Owner's Manual

JCRIIFTSMI H°J

23.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.275031

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructionsbefore 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

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Assembly ..............................................

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

12

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

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3

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

18

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

22

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

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

29

30

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

34

Parts Ordering .....................

Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

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

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

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

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

I, GENERAL OPERATION

II. SLOPE OPERATION

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

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

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended.

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

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mowerrelated injuries.

These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution.

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

If you

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

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

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could slopes.

cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

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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 under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

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

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

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

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

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

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

Allow engine to cool before refueling.

Do not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.

Clean oil or fuel spillage.

Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

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

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children.

They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

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• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

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

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

_,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means

CAUTION!H

BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_,CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

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

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

\ND TYPE:

OILTYPE

(API-SF-SJ):

OIL CAPACITY'.

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED i (MPH):

REVERSE:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

LO:

0.7

1.4

2.3

0.9

TIRE

PRESSURE:

FRONT:

REAR:

HI:

1.7

3.3

5.4

2.1

14 PSI

10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

15AMPS @ 3600RPM

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:UIR

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 technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this product.

Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark an'ester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

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

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

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

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Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

Seat

Steedng Sleeve

Steering Sleeve

Extension i

_(1)

(1) Washer

17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge

Knob

Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs

(2)Flanged

Pins

(1)Front Plate

Assembly

Bolts _)(2)

(2) etainer Springs

Isingle loop)

Gauge Wheels

Wheels Q

(2) Centedock Nuts

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

Video Cassette

For Future Use

Keys

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

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

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.

Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1) 9/16"wrench

(1) 1/2"wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

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

FROM TO REMOVETRACTOR

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on ell four comers of carton, and lay panels flat.

3.

Remove mower and packing materials.

4.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft.

2.

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

3.

Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

5.

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

6.

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed•

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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Steering

Wheel___

Steering _

Sleeve _

Extension

Steering Shaft __

Sleeve

_Steering o_

Wheel Insert

Hex Bolt tJ,..,_"" , , - - I ,

Ill • / t O.

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IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

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).

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";"

..-_j,*,,

..%

_

""

,..

_._-,_

_-'_

'

Lock Washer

Large Flat

Wasner

Tabs

2," - .'-:.

,,

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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 fiat 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

Seat

Knob _

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

Shoulder Bolt

TO ROLLTRACTOR 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.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

_kWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set

=the parking brake.

4.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

5.

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

6.

Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

7.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

1O.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing antisway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

2.

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

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3.

If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4.

Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

6.

Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins.

Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown.

7.

Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

8.

Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets.

Double Loop

Retainer

Chassis

Bracket

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

9.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

10. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

11.Raise

deck to highest position.

12.Assemble

gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

13.Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

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

Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

Front

Suspension Mower

Arms Bracket

Idler

Front Electric

Susper,_Jon Clutch

Brackets Pulley

\

Front Plate

Sho_der Gat

Bolt Wheel

3_

Washer

3/8-16 Double

Center Loop

Locknut Retainer Anti-Swa

Spring Bar

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

Loop Up

10

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Deflector

/Sheild

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be propedy leveled.

See "TO LEVEL

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, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE win the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

*/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:

•/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and charged.

(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated.

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

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

(Tiros must be properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring.

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

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

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

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function.

Operate them before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

i- ;i A

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

!

FUEL CHOKE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

REVERSE

MOWER LIFT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

N H

NEUTRAL HIGH

L (®)_1

LOW PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

ATrACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.

Save this manual for future reference.

Ignition

Switch Position

Ammeter

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Attachment

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Parking Brake

Control

Shift Lever

Adjustment

Gear Shift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

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

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears.

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

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

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position.

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I

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.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

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 pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

2.

Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Push-In to

Choke

Control

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged,

(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

_LOcppingtractor on grass areas.

AUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Key

Brake Peda

"Drive"

Position Height

Position

Adjustment Knob

STOPPING

Brake

=Engaged"

Position

Gear Shift

Lever

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

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 cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise ((-_) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_)to

14 lower cutting height.

The cuttingheightrange

is approximately

1:1/2" to 4-1/2".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months.

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

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

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

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

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2.

Lower mower with lift control.

Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.

3.

Lower gauge wheels to ground.

Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4.

Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

Retainer ClevisPI_'_-

Gauge

SPdng "_'_/'_,_,.

_'_///_"_

Ga uge_/_

Wheel

'_

Bra_:ket_._._

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.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift control.

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3.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control.

_I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Attachment Lift Lever

Attachment Clutch Hioh Position

Switch Pull Out To _ / Low

"Enga_

_ _,_J _

Push In To _\J/

.S:Y"Position

Deflector

\, .: Shield

_ F_._

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.

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

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle con- trol lever to slower position.

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

• Move gearshift leverto 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room fortractorto rollslightly as you restart movement.

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

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

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

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

• Do not push or towtractor at mo,re than five

(5) MPH.

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 STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.

Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level.

If necessary, add oil until

=FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane.

(Use of leaded gasoline will increase 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.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

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AWARNING: Experience indicates that

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

Acidic

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

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be 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.

ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel.

Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When startingthe engine for the firsttime or if the engine has run out of fuel, itwill take extra

cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

2.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.

Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

4.

Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before sta_ng, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6.

Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start alter several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

"now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

7.

When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

• The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWlNGTIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.

See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• Use the runner on the right side of the mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner.

