Craftsman Gardentractor 917 27528 Users Manual

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Owner's Manual

JCRAFTSMAN'J
GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275280

differently
built engines.
Before operates
you start the
This productfrom
haspreviously
a low emission
engine which
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before

For answers to your questions

operating this equipment.

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

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

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

Warranty ...............................................
2
Safety Rules .........................................
3
Product Specifications
..........................
6
Assembly/Pre-Operation
......................
7
Operation ..............................................
9
Maintenance
Schedule ......................
16

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

LIMITED WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase3, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's
manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be
defective in material or workmanship
according to the guidelines of coverage listed
below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the
two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service
the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).
For your convenience,
IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30
days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized
Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty applies only while this
product is within the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable
items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited
to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard Maintenance
Servicing, oil changes,
or tune-ups
• Tire replacement
or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting
objects that bend the frame or crankshaft
or over-speedin_
the engine.
• Repa rs necessary because of operator negligence,
including but not limited to,
electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the
proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable
debris, or failure to maintain the equipment
according to the instructions contained in
the owner's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its
purchase date.
• Normal deterioration
and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
• Riding equipment
used for commercial
or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship
and our testing determines the
battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the
first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME.
After the f'rst 30 days, for your convenience,
IN-HOME warranty service will still be
available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman
product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized
Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery

warranty

applies

only while this p[oduct

This warranty gives you specific
vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

is within the United States.

legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which

and Co.,Dept.817VVA,

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
senous injury or death.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
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.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause buildup to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

_Look
for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERTt!!
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.
_
CAUTION:
Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
_,

CAUTION:

Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. "13rescan lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
_WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL

OPERATION

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

II. SLOPE

OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-ofcontrol 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:

• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.

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

• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
-Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment
in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components
are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components
and replace with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, tum slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
• Do notmow 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
traction
• Do not
putting
• Do not
slopes.

mow on wet grass. Reduced
could cause sliding.
try to stabilize the machine by
your foot on the ground.
use grass catcher on steep

IlL 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.

• 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.
• tf machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

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

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

5.0 Gallons
Unleaded
Regular

Capacity
and Type:
Dil Type
API-SF-SJ):

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

W/Filter:
W/O Filter:

Spark Plug:
Gap: .030")

Champion

Speed

Tire Pressure:
Charging
System:
Battery:

REPAIR

32°F)

Oil Capacity:

Ground

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

4.5 Pints
4.0 Pints

CUSTOMER

RC12YC

(MPH):
Forward:
Reverse:

0 - 5.8
0 - 2.1

Front:
Rear:

14 PSI
10PSI

35
280
UIR

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered
and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.

Video Cassette

Keys
I

I" Mower

I I Leveling
I I Wrenc

II
-

(1) Oil Drain Tube

(4)Lockwasher
_

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and =Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_WARNING:
This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forast-coverad,
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 Resoumes Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark attester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears service
center (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).

15AMPS @ 3600RPM
Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Case size:

AGREEMENT

(2) Hex Bolts
5/16-18 x 3/4

Your new tractor
you begin.

has been assembled

at the factory.

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

TO REMOVE
CARTON

TRACTOR

Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan
by pulling out on adjustment handle
and sliding it to the rear position
exposing seat mounting holes from
bottom. Slide R.H. slide to same rear
position.
3. Mount rear of seat on slides using
mounting bolts and lock washers as
shown.
4. Pull out on adjustment handle and
slide seat all the way forward. Install
front mounting bolts and lock washers.
Tighten all mounting bolts securely.
5. Lower seat into operating position and
sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal
all the way down. If operating position
is not comfortable,
adjust seat.
To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle
and pull out, slide seat to desired position
and release adjustment
handle.

FROM

UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
2. Remove packing materials.
3. 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.
CHECK

Review the video cassette before

BATTERY

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

Seat
Adjustment

L.h. Seat
Slide
Seat
Pan

Lock
Washel

Seat Slide

Label
Mounting Bolts W

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

INSTALL

TO ROLL
Operation

SEAT

function

Seat position should be adjusted forward
or backward so that the operator can
comfortably
reach clutch/brake
pedal and
safely operate the tractor.
1. Remove the two (2) bolts and flat
washers securing the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts
only and place them with the two (2)
identical bolts and four (4) washers in
the parts bag. Discard the flat washers
and cardboard packing.

TRACTOR
OFF SKID
section for location

(See
and

of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged
position (See "To
Transport" in the Operation section of
this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

CHECK

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

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

LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
CHECK
FOR
ALL BELTS

PROPER

POSITION

SYSTEM

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

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.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel
tank with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (See "To
Transport" in the Operation section of
this manual).
4. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set the
parking brake.
5. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
6. Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position.
7. Release parking brake.
8. Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.
9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set
parking brake.
10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK

BRAKE

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

These symbols

may appear on your tractor
Learn and understand their meaning.

or in literature

supplied with the product.

BA'I-r ERY

CAUTION OR
WARNING

REVERSE

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OIL PRESSURE

LIGHTS ON

OVER TEMP
LIGHT

FUEL

CHOKE

MOWER HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE
LOCKED

UNLOCKED

R N
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FORWARD

FAST

HIGH

LOW

KEEP AREA CLEAR

SLOW

!
MOWER LIFT

PARKING BRAKE

SLOPE HAZARDS

[SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL
fAutomatic Models onlv'_

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

KNOWYOUR

TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S
YOUR TRACTOR

MANUAL

AND SAFETY

RULES

BEFORE

OPERATING

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

Ammeter
Choke
Control

ignitio H°urmeter
Switch
Tachometer

Attachment
Clutch
Lift

Throttle
Plunger
Motion Drive
Belt Tension
Handle

Control_
Brake Pedal

Attachment
Lift Lever

Parking Brake
Lever

Motion Control
Lever

Height
Knob

02656

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
A'n'ACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades, or
other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the
headlights on and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the
tractor and starting the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL
- Used when starting
a cold engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or
discharging (-) of battery.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake
pedal into the brake position.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the
speed and direction of tractor.
FREEWHEEL
CONTROL - Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.
MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION
HANDLE-Used
when changing motion
drive belt and, if necessary, starting
engine under extremely cold conditions.
TACHOMETER-Measures
the speed of your
engine in revolutions per minute (RPM).
HOURMETER
- Indicates hours of
10°P erati°n.

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

I_
_

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING

• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go
dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.

BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever up and
release pressure from clutch/brake
pedal. Pedal should remain in brake
position. Make sure parking brake will
hold tractor secure.
Choke

_I, CAUTION= Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE

Push-In to
Attachment
engage" Clutch Switch Pull

Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
• Full throttle offers the best mower
performance.

Throttle
Control,

_otion
Control
Lever

Pedal

Knob
Brake Pedal
=Ddve" Position

TO USE CHOKE

TO MOVE
BLADES

AND

_CAUTION:
Do not attempt to operate
motion control lever when the parking
brake is set or when the brake pedal is
depressed. Doing so may result in
misadjustment
to the drive control system.
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever.
1. Start tractor with motion control lever
in neutral (N) position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.

DRIVE -

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

FORWARD

BACKWARD

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

CONTROL

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

Parking Brake
"Disengaged" "Engaged"
Position
Position

STOPPING
MOWER

CONTROL

• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to
slow position to allow engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
"backfire".
• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key
when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.

