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Owner's Manual

CRnFTSMnNo

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOm

Model No.

917.273060

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

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

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

plugs, belts,_stc._

CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

to the instructionsin the owner's manual,

any partsfound to be defective in material or

during normal use, such as blades, spark

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

thoms, stumps, or glass.

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

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1:)/817WA, Hoftman Estates, IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION-

- Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

beforemowing. St_opmachine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•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 trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ingthe machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Followthe manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Donotturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

lraction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilizethe machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them. ,

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum 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

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running.Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never storethe machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a v_aterheater.

•Never run a machine inside'a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts,tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

_Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop andinspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairswith

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving pads 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, ahd

use extra caution when servicingthem.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

ALoel_for this symbol to point dut impor-

tant safety precautions. It means:CAU-

TION!t! BECOME AWARE!i! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAt.n3ON: In order to preyenf acciden-

tal starling when setting up, t_ansporting,

adjustingor making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wi_'ewhere

it cannot contact spark plug.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

!GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

iCAPAC TY UNLEADED

!/_ND TYPE: REGULAR

DIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

SAP: .030")

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

tIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

3HANGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and mair_tainyour tractor properly. Always

observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_,WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

Califomia Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears, Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

1_3)R_tair_erSprings

(E_oubl_Loop)

(4) Retainer Springs

(Single Loop)

Paris packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Seat

Manual

7--

bV,

Video

Cassette

Steering Wheel

i I

Parts Bag

(_ (2) Washers 3/8,

x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(2) Shoulder

Bolts @

(2) Centerlock (2) Gauge

(2) Keys Nuts Wheels

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering

Sleeve

Steering Sleeve

=L Extension

Slope Sheet _

(2) FrontLinkAseemb_lee

Yournewtractorhas beenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionof thosepartsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

all partsandhardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

as necessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyou begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(1) 1/2" wrench drive ratchet

(1)Pliers (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) Utilityknife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

•Positionfront wheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

•Slide the steenng sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Ah'_gntabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steedng wheel.

Positionsteering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

• tor hoed and grill.

Steering

Steering Wheel

Wheel Adapter

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

," _'° _t

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise_seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere ovednflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance,

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

ofthis manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See "TOADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control (see Know Your

Tractor in Operation section). Engage

parking brake.

•Cut and remove ties secudng anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck,

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to dght side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electdc clutch pulley groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in dght hand

front suspension bracket and retain with

single loop retainer spdng as shown.

•Slide dght side of mower back and

install link in top hole of right hand front

mower bracket. Retain with single loop

retainer spdng as shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter°

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the suspension arms on outward

pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock

and raise front of mower to align deck

pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer spdngs

with loops down as shown.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

•Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

•Raise deck to highest position.

•Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers,

and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten se-

curely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properlyleveled. See =TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustmentssection ofthis manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Vedfy that the

belts are routed correctly.

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Left Hand

Gauge

Wheel Bar

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing deck

pins) Suspension

Chassis Arms

Bracket

Front

Links Front

Suspension

Brackets

Bolt SingleLoop

Retainer Springs

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer

Use Rlera For

Retainer Springs

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley

Bracket

Discharge

Ii CHECKLIST

Please review the following checklist:

/ All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-

ed at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

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

results. ('13resmust be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

•/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

•/It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and trans-

mission purging instructions(See "TO

START ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of

thismanual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product.

Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

r 'l R N H

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

LOW PARKING BRAKE

AI-rACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULESSECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Ignition

Switch

LightSwitch

Position

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment

ClutchSwitch

LiftLever

Plunger

Uft Lever

Choke

Control

-Parking Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

UGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

startingthe engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a

cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION-SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER. Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL -Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

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

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or

repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan-

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without firstsetting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in .......

"ENGAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

Throttle

Control

Turn ignition key to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFP will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Lever

Parking Brake

Pedal =Drive" Position

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop_mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stopground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

IpO.sition.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE:. Failure to move throttlecontrol to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=backfire".

Use choke controlwhenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (C) to raise cutting

height..

• /urn Knoo counterclockwise (O)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

sured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

up.onsoil conditions, height of grass and

14 types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

•Lower mower with lift control. Remove

rear retainer spring and clevis pin which

secure each gauge wheel.

•Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert

clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be

slightly off the ground.

•Replace retainer springs into clevis

pins.

Retrainer Clevis Pin

sp0og\ Jj--

auge

Wheels _Fe_=_'_7///'lT_ _.

Bar s_

Gaug

Wheel Bracket

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift con-

troL

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_.CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Attachment Lift Lever

High Position Low

.#"Position

Push In To

"Disengage"

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,_CAUTION: 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 start-

ing up or clown hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

if stoppingis absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

iTo restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

•Make all tums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling posi-

tion. Freewheel control is located at the

rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest positi0n

with attachment lift control.

•Remove retainer spring from freewheel

control rod.

•Push control red in to disengage trans-

mission and reinsert retainer spdng into

control rod hole now on back side of the

bracket.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

abeve procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow onlythe attachments that are recom-

mendedby and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already tilled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oilwith tractor on level

ground.

•Unthread and remove oilfill cap/dip

stick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do notthread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

easa_ add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation-you should

_hange oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART- in the Customer

Responsibilities section ofthis manual).

•To change eng,ne oil,.see the

Maintenance section m this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•_Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carl)off 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.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

,_dAweather starting.

RNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

_k or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to =START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARMWEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 °FAND

BELOW)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up pedod from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/brake slowly return to

operating 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

outslightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_,CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air insidethe trans-

missionwhich may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your trensmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel controlin freewheehng position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position.With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward

_osition and hold for five (5) seconds.

ove lever to full reverse positionand

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

•Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position(See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N)posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position.After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet retum the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion controllever

three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•"13rechains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•Use the runner on the right hand side of

mower as a guide. The blade cuts

approximately an inch outside the run-

ner (See fig. X)

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecUng alow enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover o'rie Rod Ball Joints

items that have been subjected to operator eSpindle Zerk---- L

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain eFront------H_l:ll

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some Wheel _.L__

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. Anew

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE eGeneralPurposeGrease

•Check engine oil level. @Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points

•Check operator presence and interlock which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubd-

systems for proper operation, cants will attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the

life of the self-lubricatingbearings. If you feel they

•Check-fo_" loose fasteners, must be Jubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricantsparingly.

_ _-_eSpindle Zerk

_Ft"" eFront

_'__'." Wheel

Bearing L Bearing

eSteedng._ _"_

Sector teEngine

Gear Teeth i _._ _:"

OSpray Silicone lubdant (Move Boots to Lubricate)

TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forminganymaintenance.

BRAKEOPERATION

If tractorrequiresmorethansix (6)feet

stoppingdistanceat highspeedinhighest

gear,thenbrakemustbe adjusted.(See

"3"0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchaeed from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working propedy. If your trac-

tor does not function as described below,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate°unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer secudng blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

edge up

Center

Hole

Assembly

Hex Bolt -Star

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using acone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hod-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficientfor normal use.

However, pedodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

on mandrel assembly. 2O

NOTE:Theoriginalequipmentbatteryon

yourtractoris maintenancefree. Donot

attemptto openor removecapsor covers.

Addingor checkinglevelof electrolyteis

not necessary,

TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corrosionanddirtonthe batteryandter-

minalscan causethebatteryto "leak"

power.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly,

•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING ,"

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality deiergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

SAE VISCO_rPf GRADES

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meetAPI

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in asuitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Air

Screen

Oil Drain

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom

dried gum fibers.

CLEANAIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREAS

Toinsurepropercooling,makesurethe

grassscreen,coolingfins, 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 extemal surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquiddetergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty,bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

Foam Cartridge

Rubber

Seal

Knob

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use preasudzed air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

•R_n_sta-II the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace if

necessary.

•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate,

and nut.

•Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

ENGINE OIL RLTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or with every second oil change if the trac-

tor is used more than 100 hours in one

year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arraster (ifequipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occursfirst.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filterand plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilledgaso-

line.

CLEANING

ilean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

i um ignition key =OFP 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

in contact with plug,

come

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

•Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck;

• Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

•Remove two retainer springs from each

front link and remove links.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

AdiusVnent Lift

Nuts Links

Suspension

Arms

Front Suspension

Bracket

Front Mower _

Bracket

Electric Clutch

Chassis

Bracket

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Retainer

Springs

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Retainer

Springs

Mower

Bracket

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level groundor driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjustyour mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

.. Raise mower to its highest position.

Measure height frombottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

_ment on one mower only.

side of

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

_ottom _ -- of Cud

Groun

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing]should be adjusted so the

front is approx,mately 1/8" to 1/2' lower

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on d!_htside of tractor.

Measure d,stance "F" dtrectly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front linksare

equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut =G" on both front linksan equal

number ofturns.

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

at front than rear, tightennut "H" against

trunnionon both front links.

•To raise front ot mower housing, loosen

nut =H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =G" on both front links an

equal number of turns. .

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

at front than rear, tighten nut UH"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full tum of nut =G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Trunnionf

Front _'

Links_

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

•Roll belt over the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

•Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spdng is securely hooked to pd-

mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepers at the idlers as

shown.

•Install new bolt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure

belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside bolt keepers.

• Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Screws

Left Hand

Cover

Idler Spdng Electdc

Pulleys Clutch

Primary

IdlerArm

Left I.

Mandrel

Mower

Drive Belt Belt

Keepers

Bolt in

Mower

Housing

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

•Remove mower ddve belt (See =TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

thissection of this manual).

•Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Remove screws from right hand man-

drel cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

•Carefully rollbelt off right hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pul-

ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel

pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may .

have _Lccumulated around mandrels ana

entire upper deck surface.

•Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

_Be sure spring is h,.o_hkedin secondary

idler arm and sway bar bracket.

Install new belt in lower groove of left

hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect springto bolt in mower .

housing and reinstall dght hana manare

cover.

•Reinstall mower to tractor (See

=INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manual)=.

•Reassemble mower drive bolt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

LeftHand

Mandrel Mower Blade

Ddve Belt Center

Mandrel

Right Hand

Cover

Screw

IdlerArm

Spdng

Anit-Sway Bar Idler

Bracket Pulley

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of

service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the intemal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to not

engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authonzed service center/depart-

ment.

•Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in =OFF" position.

•Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

Rotor.,_,. ClutchtPlat_e

./I/\

Nylon Locknut(3F Brake Plate

NOTE: After installing a new electdc

clutch, m9 tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate._

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam-nut and tum nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

:against nut =A". 26

., Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorizedser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

3peraSng

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractoron level surface. Engage

parkingbrake. For ease of service there

is a belt installationguide decal on bottom

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

•Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

•Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

•Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pul-

ley.

•Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

•Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELTINSTALLATION-

• Place V part of belt intogrooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-_

ers,

•Route belt on right side, coming from V-

idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan bolt keep-

er.

•Place V part of belt into grooves on

transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-

ers.

•Retighten belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

•Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt inside

of all belt keepers.

•Chock to be sure belt is positioned cor-

roctly and is on proper side o1all belt

keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Tractor VoBelt Drive Schematic

Viewed from L.H. Side of Tractor

• Belt Transaxle

Clutching Idler Keeper

Engine Clutching Fiat Idler_

PulleyAbove Belt

V-Idler

Belt Keepers

I_J Belt Fan

KeeperEnine Idler

_V-Idler

As Viewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of chassis.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by tuming ignition key to "OFF'posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut

securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4

turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before oper-

ating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of this

manual.

