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Owner's Manual

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24.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273201

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5pm, Mon -Sat

Sears, Roebuck ar=d Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

Product Specifications ........................... 5

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

Operation ............................ ,... .............. 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state. -_

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

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by'the 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 absolute-

ly 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

not 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 park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turnoffbladeswhen not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could 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 recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

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

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction c_uld cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine 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.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

A.CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER 24.0

_ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

;APACITY UNLEADED

,ND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

3AP: .030")

VALVE NOT ADJUSTABLE

CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

IMPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

3HARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

E3AI-IERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18 _

(1) Washer _ /

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _li= J

(1) Knob

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) Washers

3116x3/4 x

16 Gauge

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

Partspackedseparatelyincarton

Seat

Video

Cassette

lie

Manual

Steering

Wheel

Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

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2) LatchHook

Assemblies

(4) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Shoulder Bolts

(_(4) Wheels

(Optional)

(4)

(4) Retainer Springs

(4) Locknuts

3/8-16

(4) Clevis Pins

Slope Sheet

Steering Sleeve

Extension

(2) Front Link Assemblies

Steering

Wheel Insert

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

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

a 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) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(1)Pliers drive ratchet

(1) 1/2" wrench (1) Phillips Screw-

(1) Utility knife driver

(t) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steedng wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

pages 6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

Remove mower and packing materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

_lide the steering sleeve over the steer-in_ shaft.

Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

•Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll offskid.

Steering

Sleeve

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove ties from V-belts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•if this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

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INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment _:+._-_

Knob Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into brack-

et channel, Be sure that gauge wheel

bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble

gauge wheels as shown using shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center

Iocknuts and tighten securely.

•For ease of mower to tractor assembly,

raise gauge wheels to highest position

and retain with clevis pins and spring

retainers.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE

WHEELS" in the Operation section of

this manual. Retainer

Shoulder

Bolt

PinJ .

Adjusting

Bar

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16 Center

Locknut

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control (see Know Your

Tractor in the Operation section). Engage

parking brake.

•Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in right hand

front suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

•Slide right side of mower back and

install link in top hole of right hand front

mower bracket. Retain with single loop

retainer spring as shown.

•Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER Suspension

SPRING (Inward Arms

pointing deck pins)

Chassis Bracket

•Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing deck pins If necessary, rock

and raise front of mower to align deck

pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer spring

with loops down as shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

Front

Brackets

Front Mower

Bracket

Gauge

Wheel

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs Idler Pulley

Spnngs

Discharge

Guard

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook roar latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

asafe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut

from the "Pc

Lock Hook Points

Weld Nut

Latch Latch

Plate _1-Screw

Deflector

Shield

Weld

Nut

Lock Washer

v"CHECKLIST

Please review the following checklist:

/All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,I Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-

ed at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

4" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/" Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

•/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

,/it is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and trans-

mission purging instructions (See "TO

START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of

this manual).

Hooks

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

I- ;I

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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,

Throttle Control

Hourmeter

Ignition

Switch

Light Switch

Position

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Lift Lever

Plunger

Lift Lever

Choke

Control

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Motion

Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a

cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position,

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of opera-

tion -

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

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 stan-|

dard safety glasses. I

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Throttle Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Control "Disengage Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

"Brake"

Lever

Brake

"Disengaged" "Engaged"

Pedal"Ddve" Position

Posi_on Posi_on

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

•To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to -

"backfire".

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

,_, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best mower per-

forrnance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position,

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (,.3)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

1-1/2" to 4-1/2". 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 averagelawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut 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 condi-

tions.

•Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

• Lower mower and adjust mower to

desired cutting height.

•Remove retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel bar.

•Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert

clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be

slightly off the ground.

•Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

Retainer

spring

ClEvis

._-.-. Pin

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height of

the mower deck.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

•Start mower blades by enga_]ing attach-

, ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 °and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

i f stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Push In TO -"Z_, __

"Disengage" f_) )_'

Attachment Lift Lever

High Position

/LOW

JPosition

_Discharge

\ Guard

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling posi-

tion. Freewheel control is located at the

rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

•Remove retainer spring from freewheel

control rod.

•Push control rod in to disengage trans-

mission and reinsert retainer spring into

control rod hole now on back side of the

bracket.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-

stick; 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 nec-

essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the

Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assL)re fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

Zd weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

t_k or permonent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

°Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F

AND ABOVE)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/brake slowly return to

operating p6sition.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled

out slightly.

NOTE: 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 AdjLjstments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_,CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removeal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the 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.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

.A,.TE...CESC.EOU'E

FiLL IN DATES

As COMPLETE

REGU RSERVICE Y Y Y , SERVlCE DATES

Check Brake Operation _ _.#

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlockSystems ;I//

RCheck for Loose Fasteners I1_ V.7 !V.

CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/4

TLubrication Chart V'

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals V. V.

Check Transaxle Cooling If

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension l_s

I Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s) Tension V's

Check Engine Oil Level If V*

Change Engine Oil I_t_,: V'

E Clean Air Fitter _V':

NClean Air Screen

iV'

GI Inspect MuffiedSpark Arrester

N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) It_l,_

Clean Engine Cooling Fins V.=

Replace Spark Plug _2 V.

