Owner's manual

Owner's Manual

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TRACTO

42" Mower

Electric Start

6-Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.274811

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines.

Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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

193813 Rev. 4

*As rated by the engine manufacturer

Warranty .................................................

Safety Rules ...........................................

Product Specifications ............................

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

Operation ..............................................

Maintenance Schedule .........................

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Maintenance .........................................

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

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Storage .................................................

Troubleshooting ....................................

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Repair Parts ..........................................

Sears Service .........................

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CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

TWO YEARS ON RIDING EQUIPMENT

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

Also, when operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, Warranty will also cover defects in material and workmanship of the Frame and Front Axle for five years from the date of purchase

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT

pay for:

• Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

• Standard maintenance

• Tire or wheel replacement operation or maintenance.

servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused byfuel determined to be contaminated oxidized (stale).

In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.

or

• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

All riding equipment and battery warranty coverage is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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IMPORTANT." This cutting machine is capable of amputating ing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety instructions injury or death.

hands and feet and throwcould result in serious

_,WARNING" In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire i where it cannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING" Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_WARNING" Tow only the attachments that are recommended specifications by and comply of the manufacturer with of your tractor.

Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope.

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

_IbWARNING: 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

Wash hands after handling.

harm.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

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

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• 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 blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

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• Never direct discharged material toward anyone.

Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction.

Material may ricochet back toward the operator.

Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended.

Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

• Disengage blades when not mowing.

Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

• Operate machine 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.

• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

• 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.

• Followthe manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn.

Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.

Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine.

Allow machine to cool before storage.

li. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.

you cannot back up the slope or if you feel

If uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

can hide obstacles.

Tall grass

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Do not mow on wet grass.

Tires may lose traction.

Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes.

Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope.

If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine.

Do no use on steep slopes.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in.

Iii. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

IV. TOWING

• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.

Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

• Followthe manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

• Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

• Use only approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

Allow engine to coo! before refueling.

• Never fuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.

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• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.

Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

• Never overfill fuel tank.

Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

GENERALSERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed area.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working 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 and remove any fue!-soaked debris.

Allow machine to cool before storing.

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and

• inspect the machine.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

Never make any adjustments with the engine running.

or repairs

• Check grass catcher components the discharge guard frequently and and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp.

Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

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

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope.

If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

Capacity and

Type:

Oil Type

API-SG-SL):

Oil Capacity:

Spark Plug:

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed

(MPH):

Tire Pressure:

3.5

Unleaded

Regular

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30(below 32°F

W/Filter: 3.5 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints

Champion RC12YC

Forward:

1 st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Reverse:

Front:

Rear:

1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

4.8

5.3

1.5

14 PSi

10 PSI

In the state of Californiathe above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.

Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.

But like all products, it may require repair from time to time.

That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists.

Charging System: 3 Amps Battery

5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

• Unlimited service and nochargefor parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement product can't be fixed.

if your covered

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained representatives 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".

Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive maintenance check.

Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, simple phone call is all that it takes for you a to schedule service.

You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" owner's manual.

sections of this

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come.

Purchase your Repair

Protection Agreement today!

_i, WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grasscovered 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.

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Some limitations

For prices and additional

1-800=827-6655.

and exclusions information apply.

call

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional appliances, garage installation door openers, of home water heaters, and other major home items, in the

U.S.A.

call 1-800=4-MY=HOME®

Steering

Wheel insert

©

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 4

U

Steering Wheel

Steering

Extension

Shaft

(1) Large Flat Washer

Steering

Wheel Adapter

(1) 5/16 Lock Washer

Slope Sheet

(1) Washer

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

Gauge

_(1) Knob

For Future Use

Keys

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.

Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.

Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) 1/2" wrench

(1) Tire pressure

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife gauge

Insert

5/16 Hex Bolt

5/16 Lock Washer

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

3.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

Lower

Steering

Shaft ,

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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1.

Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft.

2.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3.

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

4.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

5.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

6.

Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.

7.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

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Tab

Slots

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

CHECK BATTERY

1.

Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

(See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

1.

Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

2.

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.

Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

4.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

6.

Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

7.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

9.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat

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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

4.

Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.

Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

Bolt

Adj

Flat Washer

\.

Knob

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CHECK

TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.

rect tire pressure is important for best

Corcutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure (See the sides of the tires for proper PSI).

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEV-

EL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

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

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.

the Service this manual.

See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in and Adjustments section of

v_CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

V" All assembly instructions have been completed.

V" No remaining loose parts in carton.

V" Battery is properly prepared and charged.

(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

V" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

¢" All tires are properly inflated.

(For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

V" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results.

(Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

V" Check mower and drive belts.

Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

V" Check wiring.

See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items:

V" Engine oil is at proper level.

V" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

V" Become familiar with all controls - their location and function.

Operate them before you start the engine.

V" Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

V" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R

REVERSE

Q

ENGINE OFF

N H L

NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

I'-,I

CHOKE

45 o;[

ENGINE START PARKING DRAKE

FAST

REVERSE

OPERATION

SYSTEM (ROS)

ENGINE ON

SLOW

IGNITION SWITCH

6 0

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL OIL PRESSURE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT

MOWER LIFT

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KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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

LIGHTS ON

,t_{IIINI,,

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, wil result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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KNOW YOUR

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.

ROS "ON" Position

Ignition Switch

Attachment

Clutch Lever

Ammeter

Light Switch ," ." -

Throttle/Choke

Control

Lift Lever

Plunger

_Attachment

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

"ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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SAFETYGLASSES

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.

