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Owner's Manual

ICReFTSMeW,,I

LAWN TRACTOR

17.0 HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.273130

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructionsbefore

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 prn, Mort -Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman

Warranty.................................................2 Maintenance.........................................17

SafetyRules...........................................3 Serviceand Adjustments......................21

ProductSpecifications............................6 Storage.................................................27

AssemblyiPre-Operation........................8 Troubleshooting....................................28

Operation..............................................11 RepairParts..........................................32

MaintenanceSchedule.........................17 SearsService.........................BackCover

LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) yearsfromthe dateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis

maintained,lubricatedand tuned upaccordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,

Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat are foundto be defectivein

materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Sears will

also providefree laborfor theseapplicablewarrantedparts for the two fullyears.During

the first 30 daysof purchase,there will be no chargesto service the product at your

homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryourconve-

nience, INHOMEwarrantyservicewill still be availableafter the first 30 daysof pur-

chase,but a trip chargewill apply.This chargewill be waivedif the Craftsmanproductis

droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,

pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis within

the UnitedStates.

ThisWarrantydoes notcover:

• Expendableitemswhich becomeworn during normaluse, includingbutnot limitedto

blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.

• StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups

• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns, stumps,or glass.

• Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut notlimitedto, damage

causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the riding equipment,impacting

objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence,includingbut not limitedto, elec-

trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto use the proper

gradeand amountof engineoil, failureto keepthe deck clear of flammabledebris,

or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the

owner'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contami-

nated or oxidized(stale). Ingeneral,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof its pur-

chasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or product label replacement.

• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY

Forninety (90)daysfrom dateof purchase,if any batteryincludedwith this riding equip-

mentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe battery

will not holda charge,Searswill replacethe batteryat no charge. Duringthe first 30

daysof purchase,therewill be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After

the first 30 days,for yourconvenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be avail-

able but a trip chargewill apply. This chargewill be waived if the Craftsmanproductis

droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,

pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This batterywarrantyappliesonly whilethis productis withinthe UnitedStates.

This warrantygivesyouspecific legal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which

vary,from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-

ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not coast down a

hill in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_IbWARNING: Tow only the attach-

ments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the man-

ufacturer of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Operate only at the

lowest possible speed when on a slope.

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.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some

of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

1.GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be 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 direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

net operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when net mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• De net 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 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 in-

juries. These operators should evaluate

their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust /engine parts and burn. Do

net allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

11.SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipever 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. Un-

even 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 recommend-

ations 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 slew

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn 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 notmow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

111.CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Neveras-

sume 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.

IV. 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 equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

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. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine Jfanyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow JRreverse 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 Jfchildren

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 obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 1.25

Capacity and Unleaded and

Type: Regular

Oil Type SAE 10W30

(above 32°F)

API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed

(MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

Reverse: 1.5

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging 15 Amps @ 3600RPM

System:

Battery: AmpiHr: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new 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 a Sears

or other qualified service center. We have

competent, well4rained 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".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

_owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia 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 service center (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That's when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase aRepair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sienal repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast help by phone- phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve-

nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Purchase

your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information

call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water

6 heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel Insert

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 @

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Large Flat Washer

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Seat

(1) Washer

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

i_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet Video Cassette

"-t

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 7/16"wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

¢_-t Insert

_---_ -- ----_- 1/2 Hex Nut

C-_:;_--_ Large Flat Washer

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in

the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts or

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex-

tension and lower shafts and install 1/4

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-

curely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place Labs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex

nut and tighten securely.

Wheel g Boot

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear

8 of tractor.

5. Pivotseat and pan forwardand as-

sembleadjustmentknob and flat

washer loosely.Donot tighten.

6. Lowerseatinto operatingpositionand

sit in seat.

7. Slideseat until a comfortableposition

is reachedwhich allowsyouto press

clutch/brakepedalall the waydown.

8. Get off seat withoutmovingits ad-

justed position.

9. Raiseseat and tightenadjustment

knobsecurely.

Seat

Seat I

Shoulder

Bolts

Washer - _'_

Flat

Adjustment Knob

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE: 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 instruc-

tions).

_rminal

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)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po-

sition.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_il,WARNING: Before starting, read, un-

derstand 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.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi-

tion.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Deflector

Shielc

Mulcher

Plate

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place.Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIRE 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 DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing 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 replac-

ing motion 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.

v"CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor, we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction from

this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

v" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were overin-

flared at the factory).

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v" Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

v" Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

v" Be sure brake system is in safe oper-

ating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L I'.,I

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

{Automatic Models only)

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if notavoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

_HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

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.

Attachment

Clutch Lever

Light Switch

Ignition Switch Position

Lift Lever

Ammeter ...... --. Plunger

ThrottletChoke Attachment

Control Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

PedaI "- ...... "

Height

ustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutchJng and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION -Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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.

