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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276022

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:

For answers to your questions

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before

about this product, Call:

operating this equipment.

Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

1-800-659-5917

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ................................................
Safety Rules ..........................................
Product Specifications
...........................
Assembly/Pre-Operation
.......................
Operation ...............................................
Maintenance
Schedule ........................

2
3
5
7
9
16

Maintenance
........................................
16
Service and Adjustments
.....................
20
Storage ................................................
29
Troubleshooting
...................................
30
Repair Parts .........................................
34
Sears Service ........................
Back Cover

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

by fuel determined
to be contamibe used within 30 days of its pur-

• Normal deterioration
and wear of the exterior finishes, or product
• Riding equipment
used for commercial
or rental purposes.
LIMITED

WARRANTY

label replacement.

ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship
and our testing determines
the battery
will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
During the first 30
days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After
the first 30 days, for your convenience,
IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is
dropped off at an authorized
Sears location. For the nearest authorized
Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery

warranty

applies

only while

this product

is within the United

States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary, from state to state.
Sears,

Roebuck

and Co.,Dept.817WA,

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throwing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious
injury or death.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do
not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.

WARNING: In order to preventaccidentalstarting when setting up, transporting,adjustingor making repairs,
alwaysdisconnectspark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contactspark
plug.
WARNING: Do not coast down a
hill in neutral,you may lose controlof the
tractor.
WARNING: Tow onlythe attachments
that are recommendedby and complywith
specificationsof the manufacturerof your
tractor.Use commonsensewhen towing.
Operateonly at the lowestpossiblespeed
when on a slope. Tooheavyof a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
losetraction with the ground and cause
you to lose controlof your tractor.
WARNING: Engineexhaust,some
of its constituents,and certain vehicle
componentscontain or emit chemicals
knownto the State of Californiato cause
cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage
of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves
and
others from serious injury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-

WARNING: Batteryposts,terminals
and related accessoriescontain lead and
lead compounds,chemicals knownto the
Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
I. GENERAL

OPERATION

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine.
Allow machine to cool before

• Read, understand,
and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine

storage.

before starting.
• Only allow responsible
adults, who are
familiar with the instructions,
to operate
the machine.

II. SLOPE

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

• 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
behind before and while backing.

OPERATION

and

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

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

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Neverassume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, 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 equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment
if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments
or repairs with
the engine running.
• Grass catcher components
are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently
check components
and replace with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

@@@@@
• Remove obstacles
such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers
or children
even with the blades off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine
enter the area.

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

off if children

• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes
across.

PRODUCT

(15 ° Max), not

SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline
Capacity
and Type:

5.0 Gallons
Unleaded
Regular

Oil Type
API-SG-SL):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:
W/O Filter:

Spark
(Gap:

Champion

Plug:
.030")

Ground
(MPH):

4.0 Pints
3.5 Pints
RC12YC

Forward:
Reverse:

0 - 5.8
0 - 2.1

Tire Pressure:

Front:
Rear:

14 PSI
10PSI

Charging

15 Amps @ 3600Rpm

Battery:

Blade

Speed

System:

Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Case size:
Bolt Torque: 45-55

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
technicians and the proper tools to service or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions
will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".

35
280
U1R

Ft. Lbs.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule
in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions
under"Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_kWARNING:
This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion
engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained
in effective working
order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest
Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).
REPAIR

PROTECTION

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

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•
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and no charge for
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•
Product
replacement
if your covered
product can't be fixed.
•
Discount
of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related
parts not
covered by the agreement;
also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.
•

Fast help by phonephone support
from a Sears technician
on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement,
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day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional
repair
specialists,
who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories.
That's the kind of professionalism
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new purchase for years to come. Purchase
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SEARS

INSTALLATION

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

Keys
_

SERVICE

Slope Sheet
Mower

Leveling
l I

wrench
U

Your new tractor
you begin.

has been assembled

at the factory.

Review

the video

cassette

before

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

Adjustment
Knob

CARTON

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

TO SET

CHECK

UP YOUR

02G24

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your
tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction
below to remove the tractor
from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)

TRACTOR

BATTERY

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

Label

Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment
lift lever to its highest
sition.
brake

po-

Release parking
brake pedal.
Place freewheel

disengaged
position (See "To Transport" in the Operation section of this
manual).
Roll tractor forward off skid.

control

TO DRIVE

TRACTOR

Operation

section

_lbnction

by depressing
in transmission

OFF
for

SKID

location

(See
and

of controls)

WARNING:
Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions
in the

!
ADJUST

.....

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. Place freewheel control in "trans-

SEAT

Raise seat and loosen
knobs.

adjustment

Lower seat into operating
sit in seat.

position

and

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

mission engaged"
position (See "To
Transport" in the Operation section of
this manual).
Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking
brake.
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment
lift lever to its highest
tion.

posi-

Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position.
7. Release parking brake.
8. Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.
9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set
parking brake.
10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions
that follow.
CHECKTIRE

PRESSURE

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

DECK

LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"
in the Service
and Adjustments

section

of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER
OF ALL BELTS

POSITION

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK

BRAKE

SYSTEM

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

#'CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance
and satisfaction
from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
,/All assembly instructions
have been
completed.
,/No

remaining

loose

parts in carton.

,/Battery
is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted comfortably
and tightened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated.
(For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
v" Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission
engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh,
lar unleaded gasoline.

clean,

regu-

v" Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function.
Operate them
before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system
ing condition.

is in safe operat-

v" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).

These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product.
Learn and understandtheir meaning.

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

I",1
LOW

CHOKE

FAST

SLOW

IGNITION

6
ENGINE OFF

LIGHTS ON

ENGINE ON

ENGINE START

PARKING

BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE
LOCKED

PARKING BRAKE
UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP
LIGHT

FUEL

OIL PRESSURE

BATTERY

REVERSE

FORWARD

MOWER

HEIGHT

MOWER

LIFT

®@@@@
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED

&
&
&

FREE WHEEL
(Automatic

Models

only)

Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious

injury or

death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety information about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or

property

DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY

damage.

KEEP AREA CLEAR
(SEE SAFETY

SLOPE HAZARDS
RULES SECTION)

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

KN OW YOU R TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR
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

Light Switch
Position

Ignition

Choke
Control

Attachment
Clutch
Switch

Throttle
Control
Motion Drive
Belt Tension
Handle

Lift
Lever
Plunger

Brake Pedal

Attachment
Lift Lever

Parking Brake
Lever

Motion Control
Lever

Height
Adjustment
Knob

Approx.
Speed:
3MPH

Free Wheel
Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

SWITCH

LIFT

- Used

LEVER

PLUNGER

- Used to release

attachment
lift lever when changing its
position.
AMMETER
- Indicates charging (+) or
discharging
(-) of battery.
PARKING
BRAKE LEVERLocks brake
pedal into the brake position.
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER - Selects the

to engage the mower blades, or other attachments
mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH
POSITION
- Turns the
headlights on and off.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
- Used to control
engine speed.
BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the
tractor and starting the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL
- Used when starting
a cold engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB - Used to

speed and direction of tractor.
FREEWHEEL
CONTROL
- Disengages
transmission
for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.
MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION
HAN-

adjust the mower cutting height.
IGNITION
SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER - Used to raise
and lower the mower deck or other attachments
mounted to your tractor.

DLE - Used when changing motion drive
belt and, if necessary, starting engine
under extremely
cold conditions.

SAFETYGLASSES

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing
any
adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING

• 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

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 brake pedal all the way down
and hold.
2.

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
pping tractor on grass areas.
AUTION:
Always stop tractor completely, as described
above, before leaving
the operator's
position.

Pull parking brake lever up and release
pressure from brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in brake position.
Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor
secure.

Choke
Control

TO USE THROTTLE

Push-In to
Attachment Clutch
ngage" Switch Pull Out to
"Engage"

Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.