_Locknut

Jam Nut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steeringwheel crossbars are not hod-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steenn_l

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steedng operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. If parts in the front axle or steedng

mechanism have been replaced or dam-

aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions =A"

and =B').

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

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

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

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

to 1/4" less than dimension =13".

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel camber, contact your

nearest authorized service center/dopart-

ment.

Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace washers and snap retaining

nng securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and t=ghtenhub boltssecurely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tirosdue to slow leaks, bre sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Rs n,ng

Ring

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

_,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

_ngine, it should be recharged. (See

'BATrERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

:ion of this manual).

f"jumper cables" are used for emergency

;tatting;,follow this procedure:

MPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

_ith a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

"Positive"(+) =Negative" (-)

L.H. Panel I-_611

Bolt _

REPLACING BATFERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lifthood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same positionas old battery.

• Reinstallterminal guard.

•Firstconnect RED battery cable to peal-

five (+) battery terminal with hex bolt,

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK groundingcable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt, keps nut. Tighten

securely.

Close terminal access doors.

Close hoo.d.

KepsNut_u..., TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

Terminal ..... _ _- _ .. ' '°^ ASSEMBLY

A=e .... Bolt •Raise hood.

Door..___."-"" -• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

_Positive Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at:.--" sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff of

.- _ (Red)Cable tractor.

Terrain=_'_-/-_...= _""_ Negative(Black) •To replace, reverse above procedure.

Guard/_'f_L-.J// Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

•Replace bulb inholder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

•While holding spring bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for

heavier attachments.

•Tum adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

•Retighten jam nut against spdng bush-

ing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum

spdng tension when using light attach-

ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever

springto aid in liftingattachment. Do not

overpower spring. When removing attach-

ment, always adjust spring]ension to its

lowest position.

AdjU__Bushing

_Attachment

_Lift Spdng

!(//" - / JamNut

Headlight

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttlecontrol has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pullthrottle

cable untillever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed

I Screw

Throttle.

Cable

Stop

Screw

Clamp Screw

Choke

,Control

Cable

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary, check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke

control(located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(See "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Re-

sponsibilitiessection of this manual).

•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 se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for

Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may

be requiredto compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SE'I-FfNG -

•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 (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

•The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

•Idle sDeed settina - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

•Idle fuel needle settina -With throttle

control lever in slow position, tum 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 neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. 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 tamperwith the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all did, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage dudng long pedods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this_nanual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container.Always followthe mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do notdrain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirL

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLI=SHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start •Out of fuel.

•Engine not =CHOKED" prop-

CORRECTION

•RII fuel tank.

•See =TOSTART ENGINE" in

erly.

•Engine flooded.

•Bad spark plug.

•Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Water in fuel.

Operation section.

•Wait ssveml minutes before

attempting to start.

•Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace fuel tilter.

•Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh

gasoline and mplaca fuel filter.

Hard to start

Enginewill not rum

over

Engine clicks but will

:lot start

•Loose or damaged wiring. •

•Carburetor out of adjustment. ,

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

•Dirtyair filter. •

•Bad spark plug. •

•Weak or dead battery. _•

•Dirtyfuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wldng. •

• Carburetor out of adjustment. •

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutchrbrake pedal not

depressed.

Check all wiring.

See =ToAdjustCarburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized service

center.

Clean/raplace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

Check all widng.

See =ToAdjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized service

center,

Depress clutch/orake pedal.

•Attachment dutch is engaged. • Disengage attachment clutch.

•Weak or dead battery. * Recharge or replace battery.

•Blownfuse. • Replace fuse.

•Corroded battery ten.rials • Clean battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged wldng. • Check all widng.

•Faulty ignitionswitch. • Check/replace ignitionswitch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty solenoid or starter. •

Chack/raplace solenoid or

starter

Contact an authorized service

center.

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Lossofpower •

CAUSE

•Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

•Thm_e in "CHOKE" position.

•Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirtyoil.

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

Excessive vibration

iEngine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - Uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

•Spark plugwire loose.

Dirty engine air screen/fins. •

Dirty/clogged muffler.

Loose or damaged widng. •

Carburetor out of adjustment. •

Engine valves out of adjust- ;•

ment.

Wom, bent or loose blade. •

Bent blade mandrel. •

Loose/damaged part(s). •

Faulty operator-safety pres- •

ence control system.

Wom, bent or loose blade.

Mover deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

Wom/damaged mower ddve

belt.

Set in =Higher Cut" posi-

tiordreduce speed.

Adjustthmtfie control.

Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

Clean/replace airfilter.

Check ell level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

Claanireplace muffler.

Check all widng.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authodznd service

center.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

polL

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

Check wiring, switchesand con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Mower blades will not

rotate (cont'd)

Poor grass discharge

Heso_Ight(s)not work

ing (if so equipped)

Bs_erywill not charge

Loss of drive

Engine =backfires"

when tuming engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

•Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower ddve belt worn.

•Blades impropedy installed.

•Improper blades used.

=• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF'.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Blownfuse.

•Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

•Faulty alternator.

•Freewheel control in "disen-

gaged" position.

•Motion ddve belt wom, dam-

aged-or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission

dudng shipment

or servicing.

•Engine throttle control not set

at "SLOW" positionfor 30 sec-

onds before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Place throttle control in =FAST"

position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allowgrass to dry before mow-

ing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check Ures for proper air pres-

sure.

•Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower ddve bell

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Tum switch"ON'.

•Replace bulb(s).

•Checldreplace light switch.

•Checkwiring and connections.

• Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connections.

•Replace regulator.

•RePlace aifemator.

•Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

•Replace motion ddve belt.

•Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to =SLOW"

positionand allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

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NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 Bait Hex Head 114-20x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt114-20x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 HolddownBatteryDash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 SwitchIntedockPush-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 114-20

21 161785 Hamess Socket LightW/4152J

22 4152J BulbLight

24 4014,.I Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps He)( 1/4-20 Unc

28 157899 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 163S68 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 164069 Hameas Ign.

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

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154963 Sw_tch,PTO

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

81 109748X Relay Asm.

83 163996 BulbholderAsm IncandescentSV

NOTE: All componentd_menslonsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

122

!17

19 100

102

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728

2 140506 Dmwbar, Gt 52 STD541431

4 73800700 Nut, LockHex 7/16Unc 56 154914

5 163976 DashYTGT2Cyl 58 137113

6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 60 17490620

7 17720408 Screw, ThdCut 1/4-20xl/2 63 19131614

8 145166 Support, Buttery 68 17490508

14 161023X558 HoodAsm.,PntY'l"GT 70 137159

15 160568 LensAsrn Headlight Bur 84 142992

16 121794X Cover,Access 86 74760716

17 17490612 Screw,Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4 90 STD551237

18 160564X558 Gdlle 91 156586

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 Ga. 95 105531X

20 STD523710 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 98 140503

21 73680600 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 99 140871

23 17490616 ScmwThdro| 3/8-16xl"ry-'Tt 100 124236X

24 145243X558 Footrest,RH 101 17490628

28 145244X558 Footrest,LH 102 STD624003

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 103 142273

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steedn9 106 138776

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 120 19131616

33 161326 Bmcket, Pivot Chassis Rh 122 161464

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 130 164863

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

36 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 139 161330

37 163982X558 Fender Pnt 140 163806

39 136961 Bracket,AxleFront 141 163805

40 156111 Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine 142 161897

42 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-16xl 144 161900

43 136939 Bracket,Spnsn Front Lh 147 162967

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 148 164655

45 154913 BracketAsm., Susp Chassis Rh 150 161237

47 1749G608 Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x 1/2 NOTE:

DESCRIPTION

Bracket,Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

BracketAsm., Susp Chassis Lh

BracketAsm., Fender

Screw ThdroL 3/6-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x lx 14 Ga.

ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18x 1/2

Guide,Bolt Mid Span

Stop,Over Center Mower

BeltFin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer,LockExt. Tooth 3/8

Rail,Frame I_h

Push Nut, Nylon

BracketSkidChassis

Rod ByPass

Cap By Pass Rod

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Retainer,Spring

Lock,By Pass

BoR5/16-18 Tr

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga,

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo#13-16 x3/4

Cup Holder

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 1-1"

Magnet Y'rGT

StOkerPlateYTGT

BracketDash Rh

BracketDash Lh

Fastener Nut Pal

ExtrusionBumpers

DuctHeat Hood

All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

GROUND DRIVE

104

112

IO0

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 72 STD541431

3 7563R Washer,Thrust,Axle 73 744,90.548

5 STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/6-16 74 142432

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 140481

7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 77 74760716

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 79 72110505

15 STD551037 Wahser 13i32x13/16x16Ga. 80 140484

17 140921 Spdng 81 17490612

20 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Topiock1/2-20 82 150586

22 156103 AnnAsmSh_ 83 140479

23 130564 Knob 84 140490

28 STD541237 Nut 85 17541020

29 140494 Brake, Rod 86 140462

30 19131616 Washer 13/32xl x 16 Ga. 87 140491

33 12000053 RingE 88 161592

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 89 73680700

35 137648 Red, ParkingBrake 90 140489

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground 91 17490644

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 92 74760520

38 150035 Nyliner 93 140502

39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 94 133835

40 5304J Actuator,InterlockSwitch 96 141103

41 73661000 L_--'knut#10-24 98 141004

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 99 17490624

46 145170 Retainer,Spdng 100 126881X

47 138228 ClutchRed 101 156106

48 72110612 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 104 140480

Gr. 5 105 17580408

50 131494 Pulley, Idler,Flat 106 142918

51 STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/8-16 UNC 107 154739

52 139123 Pulley, Idler,Grooved 108 142917

53 207J Washer, Hardened

54 161590 Clutch,ArmAssembly 109 140929

55 106706X Beadng, Idler 111 156240

56 140218 V-Bolt 112 156104

58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 113 73220700

61 140488 Pulley,Transaxle 115 123405X

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/BrakePedal 116 73900500

65 67609 Bolt,Shoulder 117 73900600

66 140296 Washer,Hardened -- 163198

67 19181312 Washer, Flat

68 STD571812 Pin, Floll

69 123800X Washer

70 164892X428 ConsoleAutomaticYT/GT

71 151179 Plate Console Shift

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Cmwniock5/16-18

Bolt Hex Flghd5/16-18 x 3 Gr5

Screw FlexWsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

BracketTransaxle

BoltFin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

BoltCarriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

BracketTorqueRH

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 3/4

BracketMountTorque/Fan

Strap TorqueMid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

PulleyIdler

Nut Crowniock7/16-14 Unc

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt FinHex 5/16-18 x 1.25

LinkShiftAsm

FastenerChristmasTree

Washer Nicke_Plated

Bracket Shift

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1-1/2

WasherCompression

WasherBellvilla

BracketIdler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm HydroGear 70110

Une Fuel Hydro15" VGT

Cap Asm Vent HydroGear

7O1O9

SpringReturn Brake

Spacer Shift LeverVGTH

Washer NylonHighTemp

NubHexASF 7/16-14 UNC

KeeperBeltT/A Gnd Dr

NutLock Hex Flange 5/16-18

Nut, Lock Fig.3/8-16

Transaxle

NO'rE:AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S.inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 74780616

26 159946X428

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239)(

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 7336O600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135-

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

AxleAsm., Front

Fitting,Grease

SpindleAsrn,LH

SpindleAsm., RH

Baadng, RaceThrustHarden

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

Ring,KIIp#35304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer BeadngAxle Front

Nut, Lock Range 5/8-11 Uric

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x16 Ga.

