Craftsman 917 273322 Users Manual

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Owner's Manual

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ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273322

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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts

CAUTION:

For answers

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before

about this product,

operating

Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am 5 pro, Mon Sat

this equipment.

to your questions
Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman

website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Wal'ranty

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iSafety Rules
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!Pro_luct Spec f cat ons ......
;Assembly ..............................................
_3pe,ratibn ............................................
Maihtenance
Schedule ......................

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Maintenance
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19
Service and Adjustments .................... 23
Storage ...............................................
31
Troubleshooting
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32
Repair Parts ........................................
36
Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover

2
5
7
12
19

ON CRAFTSMAN

RIDING

EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's
manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable
items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark
plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
• Tire replacement
or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or
accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained in the owner's manual.
• Riding

equipment

used for commercial

LIMITED

90 DAY WARRANTY

or rental purposes.

ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship
and our testing determines the
battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will
still be available 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,

ROEBUCKAND

CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN

ESTATES,

IL 60179

IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions
could
result in serious injury or death.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

GENERAL

lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.
Slow down before turning.

people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

OPERATION

• Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions in the manual and on the
machine before starting.
• Only allow responsible
adults, who are
familiar with the instructions,
to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage
of riding mowerrelated injuries. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate
the riding mower safely enough to
protect themselves and others from
serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which
can result in severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine.
stacles.

Tall grass can hide ob-

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's
recommendati.ons for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments.
These can change
the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. I
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by
putting your fo,;t on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.

CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if
children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
3

• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment
in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.

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

• Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components
are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components
and replace with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing
them.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do notturn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

(15 ° Max),

_ILook
for this symbol ,to point out important safety precautions.
It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_CAUTION:
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
_IbCAUTION:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, yo u may lose control of the tractor.

A_.CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommendedby
and comply with
specifications
of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose
traction with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
_WARNING:
The'enqine
exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
4 birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is
available on this product. Contact your
nearest Sears store for details.

GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:

3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

OILTYPE

SAE 10W30

CUSTOMER

(ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30

• Read and observe the safety
• Follow a regular schedule in
ing, caring for and using your
• Follow the instructions under

'API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

(BELOW 32°F)
W/FILTER:
4.5PINTS
W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG:
GAP: .030")

RESPONSIBILITIES

nance" and "Storage"
owner's manual.

sections

rules.
maintaintractor.
"Mainteof this

CHAMPION
RC12YC

GROUND

FORWARD:

5.8

SPEED(MPH):
TIRE
PRESSURE:

REVERSE:
FRONT:
REAR:

2.1
14 PSI
10 PSI

CHARGING
SYSTEM:

15AMPS @ 3600RPM

BA'FI'ERY:

AMP/HR:
35
MIN. CCA:
280
CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:

27-35 FT. LBS

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

_, WARNING:
This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion
engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved
forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered
land unless
the engine's exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark
arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources
Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Department
(See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Steering Wheel

Steering Sleeve
Steering Wheel Insert

Steering Sleeve
Extension

Seat

(1) Shoulder
Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
(1) Knob _

Mower

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

Gauge Wheels

(4) Brackets

(4) Adjusting

Bar

5/16-18
(12) Carriage Bolts
_
(12) Crownlock
5/16-18 x 5/8
(4) Locknut

g
(4) Shoulder

Nuts @
(4) Wheels

3/8-16 _(_

_
Bolt

(4) Retainer S.pr,ings
taouo e oop)

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

IO
(4) IClevis
Pin_

Nose Roller

i l)))llllllllll
(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1

(2) Nylon Locknuts

(2) Washers
17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
3/8-16

Slope Sheet

Video Cassette
Keys

(2) Keys

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your
tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED
ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE TRACTOR
CARTON

FOR

UNPACK

A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with
drive ratchet
(1)

Tire

pressure

FROM

CARTON

• Remove aU accessible
loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.

gauge

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

BEFORE REMOVING
FROM SKID
AI-I'ACH
• Remove

STEERING

(label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one
hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY"
Maintenance
section of this manual
for charging instructions).

TRACTOR
WHEEL

hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so

Label

they are pointing straight forward.
• Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.
• Align tabs and press steering sleeve
extension into bottom of steering
wheel.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
• Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely,
• Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
• Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.

INSTALLSEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
• Remove adjustment knob and liar
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor.
• Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
• 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
Bol t \

•

Flat

Washer

Adjustment
Knob

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK

_'_'

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

BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.
• If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label

TO ROLL

TRACTOR

OFF SKID

Operation
section for location
function
of controls)

(See

• Attach front gauge wheel brackets
marked front left (FL), front right (FR)
to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts
and (3) Iocknuts. For ease of installation do not tighten Iocknuts until all
carriage bolts have been installed.
• Attach rear gauge wheel brackets
marked rear left (R L), rear right (RR)
to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts
and (3) Iocknuts. For ease of installation do not tighten Iocknuts until all
carriage bolts have been installed.
• Slide gauge wheel bar down into
bracket channel, Be sure that gauge
wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
3/8o16 center Iocknuts and tighten
securely.
• Adjust gauge wheels to highest
position for ease of mower deck
assembly.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the operation
section of this manual.

and

• Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment 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.

TO DRIVE

TRACTOR

OFF SKID

(See Operation
section for location
and function
of controls)
_WARNING:
Before starting, read,
understand and follow all instructions
in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.
Be sure the area in front of tractor is
clear of other people and objects.
• Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
• Check engine oil level and fill fuel
tank with gasoline.
• Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position.
• Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake
pedal and set
the parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
• Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
• Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose roller
between deck mounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to position brackets
on correct side, as shown.
• Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16
lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware
securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking
brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
ASSEMBLE

GAUGE

WHEELS

BRACKETS

TO MOWER

positioned

in tab holes in deck brackets.
Tab

AND

DECK

Nose

The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the mower deck in proper position when
operating mower. Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum
mower performance.

Rolh
/

Hex Bolt
"A"
Brack_
Tab

Lock Nut
-Washer

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT

install link in top hole of R.H. front
mower bracket.
Retain with single
loop retainer spring as shown.
• Turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
• Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and
mower suspension arms are raised with
attachment lift control. Engage parking
brake.
• Cut and remove ties securing antisway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
• Slide mower under tractor with

• Place the suspension arms on inward
pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock
and raise front of mower to align deck
pins with the holes in suspension
arms, Retain with double loop retainer
springs with loops down as shown.
• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower

discharge guard to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
• Install one front link in top hole of the
L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front
suspension
bracket.
Retain with two
single loop retainer springs as shown.
• Install second front link in R.H. front

suspension.
• Raise deck to highest position.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation
section of this manual.

suspension bracket only and retain
with single loop retainer spring as
shown.
• Slide right side of mower back and

Double Loop
Retainer Spring
(inward pointing
deck pins)

Chassis
Bracket

Suspension
Arms
Front Mower
Bracket
Front Link

Gauge Wheel

Loop

Retainer Springs

,. Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
_General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
19 lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with
star on mandrel assembly.
• Reassemble
hex bolt, lock washer
and flat washer in exact order as
shown.

Always observe safety rules when
performing
any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual).
TIRES

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat
treated.
Mandrel Assembly
Trailing
Blade Center
Edge
Hole

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or
insect control chemicals which can
harm rubber.