Throttle
Control.

• Full throttle
formance.

Motion
Control
_ever

Pedal

ustment
Knob
"Disengaged"
Brake Pedal
Position
"Drive" Position

DRIVE

2.
3.

• Move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine
"backfire".

FORWARD

AND

CAUTION:
Do not attempt to operate motion control lever when the parking brake
is set or when the brake pedal is depressed. Doing so may result in misadjustment to the drive control system.
The direction and speed of movement
is
controlled
by the motion control lever.
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in

• To stop ground drive, depress brake
pedal all the way down.
IMPORTANT:
The motion control lever
returns to neutral (N) position when the
brake pedal is fully depressed.
ENGINE

CONTROL

BACKWARD

• To stop mower blades, push attachment
clutch switch in to disengaged
position.
GROUND

per-

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a
warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage.

Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Position

TO MOVE
BLADES

offers the best mower

TO USE CHOKE

STOPPING
MOWER

CONTROL

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
use.

neutral (N) position.
Release parking brake.
Slowly move motion control
desired position.

lever to

TO ADJUST

MOWER

CUTTING

HEIGHT

Retainer
Spring

The cutting height is controlled
by turning the height adjustment
knob in desired
direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (_)
to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise
(_)
to
lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running.
These heights are approximate
and may
vary depending
upon soil conditions,
height of grass and types of grass being
mowed.

TO OPERATE

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. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned
in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Lower mower with attachment
lift control.

• 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

MOWER

Start mower blades by engaging
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

WHEELS

at-

engage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.

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: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to
desired cutting height.
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightly to align holes
in bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should
be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height
of the mower deck.

Attachment Clutch
Switch Pull Out to
"Engage"

Attachemnt Lift
Lever High Position

Push-In to
"Disengage"

Deflector
Shield
TO OPERATE

ON HILLS

_:_WARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping
hills.

or changing

speed

BEFORE

CHECK

• If stopping is absolutely
necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position
and engage parking brake.
IMPORTANT:
The motion control lever

TO TRANSPORT
towing your tractor, be
transmission
by placing
in freewheeling
position.
is located at the rear

Raise attachment
lift to highest position
with attachment
lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engage
transmission,
reverse
above procedure.

Transmission

ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom

CARTS

AND

Engaged

Disengaged

OTHER

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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
_I, CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating in temperatures 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 separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage Instructions
for
additional information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.

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
MENTS

ENGINE

• 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 Maintenance section in this manual.

Transmission

THE

OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill
cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap
onto the tube. Remove and read oil
level. If necessary, add oil until "FULl"
mark on dipstick is reached.
Do not
overfill.

returns to neutral (N) position when the
brake pedal is depressed.
• To restart movement,
slowly release
parking brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
When pushing or
sure to disengage
freewheel
control
Freewheel control
drawbar of tractor.

STARTING
ENGINE

ATTACH-

Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor.

TO START

ENGINE

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions,
if
engine will not start you may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows:
1. Be sure parking brake is engaged.
2. Remove retainer spring from the drive
belt tension handle to relieve belt tension.
3. Start engine and allow it to warm up for
three (3) minutes.
4. Shut-off engine and engage parking
brake.

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. Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission
engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set parking
brake.
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 control out and retry.
WARM
above)

WEATHER

STARTING

Engage drive belt tension handle
replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

WARM

and
UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission
should be warmed up as
follows:
1.
2.

Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake and
let the brake slowly return to operating
position.
Allow one minute for transmission
to

warm up. This can be done during the
engine warm up period.
• The attachments
can be used during
the engine warm-up period after the
transmission
has been warmed up and
may require the choke control be pulled
out slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures
(below 32 F)
the carburetor
fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance
(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual).

(50 ° F and

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.

PURGE

TRANSMISSION

_,CAUTION:
Never engage or disengage freewheel
lever while the engine
is running.
To ensure proper operation and performance,
it is recommended
that the
transmission
be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will
remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during
shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Should your transmission
require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on level surface
with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage
transmission
by placing freewheel
control in disengaged
position (See "TO TRANSPORT"
in this
section of manual).

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 engine to accept small changes in speed
and load, until the choke control is fully
in. If the engine starts to run roughly,
pull the choke control out slightly for a
few seconds and then continue to push
the control in slowly. This may require
an engine warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depending
on the temperature.

MOWING

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake.
Move motion control lever to full

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

forward position and hold for five (5)
seconds. Move lever to full reverse

Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be

position and hold for five (5) seconds.
Repeat this procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: During this step there will be no
movement of drive wheels. The air is being
removed from hydraulic drive system.
5. Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position. Shutoff engine and set
parking brake.
6. Engage transmission
by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See
"TO TRANSPORT"
in this section of

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.

manual).
Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage
parking brake.
8. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion
control lever to reverse position. After
the tractor moves approximately
five
(5) feet return the motion control lever
to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this
procedure with the motion control lever
three (3) times.
Your transmission
is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
7.

(
00272

If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet.
Wet grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable
clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
Always
operate engine at full throttle
when mowing
to assure better mowing performance
and proper discharge
of material.
Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cutting performance
as well as
the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments,
select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance
of the attachment
being used.

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

f F4 y4 2"SERV'OE

Check
BrakePressure
Operation
Check Tire

T
R
A

Check Operator Presence
Interlock Systems

Mower

ll_
li_
Blades

Lubrication

Check

Battery

Clean

Battery and Terminals

Chart
Level

Check Transaxle
Check

V-Belts

Check

Engine

Change

Cooling

v'
Oil Level

Engine

Change

Clean

Air Filter

Clean

Air Screen

Engine

Oil (without

Muffler/Spark

Replace
Clean

_,.2

iz,.2

eil filter)

iv'

Arrester

Oil Filter (If equipped)

Engine

Cooling

Fins

Replace

Spark

Replace

Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Plug

Replace

Fuel Filter

1 - Change
more often when operating
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service
more often when operating

GENERAL

Oil (with eil filter)

Inspect

and

Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace

DATES

under

a heavy

in dirty or dusty

load

3 - Replace
blades more often when mowing
in sandy soil.
4 - Not required
if equipped
with maintenance-tree
battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot belt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.

conditions.

LUBRICATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.
To receive
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed
in this
manual.
Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to properly maintain your
tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

(!_ SI:
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk

CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk

l(tb
Sector Gear
Teeth

• At least once a year you should replace
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear.

(l_bGeneral Purpose Grease
(2bRefer to Maintenance
"ENGINE"

A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

Engine

Section

IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

BEFORE EACH USE

the self-lubricating
bearings.
If you feel
they must be lubricated,
use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.

TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
BRAKE

IMPORTANT:
To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
Special blade bolt is heat
treated.

OPERATION

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.(See
"TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and
Adjustments
section of this manual).

_ade

_\
_Mandrel
_./_._'_'_
Assembly

TIRES
Blade B olt/_ ___\Star
(Special)"
Cenier Hole-"_.."_

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased
from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR

PRESENCE

TO SHARPEN

NOTE: We do not recommend
sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced.
An unbalanced
blade will cause
excessive vibration and eventual damage
to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened
with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while 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.

SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly.
If your tractor does not function as described,
repair
the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed
and
attachment
clutch control is in the disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the
attachment
clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
should shut off the engine.
• The attachment
clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

5/8" Bolt

BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE

BLADE

Center Hole
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive
charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original equipment
battery on
your tractor is maintenance
free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

REMOVAL

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
3. Install new or resharpened
blade with
stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck
and mandrel assembly.

Adding or checking
not necessary.
TO CLEAN

level of electrolyte

BATTERY

SAE VISCOSITY

AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to "leak"
power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect
BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE

-20

c J0

-2o

TEMPERATURE

-1_

RANGE ANTICIPATED

;0
BEFORE

100

NEXT OIL CHANGE
e

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation.
TO CHANGE

ENGINE

OIL

Determine
temperature
range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification
SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.