When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1.

Depress clutch/brake down and hold.

pedal all the way

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.

Throttle/

Choke

Control

"Brake"

Position

Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

Ignition Key ed"

Position

Parking Brake

"Engaged"

Position

J

Gearshift

Lever

Clutch/

Brake

Pedal

STOPPING

"Disengaged"

Position

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE-

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

• brake pedal all the way down.

Move tion.

gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position.

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

"backfire".

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

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• 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.

_I, CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift

1.

Start tractor lever.

with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2.

Move gearshift lever to desired position.

3.

Slowly release clutch/brake start movement.

pedal to

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".

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 coo! season and to over 3 inches during hot months.

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and

• after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.

Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2.

With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

3.

Repeat for opposite side, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16

Locknut

3/8 Shoulder

'_"/Bolt

Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.

Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.

Select desired height of cut.

2.

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.

Attachment

Clutch Lever

"Engaged"

Position

Lift

Lever High Position

_._

/,'

/ "_--Low

Position

"Disengag

Position

ROS "ON"

Position

Shield

OPERATING IN REVERSE

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse

Operation System (ROS).

Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

_IbWARNING" Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged.

Turning the ROS

"ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION

SYSTEM -

1.

Depress clutch/brake down and hold.

pedal all the way

2.

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise tion.

to ROS "ON" posi-

Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

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3.

Look down and behind before backing up.

4.

Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

5.

When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope.

Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment with attachment lift to highest position lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) M PH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.

Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor.

Use common sense when towing.

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.

If necessary, add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

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

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck.

Do not overfill.

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane.

(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in 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.

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.

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TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1.

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake parking brake.

pedal and set

2.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.

Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.

4.

Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

5.

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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again.

If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER above)

STARTING (50 ° F and

6.

When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

• 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)

6.

When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly.

Once rough running begins, immediately move the throttle control to the fast position.

Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer the warm-up).

• The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance

(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.

See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments manual.

section of this

• 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.

• 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.

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DATES

T

R

A

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

ROS Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades if if t_

C

0

R

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

_4

I" _"

I/

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

_ 1_

J, 2

_1,2

E

N

G

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark

E Replace Oil Filter

Attester

(If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating in high ambient

2 - Service more temperatures.

often when operating under a heavy load or in dirty or dusty conditions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.

To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

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

BEFORE EACH USE

1.

Check engine oil level.

2.

Check brake operation.

3.

Check tire pressure.

4.

Check operator presence and

ROS systems for proper operation.

5.

Check for loose fasteners.

V'

_1_

V' v"

3 - Replace blades

4 - Not required more if equipped often with when mowing maintenance-free in sandy soil.

battery.

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

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION

@ Spindle--

Zerk

I

,

II

@Front Wheel ,

Bearing

Zerk

CHART

-@ Spindle

Zerk

@Front Wheel

Bearing Zerk

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that wilt shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings.

If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

TIRES section of this manual).

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)

SYSTEM

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine.

• 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 SYSTEM AND

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Be sure operator presence and reverse operation 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 the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE

SYSTEM

• 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.

ROS "ON"

Position

Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.

Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1.

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

2.

Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

3.

Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.

4.

Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

5.

Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft.

Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

Trailing

Edge Up--_

Lock

Flat

BATTERY

Blade

J

_Blade

Centel

Hole

Bolt

Mandrel

Assembly

/

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Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free.

Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

1.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

2.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

3.

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

4.

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

5.

Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

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 SG-SL.

Select the offs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

F

C i

-30

-20

-2_0

0 i

-10

30 32

0

40

1_0

60 i

20

80 i

30

100 i

40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oilvisc chart1 e

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°R

Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation.

Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL

• 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

Closed and

Locked FI "&

Position ....

_._

Yellow

Cap _'_r/,

_-" ;_J_

_i '_.-'

_4x ---X_. v --- Drain

Tube

3.

Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.

To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.

After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward 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 "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.

For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick.

Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick.

Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.

Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

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AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Replace pre-cleaner every 25 hours of operation or every after season.

Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1.

Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

2.

Remove cover.

3.

Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

4.

Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

5.

Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base.

6.

Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.

7.

Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge.

They may cause deterioration of the cartridge.

Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use cartridge.

pressurized air to clean

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cool-

ing system.

Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.

Air Screen

Clean out chaff and debris

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

4.

and clamps are properly positioned.

Immediately line.

wipe up any spilled gaso-

Clamp_ Clamp

I Filter

Pre-cleaner

J tCover

Cartridge

Base

Slots

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.

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor.

Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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_ ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING

1.

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"

4.

Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

position.

ANY

5.

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

6.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

1.

Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

3.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

4.

Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5.

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6.

Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

8.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

9.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms.

Slide mower out from under tractot.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1.

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.

Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

3.

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4.

Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs.

5.

Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

6.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

7.

Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

8.

Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

9.

Install belt onto engine pulley.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring --.__

Flat Washer

Retainer S

Anti-Sway

Collar

Housing

Guide

Large Retainer Spring Bracket

)Suspension

Arms _-_

_ > Square Hole

Engine Pulley

Front Link

Springs

(Both Sides)

Deflector Shield

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway.

Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).

If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground.

Distance '_' on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

• 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 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge of mower to

Bottom edge of mower to

0ro n

AWZL

!q--A

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut

"F" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.

The two front links must remain equal in length.

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

O(3

O _ .....

/

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be E, ual in Length f ...........................

Suspension Arm

_\_

Lift Link

Adjustment Nut -----------

/,1.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTM ENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

Nut

Trunnion

Front Links

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface.

Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

1.

Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).

2.

Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3.

Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.

Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys

2.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

3.

Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Pulle'

\

Mandrel

Pulley

Idler Pulleys

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface.

Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL-

1.

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2.

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

3.

Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

4.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

5.

Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.

Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley.

2.

Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.

Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

6.

Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Engine Pulle,

Clutching

Center

3an

Keeper

Stationary Idler

Transaxle

Pulle_

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-

TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

1.

Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2.

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.

Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

4.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

Neutral Lock Gate

Gearshift

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN=

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble horizontal.

Tighten securely.

with crossbars

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.

If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

2.

,

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

Washers

Axle

Retaining

Rin(

Cover

3.

Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears.

Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_,WARNING: 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 "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system.

Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.

Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.

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

3.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1.

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.

RED cable last from both batteries.

Square

Key___,

(Rear Wheel Only)

_I,

Weak or Dead

Battery

Fully Charged

Battery

02614

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REPLACING BATTERY

_IWARNING: 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.

Hex Bolt

TO

1.

2.

REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

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.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS=

SEMBLY

1.

Raise hood.

2.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.

Stand in front of tractor.

Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

Door " -"-"'d."_ ":_,.., "_,--]L-._

j

= __PosJtJve

_#%[_

J _ ['_ _

_"k (Red)

Cable

Terminal

Guard

_

_'_.

_NeqatJve

((BlacM)

Cable

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring.

See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.

The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

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ENGINE

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

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be 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 from slow to choke position.

Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

2.

Check that holes '_' in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up.

If holes '_' are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Governor Control Lever Governor

Control Plate

Holes 'A"

Clamp

Screw

Throttle

Cable

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission.

It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap.

Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap.

The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate

in fuel, temperature, altitude for differences or load.

If the carburetor does need adjustment, as follows: proceed

In general, turning idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

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iMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result

if screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

1.

Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments.

2.

Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING -

1.

Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.

Make final adjustments engine running and shift/motion with control lever in neutral (N) position.

2.

Move throttle control lever to slow position. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw.

Turn

idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

3.

While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclockwise until engine runs rough.

Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions.

lever.

Release throttle

ACCELERATION TEST -

4.

Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position.

If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted.

not adjust - damage may result.

Do iMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed.

Overspeed-

ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.

If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

Idle Sp.eeed

F _-----_---_ -,.

o_5 Throttle

Screw ---_ ever

d

With Limiter

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.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" 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.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

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

Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

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 empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.

(See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1.

Remove spark plug(s).

2.

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3.

Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4.

Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

1

2

3

8

9

CAUSE

Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

Engineflooded.

4 Bad spark plug.

5

6

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

10 Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Dirty air filter.

2 Bad spark plug.

3 Weak or dead battery.

4 Dirty fuel filter.

5 Stale or dirty fuel.

6

7

8


Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2 Attachment clutch is engaged.


4 Blown fuse.

5 Corroded battery terminals.

6 Loose or damaged wiring.

7 Faulty ignition switch.

8 Faulty solenoid or starter.

9 Faulty operator presence switch(es).

CORRECTION

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 Empty 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.


2 Replace spark plug.

3 Recharge or replace battery.


5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6 Check all wiring.




1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2 Disengage attachment clutch.


4 Replace fuse.

5 Clean battery terminals.

6 Check all wiring.

7 Check/replace ignition switch.

8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.


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See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service center

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE


2 Corroded battery terminals.


4 Faulty solenoid or starter.

1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.

4

5

6

2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3 Build-up of grass, leaves trash under mower.

and

Dirty air filter.

Low oil level/dirty

Faulty spark plug.

oil.

7

8

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

9 Water in fuel.

10 Spark plug wire loose.

11 Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12 Dirty/clogged muffler.


14 Carburetor out of adjustment.

15 Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2 Bent blade mandrel.

3 Loose/damaged part(s).

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

1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

CORRECTION


2 Clean battery terminals.

3 Check all wiring.

4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1 Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2 Adjust throttle control.

3 Clean underside of mower housing.


5 Check oil level/change oil.

6 Clean and regap or change spark plug.


8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank witifresh, clean gasoline.

9 Empty 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.




1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt


3 Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1 Check wiring, switches and connections.

If not corrected, contact a Sears or other

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See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service center

PROBLEM

Poor cut = uneven cutting

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) working not

(if so equipped)

CAUSE CORRECTION

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2 Mower deck not level.

3

4

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

1

2

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

3

4

5

Clean underside of mower housing.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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

1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1 Remove obstruction.

2 Worn/damaged

3 mower

Frozen idler pulley.

drive belt.

2 Replace mower drive belt.

3 Replace idler pulley.

4 Frozen blade mandrel.

1

2

Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast.


1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2 Shift to slower speed.

3 Wet grass.

4 Mower deck not level.

3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4 Level mower deck.

5

6

7

8

9

2

3

4

5

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

5 Check tires for proper PSI.

6 Replace/sharpen blade bolt.

blade. Tighten

7 Clean underside of mower housing.

8 Replace mower drive belt.

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10 Improper blades used.

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual.

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

11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1 Light switch is "OFF".

1 Turn light switch "ON".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.


Blown fuse.

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

3 Check/replace light switch.

4 Check wiring and connections.

5 Replace fuse.

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See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service center

PROBLEM

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Engine dies when tractor is shifted

into reverse

CAUSE CORRECTION

1 Bad battery cell(s).

2 Poor cable connections.

1 Replace battery.

2 Check/clean all connections.

3

4

Faulty regulator

Faulty alternator.