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even 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 clip- pings.

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 ahd give best performance of the attachment being used.

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FILL iN DATES ___

AS YOU COMPLETE _

Checkor.keOperotlen

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator

T letedock Systems

Presence

R Check for Loose Fasteners and i_ 1_7

_" _ _¢-_ ,_._"O'_'_

Sharpen/Replace

T

Lubdcatlen Chart

0 Check Battery Level

Mower Blades _/4

R Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust

Adjust

Blade

Mogon

Belt(s) Tension

Drive Be_t(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

E Clean Air Filter

N

Clean Air Screen

G lespect Muffler/Spark Arrester ll_ V'

E

Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace

Replace

Air

Fuel

Filter

Filter

Paper Cartridge

I . Change more Often when operating under 6 heavy toad or _n high ambient

2.

Servlcl

3.

_f equipped more often wheq with oLI filter, operating

o'1 ange

4 - RepLace bladel more often when

_n dirty

c41evaq/50 mowing or dusly

_ounL

_ndltions.

in sand)" SOil.

_

1_1,2.3

_2

_2

I_ temperstures.

_s

V °

11#_1,;

V'=

_ if

_2

V p

5 _ If aquFpped wlU1 adJu=tabhl ay=tmm.

6 - Not required

7 - Tighten front if equipped axle pivot with ma_ntmnance-free bo_t to 35 tt.-Ib6, maximum.

battery.

DO not ovDrltghten=

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

® Tie Rod Ball Joints

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 prepedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

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

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2.

Check brake operation.

3.

Check tire pressure.

4.

Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5.

Check for loose fasteners.

Zerk

(_Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

._) Spindle

Zerk

BearingZerk

Gear

Teeth

_Check/

Add

Transaxle

Fluid

(DSAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

(_ Engine

_) General Purpose Grease

@ Refer to Maintenance =ENGINE" Section

_) Spray silicone lubriant (Move Bootsto

Lubricate)

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

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

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

18sparingly.

_CTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat 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

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly.

If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.

Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

4.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: treated.

Trailin

Lock

_Hex Bolt (Grade)'

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

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.

An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or.on a grinding wheel.

Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer.

(When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade.

The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position.

If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" Bolt

Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

Blade de

1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

2.

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer securing blade.

3.

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

BATTERY

Center Hole

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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.

• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I 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 BAI-rERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4.

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

5.

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

6.

Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1. Block up rear axle securely.

2.

Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

3.

Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads.

If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF-SJ.

Replace filler plug.

4.

Reassemble wheel to hub.

Filler

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

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

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

(8) hours of operation.

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.

Remove cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4_ To open, pull down on the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading.

Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Valve

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

2O

D_i;T_sed and

Locked Position

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Ak screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.

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

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.

Service paper cartridge every

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

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2.

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3.

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

Knob

Cartridge

Plate

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Nut

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Cartridge

Rubber

Seal

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

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season.

If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2.

Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3.

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.

Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

6.

Remove nut and cartridge plate.

7.

Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8.

Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud.

Replace if necessary.

9.

Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

10.Reinstall

air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

Fuel Filter_

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 automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

21 engine life.

,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2.

Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

3.

Lower mower to its lowest position.

4.

Remove retainer spring holding antiswaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

5.

Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate.

6.

Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen-

gage arms from deck.

7.

Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

8. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

Chassis

Bracket

Suspension

Arms

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

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.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front corners of mower.

Distance =A" on both sides of mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

Electric

Front Mower Clutch Pulley

Bracket

Front

Plate

Retainer

Anti-Sway

Bar

Retainer Springs

Springs

(Both Sides)

Mower

Bracket

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-toside.

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

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so 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 "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

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

• To lower front of mower housing,

loosen nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

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

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

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground \

Nut

Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground /

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.

2.

Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

3.

Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

4.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

5.

Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

7.

Check primary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

8.

Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9.

Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

10.Install

new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

11.Roll

belt into upper groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley.

12.Carefully

check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

13.Reassemble

L.H. mandrel cover.

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.

LH.

Mandrel

Screws

Idler

=lleys

Electric

Clutch

L.H.

Mower Blade

Ddve Belt

MandreF--..._

Mandrel

Maln_re R.H. Mandrel

L.H,

Mandrel

Mower

Ddve Belt

Boltin

HoLing

/( '_L__ Idler Arm _ spdn

Sway Bar \ q,// //

Bracket Idler _ H

Pulley

_)

\

\

,

Belt

Keepers

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of service.

The clutch has a built-in brake

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface.

Engage parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

2.

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

3.

Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

4.

Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

5.

Remove belt from center mandrel that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and

ignition switches are in =OFF" position.

2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley.

6.

Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

7.

Check secondary idler arm and idler

to see that they rotate freely.

8.

Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

9.

Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.

Locknut,

Rotor

.012"

Plate

TO ADJUST BRAKE mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

10.Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

11.Reconnect

spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover.

12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual).

Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

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Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1.

Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

2.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

3.

If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-314". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4.

Road test tractor for proper stopping

. distance as stated above.

Readjust if necessary.

If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

Clutching Flat Idler

Engine Above

With Parking Brake "Engaged" Transaxle

Pulley

Twists Belt

Keeper

Nut

Bo_om

Operating

Arm

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface.

Engage parking brake.

For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest.

It is not necessary to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

1.

Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

2.

Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

3.

Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

4.

Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

5.

Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.

2.

Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B").