Washer, Lock I-IvyHlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

ShaftAsm., Steering

RodAsm.,"fieBall J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink,Ball Joint SolidVgt

SupportAsm., SteeringVgt

Boot,Steering

Adapter,Wheel Steering

Bushing,Strg. BIk

Screw

Bolt,FinFlex 3/8-16 x I Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing,Col.Strg.

Screw,Thrdro) 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing,Flange

Ring,KlipTruarc#5304-75

Bashing, NyfinerSnap

Washer 11/32 x I x 10 Ga.

Washer,Lock Hvy HlclSpr 5/16

Boll He:<Hd 5/16-18x3/4

Gear, SectorSteedng

T_eRod

Jam Nut RH Thread

JointAsrn.Ball RH Thread

Jam NUt LH Thread

JointAsm. Ball LH "rnread

BracketSwitchInterlockVGT 97

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2"Pit

Extension,Steering

WA__her13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11Ga.

NOTE: All compoflentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 Inch= 25A mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

21_Jl 20

18 15 17 47-_,

_55

_19 7

ISPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ......

2161062

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

12 143996

15 151346

16 109227X

17 106082X

18 161493

19 13290300

20 164067

21 164863

22 164415

24 STD551237

25 7392[_o00

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD541437

35 10010500

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

43 159280

45 128861

47 142040

48 19132007

51 161230 -

54 19131414

55 13280336

64 17490612

65 19131614

69 24-041-02

74 162295

80 M730_0800

Engine (See Breakdown)

KohlerModel No. CV20S-65551

MufflerSide 1-1/8"

Bbow STD 90 Degree3/8- 18NPT

MulflarAsm Guard

PulleyV-Idier

KeeperAsm. BeltEngine

Bushing

ClutchElectdc

Pulley EngineVGT ElectClutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

PlugOil Drain(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Contml'l_rottle

Screw Hwhd HFLo#13-16 x 3/4

ControlChoke

Washer ExtToo_ 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Busrdng

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

SparkArmster Kit

NutLock Hex w/Ins.3/8 - 16

Washer Split

Clamp Hose

BoJtFinHex 3/8 -16 x 1-1/2

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

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

Washer 1-1/200 X 15/32 IDX .250

Washer Lock 7/16

BottHex 7/16- 20 X 4 -1/4 Ga 5

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

SpacerEng_a

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

ManifoldPipeVGT CV 1-1/8"

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

NipplePipe4-1/2

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-T]"

Washer 13/82 x lx 14 Ga.

Gasket KohlerCV18-CV26

Elbew Street Brass

Nut Range M8-1.25 NorH_k Zink

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

KEY PART NO. NO.

NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 14 720_:_412

1140124 Seat 15 121249X

2 140551 i_4cket, pivot seat 16 123740X

3 140675 St_p, Fender 17 123976X

4 127018X Bo_Shoulder 5/16-18x.62 18 19171912

5 145006 Clip, Push In, t_ged

6 STD541437 Nut, Cmwnk_ 3/.8-16 Unc 19 120068X

7 124181X Spdng,Seat P_,pmn 20 124238X

8 150176 Boti 3/16-18 Uric x 3/4 w/Seres 21 153236

10 155925 Pan, Sest 22 ST0541431

12 121246X Bracket, MountingSwitch

13 121248X Bushing,Snap

DESCRIPTION

Bolt,Carriage 114-20X 1-1/2

spacer,S_

Sp_ng,Cprm

Nut, Lock 114LgeRg Gr. 5

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

Ga.

Knob, Seat lj2-13 Unc

Cap, SpringSest

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, CrOW_OCk5/16-18 Uric

NOTE:/_ componantdimensionsgivenInU-S"inches

1inch= 25.4mm

DECALS

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18 17 4 17 10

8¸

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

164094

149516

163916

163917

140837

133644

164757

164884

1632O4

156439

4900J

146790

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash

Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Brake PartdngSaddle

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, En9 Lrg SrsKoh Pro 20

Decal, Blower Hsng Kohl

Decal, Fender,Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

Decal, V-Ball DriveSchematic

KEY

NO.

°.

.°

°.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

167176 Decal Replacement

160397 Decal, V-Belt SchemaUc

163265 Decal, Dash Panel

164065 Decal Insert Strg

138047 Decal, Battery

142342 Decal, Dmw'cerCNTRL

106202X Reflector,Taillight

163223 Decal, Fend AutoTrans

138311 Decal, Handle LftHeightAdjust

(LiftHandle)

157199 Pad, Footrest

167168 Manual, Owner's (Eng)

167170 Manual, Owners (Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

741G

KEY

NO.

8 9

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

59192 Cap, Valve,Tire

65139 Stem,Valve

106228X427 RimAssembly,Front

1062T/X427 Rim Assembly,Rear

8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

7154J T,J_e,Rear (Sewlce Item Only)

106230X Tire, Front

105588X Tire, Rear

278H F_ing, Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

12 6856M Rtting,Grease

7 9040H Beadng, Range (FrontWheel

8 104757)( Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

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

NOTE: AJIcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25;4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

LIFT ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 17

z¢; °70

41 _

20 19 18

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X RodAsm., Lever

2 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt

3159189 LeverAsm, LiftRh

4 12000022 E-RingTruam#5133-87

5 19292016 Washer 29i32xl-1/4x16Ga.