TO ADJUST

MOWER

CUTTING

HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning
the height adjustment
knob in desired
direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (_)
to raise
cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise
(1_'_)to
lower cutting height.

The cutting

height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running.
These heights are approximate and may
vary depending upon soil conditions,
height of grass and types of grass being
mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
;'
• For best cutting performance,
grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST

GAUGE

WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to
desired cutting height.
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightly to align holes in
bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels
should be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height
of the mower deck.

Retainer

Spring

F ---'-'-//._"/"

_1_

TO OPERATE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
3. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control.
,_CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
Attachemnt Lift
Attachment Clutch
Lever High Position
Switch Pull Out to
"Engage"

"Disengage"

Deflector
Shield
TO OPERATE

'i"

ON HILLS

IICAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push brake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
returns to neutral (N) position when the
brake pedal is depressed.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.

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is"ll_

MOWER

TO TRANSPORT

• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Freewheel control is located at
the rear drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest
position with attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
Transmission
Engaged

ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
_CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating in
temperatures below32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.

Transmission

_I_CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage instructions for
additional information.
Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a
trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured
to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING
MENTS

CARTS

AND OTHER

ATTACH-

Tow only the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. 5res can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.

TO START

When starting the engine for the first time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to move fuel from the tank to
the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission
engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set parking
brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to "disengage" position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

ENGINE

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do not
run starter continuously for more than
fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, push choke control in, wait a
few minutes and try again. If engine
still does not start, pull the choke
control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° Fand
;
above)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke control in until the engine
begins to run smoothly. If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightly for a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly.
• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not accept
the load, restart the engine and allow it to
warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke control in until the engine
begins to run smoothly. Continue to
push the choke control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, until the
choke control is fully in. If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightly for a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly. This may require an engine
warm-up period from several seconds
to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if
engine will not start you may need to
disengage the motion drive belt as
follows:
1. Be sure parking brake is engaged.
2. Remove retainer spring from the drive
belt tension handle to relieve belt
tension.
3. Start engine and allow it to warm up
for three (3) minutes.
4. Shut-off engine and engage parking
brake.
"
5. Engage drive belt tension handle and
replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission
should be warmed up as
follows:
1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2. Place the motion control lever in
neutral. Release the parking brake
and let the brake slowly return to
operating position.
3. Allow one minute for transmission
to
warm up, This can be done during the
engine warm up period.
• The attachments
can be used during
the en_]ine warm-up period after the
transmission
has been warmed up and
may require the choke control be
pulled out slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures
(below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance.
(See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"
in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).

PURGETRANSM|SSION
,_,CAUTION:
Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the
transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will
remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during
shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Should your transmission
require removal for service or replacement,
it should be purged after reinstallation
before operating the tractor,
1. Place tractor safely on level surface
with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission
by placing
freewheel control in disengaged
position (See "TO TRANSPORT"
in
this section of manual).
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position.
Disengage
parking brake.
4. Move motion control lever to full
forward position and hold for five (5)
seconds. Move lever to full reverse
position and hold for five (5) seconds.
Repeat this procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: During this step there will be no
movement of drive wheels. The air is being
removed from hydraulic drive system.

Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position. Shutoff engine and set
parking brake.
6. Engage transmission by placing
freewheel control in engaged position
(See "TO TRANSPORT"
in this section
of manual).
7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage parking brake.
8. Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves
approximately five (5) feet, slowly
move motion control lever to reverse
position. After the tractor moves
approximately five (5) feet return the
motion control lever to the neutral (N)
position. Repeat this procedure with
the motion control lever three (3)
times.

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

Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
MOWING

TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has already been
cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
tractor. This will result in a more even
distribution of clippings and more
uniform cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two
rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until finished.
f

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

FILL iN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR
SERVICE

_(."Jc_'_-'_,_/'S

Check
Operation
Check Brake
33re Pressure

T
R

Ea V ICE DATES

Check Operator Presence
Interlock Systems

and
If

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace

Lubdcation

Check Battery

Level

Clean

and Terminals

_V',

Mower Blades

Chart

Battery

Check Transaxle

iv'

Cooling

Check V-Bells
Check Engine Oil Level

Change

Engine OH (with oil fdter)
Engine Oil (wiff_out oil filter)

Change

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins

V',_!

Spark

Replace

Air Filter Paper

Replace

Fuel Filter

Plug
Cartridge

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

under

a heavy

load or

in dirty or dusty conditions.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

3 - Replace
blades more ohen when mowing
In sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped
With malntenartce-free
batterj,
5 _ Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-_bs, maximum.
Do not overitghlen.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence.
To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and
check blades and belts for wear. A new
spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE

EACH

Arrester

Replace

GENERAL

Ik_

USE

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

LUBRICATION

CHART

(_ Re Rod Ball Joints
Zerk

_)Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Sector
Gear
Teeth

Zerk

Bearing Zerk

(_Engine

(DSpray 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
16lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR
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
'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).

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

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

OPERATOR

PRESENCE

Blade Bolt
(Special',

TO SHARPEN

BLADE

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

SYSTEM

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

5/8" Bolt
or

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

Center
Hole

Hole

REMOVAL

BATTERY

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

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 odginal 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.
TO CLEAN BATTERYAND

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20

-®

TERMINALS

TEMPERATURE

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

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.
TRANSAXLE

PUMP

-,o

RANGE ANrnCIPATED

BEFORE

NEXT OIL CHANGE

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

ENGINE

OIL

Determine temperature
range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification
SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto
the fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Yellow

I
Drain Tube_

I
I

]_/L- Closed and
1/
Locked
Position

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull down on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
upward and turning clockwise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace
the cap onto the end of the drain
valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
8. 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.

FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and
fluid maintenance is not required for the life
of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever
leak or require servicing, contact a Sears or
other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration
and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace if
necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent
oil rated
with API service classification SF-SJ. Select
the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to
your expected operating temperature.

._o

ENGINE OIL FILTER

CLEAN

Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.

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 propedy using a
dirty air fi_ter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow
it to dry.
5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE

CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will
damage the cartridge.
6. Remove nut and cartridge plate.
7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned
and oiled) over the paper cartridge.
8. Check rubber seal for damage and
proper position around stud. Replace
if necessary.
9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge
plate, and nut.
10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure
by tightening knob.
Cartridge 1
Foam
Pre-Cleaner
Cartridge

AIR INTAKE/COOLING

AREAS

MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE

FUEL

FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season, if fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

Rubber
Seal
CLEANING
Knob
CLEAN

Nut
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 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 shortened
19engine

life.

WARNING:
TO AVIOD SERIOUS
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

INJURY,

BEFORE

PERFORMING

ANY

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 to "STOP" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR
TO REMOVE

10.Slide mower out from under right side
of tractor.
TO INSTALL MOWER

MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
2. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob to lowest setting.
3. Lower mower to its lowest position.
4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket.
CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have
a tight grip on rod and release slowly.
5. Remove retainer spring holding antiswaybar to chassis bracket and
disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.
6. Remove four retainer springs from
front plate assembly and remove
plate.
7. Remove retainer springs from
suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.
8. Raise attachment lift to its highest
position.
9. Slide mower forward and remove belt
from electdc clutch pulley.
Belt Tension
Rod
(Disengaged_,,
Position)
_,

Lock Bracket
,,_'

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower
suspension arms are raised with attachment
lift control. Engage perking brake.
1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of
mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise
until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
7. Place the suspension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer spring with
loops up as shown.

