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Owner's Manual

ICReFTSMeN°I

DEN TRACTOR

22.0 HP, 50" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed

Model No.

917.275971

[_]] This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

ab._ut th_ protd_ct, Call:

1 800 659 5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5pm, Mon- Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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

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

SafetyRules..........................................3

ProductSpecifications...........................6

Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................8

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

MaintenanceSchedule........................18

Maintenance........................................18

Serviceand Adjustments.....................22

Storage................................................30

Troubleshooting...................................31

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

SearsService........................BackCover

LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) yearsfrom the dateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis

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

Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat are foundto be defectivein

materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Sears will

also providefree laborfor theseapplicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.During

the first 30 daysof purchase,there will be nochargesto service the product at your

homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryourconve-

nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be availableafter the first 30 daysof pur-

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

droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,

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

the UnitedStates.

ThisWarrantydoes notcover:

• Expendableitemswhich becomeworn during normaluse, includingbutnot limitedto

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

• StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups

Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,

thorns, stumps,or glass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut notlimitedto,damage

causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment,impacting

objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence,includingbut not limitedto, elec-

trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto usethe proper

gradeand amountof engineoil, failureto keepthe deck clear of flammabledebris,

or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the

owner'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contami-

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

chasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or product labelreplacement.

• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY

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

mentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe battery

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

daysof purchase,therewill be no chargesto replacethe batteryat yourHOME. After

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

able but a trip chargewill apply. This chargewill be waivedif the Craftsmanproductis

droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,

pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This batterywarrantyappliesonly whilethis productis withinthe UnitedStates.

This warrantygivesyouspecific legalrights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which

vary,from state to state.

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

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

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

injury or death.

_IWARNING: 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.

_WARNING: Tow only the attach-

ments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the man-

ufacturer of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Operate only at the

lowest possible speed when on a slope.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some

of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

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

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 un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related in-

juries. These operators should evaluate

their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust /engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. 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. Un-

even terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommend-

ations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes 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 not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

•Do 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 ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Neveras-

sume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.

• Be not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

Capacity

and Type:

Oil Type

API-SF-SJ):

5 Gallons

Unleaded

Regular

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

Dil Capacity: W/Filter 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC

[Gap: .030")

Ground Speed Io: Hi:

[MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

Reverse: 0.9 2.1

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging

System: 16 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280

Case size: UIR

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, 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".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest

Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That's when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sional repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast help by phone- phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve-

nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Purchase

your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information

call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water

heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

Seat

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

(2) Flanged

_:Pins

(1) Front Plate

Assembly

(2) Shoulder

Bolts ©

(2) Centerlock Nuts

Mower

Gauge Wheels

(2) Wheels

(5) Retainer Springs

loop)

(2) Retainer Springs

, (single loop)

(2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

Video Cassette

For Future Use

Keys

Slope Sheet

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

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

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

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this

manual, it means, from your point of view,

when you are in the operating position

(seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materials.

4. Check for any additional loose parts or

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

7. Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

Steering

Wheel Insert

ex Bolt

Lock Washer

Steering _ Large Flat

Wheel _ Washer

Steering Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

i Steering Wheel

Adapter

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOWTO 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 instruc-

tions).

Label

INSTALLSEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear

of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

semble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its ad-

justed position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat tn

Shoulder

Bolts

Adj

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 po-

sition.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, un-

derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi-

tion.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS-

SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional

guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

5. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

6. Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing deck pins. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops up as

shown.

7. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

8. Position front plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate and mower brackets.

Chassis Front

Double Loop Bracket Suspension Mower

Retainer Arms Bracket

Idler

Shoulder Gau,

Bolt Wheel

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in

flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with

notch on head of pin. If necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space between

plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

10. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

11. Raise deck to highest position.

12. Assemble gauge wheels as shown us-

ing long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers,

and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten

securely.

13. Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated 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.