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter V.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART

O_e Rod Ball Joints

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value eSpindle Zerk --

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some F eSpindle Zerk

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adjustments will need to be made periodi- eFront [_- /_ /- eFront

cally to properly maintain your tractor. Wheel _1_.'-; __-__;:__-_'k._'.3_ Wheel

All adjustments in the Service and Bearing _ "_,_-'_._J Bearing

Adjustments section of this manualshould Zerk l _',-. _ Zerk

be checked at least once each season. _Steering I __"_ .Engine\

•Once a year you should replace the Sector :_//

spark plug clean or replace air filter and GearTeeth /

check bla_es and be ts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

:Check engine oil level. _.

Check brake operation.

oCheck tire pressure. OSpray Silicone lubriant (Move Boots to Lubricate)

Check operator presence and interlock _General Purpose Grease

systems for proper operation, eRefer to Maintenance ENGINE Section

Check for loose fasteners.

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 bear-

ings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use

only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

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 that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

Edge Blade Mandrel

Flat Washer,

Hex Bolt

(Grade 8)* 7, ;'_

\_, Star

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the belt head.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in ahod-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole .'

5/8"Bolt _Blade

or Pin _ _,'_

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, pedodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• 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 ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease Or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

.al).

V BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure f._n

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxie ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Plug

•Oil Fill

Air Screen Cap/Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

Cartridge

Foam

Pre-cleaner

Cartridge

Plate

Rubber

Seal

Nut

Knob

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will dam-

age the cartridge.

•Remove nut and cartridge plate.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace if

necessary.

•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate,

and nut.

•Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or with every second oil change if the trac-

tor is used more than 100 hours in one

year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever 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 carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

iClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position.

•Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

•Place attachment clutch in uDISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position,

•Remove retainer spdng holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer spdngs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

Adjustment

Nuts

Suspension

Arms

Lift

Links

Chassis

Bracket

•Remove two retainer springs from each

front link and remove links.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electdc clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Front

Front Mower

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Retaine

Springs

Front Mower

Anti-Sway

Bar Retainer

Springs

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked

onlevelgroundor driveway.Makesure

tiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck

cud to ground level at front corners of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16";

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to _ _ _ Mower to

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "P directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal

number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

•When distance =P is 118" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. =P by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "H"_

Trunnion/- _

)

"_ Nut "G"

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Park tractor on alevel suffade. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

•Roll belt over the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri-

mary idler arm and belt in mower hous-

_ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepem at the idlers as

shown.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

Screws

Left Hand

Mandrel

Cover _= '

Idler

Pulleys

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure

belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Mower

Ddve Belt

Left Hand

Mandrel

Pdmary

Idler Arm Belt

Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Remove mower drive belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

•Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual),

•Remove screws from R,H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

•Carefully roll belt off R,H. mandrel pul-

ley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pul-

ley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels and

entire upper deck surface.

Check secondary_-idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"tNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

Reassemble mower drive belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

Left Hand

Mandrel

Mower Blade

Drive Belt

Secondary

IdlerArm

"Mandrel Idler

Pulley

Right Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Spring

Anti-Sway-Bar Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of

service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the intemal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to not

engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

•Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in "OFF' position.

•Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Slot (3) Clutch Plata

Rotor ,-- -_ ;

Locknut_t j "_ "_'_ Brake

(3) >_.. Plate

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2 _. Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

_Feater than six (6)feet in highest gear,

turther maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking

Brake

=Engaged"

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on bottom

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL-

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

• Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

• Loosen belt keeper above trensaxle pul-

• Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

•Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-

ers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from V-

idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan belt keep-

er.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

_ansaxle and fan idler pulleys, making

dure to route belt inside of all belt keep-

ers.

•Retighten belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt inside

of all belt keepers.

•Check to be sure belt is positioned cor-

rectly and is on proper side of all belt

keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic

Viewed from L.H. Side of Tractor

•Belt Transaxle

Clutching Idler_,_,Keeper

Engine Clutching Flat Idler_

Pulley

Belt Keepers IBelt Fan

Keeper Idler

V Idler

As Viewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack Iocatedon the right side of chassis.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

Tighten Iocknut 114 turn.

While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut

securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 114

turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

_ocknut

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. If parts in the front axle or steering

mechanism have been replaced or dam-

aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions =A"

and =B").

•Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to

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

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

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

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

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel camber, contact your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

t_._ _ Adjustment

. i/_'_ Sleeves

I/(/,::-1

Jam Nuts '_

TO REMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

Remove f_,ve (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE= To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Ring

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged, (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with

a 12 volt negative grounded system. The

other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega-

tive grounded system. Do not use your

tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

"Positive_._k.___ _=._L "Negative"

,.-,o,1\

REPLACING BATTERY

4=CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

_onnect BLACK grounding cable

•to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

Terminal

Access

Door_

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to ..o

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis. _.".....

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully Guard

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of:the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS _IROUND,

away from fuel tank and Ibattery.

;Nut Hex Bolt

Positive

(Red) Cable

(Black)

Cable

TOREPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

•While holding spring bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for

heavier attachments.

•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

•Retighten jam nut against spring bush-

ing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum

spring tension when using light attach-

ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever

spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not

overpower spring. When removing attach-

ment, always adjust spring tension to its

lowest position.