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

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

TO ADJUST TOE-IN -

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

2.

Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

3.

Make sure V part of belt engages Vidler.

4.

Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage trensaxle pulley.

5.

Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper.

6.

Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers.

7.

Reinstall mower drive belt onto

electric clutch pulley.

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1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

2.

Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is

118" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".

3.

Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel camber, contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

Adjustment Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

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

3.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

FRONT WHEEL -

1. Block up axle securely.

2.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.

Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.

2.

Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

3.

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

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.

_(-)=Negative"

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

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.

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases.

Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a

12 volt negative grounded system. The other

vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

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REPLACING BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

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

Close terminal access doors.

9.

Close hood.

Terminal

Access

Hex

Bolt

Guard

(Red)

Cable

_gative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

4.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poody, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring.

See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse.

The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

1. While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments.

2.

Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using light attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever spring to aid in lifting attachment.

Do not overpower spring. When removing attachment, always adjust spring tension to its lowest position.

/_

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. To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

Headlight Wire lector

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-read 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 to fast position.

2.

Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Adjusting

Needle

Idle speed Adjusting

Throttle

Control

Cable

_ Bushing

W_I/ /" J_'mNut "Attachment i / _ ....

o Spring

Choke

Control

Cable

27

ScreW:lamp

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

- The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

2.

Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3.

Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

4.

Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for Full

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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

adjustment, proceed as follows:

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

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/ air mixture.

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

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

1.

Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

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

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.

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

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

2.

Idle soeed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

3.

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

4.

Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

5.

Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

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

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.

If you think the engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact Sears or other qualified service canter, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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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 stere the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame spark.

Allow the engine to cool before or 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 Mainte- nance section of this manual.

4.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened.

Inspect parts for damage, breakage and

Replace if necessary.

moving wear.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BA'I-rERY

• 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 min the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected 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 deposites from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also,

29 experiance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1.

Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor.

Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

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 conden-

sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewill turn over not

Engine clicks but will not start

CAUSE CORRECTION

1.

Out of fuel,

2.

Engine not "CHOKED"

3.

4.

5.

6.

7 properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

Water in fuel.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Fill fuel tank.

See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8.

Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment

10.Engine

valves out of adjustment.

8.

9.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

10.Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Dirty air filter.

2, Bad spark plug.

3.

Weak or dead battery.

4.

5.

8.

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

8.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments section.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

' 1. Clutch/brake

3.

4.

depressed.

2.

Attachment clutch is engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

pedal not

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

7, Faulty ignition switch.

8, Faulty solenoid or starter.

9, Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1, Weak or dead battery.

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

3.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

1.

2,

3,

,4,

561

7.

8.

9.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment clutch.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition switch.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Recharge or replace battery

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CAUSE

1.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2.

Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3.

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

4.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.

Faulty spark plug.

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.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

3.

Clean underside of mower

4.

5.

6.

housing.

Clean/replace

Check air filter.

oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

7.

8.

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.

Drain fuel tank and carbure tot, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect

and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean

engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check

all wiring.

14.See

"To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

15.Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Excessive vibration

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1.

Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

3.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

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

Poorcut-uneven

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections.

If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.

Mower deck not level.

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

5.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower housing.

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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. TROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

Mower blades will not rotate il.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2.

Worn/damaged drive belt.

mower

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working i(if so equipped)

1.

Remove obstruction.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2.

3. Wet grass.

4.

5.

6.

Travel speed too fast.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves

8.

9.

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades i 10.Improper

improperly blades installed.

used.

1.

Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4.

Level mower deck.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace

with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean

around mandrels to open vent holes.

11.Clogged

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

1. Switch is"OFF".

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out

3.

Faulty light switch.

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

.

Blown fuse.

1. Turn switch "ON".

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3.

Check/replace light switch.

4.

Check wiring and connec tions.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires" when turning engine"OFF"

1.

2.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

3.

4.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

1.

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

1.

Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec tions.

3.

Replace regulator.

4.

Replace alternator.

.

Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

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AMMETER

)

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BATTERY

IC

FUSE

G _

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:FH, i

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PTO (DISENGAGED) j

I

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

B.U_

FUEL i i

SOLENOID

I i _

CLUTCH I BR_

(PEDAL UP)

I

STARTER

BLACK

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ELECTRIC CLUTCH i

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OPERATOR

PRESENCE

RELAY #1

FUEL SHUTOFF

SOLENOID

REGULATOR YEU.OW

HEADLIGHTS

IGNITION SWITCH

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

RELAY

©

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

POSITION CIRCUIT

Pro C+GrB+H

D

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

GFC

DA

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TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER917.275031

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33

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EI'ECTRICAL

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER917,275031

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

29

30

33

40

42

45

50

52

79

81

1

2

144927

8 7603J

10 145211

Battery

74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/4

Tray, Battery

Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

22

25

26

27

28

11 150109

12 145759

16 153664

21 166184

4152J

150775

108824X

Holddown BatteryDash Mount

Nut PushNylon 1/4"

SwitchInterlockPush-In

Harness Socket LightWI4152J

BulbLight

Cable, Battery

Fuse

73510400 Nut KepsHex 114-20Unc

170697 Cable, Ground

160784

175566

140403

170238

154336

122822X

174652

141940

163996

109748X

Switch,Plunger

Switch, Ign

Key, Ignition

HarnessIgn.

