Owner's Manual

£RaFTSMgN

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC STAR-l:

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTQR

Model No.

917;.273011

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

-, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,

IL 60179

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Prod_Specificat!ons

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Assembly.,,L.J.L ......................................

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Opefa_...

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IV_enance Schedule .............. . .......... 19

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

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

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

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

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Back Cover

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIBING EQUIPMENT

For _ (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

tai_td; Jubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

Sea_s Will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

• Expendableitemswhich become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

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

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip- ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty

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

the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply)_ This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

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

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

GENERAL OPERATI0_I

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

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

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• B_esu_bthe a_a is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc- tion and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either

• the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before tuming.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn oft blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

•Tum 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.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

backup 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 recommendations 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:

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

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

The mower could suddenly tum over if a wheel is over the

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

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

-- _n ceuld cause sliding.

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• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on •steep slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

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

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

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the machine.•

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

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke."

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never 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 theengine 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 enters the.area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overtum the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

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

° Do nottum on slopesunless necessary, and then, tum slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

-_CAUTION: In order tO prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS-

GASOLINE

c crrY._

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE 10W-30

(above32°1)

SAE 5W-30

(below32°1)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS iSPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED HI:

I(MPH): 0.7

1.4

LO:

1.7

3.3

5.4

2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

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

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

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

observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears storefor 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.

_I_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with ;_n internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-

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

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

Califomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

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( (1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

'iiiiiii"

(1) Washer

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

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(1) Knob

1_ _uts @

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge !

___RSe°_P_ingeSr S pdngs

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Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate

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!;

Pads Bag i

H

Steering Wheel

Manual il I

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(_(2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.,

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Keys

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Centedock

Nuts (2) Gauge

t" -?,

U

W11eels

tl

(2)LatchHook

Assemblies

'p"

(2) Front Unk Assemblies

Steering

Sleeve "

Slope Sheet

SteedngSleeve

Extension

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Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory with exception of those parts left

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) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/ drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screwdriver

(1) "i3repressure gauge

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

__..__/

Stee_na

Wheel

Steering _

Sleeve

Extension

_

_Lock

Ir

_

Wheel Insert

2_Hex Bolt

I

/

Washer

Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

Tabs

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and package materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

_boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

- they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeye over the steering shaft.

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

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

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

Tighten securely.

Steering

Sleeve

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

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

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

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HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• lf_-hisbattery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charg- ing instructions).

• ii-'"-

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

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

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

L

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Seat

\

Rat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping puq)oses.

Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of;this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is propady

adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lilt control. Engage parking brake.

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

• Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right sideof tractor.

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IMPORTANT: Check belt

for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown.

• Install second front link in left hand front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

• Tum height adjustment knob counter- clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Place the left hand suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and r._aisefront of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm.

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

• Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

° Place the right hand suspension arm on

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing deck pins) inward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

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

Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen- sion.

Raise mower to highest position.

Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

See =TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustrnents section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

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

Verify that the

Suspension

Arms

Front

Suspension

Brackets

Front Mower

Bracket

Electric

Clutch

Shoulder

BoR

Front

Single Loop

Retainer Spdngs Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliersfor

Retainer Springs

4r_

Double Loop

Retainer Spri.'ng

Anti-Sway

Bar

Idler

Pulley

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Discharge Guard

belts are

muted correctly.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate u_g screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.

Tighten hardware securely.

. Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

• Hook front latch ir_tohole on front of mower deck.

- Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

ACAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard fP6m-m_w_-r. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

:_Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

: blades. The mulcher blades are designed

: for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut

Hook Points

Please review the fonowi'ng checklist:

/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

4" No remaining loose parts in carton.

4' Battery is properly prepared and charged.

(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

4' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely.

/ All tires are propedy inflated. (For ship

ping purposes, the tires wereoverinflat- ed at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

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

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped.

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

4' 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 operat- ing condition.

Weld

Nut

Latch

Hook

Nut

,Lock

Washer

• Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Latch

Hooks

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

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BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

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MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

N H L

REVERSE .

NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

PARKING BRAKE

_(_

IGNITION

AI-I'ACHMENT

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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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

Corr_pare-the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseft with the locations of

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

Ught Switch

Position

Ignition

Switch

Ammeter

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Throttle Control

Lift Lever

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Uft Lever

Choke

Control

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Parking Brake

Gear Shift

Lever

Lever

Shift

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 at- tachments mounted to your tractor.

MGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE 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 adjusllltte mower cutting height.

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

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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.

The operation of any tractor can result in

foreign objects thrown into the

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

-or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW

Throttle

Control

TO USE YOUR

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.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

• 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.

=Brake"

Position

Push-In to

Pedal =Ddve"

Position

STOPPING

)isengag

Position

MOWER BLADES-

TRACTOR

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

=Engage"

Position

Gear

Lever

• To stopmower blades,=move attach- ment clutchswitchto =DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE" po- sition.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

• Turn ignition key to =OFF-" position and

remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =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 stopping tractor on grass areas.

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

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

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

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and-gearshift lever in neutral

(N)position.

• Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

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

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

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow I_n a_.. allowing engine to idle befdi'e st6ppin_j may cause engine to

=backfire'.

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height desired direction.

adjustment knob in

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• Turn knob clockwise (__.,)to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to lower cutting heighL

The cutting height range is approximately

1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heightsare approximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass beingmowed.

• 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 cuffing 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

mow(_t fs_t'ttle _-dsired cutting height in

operating position.

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

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

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

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

with shoulder belt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8i6 Iocknut and tighten securely.

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

Gauge

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

Locknut

3/8 Washer

Shoulder Bolt

Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

...presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wig shut off the engine,

¶ _ d_ed height of cut.

-" Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol

• :szan mower Dlaaes Dy engagmngiltt_ll,;ll-

ment clutch control. .....

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disenge attachment dutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Attachment Uft Lever

High PositiOn

Low

.'.-P"Position

..'/

Push In To

"Disengage"

Guard r

ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down

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

• Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move-throttle

control lever to slower position.

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

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and

range shift lever to low (L) position.

Be sure you have alloWed room for.tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutcli/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 tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transpoltifl9 your tractor on a truck .

or a trailer, be,sum hood is dosed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate moans

of tyinghoodto tractor(rope,

cord. 0

15 etc.).

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and complywith specifications of the-manufacturerof your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose tractionwith the ground and cause you to lose controlof your tractor.

• BEFORE

•

STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

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

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube/D_'n0-t ti_'readthe cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary, 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 Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities 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 tempera-

tures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

..winter grade gasoline to help insure good

,_dAweather starting.

RNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before stora,(]e of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.i_,fres_fuel next season. See

Stor_'ge-I_tmct_ns for additional

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,, .u,, ,,*-,uusm.i_uvur use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel

k or permanent damage may occur.

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

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will

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

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

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutchto =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle controlto fast position

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

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

• Insert key into ignition and tum key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the_engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight- ly for 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.

engine to accept small changes in ....

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

ly 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 controlbe pulled out slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See =TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service andAdjustments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

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

• Mower should he properly leveled for

best mowing performance.

See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should he

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.

L • When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand tums until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings.

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

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as wellas the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT:For best performance, keep

mower_housing free of built-up grass and trash_ Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoo-n.-Atthi_ ][me the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrFIES

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

CheckBrakeC_,n,t_n

CheckTn Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

c .ck ,oo.

F=t re

V" V" l/ V'

'_.4._'_ _.._x_'_ 'r

v', v"

T L.b_,=_onChart

O Check Battery Level

R czeen Battery and TerreinaLs/Redlarge

Check Trensaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Lev:el

Chi_g-e EK-gine_O+l v" v" v" v"

I_,, v's v's

J v" v" v"

RE Clean Air Filter

+_

M

_..

Inspect Mufflar/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change morn often when operaUng under a heavy load or Inhlgh Sntlent _tu_=.

2 - Sendce more ohen when opendS_ In dirty or dusty condltiors.

3 - n equlpped wtth olt rdte,r. change dl every 50 hours.

4 - _ blMes more olin when mowinO in randy soil

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS v"

_.2

v'= v" v'= v" s- n equk)pedwnh adJum_ Wm._

betWy

7 - _

Do not_

front axle pivot bolt to 3S It.4b=. _

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manualshould 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.