6 74780624 Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16x1-1/2

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Plunger,Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 Unk Lift

12 1635.52 Retainer,Spring

13 139868 Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 140_ Bearing

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16Unc

16 674A247 SpdngAsm.,AseistUft

17 STD541237 Nut, HexJem 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket,SpringAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Belt,AdjustSpdngAssist

21 STD523710 Belt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I

22 127218 Link,Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spring

24 73350800 Nut, JamHex 1/2-13Unc

25 130171 TruP_on

26 73680800 NutCrownlock 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion,InfinHeight

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 STD551037 Washer 13/32xS/8x16Ga.

32 137150 Spdng,CompressionInf

33 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32xl/2

34 137167 Rod, AdjLift

35 138057 Knob, lnf 3/8-16Unc

38 155097 Pointer,HeightInd'_cator

39 123935X Plug, Hole

4Q 17490512 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x3/4

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112419 Washer 11/22x1-1!2x10Ga.

43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height

70 145212 Nut Hex FlangeLock

72 .110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: All componentd]mensionegiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

MOWER DECK

63 i i

i30

4,5

2 2 22

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156990

2 STD541431

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 STD624008

7 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 137380

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

17 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 123713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 110509X

24 136320

25 19111216

27 s'rD551037

28 132823

30 157722

31 137266

32 153535

33 129963

34 72140610

35 72110616

36 72110608

37 137166

38 156085

39 131494

40 136572

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Mower Deck Weldment 50 42 STD533107

Nut, Crowrdock5/16-18

BolLCa_'rlege 5/16-18x3/4 43 136460

Runner,Mower LH 44 122052X

BracketAsm., Sway Bar 45 STD541437

Retainer,Spring 46 7476G628

Arm Suspension,Rear

Bolt 9/8-24x1.25Gr.8 47 137200

Patched 48 137729

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 49 136574

Washer, Ha_dB_adeMower 50 137272

Vented 51 137273

Blade (3 Required) 52 139245

Bearing,Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 53 137789

ShaftAsm., W/Lower Brg 54 139573

(IndudesKeyNo. 12) 55 144959

Housing,Mandrel 50" Vent 56 138687

Beating, BallMandrel 57 136577

Stripper,Mower Vented 58 133957

Rod, H(r_je 59 137644

Washer 11/32x3/8x16Ga. 60 139031

Cap, Sleeve 61 136573

Spring,TorsionDeflector 62 133943

Bracket, Deflector 63 72110612

Nut, Push 64 19121414

Shield, DeflectorMower 65 151831

Runner, RH 66 156009

Washer 11/32x3/4x16Ga. 67 73930600

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

Spacer,Spring Stop Idler 99 72110614

Screw ThdrdlRollingWasher

Head 102 153390

Nut, Fig Tap Lock Cntr 9/16 -- 143651

Pulley,Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mc_er Vented

Bolt,Carrlege 3/8-16x1-114 -- 158330

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

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

Stiffener,Arm Idler

Keeper, Bait Idler

Pulley,Idler Rat

Pulley,Ddven

DESCRIPTION

Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 Uric x

3/4

Ann, IdlerSecondary

Spacer,Ret_ner

Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt,FinHex 3/8-16 Uric x I-

3/4

Cover,Mandrel RH

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

Cover,Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spdng, Secondary

Putley,Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Bait' Mower Pdreary

V-Bait, Mower Secondary

Spring, Pdmary

Bar Asm., WhoelGauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt,Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer Hardened

Bolt Carriage 9/8-16 x 1-1/2

Washer 9/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

Pulley IdlerRat Mower

Keeper, BeltIdler 44/50"

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

Boll Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.

Washer, Felt

Mandr_AssemUy(_r_udes

Key Noe. 6-10, 12-15, 31 and

33)

DenkAseamUy- Scrvice(Std.

Dock-OrderSaparatelyAll

Nose Rollerand Gauge Wheal

Components)

NOTE: All componentdlme_sions given in U.S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L

[2)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060

TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164591 Assembly,Housing,LH 72 153767 Locknut,Hex 5/16-18

2 164592 Assembly,Housing,RH

7 153765 OilSeal .984 x1.5 x .25 73 142904 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2

74 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18xl

16 142876 Brake SbeftAssembly 76 142907 Shoulder Bolt

20 142877 Axle MountingHornAssembly

21 142878 Washer 1.Ox1.63x.08 77 142908 FreewheelActuatingArm

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 78 142909 Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

33 142929 Brake YokeAssembly 79 153768 Grease (10 oz.Tube)

35 142880 BrakeArm 81 142910 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18xl-3/4

36 142882 Puck Plate 82 142911 Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

37 142883 Brake Puck 89 142912 Filter,Spin On

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 91 153769 Pump, BDU-10L-122

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 95 142914 Plug, StraightThread

40 142886 Cotter Pin 86 153770 60" 7118SAE x5/16 Fitting

41 142887 BrakeActuatingPin 103 142916 Washer

104 142917 VentCap Assembly

42 142888 HI Pro Key

43 142889 Spacer 106 142918 FittingO-RingAssembly

45 142880 Brake Disc 108 142919 ControlArm

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 109 142920 Set Screw

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1 110 142921 FilterHead

49 153766 DifferentlalAssembly 111 150820 Hose 1/2"

63 142894 Dowel Pin 112 150823 Fitting,1/2" Beaded 90°7/8

SAE

64 150818 ReductionGear, 113 150821 Fitting,1/2" Beaded60" 9/16

14 Teethto 38 Teeth 117 150822 Fitting, 1/2" Beaded90°9/16

65 142897 Final DrivePinionAssembly 123 150824 O Ring

67 142898 Jackshaft

68 142899 O-Ring 124 150825 PinchClamp

129 153771 Spdng,Long

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

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

71 142902 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x3.5 NOTE: AJlcomponontdlmensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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