Flat
Lock Washer
_--Hex

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and
prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire
sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM

Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced.
An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a
file or on a grinding wheel. Do not
attempt to sharpen while on the
mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a
cone balancer.
(When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold
the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain
in a horizontal position. If either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is
balanced.

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

,/
/'

REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to
allow access to blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat
washer securing blade.
• Install new or resharpened
blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.

Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly.
If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
clutch/brake
pedal is fully depressed
and attachement
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

BLADE

Bolt (Grade) '_\

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified
by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN BLADE

5/8" Bolt or

Center

Hole

BATTERY

TRANSAXLE

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

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,

TO CLEAN

BATTERY

ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification
SF, SG, or
SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

AND TERMINALS

SAE VISCOSITY

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

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

starting the engine and after each eight
(8) hours of operation.
Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check
the oil level,
TO CHANGE

ENGINE

OIL

Determine temperature
range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification
SF, SG, or SH.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

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

PUMP FLUID

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
• Remove drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely.
replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
• Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill.
For approximate
capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube when taking reading.
Keep oil
at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.

COOLING

The transmission
fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the
transmission
is hot. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high
pressure water or steam to clean
transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass
clippings and other materials,
To
prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed
air or high pressure
sprayer to clean cooling fins.
21

Air S_i

n Plug

Oil Fill Cap/

• Reassemble
air cleaner, cartridge
plate, and nut.
• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure
by tightening knob.
Cartridge '
Foam
Pre-Cleaner
Cartridge

Dipstick

CLEAN

AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or
compressed
air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
external surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins
and external surfaces as necessary.
Make sure the cooling shrouds are
reinstalled.
NOTE:
Operating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due
to overheating.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or
every season.
Service paper cartridge
every 100 hours of operation or every
season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
• Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide foam pre-cleaner
off cartridge.
• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow
it to dry.
• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized
air, as this will
damage the cartridge.
• Remove nut and cartridge plate.
• Reinstall the pre-cleaner
(cleaned and
oiled) over the paper cartridge.
• Check rubber seal for damage and
proper position around stud. Replace
if necessary.

Rubber
Seal

Nut

Knob

ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every
season or every other oil change if the
tractor is used more than 100 hours in
one year.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler
and spark arrester (if equipped) as it
could create a fire hazard and/or
damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting'are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fue! flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards
carburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
I
Clamp

Fuel Filter _

'._

,"_

ii
' /

i Ciamp

; -"

CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short22 ened engine life.

,_CAUTION:
Before performing any service or adjustments:
• Depress clutch/brake
pedal fully and set parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR
TO REMOVE

MOWER

• Place attachment
,'
•
•

•

IMPORTANT:
If an attachmnt other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.

clutch in "DISEN-

TO INSTALL MOWER

GAGED" position.
Turn height adjustment
knob to lowest
setting.
Lower mower to its lowest position.
Remove retainer spring holding antiswaybar to chassis bracket and
disengage anti-swaybar
from bracket.
Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms
from deck.

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL
MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the
Assembly
TO LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE

HOUSING

ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.
• Measure height from bottom of deck
curl to ground level at front corners of
mower. Distance "A" on both sides of
mower should be the same.

clutch pulley.
out from under right side

Front
Suspension

Adjustment
Lift
Links

Suspension

of this manual.

MOWER

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway.
Make sure
tires are propedy inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this
manual).
If tires are over or
underinflated,
you will not properly
adjust your mower.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest
position.
• Remove two retainer springs from
each front link and remove links.
• Slide mower forward and remove belt
from electric
• Slide mower
of tractor.

section

Electric
Clutch

Chassis
Bracet

Front
pension
Bracket

Spring

Retainer
Springs

j
Anti-Sway

Bar

Retainer
Spring

Front

M_ower Bracket

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

o or.

_'-4_,_'

j_"P"

Mandrel

"F" I_ _

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK
IMPORTANT:

"G"

ADJUSTMENT

DECK MUST

BE LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE.
if the following front-toback adjustment is necessary, be sure to
adjust both front links equally so mower
will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
the front is approximately
1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in

/
Front Links

TO REPLACE
MOWER

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level sudace. Engage
parking brake.
• Remove screws from L.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover.

its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance "F" directly in front of
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are
equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower housing,
loosen nut "G" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
• When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "H"
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower housing,
loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both

• Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel
pulley.
• Remove belt from electric clutch
pulley.
• Remove belt from idler pulleys.
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings
which may have accumulated
around
mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.
• Check primary idler arm and two idlers
to see that they rotate freely.
• Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and bolt in mower
housing.
MOWER

front links. Tighten nut "G" on both
front links an equal number of turns.
• When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure
belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers
as shown.
• Install new belt onto electric clutch

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"
against trunnion on both front links.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

pulley.
• Roll belt into upper groove of L.H.
mandrel pulley.
• Carefully check belt routing making
sure belt is in the grooves correctly
and inside belt keepers.
• Reassemble
L.H. mandrel cover.

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".
• Recheck side-to-side
adjustment.

Screws

Left Hand
Mandrel

Idler
Pulleys

Cover

Spring

Electric
Clutch
Pulley

Primary
Idler Arm
II

Bolt in

'" J
_7 /

Left
Hand
Mandrel
Mower
Drive Belt

TO REPLACE
BELT

MOWER

Belt
Keepers

BLADE

DRIVE

Park the tractor on level surface.
Engage
parking brake.
• Remove mower drive belt (See "TO
REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in
this section of this manual).
• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
manual).
• Remove screws from R.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover. Unhook
spring from bolt on mower housing.
• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel
pulley.
• Remove belt from center mandrel

•

•
•
•

•

Mower
Housing

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel
pulley.
Remove any dirt or grass which may
have accumulated around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.
Check secondary idler arm and idler to
see that they rotate freely.
Be sure spring is hooked in secondary
idler arm and sway-bar bracket.
Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.
mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and
center mandrel pulley as shown.
Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.
Make sure belt is in all grooves
properly.
25

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower
housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel
cover.
• Reinstall mower to tractor (See
"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"
in the Assembly section of this
manual).
• Reassemble mower drive belt (See
"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"
in this section of this manual).
Left
Center
Hand
Mower Blade Mandrel
Mandrel
Drive Belt /
Right Hand
Mandrel
,_
Cover

Secondary
Idler Arm
Sprin,

_'.
_;:

Pulley

5,
;. '

re/w

Bar Bracket

TO ADJUST

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years
of service. The clutch has a built-in brake
that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually,the internal brake will wear
which may cause the mower blades to
not engage, or, to not stop as required.
Adjustments should be made by your
nearest authorized
service center/
department.
• Make sure attachment

TO REPLACE

clutch and

Nylon Locknut"
"
TO ADJUST

_'_
-:_ Brake

BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on
the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal and
engage parking brake.
• Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut "A" on brake
rod.
• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A".
• Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above.
Readjust if
necessary.
If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance
is necessary. Contact your nearest
authorized
service center/department.
With

Parking

Brake

DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface.
Engage
parking brake. For ease of service there
is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom of left footrest.

ignition switches are in "OFF" position.
• Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until
space between clutch plate and rotor
measures .012" at aU three slot
locations cut in the side of brake plate.
NOTE: After installing a new electric
clutch, run tractor at full throttle and
engage and disengage
electric clutch 10
cycles to wear in clutch plate•