COOLING

2.
3.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
Install the drain tube onto the fitting.
Open drain valve by using a 7/16"
(11 mm) wrench turning counterclockwise.
Oil Drain Valve
To Open

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials.
To prevent
damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to
clean cooling fins.
PUMP

oilvisccha_14

The transmission
fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the
transmission
is hot. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure
water or steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.

TRANSAXLE

GRADES

To Close

FLUID
Drain Tube

The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance
is not required for
the life of the transaxle.
Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing,
contact
a Sears or other qualified service center.

V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration
and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.

5.
6.

ENGINE
LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent
oil rated
with API service classification
SG-SL.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

After oil has drained completely, close
the drain valve turning clockwise. Use
the 7/16" (11 mm)wrench
to apply
a small amount of torque to keep it
closed. Do not over tighten.
Remove the drain tube and store in a
safe place.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this
manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking level. Insert dipstick into
the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube when taking reading.
Keep oil
at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE

OIL FILTER

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean
at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and
external surfaces as necessary. Make sure
the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE:
Operating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due to
overheating.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped)
as it could create 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

Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in 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. Loosen knob and remove
TO SERVICE

cover.

PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner
off cartridge.
3. Wash it in liquid detergent
and water.
4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow
it to dry.
5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will damage
the cartridge.
1. Remove nut and cartridge plate.
2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and
oiled) over the paper cartridge.
3. Check rubber seal for damage and
proper position around stud. Replace
if necessary.
4. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge
plate, and nut.
5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure
by tightening knob.

The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season.
If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing
fuel flow to carburetor, 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 carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
4.

Cartridge
Foam
Pre-Cleaner
Rubber
Seal

\
Plate

CLEAN

gaso-

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 automotive type wax.
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose or pressure washer to clean your
tractor unless the engine and transmission 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.

Nut
Knob

clamps are properly positioned.
Immediately
wipe up any spilled
line.

AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or
compressed
air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

I_IbWARNING:
TO AVOID SERIOUS
VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

INJURY,

BEFORE

PERFORMING

ANY SER-

Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place attachment
clutch in "DISENGAGED"
position.
Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely
stopped.
Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR
TO REMOVE

1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of
mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

MOWER

Place attachment
clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
2. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob to lowest setting.
3. Lower mower to its lowest position.
4. Remove retainer spring holding
anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and
disengage
anti-sway bar from bracket.
5. Remove four retainer springs from front
plate assembly and remove plate.
6. Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage
arms
from deck.

tor shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper routing 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.
6.

Raise attachment
lift to its highest position.
8. Slide mower forward and remove belt
from electric clutch pulley.
Slide mower out from under
of tractor.
TO INSTALL MOWER
9.

right side

Be sure tractor is on level surface and
mower suspension
arms are raised with
attachment
lift control. Engage parking
brake.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
Place the suspension
arms on outward
pointing deck pins. Retain with double
loop retainer spring with loops up as
shown.
Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension
brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
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.

Front Mower
Bracket

Chassis
Bracket

Electric Clutch Pulley
Front Plate
.=_L--_ Single Loop
Retainer
Springs
Double Loop
Retainer Springs

Retainer
Spring

Bracket
Anti-Sway
Bar

Flanged Pins

USE PLIERS FOR Suspension Arms
:_ETAINERSPRING_ Double Loop

(Outward pointing
Retainer
deck
pins)Springs

Deflector Shield

ALTERNATE
SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
METHOD

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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain

• If adjustment
is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment
nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment
nut on that side.
NOTE:
Each full turn of adjustment
nut
will change mower height about 3/16".
• Recheck measurements
after adjusting.

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.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground such as a carport or garage. 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
BUBBLE LEVEL
NOTE:
surface

If necessary,
below tractor

Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground

WITH

check side-to-side
for levelness with a

Pedal

_GROUNDLINE_

_ent

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level sideto-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 blades should be adjusted so the
front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower
than the rear tip when the mower is in its
,_g hest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Position any blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" at
front and rear tip of blade
• Before making any necessary adjustments, 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 blade, loosen nut "C"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.

• If adjustment
is necessary,
under left
hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment
nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate
direction to bring bubble between the
lines in the bubble level.
• Remove bubble level from mower and
store in a safe place.

Lines

_Suspension

long board and the bubble level.
• Using the lift lever, place mower in
position where no part of the mower,
including gauge wheels, is touching the
ground.
• From left side of tractor, find the level
decal on top of mower and place bubble
level on decal as indicated.
• Mower is level side-to-side
when bubble
is between the two lines in the bubble
level.

Bubble Between

Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground

Bubble Level

Level Decal

Left Hand
Footrest

NOTE:

Each full turn of nut "C" will

TO REPLACE

change dim. "B" by approximately
3/16".
• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

MOWER
1.

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against
trunnion on both front links.

2.
3.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut
"D" from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "C" on both front links an
equal number of turns. The two front
links must remain equal in length.
• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck

side-to-side

DRIVE

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

BELT REMOVAL

Park tractor on a level surface. Engage
parking brake.
Lower mower to its lowest position.
Remove screws from R.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover.
Remove any dirt or grass clippings
which may have accumulated
around
mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

Disconnect
R.H. suspension
arm from
rear deck bracket by removing retainer
spring.
6. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.
7. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
8. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
9. Check primary idler arm and two idlers
to see that they rotate freely.
10. Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and spring arm.

adjustment.

MOWER

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE
EQUAL IN LENGTH

DRIVE

BELT INSTALLATION

11. Install belt in both idlers.
12. Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.
13. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of
R.H. mandrel pulley.
14. Carefully check belt routing making
sure belt is in the grooves correctly.
15. Reconnect
R.H. suspension
arm to
rear deck bracket with retainer spring.
16. Reassemble
R.H. mandrel cover.

Nut

Trunnion

Front Plate
Assembly

R.H. Mandrel
Cover
Electric
Pulley

Idler
Pulleys

R.H.

Mandrel
Spring
Arm

R.H.

Suspension
Arm

Primary
Idler Arm

TO REPLACE
MOWER BLADE
ONDARY)
DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on
parking brake.
1. Remove mower
MOWER" in this
2. Remove screws
mandrel covers
REMOVE

MOWER

level surface.

(SEC-

10. Check secondary
idler arm and idler
pulley to see that they rotate freely.
11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary
idler arm and secondary
spring arm.

Engage

(See "TO REMOVE
section of manual).
from R.H. and L.H.
and remove covers.
DRIVE

INSTALL

BELT

manual).
3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.
4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
5. Check primary idler arm and two idlers
to see that they rotate freely.
6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and spring arm.
MOWER

(SECONDARY)
7.
8.

BLADE
BELT

REINSTALL

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE
BELT" illustration
in this section of
manual).
14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H.
mandrel pulley and around both idlers.
Pull belt to front of mower to remove
slack.

BLADE

DRIVE

12. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H.
mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center
mandrel pulley as shown.
13. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel
pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves
properly.

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE
BELT" illustration in this section of

REMOVE

NEW MOWER

(SECONDARY)

BELT

15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely
tighten all screws.
16. Carefully check belt routing making
sure belt is in all grooves correctly.
17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO
INSTALL MOWER" in this section of

Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.
Remove belt from center mandrel
pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel
pulley.
Remove any dirt or grass which may
have accumulated
around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.

manual).

L.H.

Secondary
Idler Arm

Idler
Pulley

pring

Secondary
Arm
Center

Mower Blade
(Secondary)
Drive Belt
R.H.

Mandrel

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 ignition 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-

engaged" position. Pull freewheel
control out and into the slot and release so
it is held in the disengaged
position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when
you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake
needs to be adjusted or the pads need to
be replaced.
TO ADJUST
Contact
center.