HOW TO USE YOURTRACTOR

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.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

"En Position

_nition Key

"Disengaged .... Brake"

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment

clutch lever to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control

between half and full speed (fast) posi-

tion, before stopping, may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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 "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

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

_opping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired po-

sition.

3. 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 position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

sured 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 ap-

proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool

season and to over 3 inches during hot

months. For healthier and better look-

ing lawns, mow often and after moder-

ate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly 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.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in ap-

propriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8

washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten

securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side, installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel o_%

Mounting \ ._f_-_ _

Locknut _'[41_ Y "

_ _/ Shoulder

Washer

Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

_sengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever Attachernnt

"Engaged" gh

Position Position

"Disengaged"

Position

Low

Position

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• De not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

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 ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Toe 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.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. 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 the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

° To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. 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 quan-

tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

Ai:_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separa-

tion 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.

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.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutchtorake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged

position.

4. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

5. 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, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

6. When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

• 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)

6. When engine starts, leave throttle

control in choke position until engine

warms up and begins to run roughly.

Once rough running begins, imme-

diately move the throttle control to the

fast position. Engine warm-up may

take from several seconds to several

minutes (the colder the temperature,

the longer the warm-up).

* The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.

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).

MOWING TIPS

• 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 already 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.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ring 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, the newly cut area will not be

exposed to direct sunlight.

• 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 grass, re-

duce your width of cut on each pass and

mow slowly.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and pos-

sible 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 at-

tachment being used.

MAX 1/3

• 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 sec-

ond cut, mow across (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.

FILL IN DATES

AsYooCO PLETE

REGULAR SERVICE _%q_F- SERVICE_j_,_-_r_ .... DATES

Check Br_ke Operation

Check Tire Pressure _

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

RCheck for Loose Fasteners _ _5

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _,_

TLubrication Chad"

0 Check B_ttery Level

R Clean Batteryand Terminals _

Check Trans_le Cooling

Check V-Belt_

Check Engine Oil Level _

Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) _1,2

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,_

N Clean Air Filter _

GClean Air Screen _2

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

E Replace Oil Filter (It equipped) _

Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _z

Replace Fuel Fiffer

1 ChAnge more often when operating under a hoaV_' ICed or

]r_ high _mbieot tornper_.ttore_

2 _er_]_ more often wher_ ope_tir_g in di_ or du_y ¢or_dition_.

3 R_pla_ blades morn3 oflen when mowing in _tndy soil.

4 • Not required if equipped with rn_iotenance ¸tree b_ttery.

5• Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft. Ibm.rn_xirnum.

DO not _rtighten

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.

At least once a season, check to see if

you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

• At least 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

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

@ Spindle (_ Spindle

Zerk _Zerk

@Front Wheel q @Front Wheel

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

®En

_-_ shift

..... Pivots

@SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(#)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, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed Jn 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 rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your trac-

tor 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 at-

tempt 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 at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op-

erate 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

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-

low access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft.

Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

If bolt needs replacing, replace only with

approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.

Trailir ge Up Mandrel Assembly

Lock

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening 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 _ Bolt or

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, 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 BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

2. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

4. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

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.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ. Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord-

ing to your expected operating tempera-

ture.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting. Oil Drain Valve

Closed and

Locked Position -Ia

Yellow Cap ---._

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the

cap onto to the end of the drain valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate read-

ing. Keep oil at "FULL' line on dipstick.

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.

1. Remove knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

3. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

Air Cleaner Cover Knob

Foam Pre- Nut

Cleaner, --Rubber

Grommet

Air

Paper

Cartridge

3ieaner

Base

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 stub-

born dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-

nal 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 cool-

ing 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.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning

of each mowing season or after every

100 hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type 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 carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your

tractor unless the engine and transmis-

sion are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed

air or a leaf blower to remove grass,

leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

_IL WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-

VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place gearshift lever Jn neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch Jn"DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

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

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and

remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and

secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear

deck brackets and secure with retainer

springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket and secure with retainer spring.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch 5

Small Retainer

Clutch

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

prings

(Both Sides)

Housing

Guide Large Retainer

Spring

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into

bracket, slide collar onto guide and

secure with large retainer spring.

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on

idler pulley bolt and secure with small

retainer spring.

9. Install belt onto engine pulley.

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 underinflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge Bottom edge of

Check adjustment on right side of trac-

tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front

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 loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2"

lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"

from trunnion on both front links. Tighten

nut "E" on both front links an equal num-

ber of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front Links Should be EquaI in Length

__ Arm

Lift Link _--

Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be re-

placed without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys

and idler pulleys

2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in

this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Mandrel /

Pulley

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or

paved surface, depress clutch/brake

pedal all the way down and engage

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to

be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut 'W' on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut 'W' until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

"_ Nut "A_

3 Nut

_Operating

Aim

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower (See ''TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt

and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around

engine pulley.