MOTION

• 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
pulley.
• Remove belt from transaxle pulley•
• Remove belt from engine pulley and
front V-idler pulley.
• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and
remove from tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION

• Place V part of belt into grooves on
engiae pulley and front V-idler, making
sure to route belt inside of all belt
keepers.
• Route belt on right side, coming from
V-idler, towards back of tractor, above
midspan belt keeper and to top of
transaxle pulley.
• Route belt on left side, coming from
engine pulley, towards back of tractor
and through loop in midspan belt
keeper•
• Place V part of belt into grooves on
transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making
sure to route belt inside of all belt
keepers•
Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic
Viewed From L.H. Side of Tractor
Tran'saxle

•
En.gme

Pulley

Belt Keeper
Clutching Idler _'_
C utching Flat Idler :_ 1_

lu"eYAbove
Be,tKeeper

"Engaged"
Belt Keepers
_.A

Belt Twists

_---_

Jam Nut
m

_,_

-_7__

BeltKeeper
_-

_'_V-Idier
As Viewed

Engine

From

Bottom

Pulley

Idler

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle
pulley.
• Place belt around clutching idlers as
shown, making sure to route belt
inside of all belt keepers.
• Check to be sure belt is positioned
correctly and is on proper side of all
belt keepers.
• Reinstall mower.

TO ADJUST
ALIGNMENT

IMPORTANT:
Check brake adjustment.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper
steering operation.
Toe-in was set at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary.
If parts in the front axle or
steering mechanism
have been replacec
or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.

Should your transmission
require
removal for service or replacement,
should be purged after reinstallation
before operating the tractor. See
"PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the
Operation section of this manual.

it
and

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
The motion control lever has been

STEERING

WHEEL

If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

TO CHECK

TOE-IN

• Position front wl eels 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".

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.

TO ADJUST

TOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment
on tie rod.

sleeve.'

• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is
1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".

• Park tractor on level surface.
Stop
tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"
position 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
adjustment
procedure by loosening
Iocknut 1/4 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary.

• 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/
department.

.Locknul

Adjustment Sleeves
Nut

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
ring securely in axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.

• Connect

the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE
ORDER -

CABLES,

REVERSE

• BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.

REAR WHEEL
• Block rear axle securely.
• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.
• Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and
prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire
sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corro'3ion.
Washer
Retaining
Ring,
Axle
Cover

TO START ENGINE
BATTERY

WITH A WEAK

_,CAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries.
Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH

JUMPER

CABLES

Positive". =':
(+)

REPLACING

Ii I Id"

"'. "Negative"
(4

BATTERY

_CAUTION:
Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands,rings,etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
• Lift hood to raised position.
• Remove terminal guard.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
• Reinstall terminal guard.
• First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
• Close terminal access doors.
• Close hood.
Terminal
Access

Keps Nut

• Connect each end of the RED cable to
Door
.... '
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
Terminal
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable
Guard .-_-_r
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
28

Hex Bolt

_
n_,
: _'_..,..._---_

, _I
(Red)
ca;le

I "

IB,ack

TO REPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB

• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
• Close hood.

Headlight Wire
Connector

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

ENGINE
Maintenance,
the emission

TO REPLACEFUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT
SPRING

LIFT

• While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to
extend spring and reduce lift effort for
heavier attachments.
• Turn adjustment
bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
• Retighten jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT:
Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using _ight
attachments
such as a mower. Adjust lift
lever spring to aid in lifting attachment.
Do not overpower spring. When removing attachment,
always adjust spring
tension to its lowest position.
(/__J Adjustment Bolt

systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed
by any non-road engine repair establish
ment or individual. Warranty repairs mus
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's
service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not b_
necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
• With engine not running, move throttl_
control lever to fast position.
• Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Idle Fuel Adjusting
Needle

pring Bushing

Idle speed Adjusting

Throtth
Centre
Cable

_ntLift
_,

repair, or replacement
control devices and

_, Spring

Jam Nut

TO REMOVE
ASSEMBLY

HOODAND

GRILL

• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Stop
Screw

Clamp Screw
Choke Control Cabh

TO ADJUST

CHOKE

CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If
adjustment 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
cartridge plate to expose carburetor
choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the
Maintenance
section of this manual).
• Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.
• Reassemble
air cleaner.
Closed for Full
Ch(

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

• Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make final adjustments
with
engine running and shift/motion
control lever in neutral (N) position.
• The high idle is set at the factory and
cannot be adjusted.
• Idle speed setting - 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 _etting - With throttle
control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)
until engine speed decreases and
then turn out (counterclockwise)
approximately
3/4 turn to obtain the
best low speed performance.
• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if
necessary.
ACCELERATION

TO ADJUST

CARBURETOR

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

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

TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to
fast position. If engine hesitates or
dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle
out (counterclockwise)
1/8 turn.
Repeat test and continue to adjust, if
necessary,
until engine accelerates
smoothly.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust-damage
may result.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
eninge governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding
the
engine above the factory high speed
settng can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed
high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center/department,
which
has proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.

The carburetor has been present at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate
for
differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude
or load. If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:
In general, turning the adjusting needles
in (clockwise)
decreases the supply of
fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air
mixture. Turning the adjusting needles
out (counterclockwise)
increases the
supply of fuel to the engine giving a
richer fuel/air mixture.

PRELIMINARY

Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
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 storing in any enclosure.

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.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.

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

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

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

BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage,
battery may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of
storage, battery cables should be
disconnected
and battery cleaned
thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with batten/
terminals.
• If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.

• Replace
OTHER

with new spark plug(s).

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

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

Do not drain the gas tank
if using fuel stabilizer.

engine
warm.

and exhaust

areas are still

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
_ROBLEM
Will not start

CAUSE

CORRECTION

• Out of fuel.
• Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
• Engine flooded.
•
•
•
•

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

• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves
adjustment.
Hard to start

•
•
•
•
•

out of

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

• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Engine will not
turn over

• Clutch/brake
pedal not
depressed.
• Attachment clutch is engaged.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Blown fuse.

• Fill fuel tank.
• See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
• Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
• Replace spark plug.
• Clean/replace
air filter.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline
and replace fuel filter.
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized service
center/department.
•
•
•
•
•

Clean/replace
air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section.
• Contact an authorized service
center/department.
• Depress

clutch/brake

pedal.

• Faulty operator presence
switch(es).

Disengage attachment clutch,
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace
ignition switch.
Check/replace
solenoid or
starter.
• Contact an authorized service
center/department.

Engine clicks but
will not start

•
•
•
•

Loss of power

• Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
• Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
• Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Dirty air filter,
• Low oil level/dirty oil.

•
•
•
•

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

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

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

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

• Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
• Adjust throttle control.
• Clean underside of mower
housing,
• Clean/replace
air filter.
• Check oil level/change
oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

PROBLEM
Loss of power
Continued

CAUSE

CORRECTION

• Faulty spark plug.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.
•
•
•
•

Dirty engine air screen/fins.
Dirty/clogged
muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Excessive
vibration

• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Loose/damaged
part(s).

• Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline
and replace fuel filter.
• Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
• Clean engine air screen/fins.
• Clean/replace
muffler.
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section
• Contact an authorized
service center/department.
• Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.