BRAKE

a Sears

TO REPLACE

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.

.012"

TO CHECK

AND

ADJUST

BRAKE

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
1.

BELT

Create slack in belt by removing
retainer spring from drive belt tension
handle.

Remove belt from all idler pulleys,
transaxle pulley and then from engine
pulley.

BELT INSTALLATION
1.

BRAKE

Park tractor on a level, dry concrete
paved surface, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down and engage
parking brake.

DRIVE

ual.)

Brake
Plate

,_
Nylon Locknut (3)

MOTION

service

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this man-

BELT REMOVAL
Slot (3)

or other qualified

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.
1.

Rotor-

Disengage
transmission
by placing
freewheel
control in "transmission
dis-

3.
4.

Install new belt around engine pulley
first, then around transaxle pulley and
lastly into all the idler pulleys.
Check to be sure belt is positioned
correctly and is on proper side of all belt
keepers.
Engage the drive belt tension handle
and replace the retainer spring.
Reinstall mower.

FRONT

WHEEL

The front wheel

TOE-IN/CAM
toe-in

BER

and camber

are not

adjustable
on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
Retainer
Spring
Drive Belt
Tension
Handle

camber, contact
service center.
TO REMOVE
FRONT

Engine Pulley
L_

V-Idler

Clutching
Idler

Belt
Keeper
Clutching
Flat Idler

TRANSAXLE
MOTION CONTROL
VER NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT

- ---

1.
2.

Block rear axle securely.
Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

LE-

The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment
should not
be necessary.
1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop
tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"
position and engage parking brake.
2. Loosen the adjustment
bolt in front of
the right rear wheel.
3. Move motion control lever to the neutral position.
4. Tighten the adjustment
bolt.

"----" '

WHEEL

FOR REPAIRS

Block up axle securely.
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 -

Belt Keeper
Flat Idler

Belt
Keeper

WHEEL

1.
2.

Transaxle Pulley

Belt
Keeper

a Sears or other qualified

Washers
Retaining

Ring
Axle
Cover

TO START
TERY

Adjustment Bolt

ENGINEWITH

AWEAK

BAT-

_WARNING:
Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
TRANSMISSION
REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL/

If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of

Should your transmission
require removal
for service or replacement,
it should be
purged after reinstallation
and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this
manual.
TO ADJUST
MENT
If steering
horizontal
positioned
ing wheel
horizontal.

STEERING

WHEEL

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.

ALIGN-

TO ATTACH

wheel crossbars
are not
(left to right) when wheels are
straight forward, remove steerand reassemble
with crossbars
Tighten securely.

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.

Connect

one end of the BLACK

8.
9.

cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

TO REPLACE
1.
2.

cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE
ORDER -

CABLES,

BLACK

then from the fully charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.

and

(Red) Cable

_Q""_I_
_-_"Y
•..

Negative (Black)
_ Cable
Negative

2.
3.

02614

REPLACING

cause
running,

wiring
section.

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.

Weak or Dead
Battery

out of the hole in the

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

Hex Bolt

_itive
Terminal
Guard

BULB

Terminal
Keps Nut
Access
.-s-:-:_:"_-..... _
Door
;_:_:_ . _ -

HEADLIGHT

Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder

backside of the grill.
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

REVERSE

cable first from chassis

Close terminal access doors.
Close hood.

Fully Charged
Battery

AND

GRILL

AS-

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

BATTERY

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

Headlight Wire
Connector

ENGINE

TO ADJUST

Maintenance,
repair, or replacement
of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed
by any non-road
engine repair establishment
or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed
by an
authorized
engine manufacturer's
service
outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE

The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment
should not be necessary, check adjustment
as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary,
proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
cartridge plate to expose carburetor
choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
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. Reassemble
air cleaner.

The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment
should not be
necessary. Check adjustment
as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Idle Fuel Adjusting
Needle (If Equip

CHOKE

CONTROL

Closed For Full
Choke

Idle Speed
Adjusting Screw

_rottle
Control
Cable

TO ADJUST

CARBURETOR

The carburetor
has been present at the
factory and adjustment
should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment
may
be required to compensate
for differences
in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If the
carburetor does need adjustment,
proceed
as follows:
Choke
Control
Cable

In general, turning the adjusting needles
in (clockwise)
decreases
the supply of
fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air
mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out
(counterclockwise)
increases the supply
of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air
mixture.

01_8

Stop Screw

Clamp Screw

IMPORTANT:
Damage to the needles
and the seats in carburetor
may result if
screw is turned in too tight.
PRELIMINARY
1.

SETTING

Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is
adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE" in the
Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual).

With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it
finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1 turn.

FINAL

SETTING

Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make final adjustments
with
engine running and shift/motion
control
lever in neutral (N) position.
NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
2. Idle speed setting - With throttle control
lever in slow position, engine should
idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too
slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting
screw in or out until correct idle is attained.
3.

Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle
control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)
until engine speed decreases
and then
turn out (counterclockwise)
approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low
speed performance.
Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION
5.

Move throttle

TEST control

lever from slow

to fast position. If engine hesitates or
dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out
(counterclockwise)
1/8 turn. Repeat
test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates
smoothly.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust-damage
may result.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding
the engine above the 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.

ance indicates

Immediately
prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor 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
2.

3.
4.

blended

fuels

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container.
Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

manual).
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual).
Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.

buretor.
Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened.
Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance
section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1.
2.

BATTERY
3.

• 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

Remove spark plug(s).
Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s)into
cylinder(s).
Turn ignition key to "START" position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
Replace

with new spark

plug(s).

OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
to another.

from one season

• 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.

the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain mois-

• If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.

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
FUEL

that alcohol

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.

SYSTEM

engine

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

and exhaust

areas

are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM

CAUSE

Will not start

CORRECTION

1. Out of fuel.
2.
3.

Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.

4.
5.
6.
7.

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

8.
9.

Loose or damaged
Carburetor
out of

wiring.

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
11. Extreme Cold Conditions

1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.

but

8.
9.

Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
11. See "To start engine" in
operation section.

8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1.

Depress

Disengage
clutch.

Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace
ignition
switch.

Loose or damaged
Carburetor
out of
adjustment.

wiring.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Brake pedal not
depressed
Attachment
clutch

3.
4.

engaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.

5.
6.
7.

Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Faulty solenoid

or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
Engine clicks
will not start

attempting
to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace
air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.

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

6.
7.

Engine will not
turn over

Fill fuel tank.
See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before

4.
5.
6.
7.

adjustment.

Hard to start

1.
2.

1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

brake pedal.
attachment

Check/replace
solenoid or
starter.
9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified
1.
2.
3.
4.

service

center.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING
See

appropriate

PROBLEM
Loss of power

CHART:
section

in manual

CAUSE

service

center

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

7.
8.

Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.

7.
8.

Water

in fuel.

plug wire loose.

10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/
fins.

air screen/fins.

3.
4.
5.
6.

Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace
air filter.
Check oil level/change
oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and
carburetor,
refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.

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

12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13. Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.

15. Engine valves out of
adjustment,

15. Contact a Sears
qualified service

1. Worn,

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

bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged

part(s).

Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch

to Sears

CORRECTION

11. Dirty engine

Engine continues
to run when

directed

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.

10. Spark

Excessive
vibration

unless

or other
center.

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

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn,

bent or loose blade.

Mower

Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.

4.
.

deck not level.

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

2.
3.

Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower

housing.
Contact a Sears

qualified service center.
Clean around mandrels

open vent holes.

or other
to

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM

Mower blades will
not rotate

Poor grass
discharge

CORRECTION

CAUSE

Replace

3.
4.

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

Engine

2.
3.

Travel speed
Wet grass.

4.
5.

Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.

Worn,

Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly
installed.

8.
9.

speed

too slow.
too fast.

bent or loose blade.

