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Owner's Manual

£RI:IFTZMAN

20.0HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273061

•Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pro, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179

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

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

SafetyRules..........................................2

ProductSpecifications..........................5

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

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

MaintenanceSchedule......................19

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

Serviceand Adjustments....................23

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

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

RepairParts........................................36

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

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2)yearsfromthe dateof purchase,if thisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricatedandtuned upaccordingto the instructionsinthe owner's

manual,Searswill repairor replace,free of charge,any partsfoundto be defectivein

materialor workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoes notcover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman

riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

still be available 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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine. ,

• Clear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade. 2

Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while un-

der the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

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 grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-

cles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARErlf YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

At_ CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always dis-

connect spark plug wire and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OIL-I-YPE SAE 10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS

W/O FILTER:3.TPINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

VALVE NON-ADJUSTABLE

CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: t0PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS@ 3600RPM =

_YSTEM:

BA'I-FERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

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 dependabil-

ity and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_0_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester

is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1)ShoulderBolt 5/16-18

(1)Knob

_ Washer

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

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

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

Seat

%- Video

I--4 'Cassette

Manual

Steering

Wheel

IJI

I I

I, I

Parts Bag

(2) Washers L._

2) Shoulder 3/8 x7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bolts (2) Center-

lock Nuts

_Steering

(Wheel

Insert

(2) Front Link Assemblies

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Steering Sleeve

Extension

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) -13re pressure gauge

(1) Phillips screwdriver

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton,

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

_1 .J"'_ Steering

_.-_" Wheel Insert

_---- Hex Bolt

_Lock Washer

Steering _ w_rg.eFlat

Wheel_j_ asner

_jSteering Wheel

_Adapter

Steering -_ ,

Sleeve _=:==,--Tabs

Extension I

Steering Shaft _ ....

Sleeve

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

A'I'FACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large fiat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY"

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

J.. 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 comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Shoulder Seat Pan

Bolt

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control (see Know Your

Tractor in Operation section). 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

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs

as shown.

•Install second front link in right hand

front suspension bracket and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

• Slide right side of mower back and

install link in top hole of right hand

front mower bracket. Retain with

single loop retainer spring as shown.

• Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

• Place the suspension arms on

outward pointing deck pins. If neces-

sary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in

suspension arms, Retain with double

loop retainer springs with loops down

as shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

•Raise deck to highest position.

• Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 wash-

ers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See 'q'O LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade drive belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

Double Loop

Retainer Spring (Inward Front

pointing deck pins) Links

Chassis Suspension

Double Loop Bracket Arms

Retainer S "

Left Hand Gauge

Wheel Bar,

Suspension

Brackets

Shoulder

Bolt Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Anti-Sway

Bar

Idler

Pulley

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Discharge

_CHECKUST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor, we wish to assure that you re-

ceive the best performance and satisfac-

tion from this quality product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

arnps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/" All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls -their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,! Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,NEONENG,NEOFFO,'PRESSURE",GHTSONO%_MP

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKINGBRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

A'I-rACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Modelsonly)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Ammeter

Throttle Control,

Ignition Switch Attachment

Clutch

Switch

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke Control

Ig Brake Lever

Height

Adjustment Motion Control

Knob Lever

Free Wheel

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards

Institute.

AI-rACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH -

Used to engage the mower blades, or

other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL -Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine,

CHOKE CONTROL -Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB -Used to

adjust the mower cutting height,

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine, 13

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER -Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER -Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL -Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure.

Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Choke Switch Pull Out to

"Engage"

Throttle

Clutc/h/Brake Pedal

"Drive" Position

STOPPING

Brake

aged" Position

"Disengaged" Position

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full BRAKE" position.

• Move motin control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to

idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

_kopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

gage.

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 lever to desired

position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful

life of your transaxle,

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by

turning the height adjustment knob in

desired direction,

•Turn knob clockwise (FN) to raise

14 cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

• Lower mower with lift control. Remove

rear retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels

should be slightly off the ground.

• Replace retainer springs into clevis

pins.

Retrainer Clevis Pin

Spring_ _ L_

Gauge _._/_._

Wh?els _

Gauge /_

Wheel Bracket

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_IbCAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to slowest

setting.

IMPORTRANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motin control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out to Lift

Lever High

Position

Push-_n to

"Disengaged" Guard

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheeF

ing position. Free wheel control is

located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

•Remove retainer spring from free-

wheel control rod.

•Push control rod in to disengage

transmission and reinsert retainer

spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more

than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATrACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of aload, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE

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.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART' in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this

manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regul_

unleaded gasoline with a minimum ol

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 fresh-

Bess.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

/I, WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

_I_AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure fl'eewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 °F and

above)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 °F and

below)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly 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.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level

ground.

•Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up

and may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure

will remove any trapped air inside the

transmission which may have developed

during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will

be no movement of drive wheels. The air

is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

•Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

•Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

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

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•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 cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired heir

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. W

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttl

when mowing to assure better mowin

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mowe, cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure _ _'

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems I1_

RCheck for Loose Fasteners _ 11_7 I_

A Sharpen/Replace M°wer Blades _'

TLubrication Chart I_

0Check Batte_j Level

gClean Battery and Terminals _1_ I_'

Check Trans_xfe Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I##'s

Check Engine Oil Level I# #II_

Change Engine Oil i_1.2r3 I1_

EClean Air Filter I_z

NClean Air Screen Idlz

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,=

N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _11_2

Replace Spark Plug

Repiace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Ch_ge more often when operating ur)der eheavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - ff equipped with adjustable system. •

2-Service mo(e often when ope_atir)g in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not requited if equipped with rneinter)au_c_free bat_er_,

3 - If equipped with 0_l fire*', c_ange oil every 50 bourn.

4 - Rel;Jace blad_ more often when mowing in Sandy soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

7 - Tighten ffo_t axle pivot her to 35 lt.-Ibe, ma_rnum

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

(D Tie Rod Ball Joints

_) Spindle--.-----]

Zer_ ............

Irk._,_=t t=-i "t=-=_t=-=

(_Front Wheel.

Bearing ___-_h_ -.N_N

Zer

_)Steering" /

Sector ,_

Gear

Teeth [ _ 'k

L_; ,,,,;-,;

_, "--J" j

_)SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

_)General purpose grease

-- _) Spindle

"=_r oni_kheel

Bearing Zerk

I @Engine

(_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

19 sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Blade Center

Hole

Flal

Lock Washer

• _----I-lex Bolt (Grade)

•A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by so<lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" BORne

Center Hole

BA'I-rERY

Your tractor has abattery 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 battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil willdrain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Air _

l Oil Drain Plug

.------Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

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.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every

season or every other oil change if the

tractor is used more than 100 hours in

one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or

every season. Service paper cartridge

every 100 hours of operation or every

season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

•Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to dry.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

•Remove nut and cartridge plate.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace

if necessary.

•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

•Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

Cartridge

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Cartridge

Rubber

Seal

Nut

Knob

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plugtype and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel 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

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline. Clamp

Fuel Filter _

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in ashort-

ened engine life.

_kCAUTION: Beforeperforming any service or adjustments:

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

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest

position.

•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 hte front links.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underirrflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

Front

Suspension Adjustment

Arms Nuts

Lift

Links

Bracket

Chassis

Bracket

Front Mower

Bracket

Retainer

Springs

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Mower

Bracket

Retainer-

Springs

.__ Bottom edge of

e_d°g_° omf_ _ _ mower

mower t to

IL,_ l_-_,_l_t I ground

ground _- ----_=_,_=_;_ ----_

A'_'-_--_] Ground Line _'_-'-_-

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck

curl to ground level at front corners of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE. if the following front-to-

back adjustment 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.

•To lower front of mower housing,

loosen nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing,

loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both

front links. Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut G" will

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

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

j nr

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "H_

Trunnion/_,

Fron

Nut

Links

"G 9_

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on alevel surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove screws from left hand

mandrel cover and remove cover.

• Roll belt over the top of left hand

mandrel 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

surface.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly

and inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Screws

Left HandMandrel_

Cover

Idler

Pulleys Spring Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Bolt in

,Mower

Left

Hand

Mandrel

Mower

Drive Belt Belt

Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE •

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage •

parking brake,

•Remove mower drive belt (See 'q'O

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

• Remove mower (See 'q-O REMOVE •

MOWER" in this section of this

manual).

•Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

•Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel •

pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley, °

• Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface. Mower Blade

Drive Belt

Mandrel

Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves

i_lroperly•

econnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this

manual).

Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

in this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Mandrel Cover

Idler Arm

Idler

Anit-Sway Pulley

Bar Bracket 25

TO ADJUST A'I-FACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has abuilt-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/

department.

•Make sure attachment clutch and

ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

•Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

' 2"

Rotor Brake

Plate

Nylon Locknut (3)

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

uepress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contactyour nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake, For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See 'q-O REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

•Engage parking brake (creates slack

in belt).

• Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

• Loosen belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

•Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

•Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from

V-idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan belt

keeper.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt

inside of all belt keepers.

• Check to be sure belt is positioned

correctly and is on proper side of all

belt keepers.

•Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic

Viewed From LH, Side of Tractor

Transaxle Pulley

Clutching

Engine hi I r

-Clutc ng Fat Idle

t-u ey Above Belt

V-idler

NUt "A"

Nut Belt Keepers

I--- _ I Belt Keeper

__' =-'_"y_J/_._. Operating I ('IL_ Engine Pulley Idler

__ Arm I "____. _r-_._..___ V_ldler

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a

selected speed, it may be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of

chassis.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop

tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"

position and engage parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

• While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

•Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

•While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut

securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening

Iocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

Locknut

Jam Nut

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or

steering mechanism have been replaced

or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECKTOE-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 authorized service center/

department.

_- B-_

FRONT OF TRACTOR

Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

REARWHEEL

• Block rear axle securely.

•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'I'rERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BAI-FERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

(-)

REPLACING BATTERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing awrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings,etc.

Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

•Close terminal access doors.

Close hood.

Terminal Keps Nut Hex Bolt

Access

Door

Positive

Terminal (Red)

Guar, Cable

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running,

or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram 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 REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Idle Fuel Adjusting

Needle -, Idle speed Adjusting

Control

Cable

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 establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'I-rLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable.

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

•Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Stop

Scr

Clamp Screw

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

•With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

° Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of

this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

In (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles

out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

Closed for Full

Chok_

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if

necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

eninge governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

eettng can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

PRELIMINARY SETrlNG -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see 'TO ADJUST

THRO]-I'LE CONTROL CABLE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting

needle in (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETFING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

• Idle soeed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)

until engine speed decreases and

then turn out (counterclockwise)

approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the

best low speed performance.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

_li 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 storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance 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

surfaces; sand lightly before painting,

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BA-I-rERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• if battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

]uUmdeposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• 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

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to "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 your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

;HART

CORRECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewill notturn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

CAUSE

•Out of fuel.

•Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

•Engine flooded,

•Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

I- Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery

terminals.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

•Faulty solenoid or

starter,

• Faulty operator

presence switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

•Loose or damaged

wlnng.

•Faulty solenoid or

starter.

• Fill fuel tank.

•See '3-0 START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

• before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

•See '3"0 Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

Clean/replace air filter.

Rep ace spark pug.

Recharge or replace

• battery.

Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

• fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section,

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

• Recharge or replace

battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition

switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

I. Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Recharge or replace

• battery.

Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Loss of power •Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues

to run when operator

leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

CORRECTION

• Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

•Build-up of grass,

leaves and trash

under mower.

Dirty air filter.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/

fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine va,lves out of

adjustment.

• Worn, bent or loose

blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence control

system.

• Worn, bent or loose

blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup ofgrass,

leaves, andtrash

under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel.

• Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

figasoline and replace fuel

Iter.

• Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

•See 'q'o Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authorized

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.

•Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

; Replace idler pulley.

Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass discharge •Engine speed too slow,

Headlight(s) not

working (If so

equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of Drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass,

leaves and trash under

mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck

ventholes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF".

•Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections,

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn,

damaged or broken.

• Air trapped in transmiss-

ion during shipment or

servicing,

• Engine throttle control

not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

• Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

Level mower deck.

Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

!. Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch "ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connec

tions.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

•Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

•Replace motion drive belt.