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

• Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

• Check wiring, switches and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact an authorized service
center/department.

Poor cut - uneven

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
• Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

• Mower deck not level.
• Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Mower blades will
not rotate

Poor grass
discharge

• Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
• Worn/damaged
mower
belt.
• 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.

drive

• Remove

obstruction.

• Replace

mower

• Replace
• Replace

idler pulley.
blade mandrel.

drive belt.

• Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge (Contn)

CAUSE

CORRECTION

• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper

blades

used.

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

•
•
•
•
•

Battery
:harge

• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.

willnot

Switch
Bulb(s)
Faulty
Loose
Blown

is "OFF'.
burned out.
light switch.
or damaged wiring.
fuse.

I• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
Loss of Drive

Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"

• Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean
all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace

alternator.

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

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

• Engine throttle control at
"SLOW" position for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.

• Move throttle control to not set
"SLOW" position and allow to
idle tot 30 seconds before
stopping engine.

• Purge transmission.

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SCHEMATIC

FUEL SHUT-OFF
SOLENOID

PTO

SWITCH

POSITION
IGNITION

OFF

SWITCH

ON
POSITION

CIRCUIT

OFF

M * G ÷ A1

:)N + LIGP?r_

"MAKE"

L+A2

B • A1

NONE

ST ART

B + S + A_

NONE

NOTE:
CLIPS

INSULATED

CLIPS

IF WIRING
INSULATED
WERE
REMOVE[:)
FOR

SERVICING
SHOULD
PROPERLY
WIRING

A*D

BELAY

GFC

REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

--O---

NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

OF UNIT,
THEY
REPLACED
TO
SECURE

C÷G,B÷H
C÷F,B+E

NONE

B÷A1

WIRING

HEADLIGHTS

CIRCUIT

YOUR

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

ELECTRICAL

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-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

1
2
8
10
11
12
16
21
22
25
26
27
28

144927
74760412
7603J
145211
150109
145769
153664
166184
4152J
154335
108824X
73510400
170697

Batted/
Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4
Tray, Battery
Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc
Hold down Battery Dash Mount
Nut Push Nylon 1/4"
Switch Interlock Push-in
Harness Socket Light w/4152J
Bulb Light
Cabte/Boot Asm CV25 w/16.W.
Fuse
Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC
Cable, Ground

29
30
33
40
45
46
50
70
79

160784
163968
140403
170238
122822X
169635
149416
170254
163996

Switch, Plunger
Switch, Ign
Key, Ignition
Harness Ign.
Ammeter
Meter, Hour
Switch, PTO
Harness Engine
Bulbholder

81
89

109748X
169639

Relay Asm.
Bracket Snap°In

NOTE:

DESCRIPTION

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U S.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

_141
_140

5_.
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_138

/
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I
/
134

917.273322

i
k

147
122 /

14_477
,.

"_,

_135

1/49

147
\ 147
122

_17
133

68/-I

35f_!

/
122

1790_

h ..
7_

_,
/
122
8

'K_
--

/
150

7--_

" -

_130

--6
68

I "_-30
43_.

,
34

28
21

IF
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17

21
17

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
4
5
6
7
8
14
15
16
17
18
19

150253
140506
73800700
163976
157882
17720408
145186
161023X558
160568
121794X
17060616
160564X558
19131312

20
21
23
24
28
30
31

STD523710
STD541437
17060612
145243X558
145244X558
145052
161419

32
33
34
35

161327
161326
142131
19111118

36
37
39
40
42
43
44
45

74780512
167288X558
136961
156111
STD533710
136939
136940
154913

47
50
52

17490608
152728
STD541431

Rail, Frame RH VGT
Drawbar, Gt
Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc
Dash
Dash Asm., Lower VGT
Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Support, Dash loPc. Battery
Hood Asm.. Pnt
Lens, Asm Headlight
Cover, Access
Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5
Gnlle
Washer
13/32x 13/16x 12
Ga.
Bolt. Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-16 Unc
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Footrest, RH
Footrest, LH
Saddle, Hydro 1995
Bracket Support 1-pc VGT
Steering
Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh
Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh
Bracket, Engine Support
Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16
Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4
Fender Pnt
Bracket, Axle Front
Bracket, Support Axle/Engine
Bolt. Carriage
3/8-16 x 1
Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
Bracket. Spnsn Front Rh
Bracket Asm.. Susp Chassis
Rh
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Bracket, Chassis Front
Nut, Crownlock
5/16-18

KEY

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

154914

58
60
63
68
70
84
86
90
91
98
9g
100
101
102
103
106
122
130
183
134
135
138
139
140
141
142
144
145

137113
17490620
19131614
17490508
137159
142992
74760716
STD551237
170755
140503
140871
124236X
17490628
STD624003
142273
138776
161464
164863
161212
161210
71210412
163975X428
161330
163806
163805
161897
161900
19131414

Bracket Asm,, Susp Chassis
Lh
Bracket Asm., Fender
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2

147
149
150

162967
164655
161237

NOTE:

Guide, Belt Mid Span
Stop. Over Center Mower
Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1
Washer, Lock Ext.I Tooth 3/8
Rail, Frame Lh VGT
Bracket Skid Chassis
Rod By Pass
Cap By Pass Rod
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4
Retainer, Spring
Lock, By Pass
Bolt 5/16-18 Type TT
Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8
Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16
Skirt W/Insert Fender VGT Rh
Skirt W/Insert Fender VGT Lh
Bolt Hex Wshd 1/4-20 x 3/4
Cupholder
Bolt Shoulder 5/18-18 TT
Magnet YT/GT
Striker Plate YT/GT
Bracket Dash Rh
Bracket Bash Lh
Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14
Ga
Faslner Nut Pal
Pinch Welt Hood
Duct Heat Hood

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

GROUND DRIVE

73 F

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77

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47

48
83

J
54

-,"

72 J

118
33

_115
,:

7799
23 ' ;:

" :

_116

104

73_'

108_

;

1_11

,.'_

,
_-

107

-111

GROUNDDRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART
NO. NO.

2
3
5
6
7
9
15
17
20
22
23
28
29
30
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
46
47
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
58
61
64
65
66
67
68
69

7070E
7563R
STD541437
STD561210
140507
140080
STD551037
140921
73940800
156103
130564
STD541237
140494
19131616
12000053
124236X
137648
149412
121749X
150035
74321016
5304J
73661000
8883R
145170
138228
72110612
131494
STD541437
139123
207J
161590
105706X
140218
74760724
140488
154752
67609
140296
19131312
8142H
123800X

Key 1/4 x25
Washer, Thrust, Axle
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-16
Pin, Cotter
WheeI, HubAssembly
Bolt, Hub
Wahser
13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
Spring
Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20
Arm Asm Shift
Knob
Nut
Brake, Rod
Washer
13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga
RingE
Cap, Plunger
Rod, Parking Brake
Spring, DriveGround
Washer
25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Nyliner
Screw. Fin #10-24 x 1
Actuator. Interlock Switch
TopLock
#10-24
Cover, Pedal
Retainer, Spring
ClutchRod
Bolt, Cam 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-16UNC
Pulley, Idler, Grooved
Washer, Hardened
Clutch, Arm Assembly
Bearing, Idler
V-Belt
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2
Pulley, Transaxle
Shaft, Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Bolt. Shoulder
Washer, Hardened
Washer, Flat
Pin, Roll
Washer