10. Improper

blades

used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not
charge

1. Switch

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".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2.
Faulty light switch.
3.
Loose or damaged wiring.
4.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.

Blown fuse.

Replace

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

1.
2.

Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.

Replace battery.
Check/clean
all connections.
Replace regulator.

Replace

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

1.
2.

Place freewheel control in
"engaged"
position.
Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

1.
2.
3.

Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"

is "OFF".

mower drive belt.

2.
3.
4.

4.
Loss of drive

1. Remove obstruction.

1. Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.

fuse.

alternator.

Move throttle

control

between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022

SCHEMATIC

BLACK

RED

BATTERY

SOLENOID
I
RED

RED

FUSE

AMMETER
(OPTIONAL)

STARTER
BLACK

WHITE

RED
BLACK

CLUTCH
I

ELECTRIC

F H

CLUTCH / BRAKE
(PEDAL UP)

•

RED

SEAT SWITCH
(NOT OCCUPIED)

D
PTO (DISENGAGED)

I
I

•

GROUNDING
BLUE

CONNECTOR

............................
9-A2_..............................................................................................................
SPARK PLUGS
FUEL i

_/_LINE

--Ii .............

IGNITION

--[

UNIT

GAP
ON TVVI_ _E°N

GI N ES)

I
CHARGING

FUEL SHUT-OFF
SOLENOID

SYSTEM

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

OUTPUT

_5AMPoc @36O0RPM
_//

(REGULATOR

DISCONNECTED

.................................

REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR

]

HEADLIGHTS
PTO SWITCH

IGNITION
POSITION

SWITCH

CIRCUIT

OFF
M+G+A1
ON+LIGHTS B+A1
ON
B + A1
START

B+S+A1

"MAKE"
NONE
L+A2
NONE
NONE

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

I POSITION
I

OFF
ON

CIRCUIT
C+G,B+H
C+F,B+E,A+D

REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

GFC

NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

PTO SWITCH
CONNECTOR

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022

ELECTRICAL

i_
I

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022

ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2

144927
74760412

Battery
Bolt Hex Head

8
10

7603J
145211

Tray, Battery
Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11
12
16

150109
145769
176138

Hold down Battery Dash Mount
Nut Push Nylon 1/4"
Switch Interlock Push-In

21
22
25
26

175688
4152J
185456
108824X

Harness Socket
Bulb Light
Cable, Battery
Fuse

27
28
29
30
33
40
42
45

73510400
170697
121305X
175566
140403
188032
154336
122822X

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20
Cable, Ground
Switch, Plunger
Switch, Ign
Key, Ignition
Harness Ign.
Cover, Terminal
Ammeter

50
52
79
81

174652
141940
175242
109748X

Switch, PTO
Hourmeter
Adaptor
Bulbholder
Asm incandescent
Relay Asm.

1/4-20 x 3/4

Light W/4152J

uric

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

TRACTOR
-- MODEL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

NUMBER

917,276022

153

138

151
158
37

122
150
122

.156
6

_o
19
2

86
chassis-stealth_43-vgt

TRACTOR
-- MODEL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

NUMBER

917,276022

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
4
5

180375
175282
73680700
187934X428

Rail, Frame RH
Drawbar, Gt
Nut 7/16-14
Dash

6
7
8
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
28
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
39
43
44
45
47

157882
17720408
184668
175260X615
121794X
17000612
174515X615
19131312
STD523710
STD541437
179717X615
179716X615
145052
161419
161327
161326
177018
19111116
17060512
178510X615
175278
136939
136940
176018
17490608

Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece
Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Support, Battery
Hood Asm
Cover, Access
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Grille
Washer
13/32x13/16
x 12 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1
Nut Crownlock
3/8-16 unc
Footrest, RH
Footrest, LH
Saddle, Hydro
Brace, Supt 1-pcVGT
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh
Plate Asm Engine
Washer
11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
Screw 5116-18 x 314
Fender Pnt
Bracket, Axle Front
Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh
Bracket Asm., Susp Chas.Rh
ScrewThdrol.
3/8-16 x 1/2

50
56
58
68
86
91
99
122
130
138
139
142
144
148
150
152
153
156
157
158
161
162

175476
176016
183569
17490508
74780616
180374
177143
161464
171875
179125X428
171873
161897
161900
164655
175352
177956
179761
17000512
161840
17670608
179612X428
142432

Bracket, Chassis Front
Bracket Asm., Susp Chas. Lh
Bracket Asm., Fender
ScrewThdrol.
5/16-18 x 1/2
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 uric x 1
Rail, Frame Lh
Rod By Pass
Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8
Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4
Cup Holder
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT
Bracket Dash Rh
Bracket Dash Lh
Extrusion Bumpers
Duct Heat Hood
Shield Browning
Lightbox Asm WlLens
Screw 5t16-18 x 3/4
Lens Bar
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Console Fuel Window
Screw Hex 1/4-1/2 uric

165

183554

Bracket

Support

Tank

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276022

GROUND DRIVE

46
68

35
64

127

148

151

.;_"

°,

133
77

.148
111

114_-

33
112

drive 6-vgt

--..,,_.
_×

148

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276022

GROUND DRIVE

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

2
3

7070E
7563R

Transaxle Hydro Gear
331-3000 (See Breakdown)
Key 1/4 x 2.5
Washer Thrust

94
98
106
107

133835
141004
142918
154739

6
7
9
20
22
23
29
33
34
35
36
37

STD561210
140507
140080
73940800
180235
130564
176600
12000053
71673
137648
149412
121749X

Pin, Cotter
Wheel, Hub Assembly
Bolt, Hub
Nut
Lever Asm Shift Lower
Knob
Brake, Rod
Ring E
Cap, Parking Brake
Rod, Parking Brake
Spring, Drive Ground
Washer
25t32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

108
111
112
114
117
120
121
122

142917
156240
178558
73800500
73900600
17000612
175611
72010520

123
124
125

183254
165492
17490510

38
39
40
41
42
46
48
50
52
55
56
58

150035
74321016
178575
73931000
8883R
145170
72110614
131494
127783
105706X
161597
74760724

Nyliner
Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1
Actuator, Interlock Switch
Nut Centerlock
10-24 unc
Cover, Pedal
Retainer, Spring
Bolt, 318-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Pulley, Idler, Grooved
Bearing, Idler
V-Belt
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2

126

166002

127
128
129
130
131
132
133
135
137
138

177362
176624
179473
19131016
76020312
175467
175468
177364
1685H
1370H

61
64
65
68
69
70

143995
176601
179613
STD571812
123800X
179121X428

Pulley, Transaxle
Shaft, Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Bolt, Shoulder
Pin, Roll
Washer
Console AutomaticYT/GT

142
143
145
146
147
151

175469
17000512
163168
140462
141322
74760514

73
74
77
89

74490548
142432
74780720
73680700

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr. 5
Screw HexWsh.
Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2
Bolt Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5
Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc

152
153

178705
4997H

DESCRIPTION
Fastener Christmas
Bracket Shift

Tree

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear
Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT
Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear
Spacer Shift Lever VGTH
Washer Nylon High Temp
Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18

70109

uric

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Bracket Strap Torque
Bolt RDHD SQ
5/16-18 unc x 2-1/2
Rod Shift
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561
Screw 5/16-18 x 5t8
Washer SRRTD
51161D x 1.0 x .125
Link Control Clutch
Spring Drive GRND
Bracket Asm Idler Tensioning
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT
Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT
Link Asm Control Hydro 3500
Nut Lock 5/16-18 NC Thd
Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32
Strap Torque
Screw Thdrol

HG-3500
5/16-18 x 3t4

Washer Axle Flange HG-3000
Fan 7" Hydro
Washer
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 7/8
Bolt Hex 5116-18 x 1
Retainer Spring

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022

STEERING

22
13

/31

I j-

\
\,

42
<

/
/

J
J

18_

steering

13-vgt

i
I

iI 1
III

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022

STEERING

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
31
32
33
34
35
36
41
42
44
45
46
47
49
50
51
52
53

