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Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMAN + 22.0 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR EZ 3 Model No. 917.273080 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • Repair Parts differently from built engines. Beforeoperates you start the This product haspreviously a low emission engine which engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before For answers to your questions operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck Estates, I160179 Visit our Craftsman and Co., Hoffman about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 website:www.sears.com/craftsman Warranty ............................................... 2 Maintenance ...................................... 20 SafetyRules......................................... 3 Service andAdjustments .................... 24 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Storage ............................................ 32 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 33 Operation ............................................ 13 RepairParts....................................... 38 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 20 PartsOrdering ..................... BackCover LIMITED TWOYEARWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase, ifthisCraftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated andtunedupaccording totheinstructions intheowner's manual, Searswillrepairorreplace, freeofcharge, anypartsfoundtobedefective in material orworkmanship. Warranty service isavailable freeofchargebytakingyour Craftsman ridingequipment toyournearest SearsService Center.In-home warranty service is available buta tripchargewillapply. Thiswarranty applies onlywhilethis product isintheUnited States. ThisWarranty doesnotcover: • Expendable itemswhichbecome wornduringnormal use,suchasblades, spark plugs,aircleaners, beltsandoilfilters. • Tirereplacement orrepaircaused bypunctures fromoutside objects, suchasnails, thorns,stumps, orglass. • Repairs necessary because ofoperator abuse,including butnotlimitedto,damage causedbytowingobjects beyond thecapability oftheridingequipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date. • 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. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2 SLOPE 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. OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-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 obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights 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: 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. • 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 absolutely 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of dding mowerrelated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury, • Do notturn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could 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. • Donotusegrasscatsheronsteep 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. 3 • 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 iniured 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 ¢ool 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. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carr,j passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 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. • 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 regulerl • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, other debris build-up. Clean oil or fu_ spillage. Allow machine to cool befor storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if yo_ strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subje to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequent 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, an use extra caution when serVicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Remove obstacles such as rooks, tre limbs, at(:. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles, • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that yOUwill not have to stop or sl_ while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do notturn on slopes unless neceso sary, and then, turn slowly and gradL ally downhill, if possible. 4 _l, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWAREH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _I, CAUTION= Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) w/FILTER: 4.2PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7PINT, < OJLCAPACITY: SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8 (MPH): TIRE PRESSURE: REVERSE: FRONT: REAR: CHARGING SYSTEM: f5AMPS @ 3600RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35 MIN. CCA: 280 CASE SIZE:U1R 27-35 FT. LBS BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 2.1 14 PSI 10 PSI CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. _CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, whil_ on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. ,_=WARNING: The enqine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". REPAIR AGREEMENT A Sears Repair 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 maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" end "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. A__WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered 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 authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Extension Steering Wheel Insert " _? - Steering Sleeve Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge t_(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those pads lefl 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 bef you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY " " ._Steedng . " Wheel Ins* A socket wrench set will make assembly Hex Bolt easier. Standard wrench sizes you need _-_-----Lock Washer are _isted below. (1) 9/16"wrench (1) Pliers (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet (1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR CARTON UNPACK CARTON FROM • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton. • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat. • Remove mower and packing materials. • Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATrACH STEERING WHEEL • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft. • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide the steering sleeve over the 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. _'_--_ Steering _ Wheel-._.._ _ -, Large FI Washer .