Cover,Terminal

Ammeter

Switch,PTO

ProtectionWire Loop

BulbholderAsm. Incan descent

RelayAsm.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

37

5 140

36 _ 152

6

130

_157

21

28

17

.i

'_

47

17

56

2 88

_1_4

•

86

85 "_

17

70

67 83

17 t--_17

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

42

43

44

45

47

50

56

34

35

36

37

39

30

31

32

33

1

2

4

5

6

7

175465

175282

Ran,Frame RH

Draw'oar,Gt

73680700 Nut,CrownlockHex 7/16-14UNC

163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl

157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece

17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

20

21

24

28

8 145166 Support, Battery

14 175259X558 HoodAsm

16 121794X Cover, Access

17 17000612 Screw

18 174515X558 Gdlle

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga.

STD523710 Bolt,Fin Hex 316.16 x 1

B'I1T_41437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc

145243X558 Footrest,RH

145244X558 Footrest,LH

145051X014 Saddle, SlkscrVgt

161419

161327

161326

Brace,Supt 1-pcVGT Strg

Bracket,Pivot Chassis Lh

Bracket,Pivot ChassisRh

177018 Plate Asm EngineChassis

19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga.

17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

167286X558 Fender

175278 Bracket,Axle Front

72140608 Bolt,Carriage 3/6-16 x 1

136939 Bracket,SpnsnFront Lh

136940 Bracket,SpnsnFront Rh

154913 BracketAsm. Susp Chassis Rh

17490608 ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1/2

175476 Bracket,Chassis Front

154914 BracketAsm., Susp Chassis Lh

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

58

60

63

67

68

70

84

85

86

156973

17490508

177679

Guide, Belt Gear Ddve

ScrewThdroL 5116-18x 1/2

142992

144911

74760716

Belt Keeper VGT GroundDrive

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, SupportTransaxle

BoltFin Hex 7116-14UNC x I

STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

STD551237 Washer, Lock ExternalTooth 3/8

88

90

91

106

122

130

175464

138776

161464

Rail, Frame Lh

Screw, ThdrolHex Head ZincMwr

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 718

137

164863 Scraw HWHD Hi-Lo#13-16 x 3/4

74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5

138

139

140 163806

141

163975X428 Cupholde(Y'rGT

171873

163805

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Tr

MagnetY'rGT

Stdker Plate YTGT

142

144

175316

17060620

19131614

161897

161900

148 164655

150 161237

152 177956

BracketAsm., Fender

ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16x 1-114

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

BracketDash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

ExtrusionBumper

Duct Heat Hood

153

157

158

160568

161840

17670608

ShieldBrowning

Lens AsmHeadlightBar

Lens Bar

ScrewThdroL 3/6.16x 1/2

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR-

- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

5

6

1

3

4

9858M1 Key, Woodruff

7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6,16

STD561210 Pin, Cotter

7

8

9

149176 Wheel, HubAssembly

12000034 Kiip,Ring

140080 Bolt, Hub

10 142509

11 136927

Disc, Brake

Yoke, Brake Disc

12 73750800 Nutleck112-20Unf

13 139419

14 138901

Washer, Special

Bushing

15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga.

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4

17

18

126909X

137104

Spring

Lever, Brake

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc

21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4

22 633A109

23 106932X

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

136925

136923

137552

17490528

73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

137213 Brake, Red

19131616

Gearshift,LeverAssembly

Knob

Support,Puck Brake

Puck, Brake Top

Spring,Return

Screw, Hex Wsh Thd.

5/16-18 x %3/4

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

34

35

36

71673

137648

149412

Cap, Plunger

Rod, ParkingBrake

Spring,DriveGround

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

42

46

47

48

50

51

37

38

39

40

41

121749X

150035

74321016

Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

NyJiser

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

178575

73931000

Actuator, InterlockSwitch

Nut, Centerlock#10-24

Cover, Pedal 8883R

145170

138228

Retainer, Spring

ClutchRed

72110612

131494

Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-112Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 UNC

52

53

54

55

56

57

59

60

139123

207J

161590

105706X

137153

141756

122253X

Pulley, idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch,Arm Assembly

Beadng,idler

V-Belt

Bracket,Shift Red, Hi-Lo

ShiftRed, Hi-Lo

61

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

122268X

137524

SpringClip, Connecting Link

Pulley,Transaxle

STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16

74760720 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

154752

67609

140296

19131312

5142H

136327

117 73900600

Shaft, Clutch/BrakePedal

Bolt,Shoulder

Washer,Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

39

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR-" MODEL NUMBER917.275031

STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

27

28

29

31

32

41

42

44

45

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

159944X428

178557

6855M

161849

161848

626_H

121748X

12000O29

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting,Grease

SpindleAsm,LH

SpindleAsro. RH

Bearing,Race ThrustHarden

Washer 25/32 x 1-518x 16 Ga.