• Purge Transmission.

• Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

RED

BATTERY SOLENOID

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

FUSE

REO

WHITE

BLACK

SEAT SWITCH

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT REGULATOR w

_roSWITCH

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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE D A

ON +LIGH_ B+A1 L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE ENGINE CONNECTOR TRACTOR CONNECTOR

REGULATOR _ENGINE

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

274760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 Holddown Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 166184 Harness Socket LightW/4152J

22 4152J BulbLight

24 4014J Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 157899 Cable,Ground

29 160784 Switch,Plunger

30 163968 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 166176 Harness Ign.

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

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154963 Switch, PTO

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

81 109748X Relay Asm.

83 163996 Bulbholder Asrn incandescent SV

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 inch =25/4 mm

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

147 O_47 147

102

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PARr KEY PARr

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 150253 RaiI, FrameRH 52 STD541431

2140506 Drawbar, Gt 56 154914

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 58 137113

5 163976 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 60 17490620

6 157882 Dash, LowerVgt One Piece 63 19131614

717720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x t/2 68 17490508

8145166 Support, Battery 70 137159

14 161023X558 HoodAsm., PntYTGT 84 142992

15 160568 Lens Asm Headlight Bar 86 74760716

16 121794X Cover, Access 90 STD551237

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 91 156586

18 160564X558 Grille 95 105531X

19 19131312 Washer 13/82x13/16x12Ga. 98 140503

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 99 140871

21 73680600 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 100 124236X

23 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16x1Ty-Tt 101 17490628

24 146243X558 Footrest,RH 102 STD624003

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 103 142273

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 106 138776

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pcVGT Steering 120 19131616

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 122 161464

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 130 164863

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 138 1¢o3975X428

35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 139161330

36 STD522507 Bolt, FinHex 5/16-18x3/4 140 163806

37 163982X558 FenderPnt 141 163805

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 142 161897

49 156111 Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine 144 161900

42 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 147 162967

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 148 164655

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 150 161237

45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

47 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2 inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

50 152728 Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Bracket Asm., Fender

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop,Over Center Mower

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Ext. Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Bracket Skid Chassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Retainer, Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt 5/16-18 1-1"

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

CupHolder

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18"IT

MagnetYTGT

Striker Plate YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Fastener Nut Pal

Extrusion Bumpers

Duct Heat Hood

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

GROUND DRIVE

112 loo

TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 6_ 123800X

HydroGear222-3010 70 164892X426

27070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 71 151179

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 72 STD541431

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 73 74490548

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74 142432

7 140507 WheeI, HuhAssembly 76 140481

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 77 74760716

15 STD551037 Wahser 13/32x13/16xt6Ga. 79 72110505

17 140921 Spring 80 140484

20 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 81 17490612

22 156103 Arm Asm Shift 82 150586

23 130564 Knob 83 140479

28 STD541237 Nut 84 1404.90

29 140494 Brake, Rod 85 17541026

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x16 Ga. 86 140462

33 12000053 RingE 87 140491

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 88 161592

35 137648 Rod, ParkingBrake 89 73680700

36 149412 Spring, DriveGround 90 140489

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4x 16 Ga. 91 17490644

38 150035 Nyliner 92 74760520

39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24x 1 93 140502

40 5304J Actuator, interlock Switch 94 133835

41 73661000 Locknut #10-24 96 141103

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 98 141004

46 145170 Retainer, Spring 99 17490624

47 138228 ClutchRod 100 126881X

48 72110612 Bolt, Carri. 3/8-16x1-1/2Gr. 5 101 156106

50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 104 140480

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16UNC 105 17580408

52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 106 142918

53 207J Washer, Hardened 107 154739

54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly 106 142917

55 105706X Bearing, idler 109 140929

56 140218 V-Belt 111 156240

58 74760724 BoltFinHex7/16-14xl-1/2 112 156104

61 140488 Pulley, Transaxle 113 73220700

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal 115 123405X

65 67609 Bolt,Shoulder 116 73900500

66 140296 Washer, Hardened 117 73900600

67 19131312 Washer, Flat NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

68 STD571812 Pin, Roll inches 1 inch :25/4 mm

Washer

Console Automatic YT/GT

Plate Console Shift

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5

Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

BracketTorque RH

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 3/4

BracketMountTorque/Fan

StrapTorque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25

Link ShiftAsm

Fastener Christmas Tree

Washer Nickel Plated

Bracket Shift

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

Washer Compression

Washer Bellville

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110

Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109

Spring ReturnBrake

Spacer Shift Lever VGTH

Washer NylonHigh Temp

Nut-Hex ASF 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper BeltT/A Gnd Dr