Front
Mower
3racket

Chassis
Bracket

Electric
Clutch Pulley

Double Loop
Retainer Springs
Front Plate
=y

Single Loop
Retainer Springs

Retainer
Spring

Flanged Pins

Anti-Sw
Bar
\

USE PLIERS FOR
RETAINER SPRINGS

/=,,

Suspension
Arms
Double Loop
Retainer Springs
(Outward pointing
deck pins)

Front Mower
Bracket

Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9. Position front plate assembly between
front mower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes and
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
NOTE; To assist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin. If necessary, move
mower side-to-side to give space
between plate and mower brackets.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket.
A CAUTION; Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
11. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
12.If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob clockwise to remove slack from
mower suspension.
13. Raise deck to highest position.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground such as a carport or
garage. Make sure tires are properly
inflated (See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).
If tires
are over or underinflated, you will not
properly adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
BUBBLE LEVEL

WITH

NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side
surface below tractor for levelness with a
long board and the bubble level.
• Using the lift lever, place mower in
position where no part of the mower,
including gauge wheels, is touching
the ground.
• From left side of tractor, find the level
decal on top of mower and place
bubble level on decal as indicated.
• Mower is level side-to-side when
bubble is between the two lines in the
bubble level.
• If adjustment is necessary, under left
hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment
nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate
direction to bring bubble between the
lines in the bubble level.
• Remove bubble level from mower and
21
store in a safe place.

Bubble Between
Lines __m/b

Bubble Level

Brake .._

Level Decal

Left Hand Footrest

Lift Link
ANd_ustment

ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
METHOD
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• Measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground level at front corners
of mower. Distance "A" on both sides
of mower should be the same.
• If adjustment is necessary, make
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 Edge of

M_rto
A__-_

Bottom Edge of

Ground

Mower toiroun

Suspension
Arm

Lift Link
Jstment
Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK

ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT:
Deck must be level side-toside. If the following front-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust
both front links equally so mower will stay
level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower blades should be adjusted so the
front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower
than the rear tip when the mower is in its
highest position.

CAUTION:Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Position any blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" at
front and rear tip of blade
• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are
equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"
on both front links an equal number of _
turns.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will
change dim. "B" by approximately
3/16".
• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "D"
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "C" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "D"
against trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side
adjustment.
TO REPLACE
MOWER
1.
2.
3.

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

Blade

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL
IN LENGTH

Nut

Front Plate
Assembly

Trunnion

Remove belt from electric clutch
pulley.
9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
10.Check primary idler arm and two
idlers to see that they rotate freely.
11.Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and spring arm.

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

Park tractor on a level surface.
Engage parking brake.
Lower mower to its lowest position.
Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
12.Install belt in both idlers.
13.Install new belt onto electric clutch
pulley.
14.Carefully
roll belt into upper groove of
R.H. mandrel pulley.
15.Carefully
check belt routing making
sure belt is in the grooves correctly.
16.Reconnect
R.H. suspension arm to
rear deck bracket with retainer spring.
17.Reassemble
R.H. mandrel cover.
18.Engage
belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket.

_
CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.
Have a firm grip on rod and release
slowly.
4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover.
5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings
which may have accumulated
around
mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.
6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from
rear deck bracket by removing
retainer spring.
7. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.

a.H,

Mandrel

Belt Tension
Rod
(Disengaged
Position)

Cover_
Electric

\;,

Pulley

Idler
Pulleys

a.H,

Mandrel
Arm
R.H.
Suspension
Arm

Primary
Idler Arm

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
ONDARY) DRIVE BELT

(SEC-

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

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake.
1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of manual).
2. Remove screws from R.H, and L.H.
mandrel covers and remove covers.
REMOVE

MOWER

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE
(SECONDARY)
DRIVE BELT
12.Install new belt in lower groove of R.H.
mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and
center mandrel pulley as shown.
13.Carefully
roll belt over L.H. mandrel
pulley. Make sure belt is in all
grooves properly.

DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE
BELT" illustration in this section of
manual).
3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.
4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
5. Check primary idler arm and two
idlers to see that they rotate freely.
6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and spring arm.
REMOVE

MOWER

(SECONDARY)

REINSTALL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE
BELT" illustration in this section of
manual).
14.Install belt into upper groove of R.H.
mandrel pulley and around both
idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to
remove slack.
15.Reinstall
mandrel covers and securely
tighten all screws.
16.Carefully
check belt routing making
sure belt is in all grooves correctly.
17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO
INSTALL MOWER" in this section of
manual).

BLADE

DRIVE BELT

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

L.H.
Mandrel

Secondary
Idler Arm

Idler
Pulley

Secondary
Arm
Center
Mand_l

Mower Blade
(Secondary)
Drive Belt
B.H.

Mandrel
TO ADJUST

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut "A" on brake
rod.
3. 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".
4. 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 a Sears or other
qualified service center.

The electric clutch should provide years
of service. The clutch has a built-in brake
that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
Eventually, the internal brake will wear
which may cause the mower blades to
not engage, or, to not stop as required.
Adjustments should be made by a Sears
or other qualified service center.
1. Make sure attachment clutch and
ignition switches are in =OFF" position.
2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until
space between clutch plate and rotor
measures .012" at all three slot
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.

With parking brake "Engaged"
Nut =A"
Nut

.012"
Slot

ake

Nylon Locknut (3)

Plate
TO REPLACE

TO ADJUST

BRAKE

MOTION

DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For ease of service there
is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom of left footrest.
1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
manual.)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the
side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in highest
gear on a level dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be adjusted.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal and
engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL
2.
24

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

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

Retainer
a
Drive
Tension
Handle

V-Idler

Belt Keeper
Flat Idler

Keeper

BELT INSTALLATION

Clutching
Idler

STEERING

WHEEL ALIGN-

If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble with
crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Transaxle Pulley

Belt
Keeper

REMOVAL/REPLACE-

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

Engine Pulley
_,_

TRANSMISSION
MENT

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 replaced
or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN -

Keeper
Clutching
Flat Idler

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

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure distance between wheels at
front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"
and "B").
• Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to
1/4" less than rear dimension "B".
TO ADJUST
1. Loosen
sleeves
2. Adjust
1/8" to
3. Tighten

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

TOE-IN

jam nuts at adjustment
on tie rod.
tie rod until dimension "A" is
1/4" less than dimension "B".
jam nuts securely.
B w=.

Adjustment Bolt
iustment

Jam Nuts

FRONT

WHEEL

CAMBER

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B),
taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

The front wheel camber is not adjustable
on your tractor. If damage has occurred to
affect the front wheel camber, contact
contact a Sears or other qualified service
center
TO REMOVE

WHEEL

FOR REPAIRS

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.

FRONTWHEEL-

1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.

TO REMOVE
ORDER -

REAR WHEEL

1.
2.

REVERSE

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

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

Weak or Dead
Battery

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

Axle
Cover

ENGINE

Fully Charged
Battery

REPLACING BATrERY

Washers
Retaining

TO START

CABLES,

WITH A WEAK

w AERY

RNING:
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 system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

Terminal
Access

Hex Bolt

Keps Nul
.. _ .. _.