= Steering Whe _Adapter Steering Sleeve _--_._._Tab Extension i s .= SteeringShaft Steering_ Sleeve . ! ' _.4'_ % = ' ,_ ' 'i 4 • Snap steering wheel insert into cenl of steering wheel. • Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. IMPORTANT; Check for and remove B staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid, HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR 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 mar_ for charging instructions). Label / INSTALL SEAT TO DRIVE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • 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. (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 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 "transmission 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. Seat Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt Flat Washer Adjustment Knob NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. 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 freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. 9 TRACTOR OFF SKID IMPORTANT: For shipping purposes, the mulcher plate was preattached to your mower. The mulcher plate must only be used with the mulching blades that came packed separately in the carton. Your mower came factory equipped with high performance blades, which are the best blades for bagging and discharging. To use your mower with the high performance blades the mulcher plate must be removed from the mower. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Turn the mower over to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer and remove high performance blades. Store in safe place. • Install mulcher blades with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, 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 HEATTREATED. • Install mulcher plate if previously removed. Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up Center / Blade Hole ,_i-, -% Hex Bolt _,. _"? _ (Grade 8)* _._Leck :_ "-_ i, Star , Washer ••A GRADE8 HEATTREATEDBOLTCANBE IDENTIFIEDBY SIX LINESON THE BOLT HEAD. • Place front of mulcher plate over fret of mower deck opening and slide inl place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. & CAUTION: Do not remove dischargq guard from mower. Raise and hold gu_ when attaching mulcher plate and allc it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _ i i Mulcher Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO SAGGING OR DISCHARGING NOTE: The mulcher b_ades will discha, and bag grass, but for best bagging an discharging install the high performanc blades. • Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL inth MAINTENANCE section of this mare • Store mulcher blades and mulcher I: in a safe p_ace. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation, optional grass catcher accessory. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface a mower suspension arms are raised w attachment lift control. Engage parki brake. • Cut and remove ties securing al sway bar and belts. Swir_ antl-s_ bar to left side of mower deck. Slide mower under tractor with ( charge guard to right side of tract( IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in atl mower pulley grooves. Insta_l belt into electric clutch pulley TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate. • Raise and hold deflector shield ir_ upright position. groove. 10 • Install one front link in top hole of the R.H. front mower bracket and R.H. front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown• • Install second front link in L.H. front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown• • Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control• • Place the L.H. suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown• • Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown. • PJace the R.H. suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring• Chassis Bracket • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension• • Raise mower to highest position. • Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual)• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled• See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and 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• 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. Double Loop Retaier Spring (Inward pointing deck pins) Suspension Arms /': Front Mower Bracket _, •_ Electric ,, _ Clutch !li Shoulder Bolt \ •inks , 61 Gauge j. Wheelf ' 3/8 3/8-16 Center Locknut Use Pliersfor Retainer Spdngs .if = _' ,/ ; Bar Down Pulley 11 Discharge Guard v"CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE 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 amps). ,/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. ,I Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. ,/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: J" 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. ,I Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition. ,/" It is important to purge the transmission 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). 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED r_'l R N ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL FORWARD H L HIGH LOW KEEP AREA CLEAR IGNITION FAST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SLOW 1_ MOWER LIFT ®3[ PARKING BRAKE SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 13 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 \ Attachment Clutch Switch Lever Plunger ," ,'" S Clutch/ BrakeP-e.dal IgnitionSwitch ist I _'_. r:,* '! I X_L , , ,s •• , t 'Attachment Lift Lever Brake Lever Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Our tractors conformto the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL - U_ed to control engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starling a cold engine. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starling and stopping the engine. 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. 