164892X428

ConsoleHydro

71
72
73
74
76
77
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
96
98
99
100
101
104
105
106
107
108
109
111
112
113
115
116
117
--

151179
STD541431
74490548
142432
140481
74760716
72110505
140484
17490612
150586
140479
140490
17541020
140462
140491
161592
73680700
140489
17490644
74760520
140502
133835
141103
141004
17490624
126881X
156106
140480
17580408
142918
154739
142917
140929
156240
156104
73220700
123405X
73900800
73900600
163198

DESCRIPTION
Plate Console Shift
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18
Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5
Screw Hex Wsh, Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2
Bracket Transaxle
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1
Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
Bracket Torque RH
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4
Bracket Mount Torrque/Fan
Strap Torque Mid
Spacer
Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4
Fan 7" Hydro
Adapter Fan
Pulley Idler
Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc
Keeper Belt
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25
Link Shift Asm
Fastener Christmas Tree
Washer Nickel Plated
Bracket Shill
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
WasherCompression
Washer Beltville
Bracket Idler
Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2
O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110
Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT
Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109
Spring Return Brake
Spacer Shift Lever VGTH
Washer Nylon High Temp
Nut-Hex ASF 7/16-14 UNC
Keeper Belt T/A Grid Dr
Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18
Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16
Transaxle (See Breakdown)
HydroGear222-3010L

Fender
NOTE:

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

STEERING

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

30
6
13"
13

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17

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19
27

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
STEERING

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
42
44
45
NOTE:

PART
NO.
159944X428
137094
6855M
161849
161848
6266H
121748X
12000029
121232X
74781044
136518
7390100O
121749X
STD551137
STD541537
145103
137347
137155
156011
1638B7
159945
155105
152927
STD523710
159946X428
3366R
17000612
104239X
12OOO034
138136
19111810
STD551131
STD523107
138059
137156
73360600
109850X
73700600
109851X
155246
17490508
160135
19132411

DESCRIPTION
Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm, Front
Fitting, Grease
Spindle Asm. LH
Spindle Aem., RH
Beadng, Race Thrust Harden
Washer
25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga
Ring, Klip #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle
Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4
Spacer Bearing Axle Front
Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF
Shaft Asm., Steering
Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)
Dragfink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt
Support Asm., Steering Vgt
BOO1, S_.eering
Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. BIk
Screw
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
Cap, Wheel Steering
Bearing, Col, Strg.
Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
Bearing, Flange
Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75
Bushing, Nyliner Snap
Washe_- 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16
Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4
Gear, Sector Steering
Tie Rod
Jam Nut RHThread
Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread
Jam Nut LH Thread
Joint Asm. Bait LH Thread
Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt
Extension. Steering
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S,

TRACTOR

ENGINE

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
ENGINE

KEY

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

.......

150249

Engine {See Breakdown)
KohlerCV25S-69526
Muffler Side 1-1/8"

5
7

13200300
151396

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT
Muffler Asm Guard

8
9
10
11
12
15
16
17
18
19

121361X
150828
105432X
140923
143996
151346
109227X
106082X
161493
13290300

20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
33
35
37
38
39
40
41
42
43

164409
164863
164416
STD551237
73920600
3645J
139277
7834R
132920
STD551437
10010500
123487X
17060620
17490636
17490664
126197X
10040700
150280

Pulley V-Idler
Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96
Bushing
Clutch Electric
Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
Tank Fuet Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96
Pad Spacer
Pad Spacer
Cap Fuel 5-1/2" Vented Coy.
Plug Oil Drain (See Engine
Breakdown)
Control Throttle
Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4
ControlChoke
Lockwasher
Ext Tooth 3/8
Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF
Bushing
Stem Tank Fuel
Fuel Line
Spark Arrester Kit
Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8 - 16
Washer Split
C_ampHose
Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/4
Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc
Screw 37- 3/8-16 x 4
Washer 1-1/20D
X 15/32 fD X .250
Washer Lock 7/16
Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

45
47
48
54
55
64
65
67
69
72
73
74

M73030800
142040
19132007
19131414
13280336
17000512
19131614
17060612
24-041-02
150250
153992
162295

Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non Lk Zinc
Spacer Engine
Washer
13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.
Washer Flat 13132 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Nipple Pipe 4-1/2
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Gasket Kohler CV 18-CV26
Muffler PRECV25
Heat Shield
Elbow Street Brass

NOTE:

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY

PART

NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

NO.
140124
140551
140675
127018X
145006
STD841437
124181X
171877

10
12
13

155925
121246X
121248X

KEY
NO.

DESCRIPTION
Seat
Bracket, Pivot Seat
Strap, Fender
Bolt, Shoulder
5/16-18 x .62
Clip, Push In, Hinged
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-16 Uric
Spring, Seat Cprsn
Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w
Sems
Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch
Bushing, Snap

14
15
16
17
18

72050412
121249X
123740X
123976X
19171912

19
20
21
22

166369
124238X
171852
STD541431

NOTE:

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION
Bolt, Carriage
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
Spacer. Split
Spring, Cprsn
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5
Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12
Ga.
Knob, Seat Adj Wingnut
Cap, Spring Seat
Bolt. Shoulder 5/16-18
Nut, Crownlock
5/16-18 Unc

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

DECALS

3
15

8
14

KEY

PART

NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

NO.
164096
164758
171702
171703
140837
133644
171814
164884
1632O4
156439
4900J
146790
163268
160397

WHEELS

DESCRIPTION
Decal, Dash
Decal, Hp Engine
Decal, Hood RH Craftsman
Decal, Hood LH Craftsman
Decal, Brake Parking Saddte
Decal, Maintenance
Decal, Replacement
Decal, Blower HSNG
Decal, Fender, Craftsman
Decal, Fender Danger
Decal, Clutch/Brake
Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch
Decal, Dash
Decal, Deck Schematic

PART
NO.
171705
149516

18
19
23
24

164065
138047
106202X
163223

138311

----

157199X428
172034
172035

KEY pART
NO. NO.

AND TIRES

3
4
7

KEY
NO.
15
17

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

59192
65139
148736X427
8134H
148741
278;-I
9040H

8
9
10
11
12

lO4757X
151607
7154J
148738X427
6856M
144334

NOTE:

DESCRIPTION
Decal, Side Panel
Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng
Acme
Decal, Insert Strg
Decal Baller,/
Rellector, Taillight
Decal, Fender Hyd/Auto
White Srs
Decal, Handle LFT Height
Adjust (Lift Handle)
Pad, Footrest
Owner's Manual, English
Owner's Manual, Spanish

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

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

LIST ASSEMBLY

35 73

43
38

34
7
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42

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TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

LIST ASSEMBLY

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5

PART
NO.
121006X
159187
159189
12000022
19292016

DESCRIPTION
Rod Asm., Lever
Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt
Lever Asm., Lilt Rh
E-Ring Truarc #5133o87
Washer
29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16
Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
Grip, Handle Fluted
Button, Plunger
Plunger, Button
Spring 2-1/8"
Link Lift

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

71110624
125631X
122365X
122364X
2876H
146704

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
38
39
40
41
42

5328J
STD523710
127218
STD624008
73350800
130171
73800800
150233
110807X
19131016

Retainer, Spring
Arm, Suspension Vgt
Bearing
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-16 Unc
Spring Asm., Assist Lift
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc
Bracket, Spring Assist
Washer
13/32 x 13/16 x 16
Ga.
Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1
Link, Front
Retainer, Spring
Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion
Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion, Infin Height
Nut, Special
Washer
13/32 x 8/8 x 16 Ga.