Ring,Klip#T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer BearingAxle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Uric

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

20

21

22

23

25

26

14 ST0551137

15 STD541537

16

17

145103

137347

18

19

175572

156011

163887X428

159945

155105

152927

STD523710

159946X428

Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/8

Nut, Lock Center3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asro., Steering

Rod Asm. Tie BallJ Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 3640)

Draglink, BallJoint SolidVgt

SupportAsm., SteeringVgt

Boot,Steering

Adapter,Wheel Steering

Bushing,Strg. BIk

Screw

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

3366R

17000612

104239X

138136

19111610

Bearing,Col. Strg.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Beedng,Flange

Bushing,Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

74780512

74780512

138059

137156

73360600

109850X

73700600

100851X

155246

17490508

160135X428

19132411

Gear, Sector Steedng

Tie Rod

Jam NutRH Thread

JointAsro.BallRH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

JointAsm. Ball LH Thread

BracketSwitch InterlockVGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 112Tyt

Extension,Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1120 x 11 Ga.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mro

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR-

- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

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SPARK ARRESTER KIT J

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8

9

10

11

12

15

16

17

18

20

21

22

24

25

26

27

28

29

35

I

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

......

149723

121361X

177748

175287

170056

143996

151346

109227X

106082)(

161493

177328X428

164863

175441X428

S'R)551237

73920600

3645J

139277

7834R

137180

10010500

DESCRIPTION

Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler

Model No. CV674-75544

Muffler

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm. Belt Engine

Bushing

Clutch Electdc

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3,50 YtJGt 96

Pad Spacer

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

Control Throttle

Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

ControIChoke

Washer Ext Teeth 318

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Washer Split

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

80

81

82

83

84

37

39

40

41 t23487X ClampHose

17490636 Screw1-r 3/8-16 x 2.114 UNC

17490664 Screwl-r 3/6-16 x 4 UNC

126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x

.250

STD551143 Washer Leek 7/16

173937 BoltHex 7/16 - 20 X 4 Ga 5

42

43

47

62

69

70

175288

146629

24-041-02

175545

71 175546

74 162295

Bushing

Shield HeatMuffler

Gasket

Tube Exhaust LH

Tube ExhaustRH

ElbowStreet Brass

M73030800

148456

148315

171877

NutFlange

Plug DrainOil Easy

PlugOil Drain Easy

Bolt5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Wl Sems

17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

42

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR..

MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

KEY

NO.

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

10

12

13

14

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

140124

140551

140675 seer

Bracket, Pivot Seat

S_.rap,Fender

127018)(

"t45006

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 Unc

124181X

171877

Spring,Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 wlSems

174894

121246X

121248X

P_n, Seat

Bracket, MountingSwitch

Bushk_g,Snap

72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-112

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

15

16

17

121249)(

123740X

123976X

18 19171912

19 166369

20 124238X

21

22

171852

STD541431

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Split

Spring,Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Ga.

Knob,Seat

Cap, SpringSeat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, CrOwntock5/;6-18 Uric

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch : 25.4 mm

43

"DECALS

TRACTOR

- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

16 18

2 6 5

15 4

10

11

--23

12 1

8

--23

KEY pART

NO.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

177375

164085

171702

171703

177415

133644

177416

163204

156439

4900J

146047

13 164884

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decat, Hood, RH

Decal,Hood, LH

Decal,Hood Side Panel

Decal,Maintenance

Decal,Engine

Decal,Fender, Craftsman

Decal,FenderDanger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

Decal, V-Belt Drive

Schematic

Decal, Blower Housing

K_Y PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

14

15

16

17

18

160397

171813

164085

149516

164065

19 138047

23 106202X

- 138311

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, ReplParts

Decal, Dash AtomEng.

Decal, BatteryDnge/Poi

Decal, Insert Stag

Decal, Baited/

Reflector,Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft Height

Adjust(Lift Handle)

- 157199X428 Pad, Footrest

- 178427

- 178428

Manual, Owner's(Eng)

Manual,Owner's(Span)

WHEELS &TIRES

3

7

4

10

5

9

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

°°

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

59192

65139

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

106228X427 Rim Assembly,Front

81341-1

106230X

Tube, Front(Service ItemOnly)

Tire, Front

27814

90401"1

Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel Only)

Bearing,Flange (FrontWheelOnly)

104757X428 Cap,Axle (Front Wheel Only)

105588X Tire,Rear

7154J Tube, Rear (Service ItemOnly)

106277X428 RimAssembly,Rear

6856M

144334

Fitting,Grease

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 rnrn

44

LiFT ASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR

- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

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38 34

32

31

39

18 t5

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

121006X Rod Asm., Lever

177535

159189

Shaft Asm., LiftVgt

Lever Asm., Lift Rh

12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87

19292016 Washer 29132 x 1-114x 16 Ga.

6 71110624 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x1-1/2

7

8

175830

175831

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 146704

Gdp, HandleFluted

Button,Plunger

Plunger,Button

Spdng 2-118"

Link Lift

12 163552

13 139868

Retainer,Spring

Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 169865 Bearing

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

16 674A2.47

SpringAsm., Assist Lift

18 143363 Bracket, SpringAssist

19 s'rD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20

21

5328J

S'1_52710

Bolt,Adjust SpringAssist

Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

23 STD624(X_ Retainer,Spring

24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 112-13Uric

45

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

33

34

35

38

39

40

26 73680800

29

30

31

32

150233

110807X

19131016

137150

STD560907

137167

138057

155097

123935X

17060516

41

42

43

70

72

73540600

19112410

123934X

145212

110452X

73 73350600

75 175805

76

78

175560

175680

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion,InfinHeight

Nut, Special

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Spring,CompressionInf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Height Indicator

Plug,Hole

Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer 11132x 1-1/2 xl0 Ge.