Front Electric

Suspension Clutch

Brackets Pulley

Front Plate

Washer

3/8-16 Double

Center Loop

Locknut Retainer

Spring

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Bar

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Deflector

Shield

Loop Down 10

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 re-

placing motion, mower drive, and mower

blade drive belts in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual. Verify

that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM

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.

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 tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overin-

flated 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.

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, 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.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L I',,I

REVERSE NEUTRAL NIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION

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

LOCKED UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

DANGER indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which,

,dl_,., if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

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

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

Ammeter

Ignition ht Switch

Switch Position

Throttle Control Clutch Switch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke

Control Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

Range Shift 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 POSITION: 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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

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.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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.

HOWTO 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.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Push-Into

"Disengaged"

Choke

Control

Throttle

Control

"Brake"

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Key

Brake

Clutch/ "Engaged"

Brake Pedal "Disengaged" Position

"Drive" . / Position Gear Shift

Position Height Adjustment Lever

Knob

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, push attachment

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position to allow engine to idle before

stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION._ Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower perfor-

mance.

TO USE 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 gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de-

pressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers

to desired position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (J_l) to raise cutting

height.

•Turn knob counterclockwise (v9 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 average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2. Lower mower with lift control. Remove

rear retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and in-

sert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should

be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer springs into clevis

pins.

Clevis Pin

Retainer

Spring _

Gauge _

Gauge / --_.

Wheel Bracket _

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

3. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

_JScengageattachment clutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place. Attachment Lift Lever

_ttwatCchmpeL?_Ctu_tcTh High Positi/on Low

"Enga_ JJ/',-)'/Position

[ _ _I_"_/ _ _','_' Deflector

_- "_O_y \'_LJ \, :,'- Shield

D,s.." -'-?h

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_i,WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting

up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal q uickly to brake position

and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range

shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you

have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly

as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release park-

ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TOTRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. 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.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re-

move and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan-

tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

_, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separa-

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged

position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. 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.

6. 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 con-

trol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to

run smoothly. If the engine starts to

run roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then

continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

7. 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 en-

gine to accept small changes in speed

and load, until the choke control is fully

in. If the engine starts to run roughly,

pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push

the control in slowly. This may require

an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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 already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of

the tractor. This will result in a more

even distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

C-J

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and pos-

sible fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet.

Wet grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._*_ ,_ ,_-_ _ _. ,_/_

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGO RSERV,CE OATES

Chh:: kkTB_raek;,eOsPe_:i°n _

Check Operator Presence and

t Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower B_ades

t Lubrication Chart

0Check Battery Level

RC_ean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check WBefts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N Clean Air Filter

(_ Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffter/Spark Attester

E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 _ Service more otten when operating in di_ty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.=tbs, maximum.

Do not ovedighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator

must maintain tractor as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Ball Joints

@ -@ Spindle

Zerk Zerk

@Front Wheel @Front Wheel

Bearing Zerk

Zerk

@Steerin(

Sector

Gear

Teeth

_Check/ ® Engine

Add

Transaxle

Fluid

SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

@ General Purpose Grease

® Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

_) Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed 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 operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your trac-

tor does not function as described, repair

the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op-

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-

low access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

k_-Blade Bolt

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with

balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

9Your tractor is maintenance free.

Donot attemptto openor removecaps or

covers.Addingor checkinglevelof elec-

trolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt onthe batteryand

terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"

power.

1. Removeterminalguard.

2. DisconnectBLACKbatterycable first

then RED battery cableand remove

batteryfrom tractor.

3. Rinsethe batterywith plainwaterand

dry.

4. Cleanterminalsand battery cableends

withwire brush until bright.

5. Coatterminalswith greaseor petro-

leumjelly.

6. Reinstallbattery (See"REPLACING

BATTERY"inthe SERVICEANDAD-

JUSTMENTSsectionof this manual).

TRANSAXLECOOLING

Keeptransaxlefreefrom build-upof dirt

and chaffwhich can restrictcooling.