(if so equipped).

3

4

Replace

Replace regulator.

alternator.

1 Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttlecontrol between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed between

(fast) position position before stopping engine, before stopping engine.

1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.

position.

See Operation section.

° Get answers from our team of home experts.

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DECALS

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6

20

5

19

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13

15

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

8

9

6

7

1

2

3

5

10

11

13

156439

189020

186366

186367

133644

189088

193564

186572

164065

193308

146046

DESCRIPTION

Decal Fender Danger Sears

Decal

Decal

Decal

Engine

Hood, R.H./L.H.

Hood Side Panel

Decal

Decal

Maintenance

Lower Dash

Decal

Decal

Rptcmnt

Fender, Craftsman White

Decal

Decal

Decal

Strng Whl Domed

Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S

V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

15

19

20

21

22

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

DESCRIPTION

160396

138047

172331

179128

149516

138311

184310X428

184311 X428

193813

193814

Decal, Mower Drive Schematic

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal, Deck Sears

Decal, Deck

Decal, Battery

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS ANDTIRES

5,8

7

4,10 wheel 1

11

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KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

3

4

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

- -

59192

65139

106222X

59904

Valve Cap, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front Tire

Service Item Only)

106732X624 Rim, Front

(Not Provided,

278H

9040H

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

106108X624 Rim, Rear

138468

7152J

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear Tire

104757X428

144334

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm


SCHEMATIC

02836 193374 / 390

RED

_)AMMETER

RED

BATTERY o111o

FUSE

SOLENOID STARTER q_

WHITE

|

I

I i

T O

, i

I O

I

,

I

I i

I

'

(PEDAL UP)

', i ,

I A_T_'_L_UTCH OFF)

BLACK

REVERSE

r........

1 i

,,

......

'

I

___.__._

,,

SEAT SWITCH

(_N_O_T ___CC_U_P_E_D_ _ _ _ i ' ,, BLACK

GRAY i i i i .........

' i i i

,,

SWITCH i

'

,,

NOT

SHORTING

IN REVERSE

CONNECTOR q_ q

BLAC K/WHITE t

IGNITION

UNIT

®

_

I

I

) GAP I

SPARK PLUGS

(2 PLUGS v

ON TWIN CYL.

ENGINES)

....

n .

FUEL I

',

/

FI

_I

HOUR

] v_

METER J_

(OPTIONAL)

.....

9 BLUE 4

FUEL

I

I

_%d"

Ri D S_OLENOID n

' _

......

, _

¢__j

_

' n LIGHTSWITCH

I

, i

I

SHUT-OFF

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

_

28 VOLTS AC MIN

(C_ARGING SYSTEM

@ 3600 RPM

DISCONNECTED)

" Fr

LIGHTING

5AMPAC

__

ORANGE

SYSTEM OUTPUT

¢36OORpMUTPUTDioDE 1 ALTERNATOR

(]L)

_

'l _ A A A i-

_ _ _ k_/_

14 VOLTS AC MIN @--3_0-R[TM _LI_ H-TS-O_F[ ii

]!

I j I,

I q_ q_ q_

4_

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CiRCUiT

OFF M+G+A1

:_UN/OVERRJDE B+A1

RUN

START

B+A1

B -,'-S + A1

"MAKE"

L+A2

02836

NOTE

HEADLIGHTS

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

®

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

O

/

P

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL


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1193372 ROS

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28

55

29

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ELECTRICAL


KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

163465

74760412

186491

176138

183759

4152J

4799J

146148

175158

73510400

145491

192749

193350

140403

110712X

193374

71110408

131563

178861

121433X

141940

17490508

180449

190270

193465

192540

191834

45

52

55

90

91

92

93

94

27

28

29

30

33

34

40

41

42

43

21

22

24

25

26

1

2

8

16

Battery

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

Box Battery

Switch, Interlock Push-In

Harness Light Socket (W/4152j)

Bulb Light #1156

Cable Battery

Cable Battery

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric

Cable Ground

Switch Seat DP w/Ramps

Switch Ign

Key Molded Craftsman

Switch Light

Harness Ign

Bolt Btk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2

Cover Terminal

Solenoid

Ammeter Rectangular

Protection Wire Loop

6 Amp

Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 1/2

Cover Terminal Battery

Strap Battery Mount Front

Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch

Screw

Module Reverse Ros



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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

259

273

258

39

278

159

58

278

2O8

31

209

/

208

207

209

6O

206

209

74

36

208 chassis-Laser -it. stlt 45

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.274811

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

2

5

9

10

11

13

14

17

18

26

28

30

31

37

38

39

58

174619

176554

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

193511X013 Dash

STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

174996 Panel, Dash, L.H.

172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

17490608 ScrewThdrot 3/8-16x 1/2

184272X615 Hood Assembly

184921 Bumper Hood

STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 unc

184259 Grille/Lens Asm

(Includes key nos. 258, 259, 260, 263, 264, 274, 275 & 278)

192393X615 Fend/Ftrest

139976

17490508

Bracket, Fender Support

ScrewThdrot 5/16-18x 1/2

175710

174714

184270

Pivot Bracket Assembly

Bracket Pivot

Air Duct

60

64

74

STD533707

154798

STD541437

114 158112

142 175702

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

Keeper Belt Rear LH

Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 186689

144 175582

145 156524

148 17490620

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

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

159 155123X428 Cuphotder

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

207 17670508

208 17670608

209 17000612

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 x 1/2

Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

258 184264X599 Lens Laser RH

259 184263X599 Lens Laser LH

260 184262X428 Cover Lens Laser

263 184265 Bezel Grille LH

264 184266 Bezel Grille RH

272 184269X428 Vent Hood Laser III RH

273 184268X428 Vent Hood Laser III LH

274 184260X428 Insert Grille LH

275 184261X428 Insert Grille RH

278 191611

- 5479J

- 187801

Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex

Plug BTN .359 Dia.