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16

STEERING

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1159944X428

2137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

66266t-I

7 121748X

812000029

9121232)(

10 74761044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749)(

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 74780616

26 159946X428

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239)(

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease

SpindleAsm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Ga.

Ring, Klip#T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Leek HW Hlol Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

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

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

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

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing,Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy HJolSpr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

SorewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 Tyt

Extension, Steering

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

NOTE: All component climensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

18 15 17 47_,

_/74

ISPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 151063

5 13200300

7151396

8121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

12 143996

15 151346

16 109227X

17 106082X

18 161493

19 13290300

20 164067

21 164863

22 164415

24 S_1237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD541437

35 10010500

37 123487X •

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

,4.3 150'280

45 128861

47 142040

48 19132007

51 161231

54 19131414

55 13280336

64 17490612

65 19131614

69 24-041_02

74 162295

80 M73030800

Engine {See Breakdown)

Kohler ModelNo. CV20S-65551

Muffler

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18NPT

Muffler Asm Guard

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm. Belt Engine

Bushing

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YfJGt 96

Pad Spacer

CapAsm Fuel W/Gauge

Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

Control Throttle

Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

ControlChoke

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Attester Kit

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8 - 16

Washer Sprit

Clamp Hose

BoJt Fin Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2

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

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4UNC

Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X ,250

Washer Lock 7/16

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

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

Spacer Engine

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7Ga.

ManifoldPipeVGT

Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Nipple Pipe4+1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8o16x 3/4 Ty-Tr

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga,

Gasket KohlerCV18-CV26

Elbow Street Brass

Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zink

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1inch ---25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

SEAT ASSEM BLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1140124

2 140551

3140675

4 127018X

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 150176

10 155925

12 121246)(

13 121248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-15 x .62

Clip, Push In, Hinged

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Seres

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20X 1-1/2

15 121249X Spacer, Split

16 123740X Spring,Cprsn

17 12'3976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

18 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ca.

19 166369 Knob, Seat

20 124238)( Cap, Spring Seat

21 153236 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18

22 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

17 17

512

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164094

2 149516

3163916

4 163917

5140837

6133644

7164757

8164884

9163204

10 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal Dash 13 167176

Decal Battery DNGR/PSN ENG 14 160397

Asm 17 163265

Decal Hood RH Craftsman 18 164065

Decal Hood LH Craftsman 19 138047

Decal Brake Parking Saddle 22 142342

Decal Maintenance 23 106202X

Decal Engine 25 163223

Decal Blower Hsng Kohl - -138311

Decal, Fender Craftsman

Decal Fender Danger - - 157199

Decal Clutch/Brake - - 168756

Decal V-Belt Dr Sch - - 168760

DESCRIPTION

Decal RPLC

Decal V-Belt Schem

Decal Dash Panel

Decal Insert Strg

Decal Battery

DecalDrawbarCNTRL

Reflectro,Taillight

Decal Fender AutoTrans

Decal Handle LftHeightAdjust

(LiftHandle)

Pad Footrest

Owner'sManual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

410

KEY PART

NO. NO.

159192

2 65139

3 106228X427

4 81341.t

5 106230X

6 278H

7 9040H

5 9 8 104757X

8 9 105588X

10 7154,.I

11 106227X427

12 6856M

-- 144334

DESCRIP'nON

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Rim Asm Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front

FittingGrease (Front Wheel Only)

BearingFlange (FrontWheel

Only)

Cap Axle (FrontWheel Only)

TireRear

Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

RimAsm Rear

FittingGrease

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

LIST ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 17

38 34

L30 10

•1

I \ 3

23-_ 14 '19

41 "_ "20 18

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

LIST ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1121006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh

412000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87

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

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

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Pionger, Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 Link Lift

12 163552 Retainer, Spring

13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt

14 140302 Beadng

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownleck 3/8-18 Unc

16 674A2.47 Spring Asm., Assist Uft

17 STD541237 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16Unc

18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328,.I Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

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

22 127218 Link, Front

23 STD624008 Retainer, Spring

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

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion, Infin Height

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

32 137150 Spdng, Compression InfHgt

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

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16Unc

38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

39 t23935X Plug, Hole

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

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/82xt-1/2x10Ga.