Zerk

@ Front Wheel

@ Engine

Clutch

Pivot(s) i

: :

@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

Zerk

Front

Wheel

Beadng

Zerk

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

iMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease +the pivot

. Check brake operation.

• Check tim pressure.

points which have special nylon _-ings.

V'mcous lubricants will+attraCt dust+and dirt

'+ Check operatorpresence and intedock _! thatwill shortentheilifeof+. el _

" syT_sfox_proper operation.

• " "_ : beadngs,..!f you.feeltheymust belubdcated+.-+

• -Che_k forloose fasteners, use onlya dry, .powdered graphite type lubri-: cant sparingly.

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Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tra_-tbr re-quires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

=1-OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, 0il, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

center hole in blade must align with star in mandrel assembly.

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

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

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated.

Trailing

Edge U_

Blade Mandrel

Cente_Assembly

Rat Washer__'_1_^.

Was e:. ' tar

_"Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be identifiedby six lines on the bolthead.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your

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

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engineis running, any attemptby 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 peat should shut off the engine.

• Theattachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the

_ seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.

Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade.

• InstallLn_w or resharpened blade with trailin_ge t_ towards deck as shown.

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TO SHARPEN BLADE

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

Care should be taken to keep the blade

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

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8 = diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer).

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the b[ode is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

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

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amPeres for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to =leak" power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

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

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY'in the MAINTENANCE 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

• Blo(_kup rear axle securely.

• Remove left rear wheel by removing

_hub bolts.

• Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil

level must be even with plug threads.

If

necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF, SG or SH.

Replace filler plug.

• Reassemble wheel to hub.

Transaxle

=IF

< o_

P

•

CP

s_ vmoos_GP_S

3r 32" 40 D ira= eS" _

_,

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once ayear if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API_ service classification SF, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

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

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

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

Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Plug

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade accordi_.__qg

perature, r

Air Screen

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbom

dried gum fibers.

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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREAS

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 extremelydusty, dirty conditions), removethe 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 airfilter,

_€lean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.

Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

todry.

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

-remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge.

Foam

Pre-cleaner

Cartridge

Cartridge

Plate

Rubber

Seal

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

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

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

• Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary.

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filterevery season or with every second 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 settingare

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are pl'_perlypositioned.

Clamp

Filter

Knob

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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 ao no[ [eGOIIIIIII_IlU u.._il ly i= tJ_lU_l I hose t0_clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure: tor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

,ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED!

position.

• Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti- swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove retainer springs from suspen- sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

- tion.

Adjustment

Nuts

Suspension

Arms

Front Mower

Bracket

• Remove two retainer springs from each fropt link and remove links.

• Sli_le mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in ,,INSTALL

MOWER AND DRWE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Front

Bracket

- Chas=s

Bracket_

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Links sp .gs:

Front Mower

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Ba_

Retainer

Spdngs

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tiresare properly inflated (See

=PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS").

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 of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

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

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

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

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

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

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

of Curl _ I

Bottom

I _ofCurl

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "P 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 "P 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 tums.

• When distance =P 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. "P by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

° Mandrel

Suspension

Arm

Both Front Unks Should be Equal in Length

Uft Unk Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-toside. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, besure 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.

Trunnion

Front

Unks

Nut =G"

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Pa_ tractor on a level surface. Engage

• Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remove cover.

• Roll beltover the top of left hand man- drel pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

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

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

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

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley.

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

• Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

LeftHand

Mandrel

Cover

Screws

Idler

Pulleys

Electric

Clutch

Mower

Drive Belt

Mandrel

Primary

Idler Arm

Belt

Keepers

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BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove mower drive belt (See 9-0

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

• Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

• Remove screws from right hand man- drel cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off right hand mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel pul- ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel pulley.

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

Left Hand

Mandrel

Mower Blade

Drive Belt

• Be sure sprrng is hooked"in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

• Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley.

"

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall right hand mandrel cove r.

•Reinstali mower totractor (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).

Center

Mandrel

Idler

Pulley

Right Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Idler Arm

Spring

Anti-Sway-Bar

Bracket Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of servlce.

The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley-within 5 seconds.

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

Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.

_Makesure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in =OFP position.

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

Rotor Clutch Plate

.012,

Brake Plate

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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.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

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 distanceat high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and tum nut =A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above.

Readjust if necessary.