CHECKTRANSAXLEOIL LEVEL

1. Blockup rearaxle securely.

2. Removeleft rearwheelby removing

hub bolts.

3. Removefiller plugfrom transaxle. Oil

levelmustbe evenwith plugthreads.

If necessary,fill with SAE 30 motoroil,

APISF-SJ. Replacefiller plug.

4. Reassemblewheelto hub.

V-BELTS

Transaxle Filler

Plug

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ. Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord-

ing to your expected operating tempera-

ture.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°E Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

= Be sure tractor is on level surface.

= Oil will drain more freely when warm.

= Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Yellow _

Cap'_ _ / C'°sed.J and

!_- Locked

Drain _ I I Position

Tube -

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

upward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the

cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil

at "FULl.:' line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINEOIL FILTER

Replacethe engine oil filter everyseason

or everyotheroil changeif the tractoris

used morethan 100 hoursin one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover

and secure.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deterio-

ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car-

tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean

or dry cartridge.

Car

Cover

Foam

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-

nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean

at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other cool-

ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and

external surfaces as necessary. Make sure

the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning

of each mowing season or after every

100 hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

Fuel Filter_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stub-

born dried gum fibers.

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your

tractor unless the engine and transmis-

sion are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed

air or a leaf blower to remove grass,

leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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

VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Remove retainer spring holding

anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

5. Remove four retainer springs from front

plate assembly and remove plate.

6. Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

7. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

8. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

9. Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As-

sembly section of this manual.

Chassis

Bracket

Suspension Arms

Front Mower Electric Clutch

Bracket Pulley Front

Plate

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swa_

etainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Bracket

Retainer Springs

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).

If tires are over or underinflated, you will

not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower 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 Ground Mower to Ground

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link

ustment

Nut

Measure distance "F" directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front plate 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 num-

ber of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change distance "F" by approximately

3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

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

adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

both front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Nut

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

2. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

3. Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel

pulley.

4. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

5. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

7. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

10. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

11. Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. man-

drel pulley.

12. Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

13. Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

Screws

L.H.

Mandrel

Cover Idler

Pulleys Spring

___ Electric

Primary Idler Arm Clutch

Pulley

L.H.

Mandrel

Bolt in

Mower

Housing

Mower Drive Belt

Belt Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this man-

ual).

3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

4. Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pul-

ley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

7. Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

9. Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

mandrel pulley as shown.

10. Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves prop-

erly.

11. Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "IN-

STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in

the Assembly section of this manual).

13. Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

in this section of this manual).

Mower Blade

L.H. Drive Belt Center

Man

----4

Secondary_

Idler Arm J'_

Spring

Swa

Bracket

Maln_drel R.H. Mandrel

Bar \ /// // \

Idler

Pulley

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 internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by a Sears

or other qualified service center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in "OFF" position.

2. 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.

Rotor

Clutch Plate 012"

kecknut (3) _ J Brake

7_ Plate

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or

paved surface, depress clutch/brake

pedal all the way down and engage

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to

be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Arm

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. It is not necessary to remove

mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

2. Remove mower drive belt from electric

clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).

3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then

off engine pulley and front V-idler pul-

ley.

5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keep-

ers.

2. Put belt coming from V-idler above mid-

span belt keeper, then onto clutching

idler pulleys as shown.

3. Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

4. Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

5. Place long lower section of belt

through loop in midspan belt keeper.

6. Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all belt keepers.

7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. 26

Clutching Flat Idler

Above Mids

Engine Belt Keeper

Pulley V-Idler

Clutching Idler

Belt

Keeper

Belt

Keeper _ .

i Belt Iransaxle

_lmll___Enginl_ Twists B_,,^_'Pulley

_,,_k Pulley] Keeper

"_+}../...J V-Idler

o_ As Viewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbar

horizontal. Tighten securely.

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 CHECKTOE-IN -

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.

2. 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 -

1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

2. Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is

1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".

3. 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 a

Sears or other qualified service center.