Jam Nut Spring

Bolt

Attachment

Lift Spring

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

•Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Needle Idle

Speed

AdjusUng

Screw

Stop Throttle

Screw Control

Cable

Clamp Screw

Choke

Control

Cable

TOADJUSTCHOKECONTROL

Thechokecontrolhasbeenpresetat the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary, check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(See "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Re-

sponsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. 13ghten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for

TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may

be required to compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

_asfollows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Tuming the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

•Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE

CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting

needle in (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then tum out (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

•The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

• Idle soeed settina - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

•Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until

engine speed decreases and then tum

out (counterclockwise) approximately

3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed

performance.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the facory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience _o make

any necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_.CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand tightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. A_ways follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to "START" position for

afew seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.,

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE

•Out of fueL.

•Engine not"CHOKED" prop-

erly.

•Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel tilter.

•Water in fuel.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignitionswitch.

•Faulty solenoidor starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

• Check all widng.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor' in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Clean/replace air tilter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

•Check all widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor' in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

I"Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

I. Check all wiring.

•Check/replace ignitionswitch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authodzed service

center.

• Recharge or replace battery,

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

•Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

•Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

•Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty airfiltar.

•Low oil ieveVdirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

PROBLEM

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Didy/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence 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.

• Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

•Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

CORRECTION

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, cdntact an authorized

service center/

department.

• Replace blade. "nghtenblade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

TROUBLESHOOTII_ _CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will not , • Frozen idler pulley. *Replace idler pulley.

rotate (cont'd) =Frozen blade mandrel, •Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge Engine speed too slow.

Headlight(s) not work

ing (if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine =backfires"

when turning engine

=OFF"

i•

i •

Travel speed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Worn, bent or loose blade,

Buildupof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF".

i•Bulb(s) bumed out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged widng.

I ° Blown fuse.

=•

Bad battery cell(s). •

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so *

equipped).

Faulty alternator. •

Freewheel control in =disen- *

gaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn, dam- •

aged or broken.

Air trapped intransmission .

during shipment

or servicing.

Engine throttle control not set

at =SLOW" positionfor 30 sec-

onds before stoppingengine.

• Place throttle control in =FAST"

position.

•Shiftto slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

•bladeReplacelsharpanbott,blade. "nghten

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Tum switch =ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace lightswitch.

•Checkwidng and connecUons.

•Replace fuse.

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connections.

Replace regulator.

Replace altamator.

Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

•Move throttle control to =SLOW"

positionand allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUEL _(OPTIONAL)

-........ I

FUEL SHUT'OFF

SOLENOID

SPARK PLUGS

GAP

2 PLUGS

GFC

RH)

RELAY

IGNmON SWITCH REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

..CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

ENGINE CONNECTOR

.............. TRACTOR CONNECTOR

nc,_u_ _1,.._,_ _=._,._._c IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY

,,uRgE. HO°T,NG

RED WIRE) (WHITE WIRE) M FOR ENGINE CHARGING

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS (RED WIRE)

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CARBURETOR )

CUPSWE.ERE_OVEOPORSOLENO'O___Lo O_N_:_,_

EDW_RE. OIL SENTRY OIL SENTRY SWITCHED

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY _UE WIRE) REEN WIRE)

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO _owOwlRE RE)o_L_(HTPKG.)

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING,

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zioc

11 150109 Holddown Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 SwitchInterlockPush-In

19 10090400 WesherLock 1/4

20 73350400 NutJam Hex 1/2-20 UNC

21 166184 Harness Socket Lightw/4152J

22 4152J BulbUght

24 4014J Battery4 Ga. 22" Red

25 146686 Battery Red 4 Ga. w/16 Wire

26 198824X Fuse

28 157899 Cable, Ground

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

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 163968 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key,Ignition

40 166176 Harness Ign.

41 17720408 ScrewThd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 TY23

42 131563 Cover Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

46 110940X Meter, Hour

47 164881 Screw

50 154963 Switch, PTO

81 109748X Relay Asrn.

83 163996 Socket, LightBulb

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

21 ,_//z_ f¢' 17

7 91

19 100

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

473800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 58 137113 Bracket Asm., Fender

5 163976 Dash 60 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

6 157882 DashAsm.,LowerVGT 63 19131614 Washer13i32xlx14Ga.

717720408 Screw,Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 68 17490508 Screw,Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2

8 145166 Support,Dash 1-Pc. Battery 70 137159 Guide, Belt MidSpan

14 161023X558 Hood Asm., Pnt 84 142992 Stop, Over Center Mower

15 160568 Lens,Asm Headlight 86 74760716 Bolt,Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1

16 121794X Cover, Access 90 STD551237 Washer, Lock Extamal Tooth

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

18 160564X558 Gdlle 91 156586 Rail, Frame Lh VGT

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 95 105531X Push Not, Nylon

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I 98 140503 BracketSkid Chassis

21 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8.16 Unc 99 140871 Rod By Pass

23 17490616 Screw,Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 TY-'I-r 100 124236X Cap By Pass Rod

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH LT/YT/GT 95 101 17490628 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

28 145244X558 Footrest,LH LT/Y'T/GT 95 102 STD624003 Retainer,Spring

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 1995 103 142273 Lock,By Pass