137150
76020308
137167
138057

Spring, Compression
Inf Hgt
Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift
Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

155097
123935X
17490512
73540600
19112410

Pointer, Height Indicator
Plug, Hole
Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4
Nut, Crownlock
3/8-24
Washer
11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10
Ga.

43
70
72

123934X
145212
110452X

Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE:

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

163552
139868
140302
STD541437
674A247
STD541237
143363
STD851037

given in U. S,

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

MOWER DECK

45
48
48
48

_49

_\
63

98
'--

114

/
58

103_

/
34.

/
64

2
105 /

22
21

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
MOWERDECK

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
5
6
7

156690
STD541431
138457
STD624008
130832

850857

STD551137

140296

11
12
13

137380
129895
137553

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
26
27

137152
110485X
140329
106735X
19111016
105304X
123713X
137607
110452X
110509X
72110606
STD551037

28
29

132823
STD541437

30
31
32
33

157722
137266
153535
129963

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
42

72140610
72110616
72110608
137166
156085
131494
136572
STD533107

43
44
45

136460
165723
STD541437

KEY

PART

DESCRIPTION
Mower Deck Weldment
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18
Bracket asm., Sway Bar
Retainer, Spring
Arm. Suspension, Rear (Sway
Bar)
Bolt, Patch 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr
8

NO.
46

NO.
74760628

47
48
49
50
51
52

137200
137729
136574
137272
137273
139245

Washer. Lock Hvy. Unplated
3/8
Washer, Hard Blade. Mower
Vented
Blade (3 Required)
Bearing. Ball. Mandrel #6204
Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing
(Includes Key No. 12)
Housing, Mandrel
Bearing,Bali,
Mandrel
Stripper. Mower Round
Rod, Hinge
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 ga.
Cap, Sleeve
Spring, Torsion Deflector
Bracket, Deflector
Nut, Push
Shield, Deflector Mower
Bolt Cam Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4
Washer
13/32 x 13/16 x 16
Ga.
Spacer, Spring Stop Idler
Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16
Unc
Screw Thdrol Washer Head

53
54
55
56
58
59
62
63

137789
139573
144959
138687
133957
137644
133943
72110612

64
65
66
67
94
95
96
97
98
99

19121414
151831
156009
73930600
STD523710
132274
132273
19171416
132264
72110614

102
103
104
105

153390
155986X505
156941
156852

Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16
Pulley, Mandrel
Washer, Spacer Mower
Vented
Bolt, Carraige 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Bolt, Carraige 3/8-16 x 2
Bolt, Carraige 3/8-16 x 1 Gr5
Stiffener, Arm Idler
Keeper, Belt, Idler
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Pulley, Driven
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Uric x
3/4
Arm, Idler Secondary
Spacer, Retainer
Nut, Crownloek
3/8-16UNC

106

156853

107

156854

108

156856

109

72010505

110
112
113
---

73980800
19171216
72110504
158325
143651

NOTE:

All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

DESCRIPTION
Bolt. Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1
3/4
Cover, Mandrel RH
Screw, Thdroll 1/4-20 x 5/8
Cover, Mandrel LH
Arm, Idler, Pnmary
Spring, Secondary
Pulley, Idler, V-Groove
Shield, Idler
V-Belt, Mower, Primary
V-Belt, Mower, Secondary
Spring, Primary
Wheel, Gauge
Bolt, Shoulder
Washer, Hardened
Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.
5
Washer
3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Pulley. Flat, Idler
Keeper, Belt, Idler
Nut. Centerlock
3/8-16 UNC
Nut LockHex 3/8-16 Unc x 1
Bracket Asm Noseroller LH
Bracket Asm Noseroller RH
Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga
Roller Nose
Bolt, Cam 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.
5
Washer Felt
Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel
Pin, Head Pivot
Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm
R. Rh 50
Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm
R. LH 50
Bracket Pnt Ga Wheel Asm
F. RH 50
Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm
F. LH 50
Bolt. Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
BIk.
Nut, Crownloek 5/16-18 BIk.
Washer
17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2
Mower Service
Mandrel Asm (Includes Key
Nos. 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33)
given in U. S.

TRACTOR
TRANSAXLE--MODEL

- MODEL NUMBER

NUMBER

917.273322

222-3010L

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.273322
TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
2
7
16
20

164591
164592
153765
142876
142877

21
22
33
35
36
37
38

142878
142879
142929
142880
142882
142883
142884

39
40
41
42
43
45
46
47
49
63
64

142885
142886
142887
142888
142889
142890
142891
142892
153766
142894
150818

65
67
68
69
70
71

142897
142898
142899
142900
142901
142902

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION
Assembly,
Housing, LH
Assembly,
Housing, RH
Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25
Brake Shaft Assembly
Axle Mounting Horn
Assembly
Washer
1.0 x 1.63 x .08
Washer
1.0 x 2.06 x .09
Brake Yoke Assembly
Brake Arm
Puck Plate
Brake Puck
Washer
7/80.D.
x 7/16 x .060
Nut, Castle 5/16-24
Cotter Pin
Brake Actuating Pin
Hi Pro Key
Spacer
Brake Disc
Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2
Bolt 1/4-20 x 1
Differential
Assembly
Dowel Pin
Reduction Gear,
14 Teeth to 38 Teeth
Final Drive Pinion Assembly
Jackshaft
O-Ring
Washer
5/8 X 1-5/32
Washer
7/8 X 1-1/2
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3.5

72
73
74
76
77
78
79
81
82
89
91
95
96
103
104
106
108
109
110
111
112

153767
142904
142905
142907
142908
142909
153768
142910
142911
142912
153769
142914
153770
142916
142917
142918
142919
142920
142921
150820
150823

113

150821

117

150822

123
124
129

150824
150825
153771

NOTE:

DESCRIPTION
Locknut, Hex 5/16-18
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x
1-1/2
Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1
Shoulder Bolt
Freewheel Actuating Arm
Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25
Grease (10 oz. Tube)
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2
Filter, Spin On
Pump, BDU-10L-122
Plug, Straight Thread
60i 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting
Washer
Vent Cap Assembly
Fitting O-Ring Assembly
Control Arm
Set Screw
Filter Head
Hose 1/2"
Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i
7/8 SAE
Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60i
9/16
Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i
9/16
0 Ring
Pinch Clamp
Spring, Long

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

TRACTOR
TRANSAXLE--MODEL

-- MODEL NUMBER

NUMBER

917.273322

222-3010L

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
12
13
14
15
17
19
21
22
23

PART
NO.
144569
122716X
122745×
122715X
122700X
122699X
122767X
122717X
122748X
122749X
144571
122770×
153801
122722X
144573
142978

KEY
NO.
25
32
37
38
42
43
44
47
53
60
62
63
64
67
--

DESCRIPTION
Shaft, Pump
Ring, Retaining
Bearing, Bail
Spacer
Seal, Lip
Ring, Retaining
Bearing, Cradle
Seal, Lip
Arm, Trunnion
Guide, Slot
Housing Kit, Transmission
Bearing, Thrust, Ball
Center Section Kit
Seal, Lip
Shaft, Motor
Washer, Block Thrust

