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Owner's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273280

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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

IL 60179

U.S.A.

Warranty ................................................
2
Safety Rules ..........................................
3
Product Specifications .......................... 5
Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 7
Operation ...............................................
9
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 15

Maintenance ........................................
15
Service and Adjustments ..................... 19
Storage ................................................
27
Troubleshooting ................................... 28
Repair Parts .........................................
32
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,
Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in
material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will
also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During
the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your
home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is
dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty applies only while this product is within
the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to
blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting
objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper
grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris,
or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery
will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30
days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After
the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is
dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
2

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause buildup to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

_WARNING:
In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
_,WARNING:
Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
_Ib WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common
sense when towing. Operate only at the
lowest possible speed when on a slope.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
_WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine
before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.

II. SLOPE

OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it.

DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change
the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
DO NOT:

• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
- Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to coot 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. Adiust and service as required.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
III. 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. Neverassume 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, took behind
and down for small children.

• 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 tow gear
so that you wilt not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, took behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across.
PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline
Capacity
and Type:

4 Gallons
Unleaded
Regular

Oil Type
API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Fitter 4.0 Pints
W!O Filter 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug:
(Gap: .040")

Champion

Ground Speed (MPH):
Forward:
Reverse:
Tire Pressure:
Charging
System:
Battery:

Front:
Rear:

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, welt-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".

QC12YC

0 - 5.5
0 - 2.4
14 PSI
10 PSI

16 Amps @ 3600 RPM
Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Case size:

35
280
UIR

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here's what's included in the Agreement:
• Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists.
• Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
• Product replacement
if your covered
product can't be fixed.
• Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.
• Fast help by phone- phone support
from a Sears technician on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a
simple phone call is all that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories.
That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase
your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information
call 1-800-827-6655.

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_il,WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state
taws (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 taws. Federal
taws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest Sears service center (See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is
designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to
time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and
aggravation.
Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense.

SEARS INSTALLATION

SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Keys
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(2) Keys

Video

For Future Use

Cassette

Slope Sheet

0
Mower
Leveling Wrench

Bubble Level

Your new tractor
you begin.

has been assembled

at the factory.

When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR
CARTON

Review

the video

cassette

before

Adiostment

FROM

UNPACK CARTON
Knob

1. Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
2. Remove packing materials.
3. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grille.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staplesin skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your
tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.
TO ROLLTRACTOR
OFF SKID (See
Operation
section for location and
function of controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section
of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging instructions).

ADJUST

.......

Label

SEAT

Raise seat and loosen
knob.

adjustment

Lower seat into operating
sit in seat.

position

and

Slide seat until a comfortable
position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
4. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR
OFF SKID (See
Operation
section for location and
function of controls)
_WARNING:
Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a welt-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position. (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section
of this manual).
4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking
brake.
5. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest position.

6. Start the engine.After engine has
started,move throttle controlto idle
position.
7. Releaseparkingbrake.
8. Slowlydepress forwarddrive pedal and
drivetractor off skid.
9. Applybraketo stop tractorand set
parkingbrake.
10.Turnignition key to "STOP"position.
Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.

JCHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
•/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "To Transport" in the Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
•/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
,/Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,/Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
,/It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).

CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK

DECK

LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

ENGINE OFF

HIGH

LIGHTS ON

OVER TEMP
LIGHT

FUEL

ENGINE ON

OIL PRESSURE

I'.,I

L
LOW

CHOKE

ENGINE START

BATTERY

FAST

PARKING

REVERSE

DRAKE

SLOW

IGNITION

PARKING DRAKE
LOCKED

FORWARD

MOWER

HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE
UNLOCKED

MOWER

LIFT

@@@@@
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL
(Automatic

Models only)

&
Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or
death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety information about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.

DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY

&
&
&

KEEP AREA CLEAR
(SEE SAFETY

SLOPE HAZARDS
RULES SECTION)

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates
.,,_ol.o. if not avoided, could result
and/or property damage.

a hazard which,
in death, serious injury

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.

KNOW
READ
YOUR

YOUR

TRACTOR

THIS OWNER'S
TRACTOR

MANUAL

AND

SAFETY

RULES

BEFORE

OPERATING

Compare the illustrations
with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations
various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Hourmeter

Ammeter

Ignition
Switch

Switch Position
Attachment Clutch Switch
Drive Pedal
Lift Lever Plunger
Attachment Lift Lever

Throttle Control

Reverse Drive Pedal

Brake
o Height
Adjustment

Choke Control

g Brake

F_ewheel

-"-Cruise

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 attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the
headlights on and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.
BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the
tractor and starting the engine.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (-).
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for
forward movement of tractor.
REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for
reverse movement of tractor.
CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set
forward movement of tractor at desired
speed without holding the forward drive
pedal.
HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments
or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
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 wilt shut off the engine.
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down
and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever up and release
pressure from brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in brake position.
Make
sure parking brake wilt hold tractor
secure.
Attachment Clutch Switch
Push-In to
Pull Out To "Engage"
Ignition