43 123934X Scale, IndicatorHeight

70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

MOWER DECK

53,

2 22

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 156990 MowerDeckWeldment50 39 131494

2STD541431 Nut, Crownlock5/16-18 40 136572

3 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x3/4 42 STD533107

47631J Runner,MowerLH 43 136460

5 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 44 122052_X

6 STD624008 Retainer, Spring 45 STD541437

7 130832 ArmSuspension, Rear 46 74760628

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched 47 137200

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 48 137729

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade Mower 49 136574

Vented 50 137272

11 137380 Blade (3 Required) 51 137273

12 129895 Bearing, Ball #6204(Mandrel) 52 139245

13 137553 Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg 53 137789

(Includes Key No. 12) 54 139573

14 137152 Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent 55 144959

15 110485X Bearing, Ball Mandrel 56 138687

16 140329 Stripper, MowerVented 57 136577

17 106735X Rod, Hinge 58 133957

18 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/Sx16Ga. 59 137644

19 105304X Cap, Sleeve 60 139031

20 123713X Spring, Torsion Deflector 61 136573

21 137607 Bracket, Deflector 62 133943

22 110452X Nut, Push 63 72110612

23 110509X Shield, DeflectorMower 64 19121414

24 136320 Runner, RH 65 151831

25 19111216 Washer 11/32x3/4x16Ga. 66 156009

27 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 67 73930600

28 132823 Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 99 72110614

30 157722 ScrewThdrolRollingWasher 102 153390

Head - - 14.3651

31 137266 Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel - - 158330

33 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

34 72140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

35 72110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x2

36 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl Gr. 5

37 137166 Stiffener, Arm Idler

38 156085 Keeper, Belt Idler

DESCRIPTION

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Arm, IdlerSecondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, IdlerPrimary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring,Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt,Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

WasherHardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

Pulley IdlerFlat Mower

Keeper, Belt Idler44/50"

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

Bolt,Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Washer, Felt

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Nos. 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33)

Deck Assembly - Service (Std.

Deck - Order Separately All Nose

Roller and Gauge Wheel

Components)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25/4 mm

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

2 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oil Seat .984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn 77 142908

Assembly 78 142909

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1.63 x .08 79 153768

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 81 142910

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 82 142911

35 142880 Brake Arm 89 142912

36 142882 Puck Plate 91 153769

37 142883 Brake Puck 95 142914

38 142884 Washer 96 153770

7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 103 142916

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 104 142917

40 142886 Cotter Pin 106 142918

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 108 142919

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 109 142920

43 142889 Spacer 110 142921

45 142890 Brake Disc 111 150820

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20x1-1/2 112 150823

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1

49 153766 Differential Assembly 113 150821

63 142894 Dowel Pin

64 150818 Reduction Gear, 117 150822

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth

65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assernbly 123 150824

67 142898 Jackshaft 124 150825

68 142899 O-Ring 129 153771

69 142900 Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32

70 142901 Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2

71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3.5

DESCRIPTION

Locknut, Rex 5/16-18

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-122

Plug, Straight Thread

60i 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i

7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60i

9/16

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i

9/16

O Ring

Pinch Clamp

Spring, Long

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 144569

2 122716X

3122745X

4122715X

5 122700X

6 122699X

8122767X

12 122717X

13 122748X

14 122749X

15 144571

17 122770X

19 153801

21 122722X

22 144573

23 142978

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission

Bearing, Thrust, Ball

Center Section Kit

Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer, Block Thrust

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25 127148)(

32 142938

37 122786)(

38 122718X

42 144578

43 144578

44 144579

47 122752X

53 127153X

60 142977

62 144581

63 144582

64 144583

67 144584

-- 153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass VaNe Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM J

2 5

7_Q

ENGINE CONTROLS J

1/4 _i/S__

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22 18 13

IL PAN /LUBRICATION I

0-- 2

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x70

24-096-05 Cover, pinion

M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x80

12-468-01 Washer, plain 11/32" (3)

25-098-05 Starter, (Includes 6-11)

12-221-01 Kit, brush

12-227-13 Cap

12-211-01 Bolt, thru (2)

124755-54 Kit, drive

12-227-06 Cap, drive end

12-170-05 Armature

ENGINE CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO, NO.