PART
NO.
127148X
142938
122786X
122718X
144578
144578
144579
122752X
127153X
142977
144581
144582
144583
144584
153769

DESCRIPTION
Swashplate, Variable
Block Assembly
Pin, Stainless, Headless
Gasket, Center Section
Check Valve Kit
Check Valve Kit
Charge Relief Kit
Screw, Socket Head, Cap
Bypass Valve Kit
Block Spring
O-Ring
Charge Pump Kit
Gerotor Assembly
Screw, Socket Head, Cap
Pump Assembly, Complete

TRACTOR
KOHLER

ENGINE-MODEL

CYLINDER

HEAD VALVE

-- MODEL NUMBER

NUMBER

& BREATHER

CV25S, TYPE
CRANKCASE

917.273322
NUMBER

69526

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26
27

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TRACTOR
KOHLER

ENGINE-MODEL

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.273322

CV25S, TYPE NUMBER

HEAD/VALVEIBREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

24-033-03

2
3
4

24-041-23
24-096-15
M-0645020

5
6
7

X-75-23
12-351-02
24-755-66

8
9
10

24-411-05
24-041-32
24-318-18

11
12
13

25-186-01
24-599-01
M-0640034

12-086-16

24-755-74

16
17
18
19

21
22
23
24
25
26

24-153-16
24-086-32
24-445-01
24-016-01
24-016-02
24-017-01
24-017-02
24-032-05
235011
24-089-02
12-173-01
12-755-03
24-318-17

24-755-76

28
29

25-313-02
24-755-57

M-0545016

31
32

24-445-02
24-126-44

33
34
35
36
37

24-112-12
24-294-06
24-326-13
24.326-14
X-426-9

DESCRIPTION
Kit, breather cover w
gasket (Includes 2,3)
Gasket, breather
Cover, breather
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x20 (4)
Plug, allen hd. 118"
Lifter, valve (4)
Kit, valve train
(Includes 8, t 1,12)
Rod, push (4)
Gasket, cylinder head (2)
Head assembly, #2
cylinder
Arm, rocker (4)
Pivot, rocker arm (4)
Screw, hex, flange
M6xl.0x34
(4)
Screw, hex. flange
M10x1.5x90 (8)
Kit, valve cover - plain
(Includes 16,17)
O-Ring
Screw, shoulder (4)
Strap, lifting
Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)
Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)
Valve, intake (Std.) (2)
Valve, intake (.25) (2)
Seal, valve stem (2)
Retainer, spring (4)
Spring, valve (4)
Cap, valve spdng (4)
Kit, retainer (4)
Head assembly, #1
cylinder
Kit, valve cover - breather
(Incl. 16,17,28)
Grommet rubber (2)
Kit, breat,'_er separator
(Includes 28,30-33)
Screw, hex.flange
M5x0.8x16 (2)
Strap, breather
Bracket, breather
separator
Spacer
Fitting
Hose, breather
Hose, breather
Clamp, hose (2)

1
2
3
4
5

69526

PART
NOt
24-032-01

24-294-13
12-380-17
24-067.13
24-067-14
24-874-08

7
8
9

24-108-05
24-018-01
12-422-o9

DESCRIPTION
Seal, oil Iront
Crankcase (USE: Miniblock)
Fitting
Pin, dowel locating (6)
Connecting Rod(Sial.)(2)
Connecting Rod (.25) (2)
Piston w/Ring Set (Std) (2)
(Includes 7,8)
Ring Set (Std.) (2)
Retainer, piston pin (2)
Shim, camshaft (A.R./

12-422-13
12-422-07
12-422-08
12-422-10

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft(A.R )
Shim, camshaft (A R)
Shim, camshaft

10
11
12

12-422-11
12-422-12
24-012-05
52-139-09
M_0545010

13
14

24-018-04
24-402-05

Shim, camshaft (AR.)
Shim, camshalt (AR.)
Camshaft
Plug, cup
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx10(2)
Retainer, reed (2)
Reed, breather (2)

15
16
17
18

12-153-01
24-126-19
12-12304
M-0545016

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube
Bracket, oil fill tube
Tube, oilfitl
Screw,
hex. flange
MSxO.8x16

19
20

12-153432
24-038-04

21
22
23
24
25

24-755-46
12-153433
12-380-o4
M-0631005
12-032-01

O-Ring, upper oi_fill tube
Dipstick assembly
(Includes 21,22)
Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)
O-Ring, dipstick
Pin, hitch
Washer, plain6mm
Seal, governor cross shaft

26
27

X-25o102
24-144-01

Washe_, plain 1/4"
Shaft, governor cross

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526

IGNITION

BLOWER

/ ELECTRICALJ

HOUSING

AND BAFFLES

a_3

0f4

__6

AIR INTAKE

3
8

\
9

\
11
!

1(;

/
13

TRACTOR
KOHLER

ENGINE-MODEL

-- MODEL

NUMBER

PART
NO.

54-755-15

M-0403025

3
4
5
6
7

X-25-92
24-112-04
25-086-47
24-157-03
12-086-14

8
9
10
11
12
13

12-468-03
X-42-15
24-025-08
25-403-03
X-25-92
24-086-18

14
15

236602
54-755-09

16
17

12-132-06
M-0548025

1B
19
20
21
22

48-154 -02
47-154-01
X-25-63
24-584-11
M-0561025

M-0448010

24
25

24.584-09
24-063-27

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-126-71
X-25-63
24-176-27
25-518-28

X-22-11
24-113-18

917.273322

CV25S, TYPE NUMBER

IGNITIONICHARGING
KEY
NO.

NUMBER

69526

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

DESCRIPTION
Kit, grass screen
(includes 2-4,and 24 113
18)
Screw, hex. cap
M4x0.7x25 (4)
Washer, plain 5/16" (4)
Spacer, grass screen (4)
Bolt, shoulder (4)
Fan
Screw, hex. flange
MlOx1.5x46
Washer, plain 3/8".
Key
F_ywheel
Rectifier-regulator
Washer, plain 3/16" (2)
Screw, phillips hd. 11
16x7/8 (2)
Connector (3 contact)
Kit, 15 amp stator
(Includes 24 126 71)
Spark Plug {2)
Screw, hex. cap
M5x0.8x25 (2)
Clip, cable
Clip, cable
Washer, plain 1/4"
Module, ignition (2)
Screw, thread forming
M5x0.ax25 (4)
Screw, hex. flanage
M4x0,Txl0
(2)
Module, speed advance
Baffle, heat shield
Bracket, stator wire
Washer, plain 1/4"
Harness, wiring
Lead, black
recI -reg. 4" - 18 gauge
insulated grip barre
eyelets)
Washer, lock 1/4"
Decal, grass screen

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

54-027-95

2
3

24-100-02
M-0545020

M-0545016

M-0551016

M-0645016

7
8
9

24-146-11
24-146-06
24-063-39

10
11

24-063-14
24-063-31

t2
13

24-063-23
M-0545010

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-063-36
M-0545010
24-086-06

DESCRIPTION
Housing, blower
(Incl. M*05450t0 & 24 063
36)
Nut, plastic (2)
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x20 (2)
Screw, hex flange
M5x0.8x16 (4)
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xt 6
Screw, hex flange
M6xl.0x16 (6)
Plate, backing - # 2 side
Plate, backing - # t side
Baffle, cylinder barrel# 2 side
Baffle, valley - #2 side
Baffle, cylinder barrel# 1 side
Baffle, valley - #1 side
Screw, hex. flange
M5xO.6xt 0 {2)