_Positive

(Red)

_Negative

(Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE
HEADLIGHT
LAMP
_CAUTION:
When lit, the halogen lamps
get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by
the holder and do not touch the bulb.
1. Raise hood.
2. Disconnect harness from lamp assembly.
3. Rotate counterclockwise and putt lamp
assembly out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
4. Insert new tamp assembly and rotate
clockwise to lock.
5. Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.
6. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

REVERSE

Weak or Dead
Battery

Termina_°_f¢;'_,
Access.- ......
Door _-:
_

and

Loose or damaged wiring may cause
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE

Fully Charged
Battery

REPLACING BATTERY
_,WARNING:
Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard.
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal guard.

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE
SEMBLY

HOOD

AND GRILL

AS-

1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to a Sears or other qualified service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high
speed setting can be dangerous. If you
think the engine-governed high speed
needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.

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 individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed
by an
authorized
engine manufacturer's
service
outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment
should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull
cable back until swivel is against stop.
Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

Swivel

The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment
should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Loosen knob and remove cover as3.

Clamt

sembly from air cleaner.
Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.
Replace air cleaner cover assembly
and tighten knob.

Clamp
Screw

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the trac_witt
not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING: Never store the tractor
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohot 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.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL

TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1. Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected 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.

OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store your tractor indoors
and cover it to give protection from dust
and dirt.
• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposites from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage. Also, experi-

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
3. Engine flooded.

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

4.
5.
6.
7.

Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

Hard to start

Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Engine will not
turn over

1. Brake pedal not
depressed
2. Attachment clutch is
engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.

Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
8. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Depress brake pedal.

9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).

2. Disengage attachment
clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition
switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Engine clicks but
will not start

1.
2.
3.
4.

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.

Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTING
See appropriate

CHART:

section

in manual

unless

directed

to Sears

service

center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Loss of power
continued)

3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.

3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
10.Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11 .Clean engine air screen!
fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9.

Water in fuel.

10.Spark

plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine

air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor
out of
adjustment.
15. Engine valves
adjustment.

Excessive
vibration

out of

Worn, bent or loose

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose!damaged

blade.

part(s).

Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged

1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
.

Mower blades
not rotate

will

Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Obstruction
mechanism.

in clutch

1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
.

Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

Remove

obstruction.

TROUBLESHOOTING
See appropriate

CHART:

section

PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate (con't)

Poor grass
discharge

in manual

unless

directed

CAUSE

CORRECTION
2. Replace mower drive belt.

1. Engine speed too slow.

1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

Travel speed
Wet grass.

too fast.

4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low!uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Battery will not
charge

1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.

3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Switch is "OFF".
1. Turn switch "ON".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Faulty light switch.
3. Check/replace light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Blown fuse.
5. Replace fuse.

3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.

Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"

center

2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.

2.
3.

Loss of drive

to Sears service

4. Replace alternator.

1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
.

1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.

Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.

Place freewheel

"engaged"
position.
Replace motion drive belt.

control

Purge transmission.

1. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.

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NUMBER

917.273280

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

FUSE

AMMETER

'©IC_

CLUTCH / BRAKJE
(PEDAL UP)

7
SEAT SWITCH

(NOTOCCUPIED)

.= ,,

)

_,
{GNmON
UN{T

RELAY #t
PRESENCE
_) OPERATOR
PLUG
GAP
SPARK
(2 PLUGS ON
TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

)
|

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

(OPTIONAL)

Re£_(_

28 VOLTS AC @ 3680 RpM

_6 AMP PC _ 3600 RPM

/REGULATOR DISCONNECTED}

REGULATOR

IGNITION

SWITCH

POSITION

CIRCUIT

"MAKE"

OFF

MeG+A1

NONE

RUN/LIGHT

B+A1

A2+L

RUN

B+A1

NONE

START

B e S + A1

NONE

REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

_L;

POSITION

OFF
ON

)

PTO SWITCH
i ALTERNATOR
CIRCUIT

CHARGING SYSTEM O_T_UT

C+G,B+H
C+F, BeE, AeD

F_
!

GFC

NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED
CLIPS
NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED
CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED
TO
PROPERLY
SECURE YOUR WIRING.