Plug Dome Plastic



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TRACTOR

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38

GROUND DRIVE


28

29

30

32

22

24

25

26

27

34

35

36

37

2

3

4

5

6

8

10

11

13

14

15

16

18

19

21

49

50

51

52

53

55

56

57

38

39

41

47

48

59

61

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Peerless 206-545C

146682

123666X

12000028

(See Breakdown)

Spring, Return, Brake

Pulley, Transaxle

Ring, Retainer

121520X

17060512

192502

Strap, Torque

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Rod Shifter Fender STLT

STD561210 Pin, Cotter

105701X Washer, Shift Plate

74550412

10040400

Bolt 1/4-28 unfW/Patch Gr. 8

Washer Lock Hvy Helical

74490544

73800500

Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18

STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5

STD541437 Nut

106933X Knob

130804 Rod, Brake

STD541237 Nut

106888X Spring, Brake Rod

STD551037 Washer

STD561210 Pin

175765

71673

Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, Parking Brake

169592 Bracket, Transaxle

STD523107 Bolt

175578

120183X

Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal

Bearing, Nylon

STD551062 Washer

STD571810 Roll Pin

179114

72110622

175556

127783

154407

Pulley, Composite, Flat

Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

Betlcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stt

123205X

72110612

Retainer, Belt

Bolt Carr. Sh. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 unc

STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 unc

105710X Link, Clutch

105709X Spring, Clutch Return

17060620

130801

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

V-Belt, Ground Drive

169691

17120614

Keeper, Belt, Center Span

Screw 3/8-16 x .875

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

84

85

89

96

112

113

116

120

150

151

156

158

159

168

169

170

198

202

212

161

162

163

165

166

62

69

70

74

75

76

63

64

65

66

77

78

79

80

81

82

83

DESCRIPTION

8883R Cover, Pedal

175410 Pulley, Engine

173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

STD551143 Washer

154778

142432

134683

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof

Screw Hex Wsh H i-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc

Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

137057

121749X

Spacer, Axle

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

STD581075 E-Ring

123583X

Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

STD580025

145090

Key Woodruff

Arm, Shift

165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered

165711

19171216

166231

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Link Transaxle

150360 Nut, Nytock

192388X428 Console, Shift, STLT

STD624003

19091210

Retainer Spring

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

127285X

72140608

Strap Torque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1

73900600

175456

19133210

166002

165589

183900

72140406

73680400

74780416

165623

17490510

Nut Lock Ftg. 3/8-16

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Shift

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

Nut Crowntock 1/4-20 unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 unc x 1 Gr. 5

Bracket Pivot Lever

165492

165580

187414

169593

72110614

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

Washer Nylon

Bolt Carr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

145212 Nut Hex Fig. Lock

NOTE: Atlcomponentdimensions inches 1 inch = 25.4mm

givenin U.S.

39

STEERING

-T

_-_ 34


'/

'/ t2_?, m-.-___ 42

37_--___ ----_37

__ 36

88

29

I

71

46

65

13

\

68 67

67

67

68

82 i

40

10

28

30 steering pl.lt

57

4O

STEERING


KEY PART

NO.

NO.

44

46

65

67

38

39

40

41

42

43

68

71

82

87

88

10

11

13

15

17

26

28

29

30

32

34

36

37

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

91

95

97

DESCRIPTION

186093X428 Steering Wheel

184706

169840

Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, L.H.

169839

6266H

121748X

12000029

Spindle Assembly, R.H.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

Ring, Klip

175121 Dragtink

STD551137 Washer, Lock

136518

145212

Spacer, Bearing, Axle

Nut, Hexftange Lock

190753

126847X

19131416

17000612

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Bushing

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

76020412

130465

10040500

155099

152927

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Rod, Tie

Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr. 5/16

Bushing, Steering

Screw

186095X428 Insert, Steering Wheel

19113812 Washer 11/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Ga.

73540600

186737

Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

145054X428 Boot, Steering Shaft

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

190752 Extension Shaft Steering

184946X505 Cap, Spindle

160367

72110618

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

169827

175146

169835

173966

175118

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14

Bolt shoulder 7/16-20

175553

188967

Clip Steering

Washer Hardened

74780564 Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Gr. 5



41

ENGINE


2

1

3

72

62

81

13

14

78

31

23

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester engine-bs.

1 cyl_30

42

ENGINE


1

2

3

38

39

44

45

46

62

72

78

81

29

31

32

33

34

37

4

13

14

23

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

170545

17720408

137352

165291

148456

169837

137180

157103

161696

123487X

106082X

8543R

181654

109227X

17670412

17000612

19091416

10010500

71070512

17060620

73510400

DESCRIPTION

Control, Throttle/Choke

Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

Engine, B&S, No. 31P777-0296-E1

(See Breakdown)

Muffler Exhaust

Gasket, Muffler

Tube Drain Oil Easy

Shield, Brn/Dbr Guard

Arrestor, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Fuel

Clamp, Hose

Pad Spacer

Line, Fuel

Plug, Oil Drain Easy

Pad Idler

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw Hex Wsh 3/8-16 x 3/4

WEasher 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Washer Split

Screw Hex Head Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

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

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Starter Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below:

Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723

Engine Power Rating information

The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5).

Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability.

Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment (actual "on-site" or net horsepower).

This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability.

Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this

Series engine.

43

MOWER DECK


185

3O

84

48

42 D man-t-path stlt 3

21

16

44

1

18

29

28

_

21

2/3 24

MOWER DECK


18

19

20

21

23

13

14

15

16

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

36

40

44

45

46

48

31

32

33

34

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

- -

- -

DESCRIPTION

165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

STD533107 Bolt

138017

165460

Bracket Assy., Sway Bar, Front

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck

STD624008 Retainer Spring

178024

850857

Bar Sway Deck

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

STD551137 Washer, Lock

140296 Washer, Hardened

138971

134149

139775

137645

128774

110485X

174493

(The following blades are available)

Blade, 42" Hi-Lift

(For bagging or discharging)

Blade, 42" Mulching Std

(For mulching mowers only)

Blade, 42" Mulching Premium

(For better wear when mulching

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

Housing, Mandrel, Vented

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Deck

72140505

132827

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt, Shoulder

159770 Baffle, Vortex

STD541431 Nut Crowntock5/16-18 unc

177563 Bracket, Deflector

105304X

123713X

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

110452X Nut, Push

130968X428 Shield, Deflector

19111016

131491

173984

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

Rod, Hinge

ScrewThdrol Washer Head

187690 Washer, Spacer

153535

178342

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toptock, Flanged

STD533717 Bolt

131494

73900600

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc

140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H.

STD624003 Retainer

137729

133944

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

Washer, Hardened

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

52

53

54

55

56

59

67

68

92

139888

184907

178515

155046

165723

141043

149846

144959

STD541437

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 unc

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

111 179292

112 179293

113 17060512

116 4898H

117 188606

118

119

129

130

131

142

73930600

STD551037

19131312

STD523710

STD533710

165890

Bracket Wheel Guage LH

Bracket Wheel Guage RH

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

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

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1

Arm Spring Brake Mower

Bracket Arm Idler 42" 143 157109

144

145

158634

165888

146 171977

147 131335

148 169022

149 165898

150 19091210

152 169676

Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring Return Idler

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

Cable Clutch 42 In

158 17720408

159

184

STD533717

19131410

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 unc x 1-3/4

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga.

Head Asm. Cable Clutch 185 188234

- 130794 Mandrel Assembly (includes

Housing, Shaf and Shaft

Hardware Only-Pulley not included)

- 171491 Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. Deck-Order separately guage wheel components key nos. 116 - 119).



45

SEAT ASSEMBLY


10

I i seat It.knob

1

17

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

9 lO

11

12

188719

140551

71110616

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17000616

19131614

182493

166369

174648

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, Seat

Bolt

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Clip, Push-in Hinged

Nut

Spring, Seat

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

Washer 13/32xlx14Ga.

Pan, Seat

Knob Seat

Bracket, Switch Mounting

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

13

14

15

16

17

21

22

24

25

121248X

72050412

134300

121250X

123976X

171852

STD541431

19171912

127018X

DESCRIPTION

Bushing, Snap

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Spacer, Split .28 x .88

Spring

Locknut, Flange 1/4 Gr. 5

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 uric

Nut

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.


46

LiFT ASSEMBLY


7

8

/

/

3

13

4

6

5

12

13

19

2O 20

2O

1

19

13

15 lift-rh. 1piece 3

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

11

12

13

159460

159471

105767X

12000002

19211621

120183X

125631X

122365X

139865

139866

4939M

DESCRIPTION

Wire Asm I nner/Sprg W/plunger LT

Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf

Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

E Ring #5133-62

Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga.

Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id

Grip Handle

Button Plunger Yellow

Link Lift LH Fixed Length

Link Lift RH Fixed Length

Retainer Spring

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

15

16

17

18

19

20

31

32

173288

73350800

175689

73800800

139868

163552

169865

73540600

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc

Trunnion Blk Zinc

Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Retainer Spring

Bearing Pvt Lift

Nut Crowntock 3/8 - 24



47


PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-=MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

&SA

47

31A

15

/

83

/

18

4

2gB 56

13

51

52

48

57

58

59

60

61

157

%

29

54

36

79

MODEL and SERIAL

NUMBERS HERE

Model

Chiffre et S@riel c

48


PEERLESS TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 206=545C

31A

32

34

35

35A

36

37

38

REF PART

NO.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

6A

7

8

8A

9

10

11

12

13

14 778368

772147

780086A

770128

776395

776409

778364

778369

778330

792180

792047

784352

784378

778334

778309

778368

15

17

778370

786188

18

20

21

22

25

786102

792077A

792078

792079

792073A

25A 792177

26 792125

27 792035

28

29

788040

780072

29A 780160

29B 780051

29C 780199

30 780108

31 780001

780195

788083

780194

780193

780197

790075

790007

799021

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Cover

Needle Bearing 5/8"

Transaxle Case

Countershaft

Output Shaft

Spur Gear (38 teeth)



Shift Key

Woodruff Key #9

Shift Collar

Shift Rod & Fork

Bevel Gear (30 teeth)

Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth)

Bevel Gear (13 teeth)

(Include.

14)

Bevel Pinion (13 teeth)

(Include.