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL-

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

Retaining Washers

Ring

Axle

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.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TE RY

_I_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

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

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_I, 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.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with re-

maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Keps Nut

,'" J

Terminal -"

Access Hex

Belt

(Red) Cable

Terminal

Guard (Black)

2Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Headlight Wire

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers ex-

pense, may be performed by any non-road

engine repair establishment or individual.

Warranty repairs must be performed by an

authorized engine manufacturer's service

outlet.

TO 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:

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

The choke control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment 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 as-

sembly from air cleaner.

3. 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.

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

tractor to an authorized 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. Overspeed-

ing the engine above the factory high

speed setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Swivel Clamp

Screw

Clamp

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

_will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

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

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age 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 car-

buretor. Do not drain the gas tank and

carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start position for a

few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

10. Engine valves out of

CAUSE

Out of fuel. 1.

Engine not "CHOKED" 2.

properly.

Engine flooded. 3.

Bad spark plug. 4.

Dirty air filter. 5.

Dirty fuel filter. 6.

Water in fuel. 7.

Loose or damaged wiring. 8.

Carburetor out of adjustment. 9.

adjustment.

Dirty air filter. 1.

Bad spark plug. 2.

Weak or dead battery. 3.

Dirty fuel filter. 4.

Stale or dirty fuel. 5.

Loose or damaged wiring. 6.

Carburetor out of adjustment. 7.

Engine valves out of 8.

adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not 1.

depressed.

Attachment clutch is 2.

engaged.

Weak or dead battery. 3.

Blown fuse. 4.

Corroded battery terminals. 5.

Loose or damaged wiring. 6.

Faulty ignition switch. 7.

Faulty solenoid or starter. 8.

Faulty operator presence 9.

switch(es).

Weak or dead battery. 1.

Corroded battery terminals. 2.

Loose or damaged wiring. 3.

Faulty solenoid or starter. 4.

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 wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace

battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

Disengage attachment

clutch.

Recharge or replace

battery.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition

switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

CAUSE CORRECTIONiPROBLEM

LOSS _power

iExcessive

vibration

iEngine continues

ito run

,when operator

ileaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

Poorcut-uneven

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 out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

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. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/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.

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

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1.

working 2.

(if so equipped) 3.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ou

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11 .Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

NOTES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275971

SCHEMATIC

RED

BATTERY

BLACK

SOLENOID

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+ G + A1 NONE

3N + LIGHTS B+A1 L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE

START B + S + A1 NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING,

BLUE

I LINE I _ SPARK PLUGS

I I IGNITION GAP

UNiT (2 PLUGS T

ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

• '

FUEL SHUT-OFF

LENOID

db,

C_AAMRG'NcG@SY$36TE00MRO_TPUT REGULATO: yELLOW

RED

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR D_SCONNECTED)

HEADLIGHTS

RELAY

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F,B+E,A+D

GFC

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REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

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ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 Held down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 176138 Switch Interlock

21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light

24 185464 Cable Battery

25 146149 Cable Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 170697 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 175566 Switch, lgn

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 170238 Harness lgn.

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

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 178861 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 174652 Switch, PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

79 175242 Light Asm.

81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1inch =25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

161

158

162

138

\_ 20

chassis=stealth 40-vgt

148

F152

_156

68 F31

17 16

_7 159

_3o

139 \ I_7

17 67

63 17

130

150

122

60 _24

'_66

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 66 17490608 Screw Thdr 3/8-16 x 1/2

2175282 Drawbar, Gt 67 156973 Guide, Belt Gear Drive

4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 68 17490508 Screw ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2

5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2Cyl 70 177679 Keeper, Belt

6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 84 142992 Stop, Over Center Mower

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 85 144911 Bracket, Support Transaxle

8 184668 Support, Battery 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Gr. 5

14 175260X613 Hood Asm., Pnt StealthYTGT 88 STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

16 121794X Cover, Access 91 180374 Rail, Frame Lh

17 17060612 Screw 106 17580520 Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr