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

itive

Door _
Terminal

ENGINE

.':

d)
le
(Black)

Guard _

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT
BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS
AND RELAYS

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

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

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

Adjustin
Needle

Idle speed
Adjusting
Screw

HOOD AND GRILL AS-

hood.
Throttle
Control
Cable

2.
3.

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

Stop
Screw
Control
Claml
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:

Headlight Wire
Connector

1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
cartridge plate to expose carburetor
choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the
Maintenance
section of this manual).
3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.

Reassemble

FINAL SEI-rlNG

air cleaner.

Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make final adjustments with
engine running and shift]motion
control lever in neutral (N) position.
NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
2. Idle speed setting - With throttle
control lever in slow position, engine
should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine
idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed
adjusting screw in or out until correct
idle is attained.
3. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle
control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)
until engine speed decreases and
then turn out (counterclockwise)
approximately
3/4 turn to obtain the
best low speed performance.
4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if
necessary.

Closed for Full

TO ADJUST

CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate
for
differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude
or load. If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:
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.
IMPORTANT:
Damage to the needles
and the seats in carburetor may result if
screw is turned in too tight.
PRELIMINARY

SE'I-rlNG

ACCELERATION
5.

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
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding
the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous.
If you think the
engine-governed
high speed needs
adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any
necessary
adjustments.

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

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

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.

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

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1. Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

BA'n'ERY
• 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
'q'O CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of
this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
• If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.

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

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

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

PROBLEM
Will not start

CORRECTION

1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4.
5.
6.
7.

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

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

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Hard to start

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Enginewill
turn over

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

not

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

service

center.

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

1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
8.
Contact a Sears or other
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
qualified service center.

Faulty solenoid

or starter.

Faulty operator
switch(es).

presence

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

Engine clicks but
will not start

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

1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3, Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace
solenoid or
starter.

Loss of power

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

Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed
PROBLEM
Loss of power
(continued)

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark

plug wire loose.

11 .Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13.Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
15.Engine valves
adjustment.
Excessive
vibration

out of

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged

part(s).

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

1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.

Mower

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

4.
.

Mower blades will
not rotate

to Sears service center

deck not level.

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

1. Obstruction
mechanism.

in clutch

3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace
air filter.
5. Check oil leveVchange oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
10.Connect
and tighten spark
plug wire.
11.Clean engine air screen/
fins.
12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13.Check
all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
.

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

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

1. Remove

obstruction.

TROUBLESHOOTING
See appropriate

CHART:
section

PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate (con't)

Poor grass
discharge

in manual

unless

directed

CAUSE
2.

Replace

3.
4.

3.
4,

Replace idler pulley.
Contact aSears or other
qualified service center.

Engine speed too slow.

2.
3.

Travel speed
Wet grass.

4.
5.

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

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

too 1last.

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

blades

used.

11 .Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Switch
Bulb(s)
Faulty
Loose

Blown fuse.

1.
2.

Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.

4.
Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"
whenturning
engine
"OFF"

center

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

Battery will not
charge

service

CORRECTION

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

to Sears

is "OFF'.
or lamp(s) bumed out.
light switch.
or damaged wiring.

mower drive belt.

1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace
light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean
all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4.

Replace

alternator.

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

1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged"
position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3.

Purge transmission.

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

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

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

SCHEMATIC

RED

[

BATTERY

SOLENOID

RED

FUSE
_)AMMETER
WHITE

G:
ELECTRIC CLUTCH

I
-J

CLUTCH / BRAKE
(PEDAL UP)

REO

)

185
PTO (DISENGAGED)

:---1---,

86 4

,87

301

OPERATOR
PRESENCE

GREEN
BLACK

SEAT SWITCH
(NOT OCCUPIED)
BLUE

FUEL

LINE

BLACK

•

[

UNIT
IGNITION

FUEL SHUT-OFF
SOLENOID
RED

BROWN

BL_3K

TACHOMETER

PTO SWITCH
POSITION
OFF
ON

IGNITION SWITCH
POSITION
OFF
ON

+ UGHTS
ON
START

CIRCUIT
_ + G ÷ A1

"MAKE"

HEADLIGHTS

C+GrB+H
C+F,B+E,A+D

RELAY

NONE

B+AI

L÷A2

B÷A1

NONE

3 + S + A1

CIRCUIT

NONE

GFC

<>
REMOVABLE

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

CONNECTIONS

NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

ELECTRICAL

i
i

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO.
1
2
8
10
11
12
16
21
25
26
27
28
29
30
33
40
42
45
46
50
79
81
91

PART
NO.
144927
74760412
7603,1
145211
150109
145769
176138
175449
150755
108824X
73510400
170697
160784
175442
175447
182249
154336
177500
177501
178461
175448
109748X
181883

DESCRIPTION
Battery
Bolt Hax 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
Harness Socket Ught Halogen
Cable 4 Ga. 31" Red CV25 w/16.W.
Fuse
Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC
Cable, Ground
Switch, Plunger
Switch, Ign
Key, Ignition
Harness Ign.
CoverTeiTninal
Ammeter
Meter, Hour
Switch, PTO
Bulband Holder Asm. Halogen
Relay Asm.
TachometerRound

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

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

917.275280

_15

161
158

130
130

122

144

"_'7

_"-3o

:36

159

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY
NO.
1
2
5
6
7
8
14
15
16
17
16
19
20
21
24
25
28
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
39
43
44
45
47
50
56
58
60
68
86
91
99
119
122
130
137
138
139
140
141
142
144
148
150
152
153
156
158
159
161
162
165
166

PART
NO.
180372
175282
180639X418
157882
17720408
145166
175260X615
161841
121794X
17060612
174515X615
19131312
STD523710
STD541437
179717X615
161842
179716X615
145052
161419
161327
161326
177018
19111116
17060512
178516X615
175278
136939
136940
176018
17490608
175476
176016
175315
17060620
17490508
74780716
180366
177143
73680600
161464
164863
74780716
179125X418
171873
163806
163805
161897
161900
164655
175352
175620
181574
17000512
17670608
17000612
179612X418
142432
182254
73680700

917.275280

DESCRIPTION
Rail, Frame RH
Drawbar,Gt
Dash
Dash, LowerVgt One Piece
Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Support, Battery
HoodAsm
Lens LH
Cover, Access
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Gdlle
Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1
Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric
Footrest,RH
LensRH
Footrest,LH
Saddle, Hydro
Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh
Plate Asm Engine
Washer 11/32xll/16x16 Ga.
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Fender Pnt
Bracket, Axle Front
Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh
BracketAsm., Susp Chas.Rh
Screw ThdreL 3/8-16 x 1/2
Bracket, Chassis Front
Bracket Asm., Susp Chas. Lh
Bracket Asm., Fender
Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2
BoltFin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1
Rail, Frame Lh
Rod By Pass
Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16
Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8
Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1
CupHolder
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT
Magnet YTGT
Striker Plate YTGT
Bracket Dash Rh
Bracket Dash Lh
Extrusion Bumpers
Duct Heat Hood
Shield Heat
Lens Lightbox
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 3/8-16 x 3/4
Console Fuel Window
Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2
Bracket Support Fuel Tank
Nut Crown Lock7/16-14