31 161419 BracketSuppoortl-poVGT 106 138776 Bolt 5i16-18Type'l-r

Steering 120 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

32 161327 Bracket PivotChassis Lh 122 !61464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

33 161326 Bracket PivotChassis Rh 130 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support #13-16x3/4

35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga. 138 163975X428 Cupholder

36 74780512 Bolt,FinHex 5/16-18x3/4 139 161330 BoltShouider5/16-18"l-r

37 163982X558 FenderPnt W/S.W/Cup 140 163806 MagnetY'T/GT

39 136961 Bracket,Axle Front 141 163805 StrikerPlate YT/GT

40 156111 Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh

42 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x 1 144 161900 Bracket DashLh

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 147 162967 Fastner Nut Pal

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 148 164655 ExtrusionBumper

45 154913 BracketAsm.,SuspChassis Rh 150 161237 Duct Heat Hood

47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 112 NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

50 152728 Bracket, Chassis Front 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

GROUND DRIVE

105

112

100

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

27070E Key 1/4x2.5 71 151179

37563R Washer,Thrust,Axle 72 STD541431

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 73 74490548

6STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74 142432

7 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 76 140481

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 77 74760716

15 STB551037 Wahser 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 79 72110505

17 140921 Spdng 80 140484

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

22 156103 Arm Asm Shift 82 150586

23 130564 Knob 83 140479

28 STD541237 Nut 84 140490

29 140494 Brake, Rod 85 17541020

30 19131616 Washer 13/32x 1 x 16Ga. 86 140462

33 12000053 RingE 87 140491

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 88 161592

35 137648 Rod, ParkingBrake 89 73680700

36 149412 Spdng, Drive GrOund 90 140489

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

38 150035 Nyliner 92 74760520

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

40 5304J Actuator,InterlockSwitch 94 133835

41 73661000 Top Lock #10-24 96 141103

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 98 141004

46 145170 Retainer, Spdng 99 17490624

47 138228 ClutchRod 100 126881X

48 72110612 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x 1-1/2 101 156106

Gr. 5 104 140480

50 131494 Pulley, Idler,Flat 105 17580408

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 106 142918

52 139123 Pulley,Idler,Grooved 107 154739

53 207J Washer,Hardened 108 142917

54 161590 Clutch, ArmAssembly

55 105706X Bearing, Idler 109 140929

56 140218 V-Belt 111 156240

58 74760724 Bolt FinHex7/16-14x 1-1/2 112 156104

61 140488 Pulley, Transaxle 113 73220700

64 154752 Shaft, Clutdn/Bmke Pedal 115 123405X

65 67609 Bolt, Shou_ler 116 73900500

66 140296 Washer, Hardened 117 73900600

67 19131312 Washer, Fiat -- 163198

68 5142H Pin, Roll

69 123800X Washer

70 164892X428 Console Shift Auto

Plate Console Shift

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3Gr5

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

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Mount Torrque/Fan

Strap Torque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x I-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Uric

Keeper Belt

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

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25

Link ShiftAsm

Fastener ChristmasTree

Washer Nickel Plated

BracketShift

Scraw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Washer Compression

Washer Bellville

Bracket Idler

ScrewTap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110

Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear

70109

Spdng ReturnBrake

Spacer ShiftLever VGTH

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut-HexASF 7116-14 UNC

Keeper BeltT/A Gnd Dr

Nut LockHex Flange 5/16-19

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Hydro Gear 222-3010L

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1inch=25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

STEERING ASSEMBLY

6/"

/16

'\\

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6&55M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 159946X428

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

AxleAsm., Front

Fitting,Grease

SpindleAsm, LH

SpindleAsm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring,Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

Bolt,FmHex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer Baaring Axle Front

Nut, Lock Range 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy H]clSpr 3/8

Nut, Lock Canter 3/8-24 UNF

ShaftAsm., Steedng

Rod Asm., 33eBall J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink,Ball Joint Solid Vgt

SupportAsm., SteeringVgt

Boot, Steedng

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bashing, Strg. BIk

Screw

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/6`16 x I Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Baaring, Col. Strg.

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

Beadng, Range

Ring,KlipTmarc #5304-75

Bushing,Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Bait, He)( Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, SectorSteering

Re Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

JointAsm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

JointAsm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket SwitchInterlockVGT 97

Screw Thdml 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Extension,Steering

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

. NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. ir_ches

1 inch- 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

22 Q

21 __ 20

18 15 17 47-..._

16 26 27 39

_....._69

ISPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1....... Engine (See Breakdown) KohlerCV23S-75518

2161063 Muffler

513200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3_ -18 NPT

7151396 MufflerAsm Guard

8 121361X Pulley V-Idler

9 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96

10 105432X Bushing

11 140923 ClutchElectric

12 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96

16 109227X Pad Spacer

17 106082X Pad Spacer

18 161493 Cap Fuel 5-1/2" Vented Coy.