TRACTOR

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NUMBER

917.273280

ELECTRICAL

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33
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TRACTOR

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NUMBER

917.273280

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
8
10
11
12
16
21
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
33
40
41
42
43
45
46
50
55
79
81

Battery
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
Tray, Battery
Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2
Helddown, Battery, Front
Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4
Switch, Interlock
Harness, Light
Cable Starter
Cable
Fuse
Nut, Hex, Keps 1/4-20 UNC
Cable, Ground
Switch, Seat
Switch, Ignition
Key
Harness, Ignition
Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2
Cover Terminal
Solineid w/brass plunger
Ammeter
Heurmeter
Switch, PTO
Screw, Thd. Roll. 5/16-18 x 1/2
Lamp and Holder Assembly
Relay Assembly

144927
74760412
7603J
145211
150109
145769
176138
175449
8860R
146148
175158
73510400
145491
160784
175442
175447
179737
71110408
131563
178861
177500
177501
178461
17490508
175448
109748X

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

NUMBER

917.273280

42
43

1667
217

215
39

166
219

209

_166
6O

/142

209

TRACTOR
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

NUMBER

917.273280

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
9
10
11
13
14
17
20
23
26
28
29
30
31
37
38
39
42
43
58
60
64
74
90
142
143
144
145
154
155
158
159
166
209
215
217
219

174619
176554
17060612
172542X418
72140608
174996
179174X010
17490608
172540X615
180679
124028X
STD541437
174945X418
174944X418
179131X615
139976
17490508
175710
174988
172545X599
172544X599
174993
STD533707
174997
STD541437
124346X
175702
154966
175582
156524
174679
174680
162037
179950X418
171875
17000612
172543X615
179132X418
17000512

Chassis
Drawbar
Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4
Dash
Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1
Panel, Dash, LH
Panel, Dash, RH
Screw Thdrel 3/8-16 x 1/2
Hood Assembly
Plate Battery
Bushing Snap
Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 UNC
Grille
Lightbex Dual
Fender/Footrest
Bracket, Fender/Support
Screw, ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT
Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear
Bracket Pivot Hood
Lens Lh
Lens Rh
Duct Hood
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4
Dash Lower
Nut Crewnlock 3/8-16 UNC
Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1/4 Zinc
Plate Reinforcement
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Footrest
Red Pivot Chassis/Hood
Bracket Dash Rh
Bracket Dash Lh
Parking Brake Bkrt
Cuphelder
Screw HWHDH:-Lo. #13-16 x 3/4
Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4
Bumper
CensoleFuelWindew
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

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NUMBER

917.273280

GROUND DRIVE

254

251

223

32
_52

253

2_31

55
22

drive*hydro.sttt31

TRACTOR

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NUMBER

917.273280

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1

6
9
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
41
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
55
56
57
59
61
62
63
65
66
74
75
76

DESCRIPTION

---

Transaxle, HydroGear, Model
Number 336-0510 (See Break
down)
17060512
Screw 5/16-18
179334
Clutch Electric
74490544
Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5
73800500
Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc
126197X
Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x.250
73800600
Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Uric
173937
Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5
175036X505 Knob Custom Control Cruise
175896
Rod, Brake
73350600
Nut, HexJam 3/8-16Unc
106888X
Spring, Brake Rod
19131316
Washer
76020412
Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD.
179607
Rod, Parking Brake
179608X505 Knob Brake Parking
169592
Bracket, Transaxle
74760512
Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4
72140506
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4
175578
Shaft, Foot Pedal
120183X
Bearing, Nylon
19211616
Washer
1572H
Pin, Roll
179114
Pulley, Composite
74760648
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 3
175556
Keeper, Belt Idler Flat
127783
Pulley, Idler, V-Groove
154407
Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl
123205X
Retainer, Belt
72110612
Bolt
73680600
Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
73680500
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Uric
105710X
Link, Clutch
105709X
Spring, Return, Clutch
17060620
Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
140294
V-Belt, Ground Drive
169691
Keeper, Center Span
17120614
Screw 3/8-16 x .875
123533X
Cover, Pedal
174607
Pulley, Engine
10040700
Washer
154778
Keeper Belt Engine
137057
Spacer, Axle
121749X
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
12000001
E-Ring

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

77
78
89
90
95
96
116
120
150
151
202
212
214
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
250
251
253
254
272
273
274

Key, Square
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
Console, Shift
Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc
Rod Bypass
Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad
Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 Unc x 1
Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 Unc
Spacer Retainer
Washer13/32x2x10Ga.
Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5
Nut HexFlange Lock
LinkTransaxle
Pedal Assy, Reverse, with Pad
Arm Control Pedal Reverse
Bracket Frest Pdl CtrL Hyd
Bracket Mtg. Pedal Control
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Uric x 3/4
Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc
Washer Nylon 11/16 ID x .060
Pedal Forward
Arm Control Pedal Forward
Bolt Pivot Spacer
Cam Reverse Pedal LT
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18
Washer Serrated 5/16 x .75
Strap Torque
Actuator Cruise Disengage
Pawl Control Cruise
Lever Control Cruise
Sector Control Cruise
Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 Unc 1/44
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18
Arm Mtg. Cruise Sector
ScrewThdrol 5/16 x 1/2
Spring Return Cruise Control
Nut Centedock 1/4-20 Unc
Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 3/4
Bracket Anti-Rotation CVX
Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 TT Yellow
Screw 3/8-16 x.75
Screw 5/16-18 x 1
Washer
Clip Retainer
Screw, 5/16-18 x 1/2 TT
Pad, Reverse Pedal
Cover Pedal Forward