4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

5. Remove belt from center span keeper

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down between

transaxle belt keepers and onto the

input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll

around the top groove of engine pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keepers.

6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Pulley

Clutchi[l

Idler

Stationa_

Idler

Center Span ....

Keeper Pulley

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-

TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset

at the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu-

tral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars

horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-INtCAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheels have a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and

use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Rin

Axle

Cover

Square Key

(RearWheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BAT-

TERY

,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If '1umper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery(A-B), taking care not to short

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_IILWARNING: Do not short battery ter-

minals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the same

time. Before connecting battery, remove

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,

etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to

prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Slide terminal cover over terminal

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

Terminal Cover Keps Nut

Hex

Bolt

(Red)

Cable Negative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. 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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Headlight Wire

Connector

Seat

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers ex-

pense, may be performed by any non-road

engine repair establishment or individual.

Warranty repairs must be performed by an

authorized engine manufacturer's service

outlet.

TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

2. Check to see if hole in throttle lever

and hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

3. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Re-

move alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may

be required to compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the adjusting needles out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

seats in carburetor may result if turned in

too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

2. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever

in neutral (N) position.

3. Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is at-

tained.

4. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then turn

out (counterclockwise) until engine

runs rough. Turn needle to a point

midway between those two positions.

5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if nec-

essary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

6. 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 neces-

sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set

for proper engine speed. Overspeed-

ing the engine above the factory high

speed setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Cable

Clamp __

Screw _[_-_

Speed Co_rol _._.t:_;'LJ

Bracket _lff_7" I

vet

Idle Speed

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_WARNING: 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

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. 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 BATTERY 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

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting 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 empty

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)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start position for a

few seconds to distribute oil.

4. 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 pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of 10. Contact a Sears or other

adjustment, qualified service center.

Hard to start 1.

Dirty air filter.

Bad spark plug.

Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Engine will not 1.

turn over 2.

Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

Attachment clutch is

engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Faulty ignition switch.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Engine clicks but

will not start 1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3.

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter. 4.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

9. Water in fuel. 9.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Raise cutting height position/

reduce speed.

2. 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.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fine.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

.Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.

not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1.

working 2.

(if so equipped) 3.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ou

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

.Move throttle control to

"SLOW _'position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

FUSE

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED) I8?" _ 88 i

OPERATOF_

STARTER

BL_OK

I FUEL I

i LINE I

i I

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOll3

iI _0 EQU[_PEL_

BLA_

SPARK

PLUG

GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

q_lN CYL. ENGINES)

_E_

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION SIRCUJ/ "I_IAKE"

OFF M-G+AI NONE

RUNiLIGHq B+A1 A2-L

RUN B+A1 NONE

_TART _- S - A_ NONE RELAY

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT_ THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

ELECTRICAL

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TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

I 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt He;<Hd I/4-20unc × 3/4

8 176689 Box Battery

I6 176137 Switch Interlock

21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152i

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red

25 I46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

26 175I 58 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps He;< 1/4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign

40 179722 Harness Ign

41 7I 110408 Bolt BIk, Fin Hex I/4-20 Unc × 1/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 178861 Solenoid

45 I22822X Ammeter Rectangular I5 Amp

52 I41940 Protection Wire Loop

81 109748X Relay Asm

90 180449 Cover Ter minal

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drawbar

317060612 Screw 3/8-16 ×3/4

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 16&337X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 × I

11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH.

13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8- I6 x 1/2

17 185682X613 Hood Aasembly

18 184921 Bumper Hood

26 STD541437 Nut

28 184247 Gdlle

30 I75692X613 Fend/FtresI

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/I6-18×I/2

38 175710 Pivot Bracket Aasembly_ Rear

39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt

58 150127 Duct Air Engine

60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Une × 3/4

64 I54798 Dash Lower STLT

74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8016 Unc

114 I58I 12 Keeper Belt Rear Lh $11P930

115 17060620 Serew3/8-16x1-1/4

142 I75702 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 I54966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 I75582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