159944X428
178557
183226
161849
161848
6266H
121748X
12000029
184946X505
74781044
136518
73901000
121749X
STD551137
STD541537
186814
175572
156011
163887X428
159945
155105
152927
159946X428
3366R
17000612
104239X
138136
19111610
STD551131
74780512
187039
186799
155246
17490508
160135X428
19182411
19131610
179471
175820
73900600
73940800
175553
188967

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 HIcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 unf
Shaft Asm., Steering
Draglink Vgt
Support Asm., Steering Vgt
Boot, Steering
Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. BIk
Screw
Cap, Wheel Steering
Bearing, Col. Strg.
Screw, 318-16 x 3/4
Bearing, Flange
Bushing, Nyliner Snap
Washer
11/32xlx10Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5t16
Bolt Fin Hex 5116-18 unc x 314
Gear, Sector Steering
Tie Rod
Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97
ScrewThdrol
5116-18 x 112 Tyt
Extension, Steering
Washer 9/16 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.
Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Bracket Asm Idler Stationary
Pulley Idler Flat
Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 unc
Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf
Clip Steering .750
Washer Hardened

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022

ENGINE

69
2O
n

82
84
7O
I

_86
I

9
28

29
8

SPARK ARRESTER

KIT

engine-kohber22_17-vgt

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
2
8
9
10
11
12
15
18
20
21
22
24
26
27
28
29
37

149723
121361X
177748
175287
179335
143996
179115
179124X428
177328X428
171875
187768X428
STD551237
3645J
139277
7834R
137180
123487X

KEY

PART

DESCRIPTION

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Engine (See Breakdown)
Kohler Model No. CV730-0029
Muffler

39
40
41

17490636
17490664
126197X

STD551143

ScrewTT
3/8-16 x 2-1/4 uric
Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc
Washer
1-1/20D
x 15/32 ID x .250
Washer Lock 7/16

47
62
69
70
71
80
81
82
83
84
85
86

175288
146629
24-041-49
175545
175546
M73030800
188800
188799
171877
17060624
179953
184362

Spacer Engine
Shield Heat Muffler
Gasket
Tube Exhaust LH
Tube Exhaust RH
Nut Flange
Tube Drain Oil
Valve Oil Drain
Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 314
Screw 318-16 x 1-1/2
Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 x 3.75 Gr. 5
Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1.25

Pulley V-Idler
Keeper Asm. Belt Engine
Bushing
Clutch Electric
Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 Yt/Gt 96
Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge
Control Throttle
Screw hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16
Control Choke
Washer Ext Tooth 3/8
Bushing
Stern Tank Fuel
Fuel Line
Spark Arrester
Clamp Hose

x 3/4

Kit

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917,276022

SEAT ASSEMBLY

19
17

12
21

%
I

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
5
6
7
8
10
12
13
14

180598
180166
140675
145006
STD541437
124181X
171877
180186
121246X
121248X
72050412

Seat
Bracket, Pivot Seat
Strap, Fender Assembly
Clip, Push In, Hinged
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc
Spring, Seat Cprsn
Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems
Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch
Bushing, Snap
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

seat12-vgt

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
37

121249X
123740X
123976X
19171912
166369
124238X
171852
73800500

Spacer, Split
Spring, Cprsn
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5
Washer 17t32 x 1-3t16 x 12 Ga.
Knob, Seat
Cap, Spring Seat
Bolt, Shoulder
5/16-18
Nut, Lock Hx w/Ins. 5/16-18

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022

DECALS

13
8
22

2O 11
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
2

164094
149516

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

186242
186243
140837
133644
185980
177918
186572
156439
181252
177554
186403
175291
186725

16
KEY

PART

DESCRIPTION

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash
Decal Battery DNGR/PSN
ENG Asm
Decal Hood RH
Decal Hood LH
Decal Brake Parking Saddle
Decal Maintenance
Decal Engine
Decal Engine
Decal Fender

16
17
18
19
20

178482
177665
164065
138047
181470

Decal
Decal
Decal
Decal
Decal

22
23
25
26
- - - - - -

177914
106202X
177917
177916
179768X428
166960
179769X428
191267
191268

Decal Engine Logo
Reflector, Taillight
Decal Engine LH
Decal Engine RH
Pad Footrest LH
Decal Drawbar CNTRL
Pad Footrest RH
Owner's Manual, English
Owner's Manual, Spanish

Decal Fender Danger
Decal FTREST
Decal V-Belt Dr Sch
Decal Replacement
Decal V-Belt Schem
Decal Hood Side Pnl

WHEELS AND TIRES
2
4
7

10
5
9

Deck HVYDTY
Dash Panel
Insert Strg
Battery
Deck Level

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

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

Cap Valve Tire
Stem Valve
Rim Asm Front
Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
Tire, Front
Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)
Bearing Flange(Front
Wheel Only)
Cap Axle (Front Wheel Only)
Tire Rear
Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
Rim Asm Rear
Fitting Grease
Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

59192
65139
106228X624
8134H
105588X
278H
9040H
104757X428
106230X
7154J
106277X624
6856M
144334

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276022

LIFT ASSEMBLY

lO\

lift

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
lO
11
12
23
24
26
29
30
31
32
33
34

121006X
180045
159189
12000022
19292016
71110624
175830
175831X505
183894
175375
163552
STD624008
73350800
73680800
150233
110807X
STD551037
137150
STD560907
137167

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

Rod Asm., Lever
Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt
Lever Asm., Lift Rh
E-Ring Truarc #5133-87
Washer
29132 x 1-114 x 16 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
Grip, Handle Fluted
Plunger, Button
Spring
Link Lift

35
38
39
40

138057
155097
123935X
17060516

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc
Pointer, Height Indicator
Plug, Hole
Screw Hex Wsh 5t16-18

41
42

175994
19112410

Nut, Lift Link 7/16-20
Washer
11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

43
70
72
73

123934X
145212
110452X
73350600

Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Nut Push Phos & Oil
Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc

Retainer Spring
Retainer, Spring
Nut, Jam Hex 112-13 unc
Nut Crownlock
1/2-13 unc

74
75
76
77
78
79

175802
175805
175560
176205
175689
175378

Arm Susp. Rear RH
Plate Asm. Susp. Front
Pin, Flange
Trunnion Susp. Arm
Trunnion Susp. Front
Arm, susp. R LH

DESCRIPTION

Trunnion, Infin Height
Nut, Special
Washer
13132 x 5t8 x 16 Ga.
Spring, Compression
Inf Hgt
Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift

x 1

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

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917,276022

MOWER DECK

_(,49
I

46
52

_49
3

130
3

I
121

42!

97'

mower_deck.481owcost_stlt_2

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917,276022

MOWER DECK

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

180358

Deck Weldment

165723

3
5
6

178915
4939M
178024

174365

180054

- -

173921

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
37
39

174360
174358
110485X
174493
72110610
72140505
132827
174378
73680500
105304X
178102
110452X
180655X428
19111016
131491
173984
187690
174346
178342
177968
174375

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar
Retainer Spring
Arm, Suspension,
Rear
(Sway Bar)
Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade
(The following blades are avail
able)
Blade, 48" Hi-lift
(For bagging and discharging)
Blade, 48" Mulching
(For mulching mowers only)
Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing
Housing Mandrel
Bearing, Ball, Mandrel
Stripper Mandrel Deck
Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25
Bolt, Carriage
5/16-18 x 5/8
Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18
Baffle, Vortex Mower
Nut, Crownlock
5/16-18 unc
Cap, Sleeve
Spring, Torsion
Nut, Push
Deflector Shield
Washer
11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Rod, Hinge
Screw, Thdroll
Washer, Spacer Mower Vented
Pulley, Mandrel
Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16
Pulley, Idler, 48" Primary
Pulley, Idler, Driven