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

GROUND DRIVE

6
46

36
77

117\
127

120

128

153_
142_
122,

_2
33

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
2
3
6
7
9
20
22
23
29
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
46
48
50
52
53
55
56
58
61
64
65
68
69
70
73
74
77
89

KEY PARt"
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Hydre Gear
311-3500 (See Breakdown)
7070E
Key 114x 2.5
7563R
WasherThrustAxle Hardened
STD561210 Pin, Cotter
140507
Wheel, Hub Assembly
140080
Bolt, Hub
73940800
Nut
180235
Lever Asm Shift Lower
130564
Knob
176600
Brake, Rod
12(X)0053
Binge
71873
Cap, Parking Brake
137648
Rod, Parking Brake
149412
Spring,Ddve Ground
121749X
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
150035
Nyliner
74321016
Screw, Fin. #10-24 x I
178575
Actuator, Intedock Switch
73931000
Nut Centedock 10°24 Unc
8883R
Cover, Pedal
145170
Retainer, Spring
72110614
Bolt, RDHD3/8-16x 1-3/4
Gr. 5
131494
Pulley, Idler, Flat
127783
Pulley, Idler, Grooved
207J
Washer, Hardened
105706X
Beadng, Idler
161597
V-Belt
74760724
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2
143995
Pulley, Transaxle
176601
Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal
67609
Bolt, Shoulder
STD571812 Pin, Roll
t 23800X
Washer
179121X418 ConsoleAutomaticYT/GT
74490548
Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3
Gr5
142432
Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo
1/4-1/2
74780716
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1
73680700
Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc

94
98
106
107
108

133835
141004
142918
154739
142917

111
112
114
117
120
121
122

156240
156104
73800500
73900600
17060612
175611
72010520

123
124
125
126

176602
165492
166880
166002

127
128
129
130
131
132
133
135
137
138
142
143
145
146
147
148
151
152
153

177362
176624
179473
19131016
76020312
175467
175468
177364
1685H
1370H
175469
17060512
163168
140462
141322
17060620
74760514
178705
4497H

DESCRIPTION
FastenerChristmas Tree
Bracket Shift
O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear
Line Fuel Hydro 15"VGT
Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear
70109
Spacer Shift LeverVGTH
Washer NylonHighTemp
Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 Uric
Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Bracket Strap Torque
Bolt RDHD SQ
5/16-18unc x 2-1/2
Rod Shift
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561
Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8
Washer SRRTD 5/161D x 1.0 x
.125
LinkControl Clutch
SpringDriveGRND
BracketAsm Idler Tensioning
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga
Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT
Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT
LinkAsm Control Hydro 3500
Nut Lock 5/16-18 NC Thd
Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32
StrapTorque HG-3500
Screw Thdrel 5/16-18 x 3/4
Washer Axle Flange HG-3000
Fan T' Hydro
Washer
Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18unc x 7/8
Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 1
Retainer Spring

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

ST_SR_N
G
TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.275280

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

STEERING

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
29
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
45
46
47
48
49
5O

175139X418
178557
6855M
161849
161848
6266H
121748X
120O0029
121232X
74781044
136518
73901000
121749X
STD551137
STD541537
145163
137347
175572
156011
177646X418
159945
155105
152927
74780616
175140X418
3366R
17000612
104239X
138136
19111610
STD551131
74780512
138059
137156
73360600
10985OX
73700600
109851X
155246
17490508
19132411
19131610
179471
17060612
175820
73,900600

DESCRIPTION
Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm., Front
Fitting,Grease
Spindle Asm, LH
Spindle Asm., RH
Bearing, Race Thrust Harden
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Ga.
Ring, Klip#T5304-75

¢ap,Spind_
Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4
Spacer BeadngAxle Front
Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF
Shaft Asm., Sleering
Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)
Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt
Support Asm. Steedng Vgt
Boot, Steering
Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. BIk
Screw
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
Insert, Wheel Steering
Baa_P,9, CoL Strg.
Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4
Bearing,Flange
Bushing,Nyliner Snap
Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18unc x 3/4
Gear, Sector Steering
Tie Rod
Jam NutRH Thread
doir_tAsm. Ball RH Thread
Jam Nut LH Thread
Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread
Bracket Switch interlockVGT 97
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Bracket Asm Idler Slationary
Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Pulley Idler Flat
Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 UNC

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

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
ENGINE

69
21__20

81
84
18

17
43

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
8
9
10
11
12
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
31
35

149723
121361X
177748
175287
174605
143996
179115
1092273(
106082X
179124X418
177328X505
164863
175441X505
STD551237
73920600
3645J
139277
7834R
137180
145006
10010500

DESCRIPTION
Engine (See Breakdown)
KohlerCV740-0005
Muffler
PulleyV-Idler
Belt Engine Keeper Asm
Bushing
Clutch Electric
Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 YT/GT
Pad Spacer
Pad Spacer
Cap Fuel
Control Throttle
Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4
Control Choke
Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8
Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF
Bushing
Stem Tank Fuel
Fuel Line
Spark Arrester Kit
Clip Push-In
Washer Split

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

37
39
4O
41
.250
42
43
Thr,
47
62
69
70
71
74
80
81
82
83
84

123487X
17490636
17490664
126197X

Clamp Hose
Screw "IT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc
Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4
Washer 1-1/20D
X 15/32 ID X

STD551143
173937

Washer Lock 7/16
Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 Gr. 5 - 1.5

175288
146629
24-041-02
175545
175546
162295
M73030800
148456
148315
171877
17060624

Bushing
Shield Heat Muffler
Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26
Tube Exhaust LH
Tube Exhaust RH
Elbow Street Brass
Nut Flange M8-1,25 Non LkZinc
DraJnTube
Drain Plug
Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Seres
Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2

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

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

LIFT ASSEMBLY
40

35 73
38

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
23
24
26
29
30
31
32
33
34

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

121006X
180045
159189
12000022
19292016
71110624
175830
175831
2876H
175375
163552
STD624008
73350800
73680800
150233
110SOTX
19131016
137150
STD560907
137167

Rod Asm.. Lever
Shaft Asm., LiftVgt
Lever Asm., Lift Rh
E-RingTruam#5133-87
Washer 29132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
Gdp Handle Premium LTX
Button, Plunger
Spring 2-1/8"
Link Lift
Retainer, Spring
Retainer, Spring
Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion, Infin Height
Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Spring, Compression Inf Hgt
Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

35
38
39
40
41
42
43
70
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

138057
155097
123935X
17060516
175994
19112410
123934X
145212
110452X
73350600
175802
175805
175560
176205
175689
175376
126684X

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc
Pointer, Height Indicator
Plug, Hole
Screw 5/16-18 x 1 SMGML Tap/R
Nut Lift Link 7/16-20
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.
Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Nut Push Phos & Oil
Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc
Arm Suspension Rear Rh
Plate Asm Susp. Front VGT
Pin Flange
Trunnion Susp. Arm
Trunnion Front Susp.
Arm, Suspension Rear LH
Washer Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

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

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
5
6
7
8

PART
NO.
177978
140551
140675
145006
STD541437
124181X
171877

10
12
13
14
15
16

182493
121246X
121248X
72050412
121249)(
123740X

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

KEY

PART

NO.