145 I56524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

159 I55123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black

166 171875 SerewHwhdHi-Lo#13-16x3/4

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I8TT

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/I6-18 x I/2 Tytt

208 I7670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6 x 1/2

209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 × 3/4

21I 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

212 184248 Insert Lens Reflective

258 I84245X599 Lens Laser RH

259 I84246X599 Lens Laser LH

260 I84250X428 C_ver Lens Laser

26I I84258X428 Insert Grille Laser

- - 5479J Plug, Button

NOTE: All oomponent dimensions given in U, S,

inches I inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

GROUND DRIVE

166

156

47_ °_

26 27

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO,

1 Transa;<le (See Breakdown) 64

Peerless 208-545C 65

2 148682 Spring, Return, Brake 66

3 123668X Pulley. Transaxle 70

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 74

5 121520X Strap, Torque 75

6 17060512 Screw 5/I8-I8x3/4 76

8 165868 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 77

10 STD561210 Pin, C_tter 78

11 10570IX Washer, Shift Plate 79

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 80

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 81

18 STD541431 Nut Lock Hi<W/Ins 5/I6-18 ;<Gr.5 82

18 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex3i8-16 Unc;< 1 Gr.5 83

19 STD541437 Nut 84

2I 108933X Knob 85

22 130804 Rod, Brake 89

24 STD541237 Nut 90

25 108888X Spring, Brake Rod 96

28 STD551037 Washer 112

27 STD561210 Pin 113

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 118

29 71873 Cap, Parking Brake 120

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 145

32 STD523107 Bolt 150

34 175578 Shaft AssembIz Foot Pedal 15I

35 120183X Bearing Nylon 156

38 STD551062 Washer 158

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 159

38 179114 Pulley. Composite, Fiat 16I

39 74760648 Bolt 162

4I 175558 Keeper, Belt, Idler 169

47 127783 Pulley. Idler, V-Groove, PlasIic 164

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grod Dry Stl 165

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 168

50 72I 10612 Bolt Cam Sh 3/8-16 x I-I/2 Gr 5 168

5I STD541437 Nut Crown Lock3/8-16 Unc 169

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 Uoc 170

53 105710X Link, Clutch 197

55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 198

56 17060620 Screw 3/8-I8;<1-1/4 202

57 130801 V-Belt Ground Drive 212

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

6I 17120614 Screw 3/8-I8;<.875

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 175410 Pulley. Engine

PART

NO, DESCRIPTION

71170764 Bolt Hex 7/I6-20 x 4 Gr. 5

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, FOOlProof

134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

137057 Spacer, Axle

I21749X Washer 25/32 ;<1-1/4 ;<I6 Ga.

STD581075 E-Ring

I23583X Key. Square 2.0 ;<.I845/1885

I21748X Washer 25/82 ;<1-5/8 ;<16 Ga

STD580025 Key Woodruff

I45090 Arm, Shift

I65592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

I65711 Spring, Torsion

19171218 Washer I7/32;<3/4;<I6Ga.

166231 Link Transaxle

I50360 Nut, Nylock

15&39IX428 C_nsole, Shift, STLT

I24346X Nut, Self-Toding, Wsh Hd 1/4

STD824003 Retainer Spring 1

19091210

I27285X

72140608

73900600

74490540

175456

19133210

166002

165589

183900

72140408

73680400

74780418

19091010

165623

166880

165492

165580

178394

169813

169593

72110614

145212

Washer 9/32 ;<3/4 x I 0 Ga.

Strap Torque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdod Sqneck 3/8-18 ;< 1

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/I8-I8 Gr 5

Spacer Retainer

Washer I3/32 ;<2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/181D ;<1I25

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

Bolt He;<Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 ;<5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I 8 ;<.58I

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID

Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105 Hd

Bolt Cam SH 3/8-I6 ;< 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Nut He;<Flange Lock

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

STEERING ASSEMBLY

I _39

\ _ \ I _ _ _ /

67 67

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

172393

189840

189839

6266H

121748X

12000029

175121

STD55I 137

73940800

1365I 8

145212

18064 I

126847X

19131418

17060612

STD561210

130465

155099

152927

184704)(428 Steering Wheel

Axle Aasembly

Spindle Assembly, LH.

Spindle Assembly, R.H.

Bearing Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x I-5/8 x I 8 Ga.

Ring, Klip

Draglink

Washer, Lock

Nut Hex Jam Toplock I/2-20 Unf

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x I 8 Ga.

Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4

Pin Cotter

Rod Tie

Bushing, Steering

Screw

159948)(428 Insert, Steering Wheel

19182411 Washer 9i16IDx I-1/2OD 1I Ga.

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

159945 Adaptor, Steering Wheel

145054)(428 Boot, Steering Shaft

121749X Washer 25/32 x I-I/4 x I8 Ga.

180640 Extension Shaft Steering

184948)(428 Cap, Spindle

73540400

71130420

160367

72140618

169827

175146

189835

173966

175118

175553

Nut Crownlock I/4-28

Bolt Hex I/4-28 UNF x I-I/4 Gr. 8

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-18x2-1/4

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm.

Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

Washer Flat .781 x 1-I/2 x .14

Bolt Shoulder 7/I6-20 Une

Clip Steering

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

ENGINE

32_

105_

Sl 14

_105

_37

4O I

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester I

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

2170548X505 Control, Throttle

17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread

Cutting I/4-20× 1/2

3 Engine, (See Breakdown)

Kohler Model CV490-27508

4 174667 Muf|ler

13 12-041-03 Gasket

14 148458 Tube Drain Oil Easy

18 STD551237 Washer

23 189837 Shield BrniDbr Guard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

3I 184900 Tank, Fuel

32 140527 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented

38 123487X Clamp, Hose

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy

40 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

44 17870412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,

Thd., Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4

45 17800812 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-I 8 × 3/4

48 19091416 Washer 9/32 × 7/8 × 16 Ga

77 19101216 Washer 5/I6 × 3/4 × 16 Ga.