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

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144569 Shaft, Pump

2 122716X Ring, Retaking

3 122745X Beadng, Ball

4 122715X Spacer

5 122700X Seal, Lip

6 122699X Ring, Retaining

8 122767X Beadng, Cradle

12 122717X Seal, Lip

13 122748X Am),Trunnion

14 122749X Guide, Slot

15 144571 HousingKit,Transrrdssion

17 122770X Beadng,Thrust, Ball

19 153801 Center SeclJonKit

21 122722X Seal, Lip

22 144573 Shaft, Motor

23 142978 Washer,Block Thrust

25 127148X Swashplete,Variable

32 1429_8 BlockAssembly

37 122786X Pin, Stainless,Headless

38 122718X Gasket, Center Section

42 144578 Check ValveKit

43 144578 Check Valve I_t

44 144579 Charge Relief Kit

47 122752X Screw, Socket Head, Cap

53 127153X BypassValve IQ

60 142977 BlockSpring

62 144581 O-Ring

63 144582 Charge Pump Kit

64 144583 GerotorAssembly

67 144584 Screw, Socket Head, Cap

-- 153769 PumpAssembly,Complete

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _m13

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HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-O33-O3

2 24-041-23

3 24-096-15

4 M-0645020

5 X-75-23

6 12-351-02

7 24-755-66

8 24-411-05

9 24-041-08

10 24-318-12

11 25-186-01

12 24-599-01

13 M-0640034

14 12-086-16

15 24-755-74

16 24-153-16

17 24-086-32

18 24-445-01

"19 24-016-01

24-016-02

20 24-017-01

24-017-(_

21 24-032-_5

22 235011

23 24-O89-02

24 12-173-01

25 12-755-03

26 24-318-11

27 24-755-76

28 25-313-02

29 24-755-57

30 M-0545016

31 24-445-02

32 24-126-44

33 24-112-12

34 24-294-06

35 24-326-13

36 24-326-14

37 X-426-9

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Kit,breathercover w/gasket 1 24-032-01

(Inoiudes2,3) 2

Gasket, breather

Cover, breather 3 24-294-13

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 4 12-380-17

(4) 5 24-067-13

Plug,allen hd. 1/8" 24-067-14

Lifter,valve (4) 6 24-874-01

Kit,valve train(Includes8,11,12)

Rod, push(4) 24-874-02

Gasket, cylinder head (2) 24-874-03

Head assembly,#2 cylinder 7. 24-108-01

Arm, rocker(4) 24-108-_2

Pivot,rockerarm (4) 24-108-03

Screw, hex_flange M6xl.0x34 8 24-018.01

(4) 9 12-422-09

Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5xg0 12-422-13

(8) 12-422-07

Kit, valve cover- plain 12-422-08

(Includes16,17) 12-422-10

O-Ring 12-422-11

Screw,shoulder(4) 12-422-12

Strap, lifting 10 24-010-03

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 24-089-21

Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 52-139-09

Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 13 M-0545010

Valve, intake(.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-018-04

Retainer,spring (4) 15 24-402-05

Spring,valve (4) 16 12-153-01

Cap, valve spdng(4) 17 24-126-19

Kit,retainer(4) 18 12-123-O4

Head assembly,#1 cylinder 19 M-0545016

Kit, valve cover- breather 20 12-153-(12

(Incl. 16,17,28) 21 24-038-04

Grommet, robber

I_, breatherseparator 22 24-755-46

(Includas28,30-33) 23 12-153-03

Screw,hex. flange M5xO.Sx16 24 12-380-04

(2) 25 M-0631005

Strap, breather 26 12-032-01

Bmd_t, breatherseparator 27 X-25-102

Spacer 28 24-144-01

F_ng

Hose,breather

Ck_mp,hoea(2)

DESCRIPTION

Seal, _front

Crankcase

(USE: Min_lock 24 782 05)

F_ng

P_, dow_incaOug(6)

_ng Rod(Std.)(2)

ConnectingROd(.25) (2)

Pistonw/RingSet (Std.) (2)

(Includas7,8)

Pistonw/RingSet (.25) (2)

Pistonw/RingSet (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

RingSet (.25) (2)

RingSet (.50) (2)

Retainer,pistonpin (4)

Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.FL)

Shim,camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft(A.R.)

Shim, camshaft

Shim, camshaft(A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Camshaft (Indudas 11)

Spring,actuating(ACR)

Plug, cup

Screw, he](.flangeM5x0.8xl0

(2)

Retainer,reed (2)

Reed, breather(2)

O-Ring, lowerogfilltube

Bracket, oilsilltube

Tube, oil

Screw, hex. flangeM5x0.Sx16

O-Ring, upperoiltifftube

D_ assembly(includes

22,23)

Kit, oil fiticap (Includas23)

O-Ring, dil_

Pin, hitch

Washer, plain8 mm

Seal, governorcrossshaft

Washer, plain 1/4"

Shaft, govamorcmas

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I

AIR INTAKE J

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI

12/L_ J

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58-

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 54-756-15 Kit,grass screen 1 54-027-95

(Includes2-4,and 24 113 18)

2 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.Tx25 (4) 2 24-100-02

3 X-25-92 Washer, plain5/16" (4) 3 M-0545020

4 24-112-04 Spacer,grass screen (4)

5 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder(4) 4 M-0545016

6 24-157-03 Fan

7 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 5 M-0551016

8 12-468-03 Washer, plain3/8". 6 M-0645016

9 X-42-15 Key

10 24025-04 Flywheel 7 24-146-02

11 25-403-03 Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-08

12 X-25-92 Washer, plain 3/16" (2) 9 24-063-20

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillipshd. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10 24-063-14