123583X
121748X
174901X418
124346X
180825
4497H
72140608
73900600
175456
19133210
72110614
145212
174735
179433
174713
174839
174711
72140606
73680700
174840
174736
174712
174902
174710
179032
176451
174573
175570
174856
174858
174857
128903
170165
175807
17490508
175610
73930400
74780412
178289
166880
17060612
17060516
179422
178062
17670508
179610
175646

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR
STEERING ASSEMBLY

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NUMBER

917.273280

13
65

6
8
34
16
40

TRACTOR
STEERING ASSEMBLY

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NUMBER

917.273280

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
6
6
8
10
11
12
13
15
17
29
32
34
36
37
36
40
41
42
43
46
65
67
66
71
72
62
67
88
91
93

175139X418
172393
169840
169839
6266H
121748X
12000029
175121
STD551137
73940800
136518
145212
177883
17060612
180580
10040600
155105
152927
175140X418
STD541537
159945
174530X418
121749X
184946X505
160367
72140618
169827
175146
19182411
169835
173966
175118
175553
19121214

Wheel Steering
Axle Asm
Spindle Asm LH
Spindle Asm RH
Bearing Race Thrust Harden
Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga.
Ring Klip #t5304-75
Link Drag
Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8
Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf
Spacer Bearing Axle Front
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Shaft Asm. Steering
Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
Rod Tie
Washer Lock HIcl Spr 3/8
Bushing Strg
Screw
Insert Cap Strg Wh
Lock nut Center 3/8-24
Adaptor Wheel Strg
Boot Steering
Washer 25/32 1 1/4X 16G&
Cap Spindle
Spacer Brace Axle
Bolt, Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Uric x 2-1/4
Axle, Brace
Steering Asm.
Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga.
Bracket Susp. Chassis Front
Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .15
Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc
Clip Steering
Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

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- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

ENGINE

_25

14
38

_28

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

ENGINE

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3

175437X428 Control Throttle
171875
Screw Hwhd HFLo #13-16 x 3/4
Engine, Briggs Model 407777-0121-E4
(See Breakdown)
149723
Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone
159955
Pipe Exhaust LH Intek
160589
Pipe Exhaust RH Intek
171877
Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems
162797
Shield Browning lntek I1
165391
Muffler Gasket
148456
Tube Drain oil
11050600
Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
17060624
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
169837
Shield Heat
175440X428 Choke Control
73920600
Nut, Keps 3/8-24 Unf
137180
Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)
179022
Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear
179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel
123487X
Clamp Hose Black
8543R
Line Fuel
181654
Plug Drain Oil Easy
139277
Stem Tank Fuel
17000612
Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4
183906
Screw 5/16-18 x 1
73510400
Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
3645J
Bushing

4
5
6
8
10
13
14
16
17
23
25
26
29
31
32
33
37
38
41
45
72
81
112

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches
1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

SEAT ASSEMBLY

18
\

/15

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Seat
Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1
Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga
Clip Push-In
Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Uric
Spring Seat Cprsn
Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/2
Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.
Pan Seat
Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut
Bracket Mounting Switch

175134
140551
STD523710
19131610
145006
STD541437
124181X
17000616
19131614
182493
177957
121246X

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

13
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
24
25

Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2
Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc
Spring Cprsn Plate 1.310 Ga
Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc
Cap Spring Seat
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Uric
Nut Hex LockW/Ins 5/16-18
Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

121248X
72050412
121249X
123740X
123976X
124238X
171852
STD541431
19171912
127018X

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

DECALS
7

11
16

21
_,

6
----15

--1

8
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

174969
138047
186329
186330
180978
146046
180978
178455
186447
156439
180448
178482
133644
175291

Reflector, LH
Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears
Decal, Hood RH
Decal, Hood LH
Decal, Seat Craftsman
Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic
Decal, Hood
Decal, Deck, Caution
Decal, Replacement Hood
Decal, Fender, Danger
Decal, Panel, Dash
Decal, Mower, Heavy-Duty
Decal, Replacement Parts
Decal, V-Belt, Schematic

WHEELS

26
KEY
NO.
15
16
17
20
21
22
23
26
-------

& TIRES

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

174970
177890
177955
149516
186331
177889
180438
181470
174998X418
175542X418
138311
169210
186550
186551

Decal, Reflector, RH
Decal, Steering Wheel
Decal, Fender, Cruise
Decal, Battery
Decal, Hood, Side Panel
Decal, Grille
Decal, Engine
Decal, Deck level
Pad, Footrest, ST/LT, LH
Pad, Footrest, ST/LT, RH
Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust
Decal By-Pass
Manual, Owner's, English
Manual, Owner's, Spanish

KEY PART
NO. NO.