18 174515X613 Grille 122 161464 ScrewHexWshd8-18x7/8

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga. 130 171875 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

20 STD523710 Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16xl 137 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x1 Gr. 5

21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 138 179125X428Cupholder

24 179717X613 Footrest, RH 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18TT

28 179716X613 Footrest, LH 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh

30 145051X014 Saddle, SIkscrVgt 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pcVGT Strg 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 152 177956 Shield Browning

34 177018 Plate Asm 153 179761 Lens Asm. Stealth Bar

35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 156 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 157 161840 Lens Bar Stealth Bar

37 179772X613 Fender 158 17670608 Screw Thdro13/8-16 x 1/2

39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 159 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 161 179612X428 Console Fuel Window

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 162 142432 Screw HexWsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Unc

45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 165 183554 Bracket Support Fuel Tank

50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front

56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

58 183569 Bracket Fender

60 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

63 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

42-----"_

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38 37 6 36

54 66 _

62 drive 7-vgt

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly

8 12000034 Klip, Ring

9 140080 Bolt, Hub

10 142509 Disc, Brake

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc

12 73750800 Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf

13 139419 Washer, Special

14 138901 Bushing

15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga.

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4

17 126909X Spring

18 137104 Lever, Brake

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc

21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly

23 106932X Knob

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top

26 137552 Spring, Return

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

29 137213 Brake, Rod

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

34 71673 Cap, Plunger

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

38 150035 Nyliner

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

40 178575 Actuator, Interlock Switch

41 73931000 Locknut #10-24

42 8883R Cover, Pedal

46 145170 Retainer, Spring

47 138228 Clutch Rod

48 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved

54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly

55 105706X Bearing, Idler

56 137153 V-Belt

57 141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

59 122253X Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

60 122268X Spring Clip, Connecting Link

61 137524 Pulley, Transaxle

62 STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16

63 74780720 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

65 179163 Bolt, Shoulder

66 140296 Washer, Hardened

67 19131312 Washer, Plat

68 5142H Pin, Roll

69 136327 Hub, Cover

117 73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Uric

150 9858M1 Key, Woodruff

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 139768

2 178557

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 184946X505

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 175572

19 156011

20 172020X428

21 100711L

22 155105

23 152927

24 19133812

25 STD523710

26 139769

27 3366R

28 17000612

29 104239X

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74780512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

DESCRIPTION

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

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

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Ga.

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, Flange

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 Tyt

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

21 P

_ 2o

[ SPARK ARRESTER KIT J

engine-intek- ELS 10-vgt

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2149723

8 121361X

9 177748

10 175287

11 170056

12 143996

15 179115

18 179124X428

20 175437X505

21 171875

22 175440X505

24 11050600

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 137180

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Engine Bdggs, Model No. 37 123487X

446777-0241-E1 39 17490636

(Order parts from engine manuf.) 40 17490664

Muffler Side 41 126197X

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 42 10040700

Bushing 43 179953

Clutch Electric 45 73510400

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 47 175288

Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 62 146629

Cap Asm. Fuel 69 165391

Control Throttle 70 176069

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 71 176070

Control Choke 74 162295

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8 79 183906

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf 81 148456

Bushing 82 181654

Stem Tank Fuel 83 171877

Fuel Line 84 17060624

Spark Arrester Kit

DESCRIPTION

Clamp Hose

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

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

.250

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3.75 Gr. 5

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20

Spacer

Shield Heat Muffler CV-Intek

Gasket

Tube Exhaust LH

Tube Exhaust RH

Elbow Street Brass

Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1

Tube Drain Oil Easy

Plug Oil Drain Easy

Bolt 5/16-18unc X 1-3/4 W/Sems

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches1 inch =25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 180597 Seat

2180166 Bracket Pivot Fender

5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged

6 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 w/Sems

10 180186 Pan, Seat

12 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch

13 121248X Bushing, Snap

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

15 134300 Spacer, Split

seat6-vgt

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

16 121250X

17 123976X

18 19171912

19 166369

20 124238X

21 171852

37 STD541431

38 71110616

39 19131610

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Ga.