NO,

DESCRIPTION

17
20
21
22
24
25
26
28
33
35
37

123976X
124238X
171852
STD541431
177946
177947
19111012
10010500
74780512
178426
73800500

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5
Cap, SpringSeat
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc
Track Slide Seat LH Locking
Track Slide Seat RH Free
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 12 Ga.
Washer Split
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4
Cap Plunger Red
Nut Lock Hx w/Ins.5/16-18

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

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

DECALS
8

12
15

14,
11
24
KEY PART
NO. NO,
1
182221
2
182795
3
180983
4
180984
5
181470
6
133644
7
1815g3
8
180978
9
180978
10
156439
11
181252
12
178455
13
177554
14
175291
15
177376

WHEELS

KEY
NO.

DESCRIPTION
Decal, Oper. Instructions
Decal, Hp Engine
Decal, HoodRH
Decal, Hood LH
Decal, Deck Leveling
Decal, Maintenance
Decal, Replacement
Decal, HoodNameplate
Decal, Hood/Seat
Decal, Fender Danger
Cecal, Clutch/Brake
Decal, Deck Caution
Decal, Belt Drive
Decal, Deck Schematic
Decal, Side Panel

16
17
18
19 20
23
24
-------

DESCRIPTION
Cecal Gdlle
180979
149516
Cecal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng.
Acrne
177890
Decal, Insert Strg
138047
Decal, Battery
182796
Cecal, Lower Dash
106202X
Reflector,Taillight
178482
Cecal, Deck Hvy Duty
138311
Decal, Handle LFT Height
Adjust (Lift Handle)
166960
Cecal, BypassControl(Crawbar)
179768X418 Pad, Footrest LH
179769X418 Pad, FootrestRH
182096
Owner'sManual, English
182097
Owner'sManual, Spanish

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
59192
2
65139
3
148736X417
4
8134H
5
182525
6
278H

AND TIRES

4
7

PART
NO.

7
8
9
10
11
12
--

DESCRIPTION
Cap Valve Tire
Stem Valve
RimAsm Front
Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
Tire, Front
FittingGrease (Front Wheel
Only)
9040H
Bearing Flange (FrontWheel
Only)
104757X428 Cap Axle (Front Wheel Only)
182526
Tire Rear
7154J
Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
148738X417 RimAsm Rear
6856M
Fitting Grease
144334
Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U. S.

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

MOWER DECK

116

TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER

917.275280

MOWER DECK

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
3
6
6
8
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
36
37
39
42
43
45
46
47
48
49
50

180358
178915
4939M
178024
174365
180(354
174360
174358
110485X
174493
72110610
72140505
132827
174378
73680500
105304X
178102
110452X
180655X428
19111016
131491
173984
129963
177865
178342
19131316
177968
174375
165723
174373
174343
137729
180808
174368
73680600
72110612

Deck Weldment Mower 48
Bracket Asm., Sway Bar
RetainerSpring
Sway Bar
Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade
Blade
Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing
MandrelAsm.
Beadng, Ball, Mandrel
StripperMandral Deck
Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16xl.25
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder5/16-18
Baffle, Vortex Mower
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18UNC
Cap, Sleeve
Spring,Torsion
Nut, Push
DeflectorShie{d
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Rod,Hinge
Screw, ThdrollWasher Head
Washer, Spacer MowerVented
Pulley,Mandrel
Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16
Washer 13/32 x 13/16x 16Ga.
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Pulley, Idler, Driven
Spacer, Retainer
Arm, Idler Secondary
Cover, Mandrel Deck
Screw, Thdro{I. 1/4-20 x 518
V-Belt, Mower, Secondary
V-Belt, Mower, Primary
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

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

175820
155986X431
156941
180535
176066
180534
133943
179479
181775
72110616
175016
174387
72110508
174384
174609
137644
174873
73930600
19121414
174371
174606
174372
17000616
17060612
179127
163552
173979
181579
174356

DESCRIPTION
Pulley Idler Flat
Bar Pnt Adj.
Pin Head Rivet
BracketAsm. NoserollerRH
Noseroller
BracketAsm NoserolierLH
Washer Hardened
SpringPrimary Drive
Pulley Idler'V"
Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x2
Arm SpringSecondary
LinkTension Relief Lever
Bolt Cart. 5/16-19 x 1
Tension Asm. Relief Lever
Arm SpringTension Relief
Bolt, Shoulder
Gauge Wheel
Nut, Canterlock 3/8-16 UNC
Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Spring Secondary Drive
Bushing Pivot Tension Relief
Arm, Idler, Primary Deck
Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0
Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
Rod RollerNose
RetainerSpring
Keeper Belt Idler
Replacement Mower,Complete
MandrelAssembly
(Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33)

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

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500

157

52
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I
I
I

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

161122
178317
169522
161125
142932
142928
142933
142934
169523
169524
150771
161126
142978
142977
196050

169525

24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
73

161127
169526
161128
161129
161130
169527
142941
161132
161133
142940
178318
178319
169528
142967
150787
169529
142945
142952
142953
142965
150797
178320
178343
169530
169531
144581
161139
178321
169533
161142
161143
161144
161145
161146
161147
161148
161149
178511
178512
161152
161153
169534
161154
161155
161156

DESCRIPTION
Main Housing Assembly
R.H. Housing Assembly
Center Section Assembly
Spacer
Seal-Lip
Wire Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring
Ball Bearing
Cradle Beadng
Variable Swashplate
Thrust Beadng 30 X 52 X 13
Input Shaft
Block Thrust Washer
Arm - Trunnion
10cc Cylinder Block
Assembly
21cc Cylinder Block
Assembly
Output (Motor) Shaft
Thrust Bearing 42 X 68 X 16
Control Arm
Spacer
16t Pinion Gear
Capscrew, M8 X 1-22
Slot Guide
Trunnion Arm
Trunnion Bushing
Lip Seal
Arm Return
Arm Actuating
5/16-24 Stud
Puck, Friction
Bypass Plate
Bypass Actuator
Lip Seal
Bypass Arm
Retaining Ring
Pin
Screw
Puck
Scraw-Self Tapping
Lower Cover
Gerotor Assembly
O-Ring
Gerotor Cover
Filter
Charge ManifoId
Retainer, Motor Bearing
Pin, Carrier
15t Planet Gear
7t Spur Gear
21t Sun Gear
Planet Thrust Plate
51t Ring Gear
Planetary Carrier
Miter Gear, Diff. (Splined)
Miter Gear, Diff.
Shaft, Differential
Diff. Thrust Plate
Flange Bearing
Washer
Washer
Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-18

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

74
75

169535
161157

78
77
79
80
81
82
83
84

161158
142884
178322
161159
161160
161161
161162
161163

85
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
106
108
110
111
116
117
120
121
122
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
134
136
137
138
139

161164
178323
178324
178325
178326
169536
178327
142969
142980
169537
169538
150798
161188
178328
142918
142917
169539
161168
142883
169549
178329
178330
142887
181172
161173
142885
142888
161174
142882
169544
178331
178332
178333
178334
161176

141
144

178335
169545

145
146
151

169548
169547
161181

152
153
155
157
180
203
909

178336
142914
178337
169548
169549
178338
176057

DESCRIPTION
Ball Brg 6205-1
Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X
0.375"
Shaft, Axle
Washer
Gasket Material
Torx Head Screw, 5/16-18
Needle Bearing (Sce1412)
Washer2
Retaining Ring
Lip Seal
(0.875i.D.X1.3o.D.X0.25
Brake Disk
Washer
Screw 5/16-24
Bearing
Spacer
Odng, 0.070 X 0.239
Screw
Spring, Friction Pack
Spacer, Fdction Pack
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24
Sleeve Bearing
Oil
Spacer, Trunnion
Plug
Fitting-O Ring Ass'y
Cap Vent Ass'y
Retaining Ring
Std Hdls Pin
Puck, Brake
Rib Neck Bolt, 2"
Brake Yoke
Arm, Brake
Pins, Brake
Lockwasher, 1/4"
Nut, 1/4-20
Nut, Castle
Cotter Pin
Spacer
Puck Plate
Rib Neck Bolt, 3" 1
Spring
Spring Extension
Pin Spdng
Bolt Self Tapping
Washer, 7/8od X 0,265id X
0,125 Thk
Spring Brake
O Ring, 2.864 Id X 0.070
Thk
Spring, Relief
Ball, 7/16
Comp. Spdng, Brake AntiDrag
Brake Pull Rod
Plug, Straight Thread
Kit Fan
Screw O-Ring
Manifold Kit
Kit Seal
Transaxle, complete

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U.S.