80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5/I6-18 Unc × 1/2

101 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc

105 17120616 Screw 3/8-I8 × 1

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

SEAT ASSEMBLY

\\\\

I I

/21

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

I160597 Seat

2160188 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

37I 110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged

6 STD541437 Nut He;<Lock w/Ins 3/6-I6 Unc

7 12416IX Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

6 17000616 Screw 3/6-I6 X 1

919131614 Washer 13/32 X 1X I4 Ga

I 0 160166 Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

12 121246;<

13 I21248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250;<

17 123976;<

21 171652

22 STD541431

24 19171912

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap Bik Ny150 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk I/4-20x1-I/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock I/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I 6 Unc-2A

Nut He;<Lock w/Ins 5/16-16

Washer I7/32 X I-3/16 XI2Ga.

NOTE: All _mponent dimensions given in U.S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

DECALS

16 2 I3 10

13 63 1I

,I6

KEY PART

NO, NO,

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO, NO,

1156366 Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 177353

2 I86443 Decal, Replacement 14 I60396

3 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H 15 179128

4 186281 Decal, Hood, L.H. 16 184842

5 I38047 Decal, Battery 17 I84643

6 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 18 164065

7 177367 Decal, HP Engine 20 149516

8 172331 Decal, Mower Srs - - I38311

9 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - I65600X428

10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger --I65799X426

11 I86283 Decal, Hood Side - - I84989

12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic --184990

DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash Panel

Decal V-Belt Schematic

Decal Deck B 42

Decal Grille RH

Decal Grille LH

Decal Strg. Whl

Decal Battery DngriPsn Eng

Decal Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_5,8

74,10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

159192

2 65139

3I06222X

4 59904

5 I06732X624

6 278H

7 9040H

8 I06108X624

9 I22082X

10 7152J

11 I04757X428

-- 144334

Cap Value Tire

Stem Value

Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 -6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease

Bearing Flange

Rim Asm 6"rear White Service

Tire R Ts 20 X I0-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 6 Service

Cap Axle BIk I 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (I0 oz. tube)

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

Iinch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

LIFT ASSEMBLY

13----o_

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

I I59460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

2 I59471 Shaft Asm. Lift

3105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 × 1 ;(2I Ga.

6 I20183X Bearing Nylong

7 I25631X Grip Handle Fluted

8 I22365X Button Plunger Read

11 I39865 Link Asm Lilt L.H.

I2 139866 Link Asm Lilt R.H.

I3 STD624008 Retainer Spring

I5 173288 Link Front

I6 73350800 Nut Jam He;( 1/2-I3 Une

17 175689 Tru nnion BIk Zinc

I8 73800800 Nut Look wiWsh I/2-I3 Unc

I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 I69865 Bearing, Pvt Lift

32 73540600 Nut Crownloek 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1 inch =254 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

MOWER DECK

113 111 114

118 _

106/_ 102 193 105

10...-.-_

.18

119 F _117

23 24

42 D ma[t-t-Vulh stl_ 3

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 165892

2 STD533107

3138017

4 165460

5 STD824008

6 178024

8 850857

9 STD55II37

10 140298

134149

139775

138971

137645

128774

110485X

174493

72140505

132827

159770

STD541431

177563

105304X

123713X

110452X

Mower Deck Assembly, 42'

Bolt

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck

Retainer Spring

Bar Sway Deck

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened

(The following blades are availa-

ble)

Blade, 42" MulehingStd

(For mulching mowers only)

Blade, 42" Mulching Premium

(For better wear when mulching)

Blade, 42" Hi-Litt

(For bagging or discharing)

Shaft AssembIz Mandrel, Vented

Housing, Mandrel, Vented

Bearing Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

Bolt, Carriage 5/I 6-I8 x 5/8

Bolt, Shoulder

Baffle, Vortex

Nut Crownleck 5/16-I 8 UNC

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push

130968)(428 Shield, Deflector

19111016

131491

173984

129963

153535

178342

STD533717

131494

STD55I 837

STD541437

140088

STD824003

137729

133944

139888

184907

178515

155048

165723

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Rod Hinge

Screw Thdrol Washer Head

Washer, Spacer

Pulle_ Mandrel

Nut, Toploek, Flanged

Bolt

Pulley. idler, Flat

Washer 13/32 x I3/18 x 16Ga.

Nut Crownleck 3/8-18 UNC

Guard, Mandrel, LH.

Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x5/8

Washer, Hardened

Bolt, Shoulder 5/I6-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

67 I84939 Knob Custom Oval

68 144959 V-Belt

92 STD541437 Nut

10I 138420 Mulcher Cover

102 71081010 Screw

103 19061216 Washer #10

104 STD551II0 Washer, Lock

105 160793 Latch Assembly. Bagger

108 2029J Nut, Weld

1I I I79292 Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh

112 I79293 Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

113 17080510 Screw 5/18-I8 Unc

114 73510500 Nut Keps 5/I6-18 Unc

118 4898H Bolt Shoulder

117 I65746 Wheel Gauge Std

118 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-I8 Unc

119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

129 19131312 Washer I3/32 x 13/I6 x 12Ga.