Knob, Seat

Cap, Spring Seat

Belt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Belt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1

Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

12 1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 182168

2 164085

3 186316

4 186317

5 149516

6 133644

8 186318

9 186282

10 156439

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Maintenance

Decal SD, PNL

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

11 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake

12 146047 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

17 186399 Decal, Engine

19 138047 Decal, Battery

23 106202X Reflector, Taillight

--179768X428 Pad, Footrest LH

--179769X428 Pad, Footrest RH

- - 187710 Manual, Owner's (Eng)

- - 187711 Manual, Owner's (Spn)

WHEELS & TIRES

7410

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106228X624 Rim Assembly, Front

11 106277X624 Rim Assembly, Rear

4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

5 106230X Tire, Front

99 140183 Tire, Rear

8 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

12 6856M Fitting, Grease

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

8 104757X428 Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

42 43 38 35 73 34

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76 lift rh 12

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 121006X

2 180045

3 159189

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 71110624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 183894

11 146704

12 163552

13 139868

14 169865

23 STD624008

24 73350800

26 73800800

29 150233

30 110807X

31 19131016

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Rod Asm, Lever 32 137150

Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 34 137167

Lever Asm., Lift Rh 35 138057

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 38 155097

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 39 123935X

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 40 17060516

Grip, Handle Fluted 41 73540600

Button, Plunger 42 19112410

Plunger, Button 43 123934X

Spring 0.62 OD x 2.125 70 145212

Link Lift 72 110452X

Retainer, Spring 73 73350600

Arm, Suspension Vgt 75 175805

Bearing 76 175560

Retainer, Spring 78 175689

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric 82 169484

Nut, Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion, Infin Height

Nut, Special

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

DESCRIPTION

Spring, Compression lnf Hgt

Red, Adj Lift

Knob, lnf 3/8-16 Uric

Pointer, Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

Scale, Indicator Height

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16

Plate Asm Susp Front

Pin Flange

Trunnion Front Susp.

Retainer Clip

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

116

53,

2 2 22

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 181606

2 STD541413

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 STD624008

7 178024

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

13738O

156468

137553

137152

110485X

174493

106735X

19111016

105304X

123713X

137607

110452X

Mower Deck Weldment 50

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

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

Runner, Mower LH

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Bar, Sway Deck

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower

Vented

(The following blades are available)

Blade, 50" HFLift Std

Blade, 50" HFUft Premium

(For better wear )

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg

Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent

Bearing, Ball Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Vented

Red, Hinge

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

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

110509X428 Shield, Deflector Mower

13632O

19111216

STD551037

132823

173984

178342

153535

129963

72140610

72110616

Runner, RH

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

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

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler

Screw Thdrol Rolling Washer

Head

Nut, FIgTop Lock Cntr 9/16

Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

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

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

36 72110608

37 137166

38 173979

39 131494

40 174375

42 STD533107

43 136460

44 165723

45 STD541437

46 74760628

47 137200

48 137729

49 136574

50 137272

51 137273

52 184058

53 180807

54 148763

55 144959

56 138687

57 136577

58 133957

59 184219

60 139031

61 136573

62 178515

63 72110504

64 19121414

65 151831

66 156009

67 73930600

99 72110614

116 73680500

-- 143651

181689

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

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

Bolt 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uncx 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer Hardened

Bolt Carriage 5/16 x 1/2

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

Pulley Idler Flat Mower

Keeper, Belt Idler 44/50"

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

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

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Nos. 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 33)

Replacement Mower, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

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TRANSAXLE

74 70

r, 41

25 24

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TRANSAXLE

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 174728

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 781 OH

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 174731

32 6277H

33 4225R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 174729

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Axle Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R