SM-0642025Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25

24-090-14

M-0641060

24-089-01

25-158-08

24-079-04

25-158-11

M-0547050

24-089-03

24-126-56

M-0645016

12-237-01

M-0545016

24-090-07

24-468-01

24-089-18

M-0446030

24-090-13

M-0545020

24-089-38

24-090-05

41-466-03

M-0403026

24-079-05

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage

Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8

Spring, throttle

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 (4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.Bx16 (3)

Lever, thorttle actuator

Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Spring, governor

Nut, hex M4xO.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.6x20

Spring, throttle limiter

Lever, choke

Washer, spring 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

Linkage, choke

DESCRIPTION

M-0645025

M-0631005

24-199-07

24-393_08

24-123o05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

52-448-02

12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-050-02

52-032-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

X-75-10

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25 (2)

Washer, plain6 mm (2)

Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

Oil pump assembly

(Includes5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil

Kit, governorgear w/pin

(Includes 8)

Pin, governor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange

MSxl.25x45 (9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid3/8"

N.P.T.F.

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I

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AIR INTAKE J

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

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IGNITION/CHARGING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 54-027-95

1 54-755-15 Kit, grass screen

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113

18)

2 M.0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 2 24-100-02

3M-0545020

(4)

3 X-25-92 Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 4 M-0545015

4 24-112-04 Spacer, grass screen {4)

5 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder (4) 5 M-0551016

624-157-03 Fan

712-086-14 Screw, hex. flange

M10x1.5x46 6 M-0645016

812-466-03 Washer, plain 3/6".

9X-42-15 Key 7 24-146-02

10 24-025-04 Flywheel 8 24-146-08

924-063-20

11 25-403-03 Rectifier-regulator

12X-25-92 Washer, plain 3/16" (2)

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillips hd, 11-16x7/ 10 24-063-14

11 24-063-30

8 (2)

14 236602 Connector (3 contact)

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

(Includes 24 126 71) 13 M-0545010

16 12-132-06 Spark Plug (2)

17 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5xO.8x25

(2)

18 235173 Clip, cable

19 48-154-02 Clip, cable

20 X-25-63 Washer, p{ain 1/4"

21 24-584-01 Module, ignition (2)

22 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

--24-126-71 Bracket, statorwire

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

-- 24-176-12 Harness, wiring

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 4" -

18 gauge

o- 25-518-28 insulated grip barrel

eyelets)

- - 24-113-18 Decal, grass screen

- - 12-454-01 Tie, wire

Housing, blower

(Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063

36)

Nut, plastic (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20 (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16 (5)

Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.Sxl6

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (6)

Plate, backing- # 2 side

Plate, backing- #1 side

Baffe, cylinderbarrel-# 2

side

Baffle, valley - #2 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1

side

Baffle, valley - #1 side

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sxl0 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-063-36 Baffle, blower housing

-- M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sxl0 (2)

-. N/A Cover, control

-- 24-086-06 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/

4"(2)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY pART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-164-06

2M-0651055

324-041-01

4 24-041-14

5 24-094-13

6 24-041-13

724-109-05

6 24-083-05

9 24-083-03

1 0 230046

11 24-096-01

12 12-100-01

13 24-096-65

14 54-755-01

15 24-153-15

16 25-341-03

Manifold, intake

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x55 (4)

Gasket, intake manifold (2)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Base, air cleaner

Gasket, fuel spitback cup

Cup, fuel spitback

Precleaner, element

Element, air cleaner

Seal, breather

Cover, inner air cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover, ai_"cleaner

Kit, knob with seal

_ncludes 15 & 16)