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005

CYLtNDER

HEAD,

VALVE

AND BREATHER

_js

I:
32

_--30

7--

I_]zlU_16
_'_,

\25
__

711
_12

1_14
o --15

jt8

0--16

CRANCASEJ

15 j

718

9_)

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART
NO, NO.

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1.
2.

24-032-01-S

3.
4.
5.

24-294-13-S
24-380-13-S
24-067-13-S
24-067-14-S
24-874-08-S

24-033-03-S

2.
3.
4.
5.

24-041-23oS
24-096-87-S
25-139-60-S
M-645020-S

25-351-01-S
24-755-66-S

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

24-411-05-S
24-041-37-S
24-318-72-S
25-186-01-S
24-599-01-S
M-640034-S

14.

24-072-09-S

15.
16.
17.

24-468-16-S
24-100-10-S
24-755-74-S

18.
19.
20.
21.

23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.

24-153-16-S
24-086-32-S
24-445-01-S
24-016-01-S
24-016-02-S
24-017-01-S
24-017-02-S
66-032-05-S
235011-S
24-089-02-S
12-173-01-S
12-755-03-S
24-318-69-S
24-755-76-S

30.
31.

25-313-02-S
24-755-57-S

32.

M-545016-S

33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.

24-445-02-S
24-126-44-S
24-112-12-S
24-294-06-S
24-326-13-S
24-326-14-S
25-237-14-S

22.

DESCRIPTION
Kit, breather cover w/gasket
_ncludes 2,3)
asket, breather
Cover, breather
Plug, allen hd. 1/8"
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x20 (4)
Lifter, valve (4)
Kit, valve train (includes 8,
11, 12)
Rod, push (4)
Gasket. cylinder head (2)
Head assembly, #2 cylinder
Arm, rocker (4)
Pivot, rocker arm (4)
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x34 (4)
Stud, cylinder hd.
MSxl.25x20,
M10x1.5x33,
105 mm long (8)
Washer, fiat 8 mm (8)
Nut, hex. flange M8xl.25 (8)
Kit, valve cover - plain
(Includes 18, 19)
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 spring (4)
Kit, retainer (4)
Head assembly, #1 cylinder
Kit, valve cover - breather
(Includes 18, 19, 30)
Grommet, rubber
Kit, breather separator
_ncludes 30, 32-35)
crew, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx16 (2)
Strap, breather
Bracket, breather separator
Spacer
Fitting
Hose, breather
Hose, breather
Clamp, hose (2)

24-874-16-S
7.
8.
9.

10.
11.
12.

24-108-05-S
24-018-01-S
12-422-09-S
12-422-13-S
12-422-07-S
12-422-08-S
12-422-10-S
12-422-11-S
12-422-12-S
24-012-18-S
52-139-09-S
M-545010-S

13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

24-018-04-S
24-402-05-S
12-153-01-S
24-126-19-S
12-123-04-S
M-545016-S

19.
20.

12-153-02-S
24-038-04-S

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

24-755-46-S
25-153-02-S
24-018-09-S
M-931010-S
28-032-09-S
24-468-15-S
24-144-33-S

DESCRIPTION
Seal, oil front
Crankcase
(USE: Miniblock 24 782 23)
Fitting
Pin, locating (6)
Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)
Connecting Rod (.25) (2)
Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)
(includes 7, 8)
Kit, Piston w/Ring Set (.08)
(_
2)
Ring Set (Std. & ,08) (2)
Retainer, piston pin (4)
Shim, camshaft IA i RR
i/
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Camshaft
Plug, cup
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xl0 (2)
Retainer, reed (2)
Reed, breather (2)
O-Ring, lower oil fill tube
Bracket, oil fill tube
Tube, oil fill
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x16
O-Ring, upper oil fill tube
Dipstick assembly (Includes
21, 22)
Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)
O-Ring, dipstick
Retainer, ring
Washer, nylon (top)
Seal, governor cross shaft
Washer (bottom)
Shaft, governor cross

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U.S.

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0005

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER

HOUSING

AND BAFFLES

°--,

o-__0"--,,
_L..I=

8
17 1_S

AIR INTAKE

J
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0--7

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IS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING

& BAFFLES

KEY PART
NO. NO.

KEY PART
NO. NO,

DESCRIPTION

54-755-15-S

M-403025-S

3.
4.
5.

X-25-92-S
24-112-04-S
25-086-47-S

DESCRIPTION
Kit, grass screen
(Includes 2-4, and 24 113
18-S)
Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25
(4)
Washer, plain 5/16" (4)
Spacer, grass screen (4)
Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16

24-027-32-S

2.
3.
4.
5.

24-100-01-S
25-139-16-S
24-100-02-S
M-545020-S

M-551016-S

M-545016-S

M-645016-S

9.
10.
11.

24-146-19-S
24-146-20-S
24-063-39-S

12.
13.

24-063-14-S
24-063-58-S

14.
15.

24-063-10-S
M°545010-S

(4)
6.
7.

24-157-03-S
12-086-14-S

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

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

14.
15.
16.

236602-S
12-132-06-S
54-755-09-S

17.
18.

24-126-71-S
M-548025-S

19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

47-154-01-S
48-154-02-S
X-25-63-S
24-584-15-S
M-561025-S

24.

M-448010-S

25.
26.

24-584-27-S
24-063-27-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED
X-22-11-S
24-176-81-S
24-518-12-S
24-113-18-S
25-454-03-S

Fan
Screw, hex. flange
M10x1.5x46
Washer, plain 3/8"
Key
Flywheel
Rectifier-regulator
Washer, plain 3/16" (2)
Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/
8 (2)
Connector (3 contact)
Spark Plug (2)
Kit, 15 amp stator
(Includes 17)
Bracket, stator wire
Screw, hex. cap M5x0.Sx25
(2)
Clip, cable
Clip, cable
Washer, plain 1/4"
Module, ignition (2)
Screw, hex flange
M5x0.8x25 (4)
Screw, hex. cap
M4xO.7xl0 (2)
Module, speed advance
Baffle, heat shield

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-096-66-S
24-086-06-S

Housing, blower (Includes
2-4)
Nut, plastic (2)
Plug, button 9/16"
Nut, plastic (3)
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x20 (4)
Screw, hex. flange
MSx0.8x16
Screw, hex. flange
M6x0.8x16 (2)
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x16 (6)
Plate, backing - # 2 side
Plate, backing - # 1 side
Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2
side
Baffle, valley - #2 side
Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1
side
Baffle, valley - #1 side
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8xl0 (2)
Cover, control
Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/
4" (2)

AIRINTAKE/FILTRATION

Washer, lock 1/4"
Harness, winng
Lead, black (rect.-reg. 5" 12 gauge
Insulated grip barrel eye
lets)
Decal, grass screen
Tie. wire (3)

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

54-755-01-S

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

25-341-03-S
24-153-20-S
24-096-73-S
12-100-01-S
24-096-01-S
231032-S
24-083-05-S
24-083-03-S
24-109-09-S
24-041-13-S
24-094-18-S
24-041-14-S
24-164-06-S
25-086-84-S

16.
17.