Final Drive Gear 54 4209R

Differential Gear 55 4213R

Differential Pinion 56 4442R

Differential Carrier 57 4195R

Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R

(1" Thread Length) 60 7528R

Steel Ball 61 4208R

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H

Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033

Needle Bearing 68 4205R

Sintered Iron Bearing 69 4206R

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low 70 1370H

Range 71 633A69

Differential Pinion Spacer

Differential Pinion Rushing 72 139120

Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 73 4201R

Shift Fork, R.H. 74 12000008

Oil Seal 75 1153R

Sintered Iron Bearing 77 6803J

Shift Fork Shaft 79 1167R

Shift Fork, L.H. 80 73360700

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 81 6270H

Oil Seal 82 136984

Pressure Relief Valve 84 5384J

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 85 2978J

and Bearings, R.H. (Includes 86 633A85

Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 87 8739H1

63, 77 and 82) 88 4924H

Dowel Pin 89 19151516

Needle Bearing 90 110542X

Thrust Bearing Race 91 19181511

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J

4th Reduction Gear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race 93 6274H

Gate, Lower, Shift 94 76020412

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 96 159783

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 97 633A109

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 98 174742

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T.

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

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

Needle Bearing

DESCRIPTION

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2rid

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga.

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Ga.

Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw, Hex, Washer, HD.

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

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267

525

523

842

287

524

220 @

1026

447A _

252

1035 _ 250

750a 224

4_ 1017_

691

1019 LABEL KIT

1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I

[ 1036 EM_SSION LABEL ]

447A

305

445

967

447

447A

501

163

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654

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 694001 Cylinder Assembly 117 690232 O Jet-Main (Standard)

2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 121 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

3 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 125 499804 Carburetor

4 690069 Sump-Engine 130 690993 Valve-Throttle

5 697580 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 131 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft

5A 697581 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 133 499806 Float-Carburetor

7 693997 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 135 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer

8 499601 Breather Assembly 137 690994 O_ Gasket-Float Bowl

9 690937 ° Gasket-Breather 141 499807 Kit-Choke Shaft

10 690960 Screw (Breather Assembly) 142 499808 O Nozzle-Carburetor

11 690942 Tube-Breather 146 690979 Key-Timing

12 697227 Gasket-Crankcase 150 690995 O$ Gasket-Nozzle

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 160 690996 Retainer-Solenoid

15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 163 691001 *+ Gasket-Air Cleaner

16 691047 Crankshaft 165 693148 Nut (Ring Gear)

20 690947 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 187 691050 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length)

22 694966 Screw (Engine Sump) 187A 697712 Line-Fuel (Molded)

23 691053 Flywheel 188 690960 Screw (Control Bracket)

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 192 690083 Adjuster-Rocker Arm

25 697679 Piston Assembly (Standard) 209 697674 Spring-Governor

25 697680 Piston Assembly (.010" Oversize) 211 691019 Spring-Governed Idle

25 697681 Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize) 212 695238 Link-Throttle

25 697682 Piston Assembly (.030" Oversize) 213 691021 Bracket-Choke Control

26 697683 Ring Set (Standard) 216 691022 Link-Choke

26 697684 Ring Set (.010" Oversize) 219 698231 Gear-Governor

26 697685 Ring Set (.020" Oversize) 220 690412 Washer (Governor Lever)

26 697686 Ring Set (.030" Oversize) 222 698761 Bracket-Control

27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin 227 691048 Lever-Governor Control

28 690229 Pin-Piston 231 690718 Screw (Choke Valve)

29 499583 Rod-Connecting 240 695666 Filter-Fuel

32 690976 Screw (Connecting Rod) 250 690957 Retainer-Breather

33 697576 Valve-Exhaust 252 690956 Collector-Oil

34 499597 Valve-Intake 265 691024 Clamp-Casing

35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp)

36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 276 690997 *QSWasher-Sealing

40 690964 Retainer-Valve 287 690960 Screw (Dipstick Tube)

42 499586 Keeper-Valve 304 695277 Housing-Blower

45 690977 Tappet-Valve 305 691005 Screw (Blower Housing)