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

Contact your nearest authorizedservice center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there isa-beltJnstallation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

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

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

• Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

en.

off engine pulley ana rront v-lomr pu.uy.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place-Vpart.of.belt

into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

• Put belt coming from V-idler above

midspan belt keeper, then onto clutch- ing idler pulleys as shown.

• Make sure V part of belt engages V- idler.

• Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

0 Place long lower section of belt through loop in miclspan belt keeper.

• Check to be Sure belt is on proper side of all beltkeepers.

• Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

Idler

Clutching

Rat Idler

-Above Belt

Belt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- zontal (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 atthe factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. 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

• Position front wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

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

114" less than rear dimension "B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A'ls 1/8"

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

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor.. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel .camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

= B

_1

--I

" A " _j

Sleeves Belt

Belt

Twists Belt

Keeper

Transaxle

Pulley

V-Idler

As Viewed from Bottom

JamNuts

...........................

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TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Blbck up-axle securely.

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

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

• Block rear axle securely.

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

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tiresdue_to_slow.leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring _

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases.

Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matei'ials away from batter- ies. 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 sec-

-tion of this manual).

_

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped 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 vehicals.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

• Cen_ne-_nd of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

28

_- Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

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

"'""

REPLACING BATTERY

A, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals byallowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Keps

Door

Terminal

Guard

, Positive

(Red) Cable

(Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• ;Raise hood.

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

• Rdplace-bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring maycause your tractor to run poody, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located formed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

With engine not running, move mrotzle control lever to fast position.

Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel

Adjusting Idle Speed

Needle AdjustingScrew

Control

Cable

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufac- turer'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 adjust- ment_i"_eS_,ary, proceed as follows:

Stop

Clamp Screw Choke Control Cable

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 adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate toexpose carburetor choke

(See =AIR RLTER t in the Customer Re- sponsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se- curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

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FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engi[__ running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

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

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should

• idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, tum idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approximately

3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performah_-e_ ........

• Recheck idle speed.-Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

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

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

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

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factoryset for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the facory high speed set- ting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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Imr'3ediatelyprepare your tractor for storag_ at th_ end of the season or if the tractor will not be used

for 30 days or more.

,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thoroughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

- ..........

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

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

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

=TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

•ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

• _: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential

]ue],_l_6te_arts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel h_e, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

• Drain thefuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

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

• Use fresh fuel next season.

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 carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure- tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

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

• Turn ignition key to =STAR'I_' position for a few second,.F,to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not stOregasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

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

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Donot use plastic. Plastic cannot - breathe; which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while :

_

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Will not start

CHART

CAUSE

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not =CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

Hard to start

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

• Engine valves out of adjustment.

Engine will not turn over

• Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery termi- nals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

Engine clicks but will not start

• Faulty operator presence switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi- nals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

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•

CORRECTION

• 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 carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

• Contact an authorized ser- vice center.

• 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 and Adjustments section.

• Contact an authorized service center.

• 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 an authorized ser-

vice center. •

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CHART

CAUSE

• Cutting too much grass/too fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

CORRECTION

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi- tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil- ter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See =To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments section.

• Contact an authorized ser- vice center.

Excessive vibration

• Engine valves out of adjustment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

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

• Faulty operator-safety presence controlsystem.

Poor cut - uneven

"r

• Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

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

• Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and connections.

If not corrected, contact an authorized service canted department.

• Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

CHART

CAUSE

• Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel. i i

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

CORRECTION

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves ' and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

• Place throttle control in

=FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before mowing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down. _

• Replace with blades listed in this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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

• Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

• Turn switch =ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replacelight switch.

• Check wiringand connections.

• Replace fuse.

Battery Will not charge

Engine =backfires" when turning engine

=OFF"

• Bad battery cell(s).

, Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

;. equipped).

• Faulty altemator.

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

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connec- tideS.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace altemator.

• Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

.

, • . ;.

-,.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

I RED

BATTERY

,

I

SOLENOID

| ......

!

j

!