19 13290300 Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

20 164067 ControlThrottle

21 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

22 164415 ControlChoke

24 STD551237 Leakwasher Ext Tooth3/8

25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

26 3645J Bushing

27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel

28 7834R Fuel Line

29 132920 SparkArrasterKit

33 STD551437 Nut Lock Hex w/ins, 3/8 -16

35 10010500 Washer Split

37 123487X Clamp Hose

38 74780624 Bolt FinHex 3/8 -16 x 1-1/2

39 17490636 Screw'lT 3i8-16x2-1/4Unc

40 17490664 Screwl-I" 3/8-16x4

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

42 10040700 WasherLock 7/16

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

45 128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20

47 142040 Spacer Engine

48 19132007 Washer 13/32x1-1/4x7Ga.

51 161231 ManifoldVGT

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

55 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1/2

64 17490612 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4TY-TT

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

69 24-O41-02 Gasket KohiorCV18-CV26

74 162295 ElbowStreet Brass

78 164323 MufflerSide VGT

80 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

SEAT ASSEMBLY

_16 I

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140124 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 X1-1/2

2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer, Split

3 140675 Strap, Fender 16 123740X Spring,Cprsn

4 127018X Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 17 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge FigGr. 5

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

6 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Ga.

7 124181X Spdng, Seat Cprsn 19 166369 Knob, Seat

8 150176 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 20 124238X Cap, SpringSeat

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

12 121246X Bracket, MountingSwitch 22 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

13 121248X Bushing,Snap !

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

18 13 4 13 10

6 3

KEY

NO, PART

NO.

1 164096

2 164759

3 163916

4 163917

5 140837

6 133644

7 164884

8 166887

9 142342

10 15643g

11 4900J

12 146790

13 163267

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Dash Stlth 14 160397

Decal, Engine 15 167186

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 16 163204

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 17 149516

Decal, Brake ParldngSaddle 1B 164065

Deca_,Maintenance 19 138047

Decal, Blower Hsng 23 106202X

Decal, Deck EZ3 24 163230

Decal, ControlMovement -. 138311

Decal, Fender, Danger

Decal, Clutch/BraKe - - 157199

Decal, V-BeNDrive Schematic . - 169143

Decal, Dash - - 169144

WHEELS & TIRES

710

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-BeltSchemalJc

Decal, Rplc

Decal, Fender

Decal, Btn/Dngr/Psn Eng.

Decal, InsertStrg

Decal, Bettety

Reflector,Taillight

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht Auto

Decal, Handle LFT Hieght Adj.

(Lift Handle)

Pad Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner*s(Span)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

59192 Cap, Valve, Toe

65139 Stem, Valve

148736X427 Rim Assembly,Front

8134H Tube, Front(Service Item Only)

148741 Tire, Fm_

278H Fitting,Grease

9040H Beating, Flange (FrontWheel

Orgy)

104757X Hub Cap, Axle

151607 Tire Rear

7154J Tube, Rear (Sewice Item Only)

148738X427 RimAssembly, Rear

6856M Fitt_, Grease

144334 Sealant, Mrs (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

LIFT ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 17

38 34

13 I

20 19 18

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1121006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 159187 ShaftAsm., UftVgt

3 159189 LeverAsm.,Lift Rh

412000022 E-RingTruarc #513387

5 19292016 Washer 29/32x1-1/4x16Ga.

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

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Plunger,Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 LinkLift

12 163552 Retainer, Spdng

13 139868 Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Beadng

15 STD541437 Nut, Crowrdock 3/8.16Unc

16 674A247 SpringAsm., AssistLift

17 STD541237 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Uric

18 143363 Bracket, SpdngAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt,AdjustSpringAssist

21 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8.16 x 1

22 127218 Link,Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spdng

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

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73800800 Nut, Lock W/V_/sh1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion,InflnHeight

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32xS/Sx16Ga.

32 137150 Spdng, CompressionInl Hgt

33 76020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, lnf 3/8-16Unc

38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug, Hole

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

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11F32x1-1/2x10Ga.

43 123934X Scale, IndicatorHeight

70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

MOWER DECK

45\

116

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164811

3 138457

5 4939M

6 130832

8 85O857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 163819

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

20 145055

21 73680500

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 149287

26 110452X

27 157788

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153531

33 137266

34 144945

35 17490628

36 19131316

37 131494

38 156086

39 144917

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

DeckWeldment Mower 46 40 137273

BracketAsm. Sway Bar

Retainer Spring 41 17490620

Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway

Bar) 42 122952X

Ball Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 43 144949

Gr. 8 44 133943

Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated 45 145059

3/8 46 137729

Washer, Hard Blade,Mower 47 144959

Vented 48 148763

Blade, 46" 49 73680600

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel #6204 50 72110612

ShaftAsm. w/Lower Bearing

(includesKey No. 12) 51 153390

Housing,Mandrel 52 156493

Bearing,Ball,Mandrel 56 155986X505

Stripper,Mower Round

Bait, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 57 156941

Boil Hex Head, Shoulder 72 19131616

5/16-18 101 145579

Baffle, Vodex Mower 46" 102 71161010

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

Stltfiner,Bracket 103 10071000

Bracket, Deflector 104 19061216

Cap, Sleeve 105 160793

Spring, Torsion,Deflector 106 2029J

Nut, Push 116 137644

Shield, DeflectorMower 117 133957

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 118 73930600

Rod, Hinge 119 19121414

Screw,ThdrollWasher Head 126 144948

Washer, Spacer Mower 127 146763

Vented

Pulley,Mandrel - - 166211

Hut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16

Anchor,Spring Deck 46"

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

Tytt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 -- 143651

Ga.