46 690978 Camshaft 309 691262 Motor-Starter

48 698173 Short Block (446777-0026-E2 310 691263 Belt-Starter Motor

Replacement Engine) 311 497608 Brush Set

50 695241 Manifold-Intake 332 691059 Nut (Flywheel)

51 690950 • O_:Gasket-lntake 333 691060 Armature-Magneto

53 690951 Stud (Carburetor) 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)

54 695240 Screw (Intake Manifold) 337 691043 Plug-Spark

73 691055 Screen-Rotating 358 694012 Set-Engine Gasket

74 698425 Screw (Rotating Screen) RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

75 691056 Washer (Flywheel) High Speed: 3000-3200

89 690283 Plug-Oil

95 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve) Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

98 499802 Kit-Idle Speed O Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

104 690984 Q Pin-Float Hinge 121

105 690985 Q Valve-Float Needle $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977

108 690986 Valve-Choke + Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

363 691062 Flywheel Puller 803 Housing-Starter (Service with

383 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug 691262 Starter Motor)

385 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 842 691031 * SeaI-O Ring (DipstickTube)

387 808656 Pump-Fuel 847 499602 Dipstick!Tube Assembly

404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 851 493880 Terminal-Spark Plug

405 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 855 691011 Adapter-Air

418 690999 Plate-Carburetor 865 691012 Cover-Air Guide

445 698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide

447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide

447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 868 690968 *+ Seal-Valve

467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 877 399916 Wire/Connector-Alternator

474 696458 Alternator 914 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover)

501 691185 Regulator 918 694000 Hose-Vacuum

505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 929 695239 Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

510 497606 Drive-Starter 929A 691003 Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 943 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

523 691036 Dipstick 947 499809 Solenoid-Fuel

524 691032 ° SeaI-O Ring (DipstickTube) 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump

525 691037 Tube-Dipstick 967 273638 Filter-Pre Cleaner

526 690960 Screw (Regulator) 968 499788 Cover-Air Cleaner

544 Armature-Starter (Service with 975 499810 Bowl-Float

691262 Starter Motor) 977 499812 Gasket Set-Carburetor

552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 987 691000 O_: Seal-Throttle Shaft

552A 690553 Bushing-GovemorCrank 1005 499603 Fan-Flywheel

562 690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1013 690954 Nipple-Oil Filter

573 691009 Plate-Back 1017 690770 Screen-Oil Pump

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1019 690103 Kit-Label

615 698290 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1022 690971 *+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

616 691045 Crank-Governor 1023 499599 Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)

617 691917 SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1023A499600 Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)

628 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 1024 499054 Pump-Oil

633 690998 Q_ Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1026 690981 Rod-Push (Steel)

635 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 1026A690982 Rod-Push (Aluminum)

654 690958 Nut(Carburetor) 1027 696854 Filter-Oil

668 691215 Spacer 1029 690972 Arm-Rocker

672 690234 Q$ Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1035 691042 Shaft-Pump

691 690657 ° Seal-Governor Shaft 1036 695704 Label-Emission

695 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining

697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1058 275475 Owner's Manual

703 691010 Clip 1070 691058 Screw (FlywheeI Fan)

718 690959 Pin-Locating 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush

726 499612 Gear-Ring 1095 694013 Gasket Set-Valve

729 694123 Clip-Wire 1100 690973 Pivot-Rocker Arm

741 690980 Gear-Timing 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)

742 690328 Retainer-E Ring 1123 690987 O1: SeaI-O Ring (Solenoid Retainer)

750 696999 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1124 690988 O_: SeaI-Q Ring (FueITransfer Tube)

783 693058 Gear-Pinion 1126 690991 Screw(FueITransferTube)

788 691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump 1127 690992 Screw (Float Bowl)

789 696576 Harness-Wiring 1128 690990 O Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)

797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1169 693140 Screw (Carburetor Cover Plate)

797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

798 690967 Screw (Rocker Arm) High Speed: 3000-3200

801 691283 Cap-Drive

802 691286 Cap-End Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

O Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. 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

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

¢.o

_ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to 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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