14 236602 Connector(3 contact) 11 24-063-30

15 54-755-09 Kit, 15 amp stator 12 24-063-23

(Includes24 126 71) 13 M-0545010

16 12-132-06 Spad( Plug (2)

17 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8:_5 (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED

18 235173 Clip, cable 24-063-36

19 48-154-02 Clip, cable M-0545010

20 X-25-63 Washer, plain 1/4" N/A

21 24-584-01 Module, igni_on(2) 24-086-06

22 M-0545020 Screw, hex.flange M5x0.Sx20

(4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71 Bracket, statorwire

X-22-11 Washer, lock1/4"

24-176-12 Hamsss, wiring

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

gauge

25-518-28 insulatedgripbarrel eyelets)

24-113-18 Decal, grass screen

12-454-01 "he, wire

Housing,blower

(Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36

Nut, plastic(2)

Screw,hex. flange M5xO.8x20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.Sx16

(5)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(6)

Plate, bacidng- # 2 side

Plate, baddng - # 1 side

Baffle,cytinderbarrel-# 2 side

Baffle, valley- #2 side

Baffle, cylinderbarrel-# 1 side

Baffle, valley- #1 side

Screw, hex.flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Baffle, blowerhousing

Screw, hex.flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Cover,control

Screw,phillipshd. 11-16x3/4"(2)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-164-(36

2 M-0651055

3 24-041-01

4 24`041-14

5 24-094-13

6 24-041-13

7 24-109-05

8 24-083-05

9 24-083-03

10 230046

11 24-096-01

12 12-100-01

13 24`096-65

14 54-755-01

15 24-153-15

16 25-341-03

Manifold,Intake

Screw,hex.flange M6xl.0x55

(4)

Gasket,Intakemanifold(2)

Gasket,air cleaner base

Base, aircleaner

Gasket,fuelspilbackcup

Cup,fuel spitback

Pradeaner, element

Bement, airdeaner

Seal, breather

Cover,innerair cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover,air cleaner

Kit,knobwith seal

(Includes15 & 16)

O-Rieg

Knob,cover

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM I

2 5

ENGINE CONTROLS

--$ 124

22_. 18 13

)IL PAN ILUBRICATION

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L' ./,

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0839070

2 24-096-O5

3 M-0839080

4 12-468-01

5 25-098-05

6 12-221-01

7 12-227-13

8 12-211-01

9 12-755-54

10 12-227-06

11 12-170-05

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 SM-0642025

2 24-090-14

3 M-0641060

4 24-089-01

5 25-158-08

6 24-079-04

7 25-158-11

8 M-0547050

9 24-089-03

10 24-126-56

11 M-0645016

12 12-237-01

13 M-0545016

14 24-090-07

15 24-468-01

16 24-089-18

17 M-04460_0

18 24-090-13

19 M-0545020

20 24-O89-38

21 24-090-05

22 41-468-03

23 M-0403025

24 24-079-(_

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70

Cover,pinion

Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80

Washer, plain 11/32"(3)

Starter, (Includes6-11)

Kit,brush

cap

Bolt, thru (2)

Kit, drive

Cap, drive end

Armature

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring,linkage

Bushing,linkage retaining

Unkage, throttle

Bushing,throttle linkage

Nut, hex. lockM5xO.8

Spring,throttle

Bracket,control

Screw, hey. flange M6xl.0x16

(4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex.flange M5x0.Sx16

(3)

Lever, throttle actuator

Washer, plain5.5 mm (3)

Spdng,governor

Nut, hex M4xO.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8_<20

sprig,vvom _ter

Lever, choke

Washer, spring 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4_0.7x25

Linkage,choke

DESCRIPTION

M-0645025

M-06310(15

24-199-07

24-393-08

24-123-05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

52-448-G2

12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-05O-O2

52-0,32-08

24-086-17

24.086-16

X-75-10

Screw, he)(.flange M6X1.0x25

(2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Pan, oilassembly

(Includes12, &4-10)

Oil pump assembly(Includes5)

Tube, oilpickup

Screen, oil

Kit,govemor gear w_oin

(Includes8)

Pin, governorregulalJng

Tab, ioddng

Shaft, governorgear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk.3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter,oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex.flange M8xl.25x45

Screw,hex.flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

Plug, sq. hd.solid3/8" N.RT.F.

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT I

2--_ --1

EXHAUST I

FUEL SYSTEM I

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 24-O14-72

2 52-139-(_

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-041-02

2 25-072-04

24-522-16

24-782-05

24-755-03

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Crankshaft(Includes2) 1 24-853-25

Plug, cup 2 24-041-15

DESCRIPTION 4 24-041-14

5 M-0629095

Gasket, exhaust (2) 6 M-0641060

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) 7 47-154-01

8 24-3.53-03

9 X'426-9

10 24-086-12

11 24-393-04

Short Block 12 24-100-01

Miniblock 13 25-353-03

Gasket Set 14 24-0,50-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-757-18

24-757-19

24-757-20

24-757-22

DESCRIPTION

I_, carburetorw/gaskets

(Includes2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetorassembly

(For informationorCynot

availableespamtely)

(Includes24 757 18, 24-053-25,

24-757-19, 24-757-20, 24-757-

22)

Gasket,air desner base

Stud,M6x1.0x95 (2)

Nut, hey,.flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

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

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw,hex. cap. M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump,fuel -pulse

Nut, plastic(2)

Une, fuel 13-1/2"

Fi_er,fuel

I_ overhaulwlgaskets

chokerepairw/gaskets

Kit,gasket

solenoidreplacementw/gas-

kets

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

Forthe repairor replacementpartsyou need

delivereddirectlyto yourhome

Call71am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR .

(1-800-473-7274)

Pare pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

• Product Type * Part Number

•Model Number °Part Description

.mmmmmm

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