5,8
4,10

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

59192
65139
106222X
59904
106732X417
278H
9040H

8
9
10
11
--

106108X417
122082X
7152J
104757X417
144334

DESCRIPTION
Cap Valve Tire
Stem Valve
Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service
Tube Front (Service Item Only)
Rim Asm 6"front Service
Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)
Bearing Flange (Front Wheel
Only)
Rim Asm 8"rear Service
Tire R Ts 20x10-8 C Service
Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00
Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches
1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

LIFT ASSEMBLY

38
40

3
2
6
6

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
20
31
32
36
37
38
40
41
49
51
52
53
54

179504
159476
178981
12000002
19211621
120183X
175830
175370
175371
4939M
175562
73350800
175689
73800800
163552
176205
175994
155097
123935X
17060516
19112410
155098
145212
19171416
175378
175802
175560

Plunger Assembly
Shaft Assembly, Lift
Pin, Groove
E-Ring
Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge
Bearing, Nylon
Grip, Handle, Fluted
Link, Lift, LH.
Link, Lift, R,H.
Retainer Spring
Plate Asm Suspension Front
Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion Front Susp,
Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Retainer Spring
Trunion Sups, Arm.
Nut Lift Link 7/16-20
Pointer Height Indicator
Plug Hole
Screw 5/16-18 x 1
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga
Indicator Height Stlt
Nut Hex/Large Lock
Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga,
Arm Suspension Rear LH
Arm Suspension Rear RH
Pin Flange

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

MOWER DECK

130 4_

_37

112
121

114
21

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.273280

MOWER DECK

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
3
5
6
8

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
36
37
39
42
43
45
46
47
48
49

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

50
52
54
55
56
57
72
91
92
94
95
97
98
99
100
110
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
121
122
126
130
132
182
183
184
--

180358
138017
4939M
178024
174365

Deck Weldment Mower 48
Bracket Asm. Sway Bar
Retainer Spring
Bar Sway Deck
Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade
(The following blades are
available)
173921
Blade, 48" Mulching
(For mulching mowers only)
180054
Blade, 48" Hi-Lift
(For bagging and discharging)
174360
Shaft Mandrel Asm. Greaseable
174358
Housing Mandrel
110485X
Bearing, Ball, Mandrel
174493
Stripper Mandrel Deck
72110610
Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25
72140505
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
132827
Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18
174378
Baffle, Vortex Mower
73680500
Nut, Crownleck 5/16-18 Uric
105304X
Cap, Sleeve
178102
Spring, Torsion
110452X
Nut, Push
180655X428 Deflector Shield
19111016
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
131491
Rod, Hinge
173984
Screw, Thdrell
129963
Washer, Spacer Mower Vented
177865
Pulley, Mandrel
178342
Nut, Fig.Top Lock Cntr. 9/16
19131316
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
177968
Pulley, Idler
174375
Pulley, idler, Driven
165723
Spacer, Retainer
174373
Arm, Idler Secondary
180806
Cover, Mandrel Deck
137729
Screw, ThdreE 1/4-20 x 5/8
180808
V-Belt, Mower, Secondary
174368
V-Belt, Mower, Primary
73680600
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

72110612
175820
74780616
72140608
155986
156941
19131312
180535
73800600
176066
180534
178515
179479
184058
72110616
175016
174387
72110506
174384
174609
184219
174873
73930600
19121414
174371
174606
174372
17000616
17060612
179127
163552
173979
174356
181579

DESCRIPTION
Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
Pulley Idler Fiat
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1 Gr. 5
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1
Bar Pnt Adj.
Pin Head Rivet
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
Bracket Asm Neseroller RH
Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc
Noseroller
Bracket Asm Neseroller LH
Washer Hardened
Spring Primary Drive
Pulley Idler"V"
Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 Uric x 2
Arm Spring Secondary
Link Tension Relief Lever
Bolt Carr. 5/16-18 x 3/4
Tension Asm Relief Lever
Arm Spring Tension Relief
Bolt, Shoulder
Gauge Wheel
Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 Uric
Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Spring Secondary Drive
Bushing Pivot Tension Relief
Arm, Idler, Primary Deck
Screw 3/8-16 x 1
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Rod Roller Nose
Retainer Spring
Keeper Belt Idler
Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes
Key Nos. 13-15)
Replacement Mower, Complete
(Std. Deck-Order separately nose
roller components key nos. 91, 94,
95, 132, 182 & 183