43
45
46
47
48
49
50
52
56
57
97
98
99
100
110
111
113
116
117
118
119
121
126
130
131
184
--

174373
180806
137729
180808
174368
73900600
72110612
175820
155986
156941
178515
179479
184058
72110616
175016
174610
72110506
184219
174873
73930600
19121414
174371
174372
17000616
19131606
173979
174356

186353

DESCRIPTION
Spacer, Retainer
Arm, Idler Secondary
Cover, Mandrel Deck
Screw, Thdroll.
1/4-20 x 5t8
V-Belt, Mower, Secondary
V-Belt, Mower, Primary
Nut 3/8-16 unc
Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
Pulley Idler Flat
Bar Pnt Adj.
Pin Head Rivet
Washer Hardened
Spring Primary Drive
Pulley Idler"V"
Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 uric x 2
Arm Spring Secondary
Arm Spring Fixed Tension
Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4
Bolt, Shoulder
Gauge Wheel
Nut, Centerlock
318-16 unc
Washer
3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Spring Secondary
Drive
Arm, idler, Primary Deck
Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0.BIk
Washer 13t32 x 114 x 16 Ga.
Keeper Belt Idler
Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes
Key Nos. 13-15)
Replacement
Mower, Complete

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

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER
TRANSAXLE--MODEL
NUMBER 331-3000

917,276022

/62

J
/57

]
i
_!41

_53
...............
52
--54

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER
TRANSAXLE--MODEL
NUMBER 331-3000

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
21
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57

161122
178317
169522
161125
142932
142928
142933
142934
169523
169524
150771
161126
142978
142977
169050
169525
161127
169526
161128
161129
161130
169527
142941
161132
161133
142940
178318
178319
169528
142967
150787
169529
142945
142952
142953
142965
150797
178320
178343
169530
169531
144581
161139
178321
169533
161142

Main Housing Assembly
R.H. Housing Assembly
Center Section Assembly
Spacer
Seal-Lip
Wire Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring
Ball Bearing
Cradle Bearing
Variable Swashplate
Thrust Bearing 30 X 52 X 13
input Shaft
Block Thrust Washer
Arm - Trunnion
10cc Cylinder Block Assembly
21cc Cylinder Block Assembly
Output (Motor) Shaft
Thrust Bearing 42 X 68 X 16
Control Arm
Spacer
16t Pinion Gear
Capscrew,
M6 X 1-22
Slot Guide
Trunnion Arm
Trunnion Bushing
Lip Seal
Arm Return
Arm Actuating
5/16-24 Stud
Puck, Friction
Bypass Plate
Bypass Actuator
Lip Seal
Bypass Arm
Retaining Ring
Pin
Screw
Puck
Screw-Self
Tapping
Lower Cover
Gerotor Assembly
O-Ring
Gerotor Cover
Filter
Charge Manifold
Retainer, Motor Bearing

74
75
76
77
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
106
108
110
111
116
117
120
121
122
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
134
136
137
138
139

169535
161157
161153
142884
178322
161159
161160
161161
161162
161163
161164
178323
178324
178325
178326
169536
178327
142969
142980
169537
169538
150798
161166
178328
142918
142917
169539
161168
142883
169540
178329
178330
142887
161172
161173
142885
142886
161174
142882
169544
178331
178332
178333
178334
161176

58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
73

161143
161144
161145
161146
161147
161148
161149
161150
161151
161152
161153
169534
161154
161155
161156

Pin, Carrier
15t Planet Gear
7t Spur Gear
21t Sun Gear
Planet Thrust Plate
51t Ring Gear
Planetary Carrier
Miter Gear, Diff. (Splined)
Miter Gear, Diff.
Shaft, Differential
Diff. Thrust Plate
Flange Bearing
Washer
Washer
Hex Jam Nut, 518-18

141
144
145
146
151
152
153
155
157
180
203
900

178335
169545
169546
169547
161181
178336
142914
178337
169548
169549
178338
166773

917.276022

DESCRIPTION
Ball Brg 6205-1
Seal 1"ld X 2.0472"
Shaft, Axle
Washer
Gasket Material

X 0.375"

Torx Head Screw, 5/16-18
Needle Bearing (Sce1412)
Washer2
Retaining Ring
Lip Seal (0.875i.D.X1.3o.D.X0.25
Brake Disk
Washer
Screw 5t16-24
Bearing
Spacer
Oring, 0.070 X 0.239
Screw
Spring, Friction Pack
Spacer, Friction Pack
Hex Lock Nut 5116-24
Sleeve
Oil

Bearing

Spacer, Trunnion
Plug
Fitting-O Ring Ass'y
Cap Vent Ass'y
Retaining Ring
Std Hdls Pin
Puck, Brake
Rib Neck Bolt, 2"
Brake Yoke
Arm, Brake
Pins, Brake
Lockwasher,
Nut, 1/4-20
Nut, Castle
Cotter Pin

1/4"

Spacer
Puck Plate
Rib Neck Bolt, 3" 1
Spring
Spring Extension
Pin Spring
Bolt Self Tapping
Washer, 7/8od X 0.265id
Thk

X 0.125

Spring Brake
O Ring, 2.864 Id X 0.070 Thk
Spring, Relief
Ball, 7t16
Comp. Spring, Brake Anti-Drag
Brake Pull Rod
Plug, Straight
Kit Fan

Thread

Screw O-Ring
Manifold Kit
Kit Seal
Transaxle,

complete

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

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029

.'YLINDER

HEAD,

VALVE

AND

BREATHER

H/8

_J
7

j13

--14

28
15
271_

_17

23_.@

/25

2J_ __._/27
C:'

20--

12 _
O--19

@...18

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER
917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0029
HEADNALVEIBREATHER
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

24-033-03-S

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
35.

DESCRIPTION

Kit, breather coverw/gasket
(includes 2, 3)
24-041-50-S Gasket, breather
24-096-87-S Cover, breather
M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x20 (4)
25 139 60-S Plug, hex. ctsk. 1/8'
25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4)
24-755-66-S Kit, valve train (Includes 8,
11, 12)
Rod, push (4)
24-411-05-S
Kit, cylinder head gasket (2)
24-841-03-S
(Includes 13)
24-318-72-S Head assembly, #2 cylinder
25-186-01 -S Arm, rocker (4)
24-599-01 -S Pivot, rocker arm (4)
12 086 16-S Screw, hex. flange
M10x1.5x90 (8)
66-086-07-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x34 (4)
24-755-141-S Kit, valve cover - plain
(includes 16,17)
24-153-28-S O-Ring
M-651030-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x30 (4)
24-445-01 -S Strap, lifting
24-016-01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)
24-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)
24-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) (2)
24-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) (2)
66-032-05-S Seal, valve stem (2)
Retainer, spring (4)
235011 -S
24-089-02-S Spring, valve (4)
12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring (4)
12-755-03-S Kit, retainer (4)
24-318-69-S Head assembly, #1 cylinder
24-755-142-S Kit, valve cover - breather
(Includes 16,17,29)
25-313-03-S Grommet, rubber
24-755-57-S Kit, breather separator
(includes 29,31-34)
Screw, hex. flange
M-545016-S
M5x0.Sx16 (2)
Strap, breather
24-445-02-S
Bracket, breather separator
24-126-44-S
24-112-12-S
Spacer
Hose, breather
24-326-55-S