13)

Ring Gear (43 teeth)

Drive Pin

Spacer 1.130 X .695

Ball 5/16" dia

Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8"

Spring .310 OD x .625 L

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"

Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8"

Retaining Ring (pkg of 2)

Retaining Ring

Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer .627 ID x

.031W


.031W


.031W

Anti-Rotation Washer .632

Cup Washer 1.127 ID x

.032W

Flat Washer .750 ID x

.056W

(Use As Needed)


.062W

Oil Seal 5/8"

Bushing .563

Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID

Flanged Bushing .751

Brake Disk

Brake Pad Plate

Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39

40

786026

792076A

REF PART

NO.

NO.

58

59

60

61

65

49

50

51

52

53

54

56

57

41A 790079

42 792073A

42A 792085A

43

44

45

46

47

48

792075

790025

786066

786086

774690

774691

778356

778338

778354

778352

778350

778346

778355

778337

778353

778351

778349

778345

780189

66

67

69

70

776422

776396

792170

786187

71 788069

71 B 788092

76 780090

77

79

82

788078A

792144

778333

83

85

778338

792154

87 788089A

150 788093A

157 788088A

180 730229A

900 794712

Dowel Pin


.059W

DESCRIPTION

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4"

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

Locknut 5 / 16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer ,2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15 / 16" Long)

Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long)

S 3ur Gear (29 teeth)

S3ur Gear (27 teeth)












.062W

Input Shaft

Shifter & Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O" Ring

Flat Washer 1.128 ID x

.058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear

(30 & 13 teeth)


Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9 / 16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear Oil 80W90

Replacement MST -

206-545C Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S.


49


BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E1

11

./1

25 27 _

691 @

3O

307

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

868

943 O

_1022

43<_

24 _] m

741

127o!'

584_

1264_

524 _ 8420 i 1019 LABEL KIT ]

I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ]

I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I i

[

48 SHORT BLOCK

[

1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE i

1

750 6

1266 0

15e

41

12

20 0 89

1027

50


BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1

_j

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

1022

238 ®

868 {_)

1022

6170

914

1022

r 51_

54_

53

654@

1119,_

334 _'

1091

_6N1

121 CARBURETOR

104 _

OVERHAUL

634A_

385

KIT

987 (_

1266 0

93_

95 _'

105 I_ 1370276@

1068117,_ 142

1266A O

@ l

I 977 CARBURETOR

1370276@

GASKETSET

0 137

276 @

1127_ lO5

947

51



m

643

968

1267 m

801

_ 544_

803 _ 31° 1

11090_ 311

462 [ 797/-t:_j

802

50_3_

729

697 _

1070

1°6%1

1040

_o_

37_

74

52

32

33

43

45

46

48

50

51

34

35

36

37

40

53

54

73

74

78

89

93

94

95

98

104

105

106

108

7

9

11

12

13

1

4

5

2

3

15

16

20

22

23

24

25

--

26

--

27

28

29

--

TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.274811


KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

697174

399265

391086 •

697188

698147

Cylinder Assembly

Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side)

Seat-Oil (Magneto Side)

Sump-Engine

Head-Cylinder

699168 _+ Gasket-Cylinder Head

697109 • Gasket-Breather

697113

697110 •

690360

Tube-Breather

Gasket-Crankcase

Screw (Cylinder Head)

690946

697127

690947 •

692125

693557

222698

699052

699054

699051

697559

Plug-Oil Drain

Crankshaft

Seal-Oil (PTO Side)

Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump)

Flywheel

Key-Flywheel

Piston Assembly (Standard)

Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize)

Ring Set (Standard)

Ring Set (.020" Oversize)

698469

697099

697126

697263

692852

695760

Lock-Piston Pin

Pin-Piston

Rod-Connecting (Standard)

Rod-Connecting

(.020" Undersize)

Screw (Connecting Rod)

Valve-Exhaust

695761

691279

691279

697108

690964

Valve-intake

Spring-Valve (Intake)

Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

Guard-Flywheel

Retainer-Valve

691968

690564

Stinger-Governor/Oil

Tappet-Valve

698492

697762

Camshaft

Short Block

690193 Manifolddntake

692137 _Q$+Gasket-lntake

690227

691148

697133

697897

Stud (Carburetor)

Screw (Intake Manifold)

Screen-Rotating

Screw (Rotating Screen)

691003

690283

Screw (Flywheel Guard)

Plug-Oil

690602 Q Bushing-Throttle Shaft

498030 Kit-Idle Mixture

691636 Screw (Throttle Valve)

495800 Kit-idle Speed

690525 Q Pin-Float Hinge

231855 Q Valve-Float Needle

691780 Q Seat-Inlet

690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke)

127

130

131

133

137

108A 692344

117

118

121

125

694352

697228

697241

698445

Q

Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic)

Jet-Main (Standard)

Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Kit-Carburetor

Carburetor

Overhaul

695005

691750

494379

494381

Plug-Welch

Valve-Throttle

Kit-Throttle Shaft

Float-Carburetor

281165 Q$ Gasket-Float Bowl

141 495097

141A 495931

142

Kit-Choke

Kit-Choke

Shaft (Manual Choke)

Shaft (Choke A Matic)

697140 Q Nozzle-Carburetor

146

186

691639

692317

187 697098

187A 698417

Key-Timing

Connector-Hose

Line-Fuel

Line-Fuel

188

192

202

691693

691986

691841

Screw (Control Bracket)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Link-Mechanical Governor