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

Z
...<
0
128

.-I
z_

123
co

130

ooc
19

¢dl'l i-I,

.124

_-94
0

108
\103
_-110

6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite)
57-20W50 Oil - 78,80Z
(OZ de 78.820 d' Huile)
127 -SeaI and O-ring Kit (Phoque
0 Sonne Jeu)

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER
917.273280
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

170351
170352
170353
170354
169898
170355
170356
170357
170358
170359
170360
169870
170361
169869

170362

17
18
19
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
32

170363
178781
150771
170365
170366
170367
170368
170369
170370
170371
170389

142991

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

170390
170391
170392
150792
150793
150809
170393
170394
170395
170396
150797

45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

170397
170398
170399
170400
170401
170402
170403
170404

53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63

170405
170406
142977
142978
150798
170407
170408
142883
142882
142887
170410

64
65
66
67

142892
170411
170412
170413

DESCRIPTION
Main Housing, Assembly
Side Housing, Assembly
Center Section, Assembly
Swashplate, Trunion Machined
Block - Assembly
Sealant 10.50z
Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25
Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End
Shaft, Input
Ring - Retaining
Spacer
Ring - Retaining
Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276
Ball Brg 17mm td X 40mm Od X
12mm
Hex Flange Head Screw 5/1624X0.75
Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7
Arm, Control
Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust
Check Plug Assembly, Washer
Shaft, Motor
Gear - Pinion, 13t
10t/48t Gear
Gear, 10t Jackshaft
60t Bull Gear
Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.575 X .625
SleeveBearing(Outboard)
.75x1.750x.625
Washer, 3/4 td X 1-1/20d X .13
Thk
Lip Seal Axle Seal
Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, R.H.)
Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, L.H.)
Miter Gear (Splined)
Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id)
Shaft
Ring, Spiral Retaining
Pin, Jackshaft
Magnet, Ring
Spring, Bypass
Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5
Long
Filter
Base, Filter
Actuator, Bypass
Rod, Bypass Actuator
Arm, Bypass
Retaining Ring .250 External
Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc
Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d X .05
Thk
Retaining Ring
Bearing, Center Block
Spring - Helical Compression
Washer
20w-50 Oil
Brake Yoke
Rotor, Brake
Brake Puck
Puck Plate
Brake Actuating Pin
Hfhcs 1/4-20x2W/Patch,
SpeciaIFlange
Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch
Spacer
Spring, Brake Arm Bias
Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

68
69
70
71

178782
170415
170416
170417

170418

73
74
75

142884
170419
170420

76
77
78
79
80

170421
170422
142969
142980
150778

81
82

170423
170424

83
84
85
87
88
90
93
94
95

161168
170425
170426
142917
170429
170430
170431
178783
178784

96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
107
108

178786
178787
178789
178792
178793
178794
178795
178796
170432
170433

109
111
113
114
116
117
119
120
121

170434
170435
170437
178797
170438
178799
170439
170440
170441

122
123
124

170442
178800
170444

125
126
127
128
130
131
132
133
134
900

170445
170446
170447
173165
178802
178803
178804
184227
178808
173839

DESCRIPTION
Arm, Brake
Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24
Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4
Compression Spring Brake AntiDrag
Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X
.032
Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/80.D
Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25
Check Plug Assembly, .027,
Washer
Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack
Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975
Spring, Helical Comp
Spacer
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon
Insert)
Wedge, Friction Pack
Clip, Washer .316x1.50x.1046
(Plated)
Pin, Standard Headless
Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube
Hose, Expansion Tank
Cap - Poppet Valve
Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2
Puck, Inner Wedge
Spring Clip - Housing Thrust
Bearing, Ball
Screw, Socket Head Cap 5/1624X1-1/2
Spacer, Locating
Screw, SFHCS 5/16-18 X1
Arm Return
Puck, Adjusting
Washer, .24 ID X 1.60 OD X .239
Spring, Extension
Spacer .260 ID X .560 OD X .870
Bracket, Torque
Deflector
Washer, Motor Shaft .71idx1.15od
x.030thk
Plug, Sae #6
O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.
Bracket, Support Expansion Tank
Spring
Silicon Sponge
Pin, Spring
Fan, 7 in.
Pulley
Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon
Insert)
Washer, Belleville
Belt Keeper
Center Section-Filter-Bypass
Assembly
Filter Assembly
Fan - Pulley Service Assembly
Seal - O-Ring Kit
Kit, Expansion Tank
Stud Ball
Bracket, Cruise Damper
Hex Nut 5/16-18 NC
Damper
Washer, Helical Spring Lock 5/16
Transaxle Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER
917.273280
BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4

929_

lO vl1_

213_
267_
188_

216

255_

445

222 _

11019
LABEL

8471 523_
842_

KI'II

967

265
267

1026_

24_

855

lO_
l

_741
447A _

447A_
501

554

524©

51A_

o1701o3_

531

D
1035 _

_163_
447

_- 146

250

220_
1095 VALVE GASKET SET
868 _/_

7
750
%_

1o3_
865B_
447A _'