Pulley,Idler,Flat

Keeper,Belt, Idler

Pulley,Idler,Driven

Spring, Secondary44/45/50

Vent

Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Ann, IdlerSecondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover,Mandrel Dock

Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-BelL Mower, SecoP.dary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

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

Gr. 5

Washer, Felt

Pulley Idler 46 Pri Drive 97

Bar. PnLAdjustingWheel

Guage

Pin Head Rivet

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Cover Mulcher

ScrewTruss Hd Phil

10-24 x 5/8

Washer Lock#10

Washer #10

LatchAsm

Nut Weld

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel, Wide

Nut, Centeriock 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck46"

Pulley,Idler,V-Groove Dim.

4.25

Deck Complete (Std. Deck-

Order separately mulcher

plate and gauge wheel com-

ponsntsKey Nos. 101-106

and 116-'118)

Mandrel_sm. Service

(IncludesKey Nos. 6-10, 12-

15, 31 and 33)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE --MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

(2)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER222-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164591 Assembly,Housing,LH 72 153767

2 164592 Assembly,Housing,RH 73 142904

7153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 BrakeShaftAssembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle MountingHorn Assembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1.63 x .08 78 142909

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 79 153768

33 142929 Brake YokeAssembly 81 142910

35 142880 BrakeArm 82 142911

36 142882 Puck Plate 89 142912

37 142883 Brake Puck 91 153769

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x .06o0 95 142914

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 g6 153770

40 142886 Cotter PEn 103 142916

41 142887 Brake ActuatingPin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918

43 142889 Spacer 108 142919

45 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920

46 142891 BOR 1/4-20x 1-1/2 110 142921

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x I 111 150820

49 153766 DifferentialAssembly 112 150823

63 142894 Dowel Pin

64 150818 ReductionGear, 113 150821

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth 117 150822

65 142897 FinaEDdve PinionAssembly 123 150824

67 142898 Jack.shaft 124 150825

68 142899 O-Ring 129 153771

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

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

71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3.5

Locknut,Hex 5/16-18

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

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel ActuatingArm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

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

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

Filter,SpinOn

Pomp, BDU-10L-122

Plug, StraightThread

60" 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fiffing

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

FittingO-Ring Assembly

ControlArm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fiffing, 1/2` Beaded 90" 7/8

SAE

F_ng, 1/2"Beaded 60" 9/16

F_ng, 1/2" Beaded 90" 9/16

O Ring

PinchClamp

Spring,Long

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U,S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

TRANSAXLE -PUMP -MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

_47 43

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144569 Shaft, Pump

2 122716X Ring, Retaining

3 122745X Beadng, Ball

4 122715X Spacer

5 122700X Seal, Lip

6 122699X Fling,Retaining

8 122767X Bearing,Cradle

12 122717X Seal, Lip

13 122748X Arm,Trunnion

14 122749X Guide, Slot

15 144571 HousingKit, Transmission

17 122770X Beadng, Thrust, Bell

19 153801 Center Sec_on Kit

21 122722X Seal, Lip

22 144573 Shaft, Motor

23 142978 Washer, BlockTtvust

25 127148X Swashplata, Variable

32 142938 Biock Assembly

37 122786X Pin, Stainless,Headless

38 122718X Gasket, Center Section

42 144578 Check Valve Kit

43 144578 Check Valve Kit

44 144579 Charge Relief Kit

47 122752X Screw, Socket Head, Cap

53 127153X BypassValve Kit

60 142977 BlockSpring

62 144581 O-Ring

63 144582 Charge Pump Kit

64 144583 GerotorAssembly

67 144584 Screw, Socket Head, Cap

- - 153769 PumpAssembly,Complete

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

CYUNDER HEAD VALVE &BREATHER

_2 242322

7- _'_t0

15..,

O--TJ

,T-J

ts-%.

14..-8

0 _,

0-' _rp_'

,-0 I

0--|

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

;NITION IELECTRICAL I

AIR INTAKE I

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

\11

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

ITARTING SYSTEM i

9-- @

OIL PAN LUBRICATIONJ

ENGINE CONTROLS J

1/4_ _/7

16.... @_-8

1% g/1

Om2

/12

• 13 t4

,*Y /

e- @

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

CRANKSHAFT I

--1

EXHAUST I

FUEL SYSTEM I

i' .r

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV22S,TYPENUMBER75518

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 24-033-03-S

2. 24041-23-S

3. 24-096-59-S

4. M-645020-S

5. X-75-23-S

6. 25-351-01-S

7. 24-755-66-S

8. 24-411-05-S

9. 24-041-40-S

10. 24-318-12-S

11. 25-186-01-S

12. 24-599-01-S

13. M-640034-S

14. 24-086-44-S

15. 24-755-74-S

16. 24-153-16-S

17, 24-086-32-S

18. 24-445-01-S

19. 24-016-O1-S

24-016-02-S

20. 24-017-01-S

24-017-02-S

21. 24-032-05-S

22. 235011-S

23. 24-089-02-S

24. 12-173-01-S

25. 12-755-03-S

26. 24-318-11-S

27. 24-755-76-S

28, 25-313-02-S

29. 24-755-57-S

30. M-545016-S

31. 24-445-02-S

32. 24-126-44-S

33. 24-112-12-S

34. 24-294-06-S

35. 24-326-13-S

36. 24-326-14-S

37. X-426-9-S

Kit,breathercover wlgasket

(Includes2,3)