209

216

222

227

232

238

240

692208

691840

694042

691374

691842

691843

298090

Spring-Governor

Link-Choke

Bracket-Control

Lever-Governor Control

Spring-Governor

Cap-Valve

Fitter-Fuel

265

267

276

304

305

691024

695134

Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp)

692255 Q:_ Washer-Seating

699829 Housing-Blower

697102 Screw (Blower Housing)

305A 697103

306 697107

307

309

310

311

691003

693551

690323

497608

Screw (Blower Housing)

Shield-Cylinder

Screw (Cylinder Shield)

Motor-Starter

Bolt (Starter Motor)

Brush Set

333

334

337

358

492341

691061

691043

697191

363

383

19203

89838

385 694476

385A 690297

Armature-Magneto

Screw (Magneto Armature)

Plug-Spark

Gasket Set-Engine

Flywheel Puller

Wrench-Spark Plug

Screw (Fuel Pump)

Screw (Fuel Pump)

•

Q

$

included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095


1 inch = 25.4 mm

53


BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E1

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

797

801

802

803

830

842

847

851

868

914

918

943

697

718

729

741

750

757

758

759

783

789

387

404

431

445

462

474

503

505

510

697090

691691

697122

697153

691261

696459

691532

691251

693699

Pump-Fuel

Washer (Governor Crank)

Etbowdntake

Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

Washer (Starter Cable)

Alternator

Strap-Starter

Nut (Governor Control Lever)

Drive-Starter

513

523

524

525

544

552

562

579

584

692024 Clutch-Drive

697086 Dipstick

691032 * Seat-Dipstick Tube

697085

692034

Tube-Dipstick

Starter-Armature

601

614

616

617

634

697144

691119

691029

697112

95162

691620

692012

Bushing-Governor

Clamp-Hose

Pin-Cotter

Crank-Governor

Crank

Bolt (Governor Control Lever)

Nut (Starter Cable)

Cover-Breather Passage

692138 Q • Seat-O Ring (intake Manifold)

690801 O Spring/Seat Assembty

(Manual Choke)

634A 690802 Q Spring/Seat Assembly

(Choke A Matic)

635

643

691909

697155

Boot-Spark Plug

Retainer-Air Fitter

654

684

691

690958

697157

Nut (Carburetor)

Screw (Breather Passage Cover)

692407 * Seat-Governor Shaft

690372

690959

691224

697128

691033

697607

697134

697392

693713

698329

Screw (Drive Cap)

Pin-Locating

Clip-Wire

Gear-Timing

Screw (Oil Pump Cover)

Link-Counterweight

Counterweight

Pin-Counterweight

Gear-Pinion

Harness-Wiring

693167

691283

691286

693757

691095

Nut (Brush Retainer)

Cap-Drive

Cap-End

Housing-Starter

Stud (Rocker Arm)

691031 * Seat-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)

697087 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

692424 Terminal-Spark Plug

690968 *+ Seat-Valve

690960

697091

Screw (Rocker Cover)

Line-Vacuum

690589 * SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

947

965

967

968

975

977

987

694393

499613

697015

699848

495933

690192

1005 697111

1017 690770

Solenoid-Fuel

Cover-Oil Pump

Fitter-Pre Cleaner

Cover-Air Cleaner

Bowl-Float

Gasket Set-Carburetor

691326 Q Seat-Throttle Shaft

Fan-Flywheel

Screen-Oil Pump

1019 697143 Kit-Label

1022 272475 *+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

1023 692492 Cover-Rocker Arm

1024 499054

1026 692003

Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Intake)

......

692011

1027 696854

1029 691751

1034 690822

1035 693784

1036 695700

1040 699852

1044 698139

1051 691265

1058 275038

1059 698516

1070 691058

1090 691293

1091 691333

1095 690190

1119 691183

1127 691657

Rod-Push

Filter-Oil

Arm-Rocker

Guide-Push

Shaft-Pump

Plate-Trim

(Exhaust)

Rod

Label-Emission

Screw (Flywheel)

Ring-Retaining

Owner's Manual

Kit-Screw/Washer

Screw (Flywheel Fan)

Retainer-Brush

Cap-Limiter

Gasket Set-Valve

Screw (Alternator)

Screw (Ftoat Bowt)

1263 697124

1264 697104

Reed-Breather

Screw (Breather Reed)

1265 697125 Support-Blower Housing

1266 691917 *O Seat-O Ring (Intake Elbow)

1266A 697123 Q Seat-O Ring(Intake Elbow)

1267 697424 Latch-Blower Housing

1270 697156

1279 690960

Ptug-AVS Counterweight

Screw (Blower Housing Support)

1329 31Q777-0036 Replacement Engine

1330 272147 Repair Manual

*

O

$

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

Jnctuded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095 +


1 inch = 25.4 mm

54

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NOT ACROSS HILL

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3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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TRACTO

Electric Start

6-Speed Transaxle

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines.

Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

Sears Craftsman Help Line

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.

2

I. GENERAL OPERATION

3

li. SLOPE OPERATION

Iii. CHILDREN

IV. TOWING

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

GENERALSERVICE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

6

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

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(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 4

U

Steering Wheel

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) 5/16 Lock Washer

Slope Sheet

(1) Washer

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

Gauge

_(1) Knob

For Future Use

Keys

TOOLS REQUIRED

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

8

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location and function of controls)

9

CHECK

TIRE PRESSURE

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

v_CHECKLIST

10

11

KNOW YOUR

TRACTOR

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

12

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

13

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

TO START ENGINE

below)

MOWING TIPS

16

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I" _"

I/

J, 2

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

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LUBRICATION