1027D

51_

883_/

lO_

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER
917.273280
BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4

130

117_
137 0
51A_

1123
1124'_'

1128_,_"_

276 O

104_

105_

633@

977 CARBURETOR
51A_

987_

552 Q
552A_
742
404
552A6
691

GASKET SET

137_
276 O

672_
1123_

1124_

150 LU.I 987_
833@

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER
917.273280
BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4

635_

526_

501_
332 _

363

75_1119_/

78_

877

57_,_
4O5

334_

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

3©

513_1

2o_

783_U

1o3

2760

51A_

943@
842_
691@
5248

868_

8822
_
10
697_

462 I

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280
BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
5A
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
20
22
23
24
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
27
28
29
32
33
34
35
36
40
42
45
46
48

690231
499585
391086
690069
693998
693999
690962
499601
690937
690960
690942
690945
690360
691680
691046
690947
694966
691053
222698
499588
499589
499590
499591
499604
499605
499606
499607
690975
690229
499583
690976
499596
499597
690963
690963
690964
499586
690977
690978
692714

DESCRIPTION

50
51
51A
53
54
73
74
75
89
95

Cylinder Assembly
Bushing-Cylinder
,Seal-Oil
Sump-Engine
Head-Cylinder No. 1
Head-Cy}inder No. 2
,+ Gasket-Cylinder
Head
Breather Assembly
• Gasket-Breather
Screw (Breather Assy.)
Tube-Breather
• Gasket-Crankcase
Screw (Cylinder Head)
Plug-Oil Drain
Crankshaft
• Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
Screw (Engine Sump)
Flywheel
Key-Flywheel
Piston Assembly (Std.)
Piston Assembly (.OlO O.S.)
Piston Assembly (.020 O.S.)
Piston Assembly (.O3O O.S.)
Ring Set-Piston (Std.)
Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.)
Ring Set-Piston (.020 O.S.)
Ring Set-Piston (.030 O.S.)
Lock-Piston Pin
Pin-Piston
Rod-Connecting
Screw (Connecting Rod)
Valve-Exhaust
Valve-Intake
Spring-Valve (intake)
Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
Retainer-Valve
Keeper-Valve
Valve Tappet
Cam Shaft
Short Block(Replacement
Engine 445777-0027-E2)
695241
Manifold-Intake
690949, Q + Gasket-Intake
690950" Q :l: Gasket-Intake
690951
Stud (Carburetor)
695240
Screw (Intake Manifold)
691055
Screen-Rotating
691057
Screw (Rotating Screen)
691056
Washer (Flywheel)
690283
Plug-Oil
690718
Screw (Throttle VaWe)

98
104
105
108
117
118
121
125
130

499802
690984
690985
690986
690232
690989
499811
499804
690993

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

Throttle Shaft Kit
Float-Carburetor
Fuel Transfer Tube
Q :I: Gasket-Float Bowl
Choke Shaft Kit
G Nozzle-Carburetor
Key-Timing
Q :I: Gasket-Nozzle
Retainer-Solenoid
•+ Gasket-Air Cleaner
Line-Fuel (Cut to Required
Length)
Line-Fuel
187A 691049
Screw (Control Bracket)
188
690960
Adjuster-Rocker Arm
192
690083
Spring-Governor
209
697674
Spring-Governed Idle
211
691019
Link-Throttle
212
695238
Bracket-Choke Control
213
691021
Link-Choke
216
691022
Gear-Governor
219
698231
Washer (Governor Lever)
220
690412
Bracket-Control
222
698761
227
691048
Control Lever-Governor
Screw (Choke Valve)
231
690718
Filter-Fuel
240
691035
Retainer-Breather
250
690957
Element-Breather
252
690956
Clamp-Casing
265
691024
267
695134
Screw (Casing Clamp)
690997" Q :l: Sealing Washer
276
690960
Screw (Dipstick Tube)
287
Housing-Blower
304
695277
Screw (Blower Housing)
305
691005
Motor-Starter
309
691262
Bolt-Starter Motor
310
691263
Brush Set
311
497608
Nut (Flywheel)
332
691059
Armature-Magneto
333
691060
Screw (Magneto Armature)
334
691061
Spark Plug
337
691043
Gasket Set
358
499889
Flywheel Puller
363
691062
Wrench-Spark Plug
383
690966
Screw (Fue_Pump)
385
690960
Pump-Fuel
387
808656
Washer (Governor Crank)
404
690442
Screw (Back Plate)
405
697820
Low Speed: 1900-21 O0
RPM Settings:
High Speed: 3000-3200

131
133
135
137
141
142
146
150
160
163
187

Idle Speed Kit
Q Pin-Float Hinge
O Valve-Float Needle
Valve-Choke
Q Jet-Main (Standard)
Jet-Main (High Altitude)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit
Carburetor
Valve-Throttle

:I:
+

499805
499806
499803
690994
499807
499808
690979
690995
690996
691001
691050

Included
Included
No. 121
Included
977
Included

in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358
in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.
in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.
in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U.S.