Balfle, blower housing
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.axl0 (2)
Cover, control N/A
Screw, phillips hd 11
16x3/4" (2)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2

24-164-06
M-0651055

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

24_041-01
24-041-14
24-094-13
24-041-13
24-109-05
24-083-05
24-083-03
230046
24-096-01
12-100-01
24-096-65
54-755-01

15
16

24-153-15
25-341-03

NOT ILLUSTRATED
12-113-53

DESCRIPTION
Manifold, intake
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x55 (4)
Gasket, intake manifold(2)
Gasket, air cleaner base
Base, air cleaner
Gasket, fuel spitback cup
Cup, fuel spitback
Precleaner, element
Element, air cleaner
Seal, breather
Cover, inner air cleaner
Wing Nut
Cover, air cleaner
Kit, knob with seal
(Includes
15 & 16)
O-Ring
Knob, cover
Decal, air cleaner

TRACTOR--

MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526
STARTING

SYSTEM

EN GIN E CONTROLS

J
24

"_®.-'°
t8--@

_46
_26

_\11

/27

-13

10--_9

19F_t_

5__4
18_

IL PAN

LUBRICATION

/
16

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV25S,TYPENUMBER69526
STARTING

SYSTEM

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2

12-098-03
M-0839080

3
4
5
6
7
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

M-0841080
52-211-05
12-301-01
52-168-01
52-089+09
52-323-03
52-221-01
12-471-01
52-100-09
52-435-02
12-170-03
12-239-01
24-755-84
12-090-10
12-081-02
52-100-10

ENGINE
KEY
NO.

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION
Starter, soleno{d shift
Screw, hex. flange
M8xl.24x80
(2)
Nut, hex. flange MSx1.25
Bolt, thru M5x0.8x99 (2)
Cap, commutator end
Insulator
Spring, brush (4)
Holder, brush
Kit, brush (Includes 7)
Frame
Nut, starter
Solenoid
Armature
Pinion, drive
Kit, starter repair
Lever, starter drive
, Cap, drive end
Nut, starter (2)

KEY
NO.
1

M-0645025

2
3

M-0631005
24-755-59

24-393-08

5
6
7

24-123-05
24-162-26
24-043-12

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

12-380-01
52-448-02
12-144-02
24-041-24
24-422-03
X-75-32
52-032-06
24-086-17

24-086-16

X-75-10

DESCRIPTION

54-755-14

Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x25
Lever, governor
Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0
Spring, linkage
Bushing, linkage retaining
Linkage, throttle
Bushing, throttle linkage

19
20
21

24-136-05
24-153-17
24-100-01

22
23
24

........
24-894-15
52-050-02

CONTROLS
PART
NO.
SM-0642025

2
3
4
5
6
7

24-090-14
M-0641060
24-089-01
25-158-08
24.079-04
25+158-11

8
9
10
11
12
13
14

M-0647060
X-25-52
24.090-20
25-431-01
277341
24.079-10
M-0639016

15
16
17
18
19
20

24.126-59
X-25-72
24-112-10
24-090-09
24-089-18
M-0401030

21
22
23

24-126-17
24-144-11
24-086-06

24
25

M-0446030
M+0545016

26
27

24-089-20
M-0645016

12-237-01

PART
NO.

(2)
Nut, hex. M6xl.0 (3)
Washer, plain 1/4"
Lever, choke
Spacer
Washer, :.pring 3/8"
Linkage, ;hoke
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x16
Bracket, control
Washer, plain 1/4" (3)
Spacer
Lever, throttle control (2)
Spring, governor
Screw, hex. cap M4
0.7x30
Bracket, throttle shaft
Shaft, throttle
Screw, phillips hd.
11-16x3/4" (2)
Nut, hex. M4x0.7
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x16 (2}
Spring, throttle shaft
Screw, hex. flange
M6xl.0x16
(3)
Clamp, cable (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED
41-037-10
24-146-11
24-113-25

DESCRIPTION
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x25 (2)
Washer, plain 6 mm (2)
Pan, oil assembly
(Includes 5-11)
Oil pump assembly
(Includes 5)
Tube, oil pickup
Screen, oil
Kit, governor gear w/pin
(Includes 8)
Pin, governor regulating
Tab, locking
Shalt, governor gear
Gasket, oil pan
Shim, thrust
Ptug, hex, ctsk. 3/8"
Seal, oil (PTO end)
Screw, hex. ttange
M8x1.25x45
Screw, hex. flange
MSx1.25x45 (9)
Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"
N.P.T.F.
Kit, oil cooler
(Incl. 19-24, 24 146 11
& 41 037 10)
Nipple, oil filter
O-Ring
Screw, hex flange
M8x1.25x45
{2) 24 086 12
Nut, plastic (2)
Cooler, oil
Fitter, oil
Decal, write-on nameplate
Plate, backing #2 side
Deca_, oil cooler

TRACTOR

-- MODEL NUMBER

917.273322

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526

CRANKSHAFT

EXHAUST

--1

/
1

7
lo

lO
9
15

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526
CRANKSHAFT
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2

24-014-72
52-139-09

Crankshaft
Plug, cup

(Includes 2)

EXHAUST
KEY
NO,
1
2

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

24-041-02
25-072-04
24-755-03

Gasket, exhaust (2)
Stud, M8xl.25x33
(4)
Gasket Set

FUEL

SYSTEM

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTIOI_

24-853-27

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets
(Includes 2-6)
Gasket, carburetor
Carburetor assembly
(For information only not
available separately)
(Includes 24 234 02
24 757 18, 24 757 19, 24
757 20, 24 757 21, 24
757 22)
Gasket, air cleaner base
Bracket, throttle stop
Screw, pan hd.
M2.5x0.45x5
Stud, M6xl.0x110
(2)
Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

24-041.15

24-053o27

4
5
6

24-041-14
24-126-53
M-0259005

7
8

Mo0629105
M-0641060

9
10
11

24-353-03
X-426-9
24-086-12

12
13
14

24-393-04
24-100-01
25-353-03

Une, fuel 10-5/8"
Clamp, hose (6)
Screw, hex. cap.
M6xl.7x18
(2)
Pump, fuel - pulse
Nut, plastic (2)
Line, fuel 13-1/2" (2)

24-050-02

Filter, fuel

(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-234-02
24-757-18
24-757-19
24-757-20
24-757-21
24-757-22

Chamber, float (bowl)
Kit, overhaul w/gaskets
Kit, choke repair w
gaskets
Kit, gasket
Kit, accelerator pump w
gaskets
Kit, solenoid replacement
w/gaskets

SUGGESTED

GUIDE FOR SIGHTING

SLOPES

FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHTING
GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

I
• ,A
t

greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not
caution when changing direction on slopes.

I
I

For in-home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800,4-MY-HOME'"

(1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn
1-800-676-5811

a domicilio

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces
1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirect 'M
1-800-366.PART
Para ordenar

(1-800-366-7278)

piezas con entrega
1-800-659-7084

a domicilio

For the location

of a Sears Parts and Repair Center
in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance
Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655

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