Scale, IndicatorHeight

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil

NutHex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Plate Asm SuspFront

PinFlange

Trunnion

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

• MOWER DECK

TRACTOR

- - MODEL NUMBER 917,275031

45

43

48

63_62

L

45

27_

46

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031

23

24

25

27

19

20

21

22

28

30

5

6

7

8

2

3

4

KEY PART

NO.

1

NO.

156990

DESCRIPTION

MowerDeckWeldment50

STD541413 Nut, Crownlock5/16-18

72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4

7631J Runner,MowerLH

138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar

STD624008 Retainer,Spring

130832 Arm Suspension,Rear

850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

Patched

9

10

STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8

140296

Unplak_l

Washer, Hard Blade Mower

Vented

11 137380

13 137553

14

15

16

17

18

137152

110485X

174493

106735X

Blade(3 Required)

Shaft Asm., W/LowerBrg

Housing,Mandrel50"Vent

Bearing,BallMandrel

Stdpper,MowerVented

Rod, Hinge

19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

I05304X

123713X

137607

110452X

110509X

136320 Runner,RH

19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

132823

157722

178342

153535

129963

Cap, Sleeve

Spring,TorsionDeflector

Bracket,Def]ec_r

Nut, Push

Shield,DeflectorMower

Spacer, Spdng Stop Idler

ScrewThdrelRollingWasher

Head

Nut, Fig Top LockCntr 9/16

Pulley,Mandrel

Washer, SpacerMower

Vented

72140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

72110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

137166 Stiffener,Arm Idler

63

64

65

66

59

60

61

62

67

99

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52

53

54

55

56

57

58

48

49

50

51

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

38 156085

39

40

42

43

44

45

46

47

131494

136572

S'[D533107

136460

165723

STD541437

74760628

137200

137729

136574

137272

137273

139245

137789

139573

144959

138687

136577

133957

137644

139031

136573

133943

72110612

19121414

151831

156009

73930600

72110614

143651

- 158330

DESCRIPTION

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley,Cdven

Bolt, Carriage 5116-15Unc x 3/4

Arm, IdlerSecondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt,Fin Hex 316-16 Unc x 1-3/4

Cover,MandrelRH

Screw, Thd Roll 114-20x 518

Cover,MandrelLH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring,Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt,MowerPdmary

V-Belt,MowerSecondary

Spring,Primary

BarAsm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt,Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket,Wheel Gauge

WasherHardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

PulleyIdlerFiat Mower

Keeper, Belt Idler44/56"

Nut, Centedock 318-16

Bolt,Carriage 318-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.5

MandrelAssembty(Includes

Key Nos. 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 33)

Deck Assembly- Service

(Std. Deck - Order Separately

All Nose Rollerand Gauge

WheelComponents)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

47

"TRANSAXLE

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TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

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31

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24

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TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

40

41

45

46

49

50

51

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

4197R

12000034

4199R

4216R

4215R

4217R

174728

74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 62761"1

16 633A63

23

24

25

26

27

17 8118M

18 8740111

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

6262H

7393R

992R1

139111

4986R

28

29

122254X

6269H

3O 5855H

31 174731

6277H

4225R

4198R

4200R

7395

160789

174729

13320400

17580520

6271H

13060200

4895H

4222R

1529R

Axle Shaft

RetainingRing

FinalDriveGear

DifferentialGear

DifferentialPinion

DifferentiaICarder

Axle ThrustWasher

Bolt, Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 3-1/4

(l"Throed Length)

Steel Ball

SpringShift ForkDetent

ShiftFork, High-LowRange

Thrust BeadngRace

4th ReductionPinion

Shaft, Brake

Snap Ring, CrescentType

High-LowRangeGears

NeedioBearing

Sintered IronBearing

ShiftForkShaft, High-Low Range

DifferentialPinionSpacer

DifferentialPinionBushing

GdpcoCenterlockNut3/8-24

Shift Fork, R.H.

Oil Seal

Sintered Iron Bearing

Shift ForkShaft

Shift Fork, L.H.

ShiftShaft, High-LowRange

Oil Seal

Pressure ReliefValve

Gearcase, Reverse Idler

Shaft and Bearings,R.H.

(Includes Key No.'s 17,18,

25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82)

DowelPin

NeedleBealtng

ThrustBeadngRace

4th ReductionGear Shaft

4th ReductionGear Spacer

ThrustBearingRace

Gate, Lower, Shift

Gearcase and Bearings,

LH. (Includes Key #'s 18,

25, 49, 50 (2), 51 and 52)