Gasket, breather

Cover, breather

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20

(4)

Plug, allen nd. 1/8"

Lifter,valve (4)

Kit,valve train(Includes

8,11,12)

Rod, push (4)

Gasket, cylinderhead (2)

Head assembly, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker(4)

Pivot, rockerarm (4)

Screw, hex.flange M6x1.0x34

(4)

Screw, hax. flange M10x1.5x90

(8)

Kit,valve cover -plain

(Includes 16,17)

O-Ring

Screw, shoulder(4)

Strap, lifting

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)

Valve, exhaust (25) (2)

Valve, intake (Std.) (2)

Valve, intake (.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer,spring(4)

Spdng,valve (4)

Cap, valve spring(4)

Kit,retainer (4)

Head assembly,#1 cylinder

Kit, valve cover - breather

(Inci,16,17,28)

Grommet, rubber

Kit,breather separator

(includes28,3033)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(2)

Strap, breather

Bracket,breather separator

Spacer

Fitting

Hose, breather

Clamp, hose (2)

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 24-O32-01-S Seal, oil front

2. Crankcase

(USE: Miniblock)

3. 24.294-13-S Fitting

4. 12-380-17-S Pin, dowel locating (6)

5. 24-067-13-S ConnectingRod (Std.) (2)

24-067-14-S ConnectingRod (.25) (2)

6. 24-874-09-S Pistonw/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(Includes7,8)

24-874-10-S Pistonw/Ring Set (.25) (2)

24-874-11-S Pistonw/Ring Set (.50) (2)

24-874-15-S Kit,pistonw/ring set (.08)

7, 24-108-08-S Ring Set (Std.) (2)

24-108-09-S Ring Set (.25) (2)

24-108-10-S Ring Set (.50) (2)

8. 24-018-O1-S Retainer,pistonpin (4)

9. 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-13-S Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-07-S Shim,camshaft(A.R,)

12-422-08-S Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

12-422-10-S Shim,camshaft

12-422-11-S Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

12-422-12-S Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

10, 24-010-06-S Camshaft(Includes 11,12)

11. 24.O89-35-S Spdng,ACR (Heavy)

12. 24-089-34-S Spring,ACR (Light)

13. 52-139-O9-S Plug, cup

14. M-O545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.SxlO

(2)

15. 24-018-04-S Retainer,reed (2)

16. 24-402-05-S Reed, breather (2)

17. 12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oilfill tube

18. 24-126-19-S Bracket, oilfilltube

19. 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill

20. M-545016-S Screw, heY..flange MSxO.8xl6

21. 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upperoil filltube

22. 24-038-04-S Dipstickassembly (includes

23,24)

23. 24-755-46-S Kit, oil fillcap (Includes 24)

24, 12-153-03-S O-Ring, dips_k

25. 12-380-04-S Pin, hitch

26. M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm

27. 12-032-o1-S Seal, governorcrossshaft

28. X-25-102-S Washer, plain 1/4"

29. 24-144-01-S Shaft, governorcross

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

IGNmON/CHARGING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 54-755o15-S

2. M.403025-S

3. X-25-92-S

4. 24-112-04-S

5. 25-086-47-S

6. 24-157-03-S

7. 12-086-14-S

8. 12.468-O3-S

9. X-42-15-S

10. 24-025-11-S

11. 25-403-03-S

12. X-25-92-S

13. 24-086-18-S

14. 236602-S

15. 54-755-09-S

16. 12-132-06-S

17. M-548025-S

18. 48-154-O2-S

19. X-25-63-S

20. 24-584-01-S

21. M-545020-S

24. 2-351-73-S

Kit,grass screen

(Includes2-4,aud 24 113 18)

Screw,hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4)

Washer, plain 5/16" (4)

Spacer,grass screen (4)

Bolt,shoulder (4)

Fan

Screw,hox. flange M10x1.5x46

Washer,plain 3/8".

Key

Flywheel

Rectifier-regulator

Washer,plain 3/16" (2)

Screw,phillipshd. 11-16x7/8 (2

Connector(3 contact)

Kit, 15 amp stator

(IncludeS24 126 71)

Spark Plug (2)

Screw,hex. cap MSx0.8x25 (2)

Clip,cable

Washer, plain 1/4"

Module, ignition(2)

Screw, hexflange

M5xO.8x20(4)

Clip,cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71-S

X-22-11-S

24-176-12-S

25-518-28-S

24-113-18-S

12-454-01-S

X-468-1 -S

Bracket, statorwire

Washer,lock 1/4"

Harness,wiring

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

gauge

insulatedgdp barrel eyelets)

Decal, grass screen

"Re,wire

"Re,cable (3)

BLOWER ROUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-027-20-S

24-100-01-S

24-100-02-S

Housing,blower

(Includes2-4)

(Incl.M-0545010 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic(3)

Nut, plastic(2)

4. 25-139-16-S Plug, button9/16"

5. M-567020-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0,8x20

(4)

6. M-0545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16

(3)