130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

13I STD533710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk3/8-18UNCx1

142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower

143 157109 Bracket Arm idler 42_

144 158834 Keeper Belt 42 _Clutch Cable

145 165888 Pulleyldler Flat

148 I71977 Bolt Carriage idler

147 131335 Spring Extension

148 169022 Spring Return Idler

149 I65898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x I6 Ga.

15I 169870 Bracket Clutch

152 169878 Cable Clutch 42 In

153 I69674 Washer Flat 3/8 °Type B

154 169675 Spring Retainer

155 169671 Spring Retention Lever

156 I69872 Spacer

157 169869 Rod Clutch

158 I7720408 Screw HexThd Cut I/4-20 x I/2

159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-18 Unc x 3/4

184 19131410 Washer I3/32 x 7/8 x I0 Ga.

- - I30794 Mandrel Assembly

(Includes Housing, Shaft and

Shaft Hardware Only - Pulley Not

Included)

- - 169583 Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. Deck-Order separately mul-

cher cover and guage wheel

components key nos. I01 - I06

and II6- II8)

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

I inch = 254 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

157

MODEL and SERIAL

I NUMBERSHERE

.51

2g 35

157

,41A _"/

42A

KEY

NO.

25A

29A

29B

29C

31A

35A

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

PART

NO.

772147

780086A

770128

776395

776409

778364

778369

778330

792180

792047

784352

784378

778334

778309

778368

778370

786188

786102

792077A

792078

792079

792073A

792I 77

792125

792035

788040

780072

780160

780051

780199

780108

780001

780195

788083

780194

780193

780197

790075

790007

799021

786026

792076A

DESCRIPTION

Traasaxle Cover

Needle Bearing 5/8

Traasaxle Case

Countershaft

Output Shaft

Spur Gear (38 teeth)

Spur Gear (I5 teeth)

Spur Gear (I 1 teeth)

Shilt Key

Woodruff Key #9

Shilt _llar

Shilt Rod & Fork

Bevel Gear (30 teeth)

Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth)

Bevel Gear (I3 teeth) (Include. 14)

Bevel Pinion (I3 teeth) (Include. 13)

Ring Gear (43 teeth)

Drive Pin

Spacer 1.130 X .695

Ball 5/16 ° dia

Set Screw 3/8 - I6 x 3/8'

Spring .3I 0 OD x .625 L

Screw I/4 - 20 × 1-1/4'

Screw I/4-20 × I-3/8 °

Retaining Ring (pkg of 2)

Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer 627 ID x.031W

Thrust Washer 762 ID x.031W

Anti-Rotation Washer 632

CupWasher 1.127 ID x 032W

Flat Washer 750 ID x .056W

(Use As Needed)

Flat Washer .750 ID x .062W

Oil Seal 5/8'

Bushing .563

Flanged Bushing 5 /8_ ID

Flanged Bushing 75I

Brake Disk

Brake Pad Plate

Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

Dowel Pin

Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

4IA 790079 Brake Lever

42 792073A Screw I/4 -20 × 1-1/4'

42A 792085A Screw I/4 - 20 × 2 I/4

43 792075 Locknut 5 / I6 - 24

44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

45 786066 Spacer 2625 × 1.0

46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

47 774690 A×le (I 1-15 / 16" Long)

48 774691 A×le (I 6 - 1 /2 long)

49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

5I 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

52 778352 Spur Gear (I9 teeth)

53 778350 Spur Gear (I6 teeth)

54 778346 Spur Gear (I5 teeth)

56 778355 Spur Gear (I 1 teeth)

57 778337 Spur Gear (I3 teeth)

58 778353 Spur Gear (I7 teeth)

59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

6I 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

66 776422 Input Shaft

67 776396 Shitter & Brake Shaft

69 792I 70 Retaining Ring

70 786187 Spacer .890

7I 788069 Square Cut Ring

7IB 788092 "0 Ring

76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W

77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth)

83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

87 788089A Oil Seal 9/16 °

150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4

180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90

900 794712 Replacement

MST - 206-545C Transa×le

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J

CRANKCASEJ

_3 22 1

_-_4

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

CYLINDER HEADNALVFJBREATH ER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 25_351-01S Liften valve (2)

2 12_755-94_S Kit, cylinder head (Includes

3417, Gaskets 12 041 014S

(Qty. 2), 12 041 02-8, & 12

041 0348)

312_411-03_S Rod, push (2)

4 12_041410S Gasket, cylinder head

5 12_017401S Valve, intake (Std.)

12_017402S Valve, intake (.25)

6 12_016-01 S Valve. exhaust (Std.)