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

OilSeal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

NeedleBeadng

NeedleBearing

Needle Bearing

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

52 8119M

53 4220R

54 4209R

55 4213R

56 4442R

57 4195R

58 4214R

59

60

61

4194R

7528R

4208R

Needle Beadng

Thrust Beadng Race

3rd ReductionPinion,Low

4th ReductionGear

3rdReductionPinionSpacer

2nd ReductionGear Shaft

FinalDrivePinion

1stReductionGear Shaft

1stReductionShaft Spacer

3rdReductionPinionHigh

62 4207R

63 7398H

64 4203R

2nd ReductionGear

NeedleBeadng

65 4204R

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

ReductionPinionCluster

ReverseGear

66 2898J

67 12000033

Key, Hi-Pro 118x 17132

KlipRing

72

73

74

75

68 42(ToR

69 4206R

70

71

137(7,-I

633A69

IntermediateSpeed Gear

HighSpeed Gear

ThrustBearingRace

Intermediateand High

Speed ClusterPinions

InputShaft 139120

4201R LowSpeed Pinion

12000008 E-Ring

1153R Reverse IdlerGear

77 6803J

79 1167R

80

81

82

NeedleBeadng

SealingWasher

73360700 Nut, Hax, Jam 7116-20

6270H OilSeal

136984 Reverse Idler Shaft

93

94

95

96

84 5384J

85 2978J

86 633A85

90 110542X

Gearshift Lever, Bent

GearshiftCap

Gearshift BallCover and Pin

87 8739H1

88 4924H

89

Shift LeverGuide Bali,Keyed

Spring

19151516 Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16

Gauge

ShiftMechanismSeal

91

92

19181511 Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12

75J

Gauge

GearshiftGate and

6274H

Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

76020412 Cotter Pin 118x 3/4

10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16

159783 ScrewHex Washer Head

Machine

97 633A109

98 174741

Gearshift LeverAssembly

Tmnsaxle, 6 Speed,

CompleteAssembly

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

49

TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.275031

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

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TRACTOR-

- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

HEADNALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

14

15

16

24-033-03-S

24-041-23-S

24-096-59-S

M-645020-S

X-75-23-S

25-351-01-S

24-755-66-S

24-411-05-S

24-041-40-S

24-318-70-S

25-186-01-S

24-599-01-S

M-640034-S

24-072-09-S

24 468 16-S

24 100 10-S

24-755-74-S

24-153-16-S

24-086-32-S

24-445-01-S

24-016-01-S

24-016-02-S

24-017-01-S

24-017-02-S

24-032-05-S

235011-S

24-089-02-S

12-173-01-S

12-755-03-S

24-318-67-S

24-755-76-S

25-313-02-S

24-755-57-S

M-545016-S

24-445-02-S

24-126-44-S

24-112-12-S

24-294-06-S

24-326-13-S

24-326-14-S

25-237-14-S

Kit, breather cover w/

_asket (Includes 2, 3) asket, breather

Cover, breather

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x20

(4)

Plug, allen hd. 1/8"

Lifter, valve (4)

Kit, valve train (Includes 8,

11, 12)

Rod, push (4)

Gasket, cylinder head (2)

Head assembly, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker (4)

Pivot, rocker arm (4)

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x34

(4)

Stud, cylinder head

M8x1.25x20, M10x1.5x33,

105 mm long (8)

Washer, flat 8 mm (8)

Nut, hax. flange M8xl.25

(2)

Kit, valve cover - plain

_ncludes 18, 19)

-Ring

Screw, shoulder (4)

Strap, lifting

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)

Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)

Valve, intake (Std.) (2)

Valve, intake (.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer, spring (4)

Spring, valve (4)

Cap, valve spring (4)

Kit, retainer (4)

Head assembly, #1 cylinder

Kit, valve cover - breather

(IncL18, 19, 30)

Grommet, rubber

Kit, breather separator

_ncludes 30, 32-35) crew, hex. flange

M5xO.Sx16 (2)

Strap, breather

Bracket, breather separator

Spacer

Fitting

Hose, breather

Hose, breather

Clamp, hose (2)

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

8

9

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

3

4

5

1

2

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

6

7

19

20

24-032-01-S

24-294-13-S

24-380-13-S

24-067-13-S

24-067-14-S

24-874-09-S

24-874-10-S

24-874-11 -S

24-874-15-S

24-108-08-S

24-108-09-S

24-108-10-S

24-018-01-S

12-422-09-S

12-422-13-S

12-422-07-S

12-422-08-S

12-422-10-S

12-422-11-S

12-422-12-S

24-012-10-S

52-139-09-S

M-545010-S

24-018-04-S

24-402-05-S

12-153-01-S

24-126-19-S

12-123-04-S

M-545016-S

12-153-02-S

24-038-04-S

24-755-46-S

12-153-03-S

24-018-09-S

M-931010-S

28-032-09-S

24-468-15-S

24-144-33-S

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

_USE: Miniblock 24 782 14)

Fitting

Pin, dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.)(2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Piston wiRing Set (Std.) (2)

_lndudes 7, 8)

Piston wiRing Set (.25) (2)

Piston wiRing Set (.50) (2)

Kit, piston wiring set (.08)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Sat (.25) (2)

Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, piston pin (4)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft

Sh,m

Camshaft

Plug, cup

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Retainer, reed (2)

Reed, breather (2)

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Bracket, oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

Dipstick assembly (Includes

21, 22)

Kit, oil fill cap (includes 22)

O-Ring, dipstick

Ring, retainer

Washer, nylon (top)

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer (bottom)

Shaft, governor cross

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

51

TRACTOR-

- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

;NITIONIELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLES J

-/'-"* t 0--4

Q

AIR INTAKE ] t7

II\

52

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031

IGNITIONICHARGING

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

18

19

20

21

22

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

3

4

5

6

7

16

17

54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen llncludes 2-4,and 24 113

8-S)

M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

((4)

X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5116" (4)

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

25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4)

24-157-03-S Fan

12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange

M1Ox1.5x46

12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8"

X-42-15-S Key

24-025-04-S Flywheel

25-403-03-S Rectifier-regulator

X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16" (2)

24-086-18-S Screw, phillips hd. 11°16x71

8 (2)

236602-S Connector (3 contact)

54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator

(Includes 24 126 71-S)

12-132-06-S Spark Plug (2)