7, M-0551016-S Scmw, hex.flangeM5x0.8x16

8. M-0645016-S Screw,hex. flange M6xl.0x16

(6)

9. 24-146-16-S Plate, backing- #2 side

10. 24-146-20-S Plate, backing - # 1 side

11. 24-063-20-S Baffle,cylinderbarrel-# 2 side

12. 24-063-14-S Baffle,valley- #2 side

13. 24-063-30-S BaBe, cylinderbarrel-# 1 side

14. 24-063-23-S Baffle, valley -#1 side

15. M-545010-S Screw, hex.tlangaMSx0.8xl0

(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-096-66-S Cover, control

24-086-06-S Screw,phillips hd. 11-16x3/4" (2

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 24-164-06-S Manifold,intake

2. M-651055-S Screw, hex.flange M6x1.0x55

(4)

3. 24-041-01-S Gasket, intakemanifold(2)

4. 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

5. 24-094-18-S Base, air cleaner

6, 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitbackcup

7. 24-109-09-S Cup, fuel spitback

8. 24-083-05-S Precleaner, element

9. 24-O83-03-S Element, air cleaner

10. 230046-S Seal, breather

11. 24-096-01-S Cover, inner air cleaner

12. 12-100-01-S Wk_j Nut

13. 24-096-65-S Cover,air cleaner

14. 54-755-01-S Kit,knobwithseal

(Inciodes 15 & 16)

15. 25-341-03-S Knob, cover

16. 24.153-15-S O-Ring

NOTE: All component dimensionsgivenin U.S.

thcbea 1 inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. M-0839070-S Screw, hex.flange MBx1.25x70

2. 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion

3. M-0839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80

4. 12-468-01-S Washer, plain 11/32"(3)

5. 25-096-05-S Starter,(Includes6-11)

6. 12-221-01-S Kit,brush

7. 12-227-13-S Cap

8. 12-211-01-S Bolt,thru (2)

9. 12-755-54-S Kit,drive

10. 12-227-06-S Cap, driveend

11. 12-170-05-S Armature

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. M-642026-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

2. 24-090-14-S Lever, govemor

3. M-641060-S Nut, hex.flange M6xl.0

4. 24-089-01-S Spring,linkage

5. 25-158-06-S Bushing,linkage retaining

6. 24-079-04-S Linkage, throttle

7. 25-158-11-S Bushing, throttlelinkage

8. M-547050-S Nut, he:(. lockM5xO.8

9. 24-089-03-S Spring,choke mtum

10. 24-126-56-S Bracket,control

11. M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(4)

12. 12-237-O1-S Clamp, cable (2)

13. 24-O86-43-S Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x16

(2)

14. 24-090-07-S Lever, thorttleactuator

15. 24-468-01-S Washer, plain 5;5 mm (3)

16. 24-08g-15-S Spring, governor

17. M-446030-S Nut, hex M4xO.7

18. 24-090-13-S Lever,throttlecontrol

19. M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20

20. 24-089-38-S Spring,throttle limiter

21. 24-090-05-S Lever,choke

22. 41-466-03-S Washer, spring1/4"

23. M-403025-S Screw,hex. cap M4xO.7x25

24. 24-079-05-S Linkage, choke

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-545016-S Screw, hex. llange M5X0.8X16

(Goes into 24-126-56 as a

positivethrottle stop)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. M-645026-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

(2)

2. M-631006-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

3. 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2,&4-10)

4. 24-393-06-S Oil pump assembly (Includes5)

5. 24-123-05-S Tube, oil pickup

6. 24-162-26-S Screen, oil

7. 24-043-12-S Kit,govemorgearw/pin

(Includes8)

8. 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

9. 52-448-02-S Tab, locking

10. 12-144-O2-S Shaft,govemor gear

11. 24-153-06-S O-Ring

12. X-75-32-S Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

13. 24-136-01-S Nipple, oil filter

14. 52-050-02-S Filter,oil

15. 52-032-06-S Seal, oil (PTO end)

16. 24-086-17-S Screw, hex.flange M8x1.25x45

17. 24-086-16-S Screw, hsx.flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

18. X-75-10-S Plug, sq. hd. solid3/8" N.P.T.F.

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven inU.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273201

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I. 24-014.72-S

2. 52-139-09-S

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1. 24-041-02-S

2. 25-072-04-S

-- 24522 16

-- 24 78205-S

-- 24 75503-S

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft(includes 2)

Plug, cup

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

ShortBlock

Miniblock

Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

5°

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

24-853-25-S

24.041-15-S

M-0629095-S

M-0641060-S

47-154-01-S

24-353-03-S

X-426-9-S

24.086-12-S

24-393-04-S

24.100-01-S

25-353-03-S

24-050-02-S

Kit,carburetorw/gaskets

(Includes2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetorassembly (For infor-

mationonly not

availableseparately)

(Includes24-757-18,

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

20, 24-757-22)

Stud,M6xt.0x95 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

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

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw,he:<.cap. M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic(2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Filter,fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24.757-18-S

24-757-19-S

24-757-20-S

24-757-22-S

Kit,overhaul w/gaskets

Kit,choke repairw/gaskets

Kit,gasket

Kit,solenoidreplacement

w/gaskets

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

.,,j

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ]

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours aday, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HO M EsM(1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am-5 pro, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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