12-016-02 S Valve, exhaust (.25)

7 25q 39-60-S Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8"

8 12_318436S Cylinder Head

9 25_186-01uS Arm, rocker (2)

10 12 599-03 S Pivot, rocker arm (2)

11 M-640034-S Screw. hex. flange M6xl.0x34

12 12_089-01 S Spring, valve (2)

13 12q73401_S Cap, valve spring (2)

14 12_755-03_S Kit, retainer (2)

15 12_468405_SWasher, plain 13/32"

16 12q 12413_SSpacer, head bolt exhaust port

17 12_086-15_S Screw, hex.flange

M10x1.5x81 (5)

18 25_237414_SClamp, hose (2)

19 12 326-03 S Hose, breather

20 M-6450204S Screw. hex. flange

M6x1.0x20 (5)

21 12 096-07_S Cover. valve w/nipple

22 M-5450104S Screw. hex. flange

M5x0.Sx10

23 12_018401S Retainer. breather reed

24 12_402-02_S Reed, breather

1 12_032_03S Seal, crankshaft

2 Block, cylinder (Use Short

Block 12 522 51)

3 12 445_02-S Strap, lifting

4 M-839025-S Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x25

5 24_380q3-S Dowel, locating (4)

6 12_755 49 S Kit, camshaft (Includes 7,8)

7 12_089_31S Spring, actuating

8 12422_08_S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue

12-422_09_S Shim. camshaft (A.R.) red

12422q0_S Shiml camshaft (A.R.) yellow

12422q 1_S Shiml camshaft (A.R.) green

12422q2-S Shim. camshaft (A.R.) gray

12422q3 S Shiml camshaft (A.R.) black

12422 07 S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white

9 12_144 28 S Shaft, balance

10 12_874_07_SPiston w/Ring Set (Std.)

(Includes 11,12)

12-874 11S Piston w/Ring Set (.08)

12-874 08_S Piston w/Ring Set (.25)

12-874_09_S Piston w/Ring Set (.50)

11 12 018 02_S Retainer, piston pin (2)

12 12q08 07 S Ring Set (Std.)

12q08 08_S Ring Set (.25)

12q08 09 S Ring Set (.50)

13 12-067q 1_S Connecting Rod (Std.)

12-067_06_S Connecting Rod (.25)

14 12-380 01_S Pin, governor regulating

15 12 043 05 S Gea£ governor

16 M-6310054S Washe£ plain 6 mm

17 12q44 02-S Shaft, governor gear

18 52q39-09 S Plug, cup

19 12_755_64_SKit, gov. cross shaft w/clip

(Includes 23)

20 X4254102_S Washe£ plain 1/4"

21 1203201uS Seal, governor cross shaft

22 M-631015-S Washe£ plain 6 mm

23 12q54_05 S Clip, hitch pin

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL]

--2

13 J4

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 1

12 6

AIR INTAKE I

'°1

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TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508

IGNITION_ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 12_086-14_S Screw, hex. flange

M10x1.5×46

2 12_468-03 S Washer, plain 3/8"

3 24q62-03 S Screen, grass

4 25_086-47_S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4)

5 12 157-06 S Fan

6 X42_15-S Key

7 12_025-15 S Flywheel

8 12 155-09_S Connector

9 M-548025-S Screw. hex. cap M5xO.Sx25 (2)

10 12-065-09_S Stator -15 amp with stator

brake

11 M-545020-S Screw. hex. flange

M5x0.Sx20 (2)

12 12 154-06 S Clip, cable (2)

13 41_403-09_S Regulator, rectifier - 15 amp

14 X_22q1-S Washeq lock 1/4"

15 M-639016-S Screw. hex.flange

M6x1.0xl 6 (2)

16 236602-S Connector

17 12q 32-02_S Spark Plug

18 X_728 1-S Clip, cable (2)

19 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sxl 0 (2)

20 12-584-04_S Module, ignition

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 176-44_S Harness, wiring

24_518-12-S Lead, black (6" - 12 gauge-

insulated grip barrel eyelet

terminals)

12_518-35_S Lead, white (36" _18 gauge

fully insulated push on tab

and unineulatad socket

terminals)

M-545010-S Screw. hex. flange

M5x0.Sxl0 (6)

24 468q0 S Washer, plain 1/4"

12 146 07 S Plate, blower housing

M-550010-S Screw. hex. flange

M5x0.8xl 0

24_096 05_S Cover. pinion

12-027_76-S Housing, blower

12_063q8-S Baffle, intak_ side

25 154_02_S Clip, mounting (3)

12_086 37_S Screw. captive washer

M5x0.Sx20 (3)

12 063 20_S Baffle, cylinder head

M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl .Oxl 6 (2)

12_063 lg_S Baffle, cylinder

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-541050-8 Nut. hex.flange M5x0.6

AIR INTAKEtFILTRATION

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

12_261 01 S

25341_03-S

12-096 24_S

12-083 _12-S

12-100 08_S

12_083 _10S

12-743 12_S

12-032 11uS

12_094_07_S

Duct, air

Knob, air cleaner cover

Cover, air cleaner

Preoleaneq element

Wing Nut

Kit, air cleaner element

(Includes 5.7, 8)