TRACTOR
- - MODEL NUMBER
917.273280
BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

418
445
447
447A
462
467
474
501
505
510
513
523
524
525
526
544

690999
499486
691003
690960
691261
691008
696458
691185
691029
497606
692024
691036
691032
691037
690960

552
552A
562
573
579
601
615
616
617
628
633
635
654
668
672
691
697
703
718
726
729
741
742
750
783
788
789
797
798
801
802
803

690552
690553
690311
691009
691029
691038
698290
691045
697891
690960
690998 Q $
66538
690958
691215
690234 Q $
690657
•
690372
691010
690959
499612
694123
690980
690328
696999
693058
691039
695050
698330
690967
691283
691286

842
847
851
855
865
865A

691031
499602
493880
691011
691012
691014

KEY
NO.

DESCRIPTION

•

Plate-Cover
Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
Screw (Air Guide Cover)
Screw (Air Guide Cover)
Washer (Starter Cable)
Knob-Air Cleaner
Alternator
Regulator
Nut (Gev. Control Lever)
Drive-Starter
Clutch-Drive
Dipstick
Dipstick Tube Seal
Dipstick Tube
Screw (Regulator)
Armature-Starter (Service with
691262 Starter Motor)
Bushing-Governor Crank
Bushing-Governor Crank
Bolt (Gov. Control Lever)
Plate-Back
Nut (Starter Cable)
Clamp-Hose
Retainer-Governor Shaft
Crank-Governor
SeaI-O Ring
Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket)
Seal-Choke Shaft
Boot-Spark Plug
Nut(Carburetor)
Spacer
Gasket-Carburetor Plate
Governor Shaft Seal
Screw (Drive Cap)
Clip
Pin-Locating
Gear-Ring
Wire Clip
Gear-Timing
E-Ring Retainer
Screw (Oil Pump Cover)
Gear-Pinion
Fuel Pump Bracket
Harness-Wiring
Screw (Brush Retainer)
Screw (Rocker Arm)
Cap-Drive
Cap-End
Starter Housing (Service with
691262 Starter Motor)
Dipstick/Tube Seal
Dipstick/Tube Assembly
Terminal-Spark Plug
Adapter-Air
Cover-Air Guide
Cover-Air Guide

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

865B 691015
868
690968 •+
871
690969
877
399916
883
690970 •+
914
691127
918
694000
929
691003
929A 695239
•
943
690589
947
499809
965
499613
967
273638
968
499788
975
499810
977
499812
987
691000 Q :l:
1005 691243
1013 690954
1017 690770
1019 690103
1022 690971 •+
1023 499599
1023A499600
1024 499054
1026 690981
1026A690982
1027 492932
1029 690972
1035 691042
1036 695704
1051 691265
1058 275475
1070 691058
1090 691293
1095 499890
1100 690973
1119 691183
1123
1124
1126
1127
1128
1169

690987Q
690988Q
690991
690992
690990
693140

RPM Settings:

_
:I:
+

Cover-Air Guide
Seal-Valve
Bushing-Guide
Alternator Connector/Wire
Gasket-Exhaust
Screw (Rocker Cover)
Hose-Vacuum
Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
O-Ring Seal (Oil Pump Cover)
Solenoid-Fuel
Oil Pump Cover
Filter-Pre-Cleaner
Cover-Air Cleaner
Bowl-Float
Gasket Set-Carburetor
Seal-Throttle Shaft
Fan-Flywheel
Nipple-Oil Filter
Oil Pump Screen
Label Kit
Gasket-Rocker Cover
Cover-Rocker (Cylinder No. 1
Cover-Rocker (Cylinder No. 2
Pump-Oil
Rod-Push (Steel)
Rod-Push (Aluminum)
Filter-Oil
Rocker Arm
Shaft-Pump
Emission Label
Ring-Retaining
Owner's Manual
Screw (Flywheel Fan)
Retainer-Brush
Valve Gasket Set
Rocker Arm Pivot
Screw (Alternator)

:l:O-Ring Seal (Solenoid Retainer
:l:O-Ring Seal-Fuel Transfer Tube
Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube
Screw (Float Bowl)
Q Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)
Screw (Carburetor Cover
Plate)
Low Speed: 1900-2100
High Speed: 3000-3200

in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358
Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.
Included
No. 121
Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.
977
Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED

GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow
ARNING:
To avoid
serious
injury,
operate
tractor
and
slopes
greater
than 15
degrees.
Make
turns your
gradually
to up
prevent
tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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