-Ring

Knob, cover

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

CRANCASE 1

Q jl

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6--

-5

I_ 7

o18

j16

_17

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I'_ll

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21 20

22_ 23

C2,--26

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/ 124-032-01 Seal, oil front

gasket (Includes 2,3) 2 Crankcase

2 24-041-23 Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782

3 24-096-15 Cover, breather 05)

4 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange 3 24-294-13 Fitting

M6xl.0x20 (4) 4 12-380-17 Pin, dowel locating (8)

5 X-75-23 Plug, allen hd. !/8" 524-067-13 Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

6 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (4) 24-067-14 Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

7 24-755-66 Kit, valve train (Includes 6 24-874-01 Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

8,11,12) (includes 7,8)

824-411-05 Rod, push (4) 24-874-02 Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

9 24-041-08 Gasket, cylinder head (2) 24-874-03 Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

10 24-318-12 Head assembly, #2 cylinder 7 24-108-0t Ring Set (Std.) (2)

11 25-186-01 Arm, rocker (4) 24-108-02 Ring Set (.25) (2)

12 24-599-01 Pivot, rocker arm (4) 24-108-03 Ring Set (.50) (2)

13 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange 8 24-018-01 Retainer, piston pin (4)

M6x1.0x34 (4) 9 12-422-09 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

14 12-086-16 Screw, hex. flange 12-422-13 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

M10xl.5x9O (8) 12-422-07 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

15 24-755-74 Kit, valve cover - plain 12-422-08 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

(Includes 16,17) 12-422-10 Shim, camshaft

16 24-153-16 O-Ring 12-422-11 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

17 24-086-32 Screw, shoulder (4) 12-422-12 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

18 24-445-01 Strap, lifting 10 24-010-03 Camshaft (Includes 11)

19 24-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 24-089-21 Spring, actuating (ACR)

24-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 52-139-09 Plug, cup

20 24-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 13 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange

24-017-02 Valve, intake (.25) (2) M5x0.8xl0 (2)

21 24-032-05 Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-018-04 Retainer, reed (2)

22 235011 Retainer, spring (4) 15 24-402-05 Reed, breather (2)

23 24-089-02 Spring, valve (4) 16 12-153-01 O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

24 12-173-01 Cap, valve spring (4) 17 24-126-19 Bracket, oil fill tube

25 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (4) 18 12-123-04 Tube, oil fill

26 24-318-11 Head assembly, #1 cylinder 19 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange

27 24-755-76 Kit, valve cover -breather M5x0.8x16

(Incl. 16,17,28) 20 12-163-02 O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

28 25-313-02 Grommet, rubber 21 24-038-04 Dipstick assembly (Includes

29 24-755-57 Kit, breather separator 22,23)

(Includes 28,30-33) 22 24-755-46 Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 23)

30 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange 23 12-153-03 O-Rin_, dipstick

M5x0.8x16 (2) 24 12-380-04 Pin, hdch

31 24-445-02 Strap, breather 25 M-0631005 Washer, plain 6 mm

32 24-126-44 Sracket, breather 26 12-032-01 Seal, governor cross shaft

separator 27 X-25-102 Washer, plain 1/4"

33 24-112-12 Spacer 28 24-144-01 Shaft, governor cross

34 24-294-06 Fitting

35 24-326-13 Hose, breather

36 24-326-14 Hose, breather

37 X-426-9 Clamp, hose (2)

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CRANKSHAFT )

FUEL SYSTEM I

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273061

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV20S,TYPENUMBER65551

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes 2)

2 52-139-09 Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-041-02 Gasket, exhaust (2)

2 25-072-04 Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-522-16 Short Block

--24-782-05 Miniblock

-- 24-755-03 Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-853-25

24-041-15

24-041-14

M-0629095

M-0641060

47-154-01

24-353-03

X-426-9

24-086-12

24-393-04

24-100-01

25-353-03

24-050-02

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetor assembly

(For information only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18, 24-

053-25, 24-757-19, 24-

757-20, 24-757-22)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud, M6xl.0x95 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

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

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw, hex. cap.

M6xl.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Filter, fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-757-18 Kit, overhaul w/gaskets

-- 24-757-19 Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

-- 24-757-20 Kit, gasket

-- 24-757-22 Kit, solenoid replacement

w/gaskets

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

_!] /,_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

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

O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

i| caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME'" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn adomicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirect sM

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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