CRANKCASE
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

Seal, front oil
Crankcase (USE: Miniblock
24 782 14)
Fitting
24-294-13-S
Pin, locating (6)
24-380-13-S
Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)
24-067-13-S
Connecting Rod (.25) (2)
24-067-14-S Piston wiring Set (Std.) (2)
24-874-08-S (Includes 7, 8)
24-874-16-S Piston wiRing Set (.08)
24-874-20-S Piston wiRing Set (.25)
24-874-21-S Piston wiRing Set (.50)
Ring Set (Std. & .08) (2)
24-108-05-S
24-108-06-S Ring Set (.25)
24-108-07-S Ring Set (.50)
24-018-01-S Retainer, piston pin (4)
12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft
12-422-11 -S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-12- S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
24-012-16-S Camshaft
52-139-09-S Plug, cup
M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xl 0 (2)
24-018-04-S Retainer, reed (2)
Reed, breather (2)
24-402-05-S
12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube
24-126-19-S Bracket, oil fill tube
12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill
M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xl 6
12-153-02-S O-Ring upper oil fill tube
Dipstick assemb y (Includes
24-038-04-S
21, 22)
24-755-46-S Kit oil fill cap (includes 22)
25 153 02-S O-Ring, dipst ck
24-018-09-S Ring, retainer
M-931010-S Washer, nylon (top)
28-032-09-S Seal, governor cross shaft
24-468-15-S Washer (bottom)
24-144-38-S Shaft, governor cross

24-032-01-S

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

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

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER

HOUSING

AND

BAFFLESJ

19-_3

17- I

AIR INTAKE

J
17

\
7

10_

\
20

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER
917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029
BLOWER

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

54-755-15-S

M-403025-S

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

X-25-92-S
24-112-04-S
25-086-47-S
24-157-08-S
12-086-14-S

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

12-468-03-S
X-42-15-S
24-025-01-S
41-403-09-S
X-25-92-S
24-086-18-S

DESCRIPTION

Kit, grass screen
(Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18S)
Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25
(4)
Washer, plain 5/16" (4)
Spacer, grass screen (4)
Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4)
Fan
Screw, hex. flange
M10x1.5x46
Washer, plain 3/8"
Key
Flywheel
Rectifier-regulator
Washer, plain 3/16" (3)
Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/8

236602-S
12-132-02-S
M-548025-S

PART
NO.

1.
2.
3.

24-027-114-S Housing, blower (Includes 2)
24-100-01-S
Nut, plastic (2)
M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sxl 6
M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sxl 6 (3)
M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx20 (4)
M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0xl 6 (6)
24-146-16-S
Plate, backing - # 2 side
24-146-20-S
Plate, backing - # 1 side
24-063-39-S
Baffle, cylinder barrel - # 2
side
24-063-58-S
Baffle, cylinder barrel - # 1
side
M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sxl 0 (2)
24-063-14-S
Baffle, valley - #2 side
24-063-60-S
Baffle, valley - #1 side

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

17.

54-755-09-S

18.
19.
20.
21.
22.

24 126 71-S
48-154-02-S
X-25-63-S
24-584-01-S
M-545020-S

23.

235173-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-126-137-S
24-176-82-S
25-454-03-S
24-113-18-S

Connector (3 contact)
Spark Plug (2)
Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25
(2)
Kit, 15 amp stator
(Includes 18)
Bracket, stator wire
Clip, cable
Washer, plain 1/4"
Module, ignition (2)
Screw, hex flange M5x0.Sx20
(4)
Clip, cable

& BAFFLES

KEY
NO.

(2)
14.
15.
16.

HOUSING

12.
13.

DESCRIPTION

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-096-85-S
Cover, blower housing
25-086-91-S
Screw, tapping 10-16xl/2" (2)
Decal, clear lamination
25-113-39-S
AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

54-755-01-S

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

Bracket, ground strap
Harness, wiring
Tie, wire (3)
Decal, grass screen

15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

DESCRIPTION

Kit, knob with seal
(Includes 2,3)
20-341-01-S
Knob, cover
24-153-20-S
O-Ring
24-096-67-S
Cover, air cleaner
12-100-01-S Wing Nut
24-096-01-S
Cover, inner air cleaner
231032-S
Seal, breather
24-083-05-S
Precleaner, element
24-083-03-S
Element, air cleaner
24-109-09-S
Cup, fuel spit-back
24-041-13-S
Gasket, fuel spit-back cup
24-094-34-S
Base, air cleaner
24-041-14-S
Gasket, air cleaner base
24-164-51-S
Manifold, intake (Includes
15,16)
24 041 52-S Gasket, carburetor
24 153 27-S O-Ring, intake port (2)
M-651040-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x40 (4)
24 126 130-S Bracket, air cleaner base
M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xl 0 (2)
24-063-51-S
Baffle, spit-back cup

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

TRACTOR
-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029

STARTING

SYSTEM

ENGINE

CONTROLS

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PAN

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-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029

STARTING
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

M-839080-S

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x80 (2)
25-098-09-S
Starter, solenoid shift (In
cludes 3-7)
25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd. (3)
25-435-05-S Kit, solenoid (Includes 3)
25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6)
25-141-05-S
Ring
25-221-01-S Kit, brush

ENGINE CONTROLS
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

24 211 03-S
24-090-33-S
M-641060-S
24-089-01-S
25-158-08-S
24-079-04-S
25-158-11-S
M-545016-S

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

24-199-07-S

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, round head square neck
Lever, governor
Nut, hex.flange M6xl.0
Spring, linkage
Bushing, linkage retaining
Linkage, throttle
Bushing, throttle linkage
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx16
M-547050-S Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8
24-089-03-S Spring, choke return
24-126-56-S Bracket, control
M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x16 (4)
12-237-01-S Clamp, cable (2)
24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx16 (2)
24-112-27-S Spacer
24-090-47-S Lever, throttle actuator
24-468-20-S Washer, plain
M-446030-S Nut, hex M4x0.7
24-090-13-S Lever, throttle control
24-468-01-S Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)
M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x20
24-090-05-S
Lever, choke
41-468-03-S Washer, spring 1/4"
M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25
24-079-22-S Linkage, choke
24-089-55-S Spring, throttle limiter
24-089-25-S Spring, governor

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

DESCRIPTION

Pan assembly, oil
(Includes 2-11 )
24-393-37-S Oil pump assembly (Includes
3,4)
24-381-11-S Tube, oil pickup
24 153 01-S O-Ring, oil pump
M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2)
M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x25 (2)
24-162-26-S Screen, oil
24-043-12-S
Kit, governor gear w/pin
(Includes 9)
12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating
24-448-01 -S Tab, locking
12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear
24-153-08-S O-Ring
25-139-62-S
Plug, hex. ctsk. 3!8"
24-136-01-S
Nipple, oil filter
52-050-02-S Filter, oil
52-032-08-S Seal, oil (PTO end)
24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange
MSx1.25x45
24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 (9)
25-139-57-S Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"
N.P.T.R

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

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-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029
CRANKSHAFT
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1.
2.

24-014-72-S
52-139-09-S

Crankshaft (includes 2)
Plug, cup

EXHAUST
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1.
2.

24-041-49-S
25-072-04-S

Gasket, exhaust (2)
Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

- - - -

24-522-332
24-782-23
24-755-113-S

Short Block
Miniblock
Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

24-853-90-S

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

24-041-52-S
24 041 14-S
M-629095-S
M-641060-S
25-353-03-S
25-237-14-S
24-086-12-S

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

24-393-16-S
24-100-01-S
24-353-03-S
15-353-04-S
24-050-10-S
47-154-01-S

DESCRIPTION
Kit, carburetorw/gaskets
(Includes 2,3)
Gasket, carburetor
Gasket, air cleaner base
Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2)
Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)
Line, fuel 14"
Clamp, hose (6)
Screw, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18

(2)

Pump, fuel - pulse
Nut, plastic(2)
Line, fuel 10-5/8"
Line, fuel 11-1/2"
Filter, fuel
Clip, cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED
-24 234 02-S Bowl, float
-24 757 18-S Kit, overhaul
-24 757 19-S Kit, choke repair
-24 757 20-S Kit, gasket
-24 757 21-S Kit, accelerator pump repair
-24 757 22-S Kit, fuel shutdown solenoid

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

SUGGESTED

GUIDE FOR SIGHTING

SLOPES

FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL
(.O

15 DEGREES MAX.

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

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