oi FllITube)

Head, Cyf_erNo.2 117 6..o0_2 • Jet, Main(Standard)

Washer, Rat 119 69(_a90 • Screw, Phillips

O* Gasket, CylinderHead 119A 690991 Screw, Phillips

BreatherAssembly 119B 6S0992 Screw, Pldflips

• Gasket, Breather 119(: 690720 Screw, PMips

Screw, Hex 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul I_t

Tube, Breather 122 690952 Spacer, Carburetor

•Gasket, crankcase 125 499804 Carburetor

Screw, Cylinder Head (3_g/16") 130 690993 _lve._ronle

Plug, OiZDrain 131 499805 Shaft, Throtde

Crankshalt 133 499806 Roar. Car_retor

• Ssal. Og 135 499803 Tube, FueITransfer

Scrsw, Crankr_aseCover 137 690994 0. Gasket, FlcatBowl

Flywheel 141 499607 Sha_ Choke

Key, R,#_eel 142 49o_08 • Nozzle, Carburetor

Piston Assembly (Std.) 146 94388 Key. ]lining

P_tonAssembly(.010"O.S.) 150 281767 0. Gasket, Nozzle

Piston Assembly (.020" O.S.) 160 69(7996 Retak_r. Solen_d

RstonAssembly(.030"O.S.) 163 691001 .._*Gasket.AIrCleaner

Rklg Set, Piston (Std.) 176 691033 Screw, T-30

Ping Set. piston (.010" O.S.) 187 691050 Line, Fuel

PJng Set, Piston (.020" O,S.) (Cut To Required Length)

Rklg Set, Piston (.030" O.S.) 187A 691049 L_e, Fuel

Loc_ _P_ 188 691058 Screw, Hex

Pin AssentS, Piston 190 690953 Screw, Ton<Hex

Rod Assembly, Connecting lg_! 690083 Adjuster, Rodxer Ann

Screw, Connecting Rod 195 690954 Nipple, Oil Rlter

Valve, Exhaust 209 690018 Spdng, Governor

Valve, Intake 211 690019 Spring, Governed Idle

Spdng, Vaive 212 691020 Link, Throttle

Retainer, Valve 213 691021 Bracket. Choke Control

Keeper _lve 216 691022 U_I(, Choke

Tappet, Valve 219 394348 Gear, Governor

Gear, Cam 220 6..00412 Washer, "n'lrust

Manifold, Intake 222 691023 Rate, Governor Contrd

"._ Gasket, Carb.Mounting Z27 691048 Lm.erAssemUy, Govemor

•-- Gasket, Intake Manifold RPM ,SetUng_ Low:.1750-1S50

Stud, Carb. Mounting High: 3200-3400

Screen,RotaUng

Washer, Spdng •Included k_Gasket Set, Part Number 499689

Screw, Ton( • blduded in Cad_rl_or Ut, Pad Number 499811

•SeaI, GovemorShalt ¢ kldudedklCad_Jre_rGasketSet. Pad

Pk_ on Number499690

Screw,S_ted _tnd,udedInVa_eOvemaulGasketSet,Part

Screw, Idle Speed Number 4_9690

0. Gask_ Rate

• Pin, F_atl-lnge NOTE: _component dimer,dons gtven in U.S. inches

•_lve, Needle 1 b_h =?.5.41"_m

Valve. Choke

Washer

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KEY PARr KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPllON

240 691035

252 69C956

_ 256 690957

258 69100_

265 691024

277 691029

304 691004

305 691005

3O9 691262

310 691263

311 691264

332 690059

333 691060

334 691061

337 691043

351 691044

355 690997

358 499889

363 691062

383 690966

387 691034

445 691007

467 691008

474 691063

482 691183

510 497606

523 691036

525 691037

544

552 69C552

552A 6,90553

556 690967

562 690311

573 691009

592 690958

592A 691029

601 691038

615 690328

615A 690317

615B"_6_1-265

616 691045

633 69O998

634 69O442

635 691210

668 691215

703 690010

718 690959

726 499612

728 690372

741 690G_0

783 691280

788 6910_9

789 691220

801 691283

802 691286

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Rlter,Fuel 823 690960 Sc;ew,Hex

Element,Breather 847 499602 Dip_ick/TubeAssembly

Retainer,Etament 851 691234 Terminal,ignitionCalVe

Screw,Hex 855 691011 Adapter,Air

Clamp.Casing 865 691012 Cover`AirGuide

Nut, Hex 865A 691013 Cover,AirGuide

Housing.Blower 865B 691015 Cover,AirGuide

Screw,He:( 868 68{)968 "_ Seal,Valve

Motor,Starter 971 690969 Bushing,Guide

Screw,Hex 878 691237 Wire,Aitamator

BnJshSet 881 690999 Plata,Cover

Nut,Flywheel 883 690970 "O Gasket.Exhaust

Annatore,Magneto 918 691040 Hose.Vacuum

Screw,ArmatureMounting 947 499809 Solenoid.Fuel

SparkPlug 965 499613 Cover,Oil Pump

Screw.Hex 967 691016 Fitter,pre-Cieaner

•"O Washer,Seal 968 499788 Cover,AirCleaner

GasketSet 975 499810 Bowl,Float

Fly#need,Puller 977 499812 GasketSet, Carburetor

Wrench,SparkPlug 987 691000 .0 Seal,ThrottleShelt

Pump,Fuel 1005 691243 Fan, Flywheel

Cartridge,Air Cleaner 1006 691247 Retainer,Fan

Nut,AirClaaner 1017 690770 Screen,OilPump

Aitamator 1019 690103 LepetKit

Screw,Hex 1022 6S0971 *13Gasket,R_kerCover

Ddve,Starter 1023 499599 Cover,Rocker(CyLNO.1)

DipaUck,Oil 1023A 499600 Cover,Rocker(Cyl.No.2)

Tube,Oil Ril 1024 49°_T-'-_ Pump.On

Armatare,Stader(Sen/icewith 1026 690981 Rod,Push(Stoe;)

499529StarterMotor) 1026A 69G982 Rod, Push(Aluminum)

Bushing,GovernorCrank 1027 690041 Filter,Oil

Bushing,GovernorCrank 1029 690972 Arm,Rocker

Screw,Hex 1033 499890 _dve Overhaul_3t

Bott,Carriage 1035 691042 Shaft,Oil Pump

Plate,Black 1036 499783 Label_t, Emission

Nut,Hex 1058 273694 Ownu_sManual

Nut,Hex 1090 691293 Retainer,Brush

Clamp,FuelUnu 1100 690973 Pivot,RockerArm

Retainer,Govemor 2500 407777,0027 Replacement

Retainer,Governor 2500 -- -- ShortBlock

Retainer RPM Seffings: Low:.1750-1950

Crank,Governor High:3200-3400

•0 Seal,ChokejShaft

Washer,Flat includedla Gasket_PartNumber49s_89

Boo_,SparkPlug ° IncludedinCarburetorLit,PartNumber499811

Spacer 0Indudedin CarburetorGasketSet. Part

Clip,Hoea Number499890

Dowel,Sleeve O induded in'_dveOved_aulGeaketSet. Part

Gear,Ring Number499890

Screw,Tor,_)

Gear,1lining NOTE: Allcompone_dkneasionsgiveninU.S. inches

Gear,Starter 1inch= 25.4 mm

Bracket,Pump

Harness,Wir_g

• Cap,Drlve

Cap, End

_, Starter(Sew;cewith

499529 StarterMotor)

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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j,i_ Operate your Tractor up end down the face of slopes (not I

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerclss extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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delivered directly to your home

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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