14 Theoperation 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. HOW TO USE YOUR 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 "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Push-In to Attachment Clutch Choke "Disengage" SwitchPull Out to Control Throttle Clutch/ Brake Pedal Motion // _"" Parking Brake / Adjustment \' Engaged"Position / Knob ,,\ , Clutch/Brake Pedal Disengaged' Position "Drive" Position STOPPING • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" wilt cause the battery to be discharged, (dead). NOTE: Under cedain 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 stopping 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 disengage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades,move attachThe direction and speed of movement is ment clutch switch to "DtSENGAGED" controlled by the motion control lever. position. • Start tractor with motion control lever in GROUND DRIVE neutral (N) position. • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ • Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. brake pedal, • Move motion control lever to neutral • Slowly move motion control lever to (N) position. desired position, IMPORTANT: The motion controt lever does not return to neutral (N) position TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG when the clutch/brake pedal is deHEIGHT pressed. The cutting height is controlled by ENGINE turning the height adjustment knob in • Move throttle control to slow position. desired direction. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to • Turn knob clockwise (F_() to raise slow position and allowing engine to cutting height. idle before stopping may cause engine • Turn knob counterclockwise ( i_ ) to to "backfire". lower cutting height. •Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed use. 15 The cutting height range is approximately 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 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are 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 (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 3/8 16 Locknut, _ '%_ _"_'=_" '1 i;iil, ,'; _' :!_ Gauge _ '* _ Wheel ._ ,>. i Mounting \_ji' Bracket _i "_--_ ,' 3/8 WasherjJ _ _;71 Gauge Wheel"I_'_- • •// _. : - '" Shoulder Bolt • Select desired height of CUt. • Lower mower with attachment tift control. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge _uard in place. ttachment Clutch Switch Pu! Out to i Attachernnt Lift En,-,a,-,e,_ ,_ _ Lever H gh u u "___ ,_1 _i Position _' Push-In to "Disengaged" TO OPERATE "i" \_Low , , '?_=_, , :, _" Position _"r'JDischargeGuard ON HILI-S CAUTION: Do notdriveup ordown hills withslopes greaterthan 15° and do notdriveacross any slope, • Choose the slowestspeed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stoppingor 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 depressed. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motin control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. TO OPERATE MOWER • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. Your tractor is equipped with an operator • Remove retainer spring from freepresence sensing switch. Any attempt by wheel control rod. the operator to leave the seat with the • Push control rod in to disengage engine running and the attachment transmission and reinsert retainer clutch engaged will shut off the engine, spring into control rod hole now on 16 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 appropdate 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 a load, 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 ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • FiJIfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. _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,CA_'FION: 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 freewheel 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 "DISENGAGED" 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. 17 • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. [3o 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 performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running, To ensure proper operation and performance, 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 replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation 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). 18 • 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 distribution 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 be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower 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, 19 [ I MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. Max 1/3" MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Check forSystems Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace T Lubrication 0 Check a Mower i/ v' v', Cha_l Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle COOling v' v" v', v', Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Check Engine Change Belt(s) Tension v' Oil Level Engine v' Oi_ E Clean Air Fi_ter a Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace eli Filter (If equipped) N Clean Engine Cooling v' Fins Replace Spark Replace Air Filter Paper Replace Fuel Filter v" v' Plug Cartridge 1. Chinge more often when opor_bng und,=t a heavy load or in high ambient 2 Ser,'ice more ohen when operating in dirt/or dust/conditions 3 ff equ,pped with oil f_ter, change o_1every 50 hours. 4. Replace blades v" v', v' v', i/ vs Blades more o;_en when mowing temperatures 5. if equipped with ad}ustable system 6 - Net _equlfed i_ equipl=ed wbbl maintenance.free batlep / 7 - Tighten front a.xle pivot bo_ to 35 ff .Ibs. maximum 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 propedy 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 btades 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, 20 Do not overt_ghten LUBRICATION CHART Tie Rod BallJoints Zerk Bearing Zerk Sector Gear Teeth Zerk Beanng Ze_ _Engine (DSpray Silicone Lubdant (Move Boots to Lubricate) (_General Purpose Grease _Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubdcants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating bearings. If you feel they must be lubdcated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant spadnglv. TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATtON If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adiusted. (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 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper ass, bly, center hcte in blade must align, star on mandrel assembly. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washe, and flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. LI: torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 treated. Mandrel Asser Trailing Blade Center __,_,_-_ Edge Up('_'_ i Hole _1 _-_ Lock Washer _ "_.._-_'_... " Star *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be iden by six lineson the bolt head. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharl: ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the bl; balanced. An unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with file or on a grinding wheel. Do no attempt to sharpen whi_e on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or cone balencer. (When using a co balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancil blade. The lobes of the center hole r appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and the bolt or pin parallel with the gro If blade is balanced, it should ram in a horizontal position. If either e= the blade moves downward, sharl the heavy end until the blade is balanced. • 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 21 shown. 5/8" B_ Center Hole BA'I-I'ERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its _ife. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for "_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 electrelyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND 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 petroleum 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 transmission 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 facto and fluid maintenance is not required the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicin! contact your nearest authorized servic center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil ratq with API service classification SF, SG, SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity gra, according to your expected operating temperature. Sb.E VISCOSITY GRADES 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 eig (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill € dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expecte before oil change. All oil must meet AF service classification SF, SG, or SH. • Be sure tractor Lson level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warn • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be car_ 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 s "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into t tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto th tube when taking reading. Keep c at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten q onto the tube securely when finishe 22 • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. • Reinstall air cleaner cover and se, by tightening knob. Cartridge Foam Pre-Clesner Cartridge nPUg _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/COOMNG 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 f 00 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and externa_ surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE; Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty airfilter. Clean the foam pre-cleanar 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 it in liquid detergent and water. i Wash lide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 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 cartddge. 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. Rubbe Seal Nut ENGIN E OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if t, tractor is used more than 100 hours i one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded mufflen and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginnin! each mowing season or after every " hours of operation, whichever occun first. Spark plug type and gap settin_ shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIC section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced on, each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carl: tot, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter an( p_ug fuet line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in 1 line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuet fine leak and clamps are properly position_ • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. Fuel Filter_ /J /_ I CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, i of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheel= free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with auto= tive type wax. We do not recommend using a gard_ hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter anq carburetor are covered to keep wateT Water in engine can result in a short. 23 ened engine life. _CAUTION:Beforeperforming anyservice oradjustments: Depress clutch/brake pedalfuUyandsetparking brake. Placemotion controlleverinneutral(N)position. Placeattachment clutchin"DISENGAGED" position. Turnignition key"OFF"andremove key. Makesurethebladesandallmovingpartshavecompletely stopped. Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplugandplacewirewhereitcannot comeincontact withplug. TRACTOR TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. • Lower mower to its lowest position. • Remove retainer spring holding antiswaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. • Remove retainer springs from suspension 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 INSTALL Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. • If adjustment is necessa.'y, 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 adjusting. MOWER Front Mower Bracket Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manueL, Adjustment Lift Links Chassis \ Springs Retainel Spring Anti-Sway Front Mower Bracket Springs ?4 Bottom of Curl Bottom of Cud BothFront Links Shouldbe Equal in Length i I FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. if the following front4oback 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 adjustments, 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 "(3" 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. Nut "H_ _"_ Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Remove any did 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 puUey, • Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley, • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers. • Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover. \ _'__ Nut "G" Trunn on/"_'r-_J_=l" Mandrel 25 L.H. Mandrel Screws _ - - Cover_ Idler ' L.H. Eectric Clutch Pulley Mower Drive Belt Pulleys Idler Arm Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake• • Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from R.R. mandrel cover and remove cover• Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing. • Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove beltfrom centermandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley• • Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • 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 properly. • Reconnect 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)• 26 • Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section Left Hand Mandrel of this manual). Mower Blade Center Drive Belt Mandrel Idler Right Hand Mandrel Cover Socondar Idler Arm Anti-Sway-Bar Bracket Screw TO ADJUST AI-FACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the 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 Iooknuts 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. BELT REMOVAL - ......... ,,_ Nylon Locknut (3) TO ADJUST Plate • 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• BRAKE BELT INSTALLATION - Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 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. • Depress 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 necessary. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department. With Parking Brake "Engaged" _ut "A" Jam Nut • 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 bell 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 L,H. Side of Tractor TransaxlePulley ____Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8> Screw, hex. flar_ge M5xO.8>. Screw, hex. flange M6xt .0x Plate, backing - # 2 side Plate, backing - # 1 side Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2 ek 13affle, valley - #2 side Baffle, cylinder barrel-# t sk Balfte, valley - # t side Screw. hex. flange M5x0.8x NOTILLUSTRATED 24-09666-S 24-086-06-S AIR KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 24-164_6-S M-651055-S 24.041-01-S Manifold, intake Screw, hex. flange M6xl.Ox Gasket, intake manifold (2) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11, 12. 13. 14. 24-041-14-S 24.094-'_8-S 24-041-13-S 24-109-09-S 24-083-05-S 24-083-03-S 231032-S 24-096_01-S 12-100"g1"S 24-096-73"S 54-755_1-S 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, air cleaner Kit, knob with seal (Includes 15 & 16) Knob, cover O-Ring 15. 25-341_)3-S 16. 24-153-15-S NOTE: All component 1 Inch = 25.4 mm 57 Cover, control Screw, pl_lllips hd, 11-16x3/, INTAKE/FILTRATION NO, Bracket, stator wire Washer, rock 1/4" Harness, widng Lead, black (rect.-reg. 5" o 12 gauge insulated gdp barrel eyelets) Decal, grass screen Tie,wire & BAFFLES dimensions given in U.S. TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.273080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22, TYPE NUMBER 75534 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS I 1/_" 5 _ 7-Q ! OIL PAN LU B RICATION J 1% o_tt O"'J 3 58 /1, TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22, TYPE NUMBER 75534 STARTING KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. SYSTEM PART NO. M-839070-S 24-096-05-S M/839080-S 12-468-01-S 25-098-05-S 12-2,?.1-01-S 12-227-13-S 12-211-01-S 12-755-54-S 12-227-06-S 12-170-05-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 Cover, pinion Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x80 Washer, plain 11/82' (3) Starter, (Includes 6-11) Kit, brush Cap Bolt, thru (2) Kit, drive Cap, drive end Armature CONTROLS KEY NO. PART NO. M-642025-S 24-090-14-S M-641060-S 24-089"01 -S 25-t 58-08-S 24-079"04-S 25"158-11-S M-547050-S 24-089_03-S 24-126-56-S M-645016-S 12. 12-237-01-S 13. 24-086..43-S 14. 15. 16. 17, 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24-09(TO7-S 24-468-01-S 24-089-18-S M-446030-S 24-090-13-S M-545020-S 24-089/81 -S 24_090-05-S 41-468-03-S M-403025-S 24. 24-079-05-S NOTILLUS'n_ATED M-545016-S KEY NO. DESCRIPTION ENGINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 1, 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10, 11, 12, 13. 14, 15. 16, 17, 18, DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 Lever, governor Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 Spdng, linkage Bushing, linkage retaining Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8 Spdng, choke return Bracket, control Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (4) Clamp, cable (2) Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (2) Lever, thorttle actuator Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3) Spring, governor Nut, hex M4x0.7 Lever, throttle control Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx20 Spdng, throttle limiter Lever, choke Washer, sphng 1/4" Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x2.5 PART NO. DESCRIPTION M-645025-S M_31005-S 24-199-07-S 24-393-08-S 24-123_5-S 24-162-26-S 24-043-12-S 12-380_1 -S 52-448-02-S 12-144-02-S 24-153-08-S X-75-32-S 24-136-01-S 52-050-02-S 52-032-08-S 24-086-17-S 24-086-16-S X-75-10-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2) Washer, plain 6 mm (2) Pan, oil assembly (Includes 1,2,&4-10) Oil pump assembly (Includes 5) Tube, oil pickup Screen, oil Kit, governor gear 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 M8x1.25x45 Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45 (9) Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8' N.P.T.F. NOTE: All component dimensions 1 inch = 25.4 mm Linkage, choke Screw, hex. flange M5XO.8X16 (Goes into 24-126-56 as a positive throttle stop) 59 given In U.S, inches TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.273080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22, TYPE NUMBER 75534 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST I -1 FUELSYSTEM 2 ! I \ 4 9 / 1 /g $ 9 7 13 60 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.273080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22, TYPE NUMBER 75534 CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. 1. 2. PART NO. 24-014-72-S 52-139-09-S FUEL SYSTEM KEY NO, DESCRIPTION Crankshaft (Includes 2) Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY NO. 1. 2. -- PART NO. 2€-041-02-S 25-g72-04-S 24 755103-S 1. 24-853-61-S 2 3. 24-041-15-S 24-353-61-S DESCRIPTION Gasket, exhaust (2) Stud, MSx1.25x33 (4) Gasket Set PART NO. DESCRIPTION 7, 8. 9. 10, 11. 12. 13, 14. 15. M-629095-S M-641060-S Kit. carburetor w/gaskets (InCludes 2-4) Gasket, carburetor Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2) Nut, hex. flange M6xl .g (2) 47-154-01-S 52-353-22-S X-426-9-S 24-686-12-S 24-393-16-S 24-100-01-S 24-353-63-S 15-353-04-S 24-050_02-S Clip, cable Line, fuel 12" (2) Clamp, hose (6) Screw, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18 Pump, fuel - pulse Nut, plastic (2) Line, Fuel 10 5/8" Line, fuel 11- 1,,2" Filter, fuel (2) NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches 1 inch= 25,4 mm 61 62 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE I t _ _U_ /_ greater never the face. Make Operate than your 15°), Tractor up across and down the face of turns slopes gradu(not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme sl° pes_,_ _._ I I Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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