24-041-01-S
24-063-51-S

DESCRIPTION
Kit, knob with seal
(Includes 2,3)
Knob, cover
O-Ring
Cover, air cleaner
Wing Nut
Cover, inner air cleaner
Seal, breather
Precleaner, element
Element, air cleaner
Cup, fuel spit-back
Gasket, fuel spit-back cup
Base, air cleaner
Gasket, air cleaner base
Manifold, intake
Screw, hex. flange
M6xl.0x55 (4)
Gasket, intake manifold (2)
Baffle, spit-back cup

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in US

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0005
STARTING

SYSTEMJ

ENGINECONTROLS]

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OIL PAN I LUBRICATION

@
cm5

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005
STARTING

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

SYSTEM

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1.

M-839080-S

25-098-08-S

3.
4.
5.
6.

25-435-04-S
25-755-33-S
25-141-05-S
25-221-01-S

DESCRIPTION
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x80 (2)
Starter, solenoid shift
assembly (Includes 3-6)
Kit, solenoid
Kit, pinion drive (Includes 5)
Ring
Kit, brush

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1.

M-645025-S

2.
3.

M-631005-S
24-755-59-S

24-393-08-S

5.
6.
7.

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

ENGINE CONTROLS
8,

KEY PART
NO, NO.
1,

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

10.
11.
12.

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

24-211-03-S

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, round head square
neck
24-090-33-S
Lever, governor
M-641060-S
Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0
24-089-01 -S Spring, linkage
25-158-08-S
Bushing, linkage retaining
24-079-04-S
Linkage throttle
25-158-11 -S Bushing, throttle I nkage
M-545016-S
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x16
M-547050-S
Nut, hex, lock M5xO.8
24-089-03-S
Spring, choke return
24-126-56-S
Bracket, control
M-645016-S
Screw, hex. flange
M6xl.0xl6
(4)
12-237-01-S
Clamp cable (2)
24-086-43-S
Screw, thread form ng (2)
X-20-1 -S
Washer, lock 1/4"
M-541050-S
Nut, hex. flange MSx0.8
24-468-01-S
Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)
24-090-07-S
Lever, throttle actuator
M-446030-S
Nut, hex. M4x0.7
M-545020-S
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.Sx20
24-090-13-S
Lever, throttle control
24-090-05-S
Lever, choke
41-468-03-S
Washer, spring 1/4"
M-403025-S
Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25
24-079-05-S
Linkage, choke
24-089-51-S
Spring, throttle limiter
24-089-45-S
Spring, governor

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

DESCRIPTION
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x25 (2)
Washer, plain 6 mm (2)
Kit, oil pan w/gasket
(Includes 4-11)
Oil pump assembly(includes

5)
Tube, oil pickup
Screen, oil
Kit, govemor gear w/pin
(Includes 8)
12-380-01-S
Pin, governor regulating
52-448-02-S
Tab, locking
12-144-02-S
Shah, governor gear
24-041-24-S
Gasket, oil pan
24-422-03-S
Shim, thrust
24-086-12-S
Screw, hex. cap
M6x1.7x18 (2)
24-100-01-S
Nut, plastic (2)
54 755 21-S Kit, alum base oil cooler
(Includes 16-20)
24 594 09-S Cooler assembly, oil
(Includes 17, 18)
24 237 10-S Clamp, oil cooler hose (4)
24 326 15-S Hose, oil cooler (2)
24-153-13-S
O-Ring
28-136-01-S
Nipple, oil filter
52-050-02-S
Filter, oil
25-139-62-S
Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"
52-032-08-S
Seal, oil (PTO end)
24-086-17-S
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45
24-086-16-S
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 (9)
25-139-57-S
Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"
N.P.T.I_

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-113-25-S Decal, oil cooler
NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 rnm

given in U.S.

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005

CRANKSHAFT

FUEL

EXHAUST

SYSTEMJ

8
7

9
12

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1.
2.

Crankshaft
Plug, cup

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

(Includes 2)

EXHAUST

KEY PART
NO. NO.
1.
2.
----

DESCRIPTION

24-041-02-S
Gasket, exhaust (2)
25-072-04-S
Stud M8x1.25x33 (4)
PA-CV740S-0005Replacement
Engine
24-782-23
Miniblock
24-755-113-S Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM
KEY
NO,

PART
NO.

24-853-90-S

2.
3.

24-041-15-S
24-053-90

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

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

!0.
11.
12.
13.
14.

24-393-16-S
24-100-01-S
24-353-03-S
15-353-04-S
24-050-02-S

DESCRIPTION
Kit, carburetor w/gaskets
(Includes 2-4)
Gasket, carburetor
Carburetor assembly (For
information only not
available separately) (Ser
vice with: 24-234-02-S, 24757-18-S24-757-19-S,
24757-20-S, 24-757-21-S, 24757-22-S)
Gasket, air cleaner base
Stud M6x1.0x95 (2)
Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)
Line, fuel 13-1/2"
Clamp, hose (6)
Screw, hex. cap M6x1.7x18

(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED
24-757-18-S
24-757-19-S
24-757-20-S
24-757-21-S
24-757-22-S

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

Kit, overhaul w/gaskets
Kit, choke repair w/gaskets
Kit, gasket
Kit, accelerator pump w/
gaskets
Kit, solenoid replacement w/
gaskets

NOTE: All component dimensions
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

given in U.S.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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

For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...
no matter who made it, no matter who sold
1-800-4-MY-HOME

Anya_,dayo_night

(1-800-469-4663)

(U.SJLandCanada)

www,_e_'s.com

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For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and
electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.
1-800-488-1222

An,/a'ne,dayor r_ht (U.SJ_on_)
www.sears.com

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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals
that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectS"!
1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)

6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek

(u.s_. one)

_w__rect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement
or Sears Maintenance Agreement:
1-800-827-6655

(u.s_.)

1-800-361-6665

7 a.m. - 5 p.m., CST, Mon.- SaL

9 a.m.- 8 p.m. EST, M- F, 4 p.m.Sat.

Para pedir serviciode repaaciSn a
domidrDo,
y para o_denarpiezas:
1-888-SU4-1OGAR
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(1-888-784-6427)

Trademark

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pour serviceen f_:
1-800-LE-.FOYER
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vvww.seBrs.ca

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@ Sea_ RoebuckandCo.
® Registered

(Canada)

Trademark

Service

Mark of Sears, Roebuck

and Co.

® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fdbdca / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co,
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Rev. 5

7.23.02

Printed in U.S.A.

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