M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25

(2)

48-154-02-S Clip, cable

X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4"

24-584-01-S Module, ignition (2)

M-545020-S Screw, hex flange

M5x0.8x20 (4)

235173-S Clip, cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71-S Bracket, stator wire

X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4"

24-176-82-S Harness, wiring

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 6" -

12 gauge

24-518-12-S insulated grip barrel eyelets)

24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen

25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3)

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

6

7

9

10

11

12

13

1

4

5

2

3

8

14

15

24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes

2-4)

24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3)

25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16"

24-100-02-S Nut, plastic (2)

M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20 (4)

M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16 (3)

M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16

(6)

24-146-16-S Plate, backing - # 2 side

24-146-20-S Plate, backing -# 1 side

24-063-20-S Baffle, cylinder barret-# 2 side

24-063-14-S Baffle, valley - #2 side

24-063-58-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side

24-063-23-S Baffle, valley - #1 side

M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.Sxl0 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-096-66-S Cover, control

24-086-06-S Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/

4" (2)

1

2

3

4

5

10

11

12

13

14

6

7

8

9

15

16

17

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

24-164-06-S Manifold, intake

M-651055-S Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.Ox55 (4)

24-041-01-S Gasket, intake manifold (2)

24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

24-094-18-S Base, air cleaner

24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitback cup

24-109-09-S Cup, fuel spitback

24-083-03-S Element, air cleaner

24-083-05-S Precleaner, element

231032-S Seal, breather

24-096-01-S Cover, inner air cleaner

12-100-01-S Wing Nut

24-096-73-S Cover, air cleaner

54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal

(Includes 15 & 16)

25-341-03-S Knob, cover

24-153-20-S O-Ring

24-063-51-S Baffle, spitback cup

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

53

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER917.275031

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

STARTING SYSTEM I

ENGINE CONTROLS J

\

"1

3

/ q

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ]

,=-ai_,I _-'_

• O 11

11 _\lS

54

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031

STARTING SYSTEM

3

4

5

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 M-839080-S

DESCRIPTION

2 25-098-08-S

M-841080-S

25-435-04-S

25-755-33-S

6

7

25-141-05-S

25-221-01-S

ENGINE CONTROLS

Screw, hex. flange

M8xl.25x80

(2)

Starter, solenoid shift

(Includes 4-7)

Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25

Kit, solenoid

Kit, pinion drive (Includes

6)

Ring

Kit, brush

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

24 211 03-S

24-090-33-S

M-641060-S

24-089-01-S

25-158-08-S

24-079-04-S

25-158-11-S

M-545016-S

M-547050-S

24-089-03-S

24-126-56-S

M-645016-S

12-237-01-S

24-086-43-S

24-090-07-S

X-20-1-S

M-541050-S

24-468-01-S

24-089-45-S

M-446030-S

24-090-13-S

M-545020-S

24-089-51-S

24-0g0-05-S

41-468-03-S

M-403025-S

24-079-05-S

Bolt, round head square neck

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

Nut, hex. lock M5xO.8

Spring, choke return

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16 (2)

Lever, throttle actuator

Washer, lock 1/4"

Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8

Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Spring, governor

Nut, hex M4xO.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20

Spring, throttle limitar

Lever, choke

Washer, spring 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

Linkage, choke

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

2

3

4

5

6

7

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1

12

13

14

15

16

8

9

10

11

17

18

DESCRIPTION

24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 2-10)

M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25

(2)

M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

24-393-08-S Oil pump assembly

(Includes 5)

24-123-05-S Tube, oil pickup

24-162-26-S Screen, oil

24-043-12-S Kit, governor gear w/pin

(includes 8)

12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

52-448-02-S Tab, locking

12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear

24-153-08-S O-Ring

X-75-32-S Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

24-136-01-S Nipple, oil filter

52-050-02-S Filter, oil

52-032-08-S Seal, oil (PTO end)

24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45

24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange

X-75-10-S

M8xl.25x45

(9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"

N.RT.F.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

55

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031

EXHAUST I nl

FUEL SYSTEM J t

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2"

),

15

56

TRACTOR-

- MODEL NUMBER 917.27 5031

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

I.

2.

24-014-72-S

52-139-09-S

EXHAUST

Crankshaft (Includes 2)

Plug, cup

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1.

2.

24-04t-02-S

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

25-072-04-S Stud, MSx1.25x33

(4)

--

--

--

PA-75544

24 782 14

Replacement EnBine

Miniblock

24 755 1O8-SGasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1.

2.

3.

24-041-15-S

24-053-61

4.

5.

6.

7.

24 041 14-S

M-629095-S

M-641060-S

47.154-01-S

8.

9.

52o353-22-S

25-237-14-S

10.

24-086-12-S

11.

24-853-61-S

24-393-16-S

12.

24-100-0t-S

13.

24-353-03-S

14.

15-353-04-S

15.

24-050-02-S

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

_ncludes 2-4)

asket, carburetor

Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately)

(Service with Kits 24 757

36°S, 24 757 38-S)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud, M6xl.0x95

(2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable .

Line, fuel 12

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw, hex. cap.

M6xl.7x18

(2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 10-5/8"

Line, fuel 1%1/2"

Filter, fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-24 757 36-S Kit, choke repair

-24 757 38-S Kit, gasket repair

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

57

58

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

GUIDE

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

I caution when changing direction on slopes.

I

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