Filter, element (Includes 5, 8)

Seal 17/16"

Base, air cleaner (Includes

11,12)

10 12-072 04-S Stud, mounting plate

M6x1.0x75

11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 HFLo thread

forming (2)

13 12-041-02-S Gasket. air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12_113_53_S Decal, air cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

STARTING SYSTEM I

°-1

ENGINE CONTROLSJ

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION

_...._o

'II

0--4

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO,

M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange

Mgx1.25x79 (2)

25-098-07 S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8)

12-755-54-S Kit, drive end

12-227-18-S Cap, drive end

12-179-05 S Armature

12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring

12-227-13 S Cap, commutator end

12-211-01-S Bolt, he×.flange 1t4-29x4-5/8

(2)

OIL PAN,/LU BRICATION

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 12u038-01S Dipstickassembly (Includes

2-3)

2 25u755-13 S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3)

3 12u153-03 S O-Ring, oil fill cap

4 12q53-02 S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

5 12 123-04-S Tube, oil fill

6 M-645025-S Screw. hex. flange M6×1.0×25

7 12-153-01 S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

8 25q62-07uS Screen, oil pickup

9 12 096-03_S Cover. oil pickup screen

19 M-545016-S Screw. hex.flange M5x0.Sx16

11 25u462-09uS Valve, oil pressure relief

12 52-059-02-S Filter. oil

13 25q 39-57 S Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8'*

14 12u393-01 S Pump, oil

15 12q53-06 S O-Ring, oil pump cover

19 12 096-34 S Cover, oil pump

17 M-545016-S Screw. hex.flange M5x0.Sx16

18 12 032-03 S _'eal, oil (RT.O. end)

19 24u086-16 S Screw, hex.flange MSx1.25×45

01)

29 24u086- 17uS Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25×45

21 12q99-56 S Assembly, Pan, oil (Incl. 11,14-

17)

DESCRIPTION

1 12-979q 1uS Linkage, choke

2 12-237-01 S Clamp, cable

3 24 986_43_S Screw. hex. flange

4 M-664029-S Screw, lobed socket

Mgxl.0x20 (2)

5 12u539 10 S Control, speed assembly

(Includes 6u9)

6 M-443025-S Screw, pan head M4xg.7x25

7 M-443029-S Screw. pan head M4xg.7x20

8 12_989q 1S Spring, choke (2)

9 12_989 23_S Spring, choke return

19 12-989-24 S Spring, governor

11 12u755u83S Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14)

12 12q09 07 S Nut, hex flange 1/4-29

13 52-211-04 S Bolt, 1/4u20xl "

14 12u999u28-S Lever, governor

15 25 158 08uS Bushing, throttle linkage

19 12u979u10uSLinkage, throttle

17 2515911uS Bushing, throttle linkage

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

CRANKSHAFT J

FUELSYSTEM I

EXHAUST ]

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.273130

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2)

2 M-629116S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2)

3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor wtgaeket

(Includes 4,5,6 qty 1Tie,

cable 12-454-03-S. Terminal

25 452-20 S)

4 12-041-02-S Gasket, aircleaner

5 12-053-118 Carburetor assembly (For

information only not

available separately)

(Includes Kit, float 12-757-

02-S Kit, carburetor repair

12-757-03 S, Kit, solenoid

repair 12-757-33 S)

6 Gasket. carburetor (2)

7 Deflector. heat

8 Clamp. hose (2)

9 Line, fuel 12q/4"

10 Filter. fuel in line

11 Clip cable

12_041-01 -S

12_265_06-S

25-237-14_S

52_353-22_S

25-050-03-S

47-154-01-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

*M-561010 S Screw. thread forming

*X-22-11 -S

12-757-02-S

12-757-03-S

12-041-01-S

12-041-02-S

12-041-05-S

12-041-06-S

12-032-06-S

12-757-33-S

12-041-06-S

12-454-03-S

25-452-20-S

12-518-37-S

M5x0.Sxl 0

Washer, lock 1/,$"

Kit, float

Kit, carburetor repair

Gasket, carburetor

Gasket, air cleaner

Gasket, bowl

Gasket, bowl screw

Seal, solenoid

Kit, solenoid repair

Gasket, bowl screw

Tie cable

Terminal

Lead, red, (37" _20 gauge -

insulated socket and

uninsulated socket

terminals)

*attaches carburetor ground lead to curb baffle.

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 12_014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2)

2 25-139-27-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 25-072-04_S Stud, M8x1.25x33(2)

2 12_041_03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold

3 12_126-11_S Bracket muffler

4 12-445-06-S Strap, lifting

5 M-645025 S Screw. hex. flange M6xl.0x25

(2)

PA-27508 Replacement Engine

12_522_51 Short Block

12-755_93_S Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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