STARTER

)

/7

K_NmON

SWITCH

--

(_

IGNmON

UNIT

A

,=,

_ PLUGSGAP

'

I ""

SPARK v •

TWIN CYL ENGINES) .,

ISAMP DG e 3_0 RPM

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

I

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE--

I

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

IGNmON SWITCH

!_°"

I="c_'I"_ IWIRING CUPS

OFF IG+M+LJ NONE JNOTE: IFWlRING INSULATED

RUI_UGHTI B÷ L

I

I

I

^ +y J cups WERE REMOVED FOR

I SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

RUN I B+L I NONE I SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

START I B+ L ÷ S I NONE JPROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

D

RELAY w°.

ON

-_,-

Fro SWITCH

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

HEADLIGHTS

-=-

+F_B+E,A+DJ

I

I

----0----

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

GFC

OA

35

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

22

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36

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 144927

2 74760412

8 7603J

10 145211

11150109

12 145769

_,16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 161785

22 4152J

24 4014J

25 146686

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 157899

29 160784

30 163968

33 140403

40 164069

41 17720408

42 131563

43 145673

45 122822X

50 154963

52 141940

81 109748X

DESCRIPTION

Battery

Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

Tray, Battery

Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc

Hold down Battery Dash Mount

Nut Push Nylon 114"

Switch Interlock Push-in

Washer, Lock 1/4

Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

Harness Socket Light VV/4152J

Bulb Light

Cable, Battery

Cable, Battery

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable, Ground

Switch, Plunger

Switch, Ign

Key, Ignition

Harness Ign.

Screw 114-20 x 1/2

Cover, Terminal

Solenoid

Ammeter

Switch, PTO

Protection Wire Loop

RelayAsm.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

37

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

122

147

122

122

15

21_28 "

.

17

19

2

\

17

56

16

17

M

42

"::..-_.

44 17

21

_17

38

CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 150253

2 140506

4 73800700

5 163976

6 157882

7 17720408

8 145166

14 161023X558

15 160568

16 121794X

17 17490612

18 160564X558

19 191_313_12_

20 STD523710

21 STD541437

23 17490616

24 145243X558

28 145244X558

30 145051X014

31 161419

32 161327

33 161326

34 142131

35 19111116

36 74780512

37 163981X558

39

40

. 136961

156111

42 72140608

_43 136939

44 136940

45 154913

47 17490608

50 152728

52 STD541431

Rail, Frame RH

Drawbar, Gt

Nut, Lock Hex 7116 Unc

Dash YTGT 2 Cyl

Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece

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

Support, Battery

Hood Asm., Pnt Stealth YTGT

Lens Asm Headlight Bar

Cover, Access

Screw, Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4

Grille

,_Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-Tt

Footrest, RH

Footrest, LH

Saddle, Slkscr Vgt

Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh

Bracket, Engine Support Rear

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

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x3/4

Fender YTGT PNT WO/SH Cup

558

Bracket, Axle Front

Bracket, Support Axle/Engine

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

-Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

ScrewThdr01. 3/8-16 x 112

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Cmwnlock 5/16-18 Unc

KEY

NO.

63

67

68

70

84

85

86

88

56

57

58

60

90

91

95

106

142

144

146

147

146

149

150

NOTE:

120

122

130

137

138

139

140

141

PART

NO.

155914

73640400

137113

17490620

19131614

156973

17490508

137159

142992

144911

74760716

ST D551143

STD551237

_156566

105531X

138776

19131616

161464

17521312

74780716

163975

161330

163806

163805

161897

161900

161237

162967

164655

164769

161237

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps, BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Bracket Asm., Fender

ScrewThdrol.

3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

ScrewThdrol.

5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr

7/16

Washer, Lock Extemal Tooth

3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc

Mwr

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Sltd H Hd W/TIn Washer

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x I Gr. 5

Cuphoider YTGT

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

Magnet YTGT

Striker Plate YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

• Bracket Dash Lh

Duct, Hood Heat

Fastener Nut Pal

Extrusion Bumper

Pinch-welt Hood

Duct Heat Hood

AllcomponeRtdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

39

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

g

62

40

12

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 9858M1

3 7563R

4 17490508

5 STD541437

6 STD561210

7 149176

8 12000034

9 140080

10 142509

11 136927

12 73750800

13 139419

14 138901

15 STD551037

16 1430_12........

17 126909X

18 137104

19 136926

21 23260412

22 633A109

23 106932X

24 136925

25 136923

26 137552

27 17490528

28 73350600

29 137213

30 19131616

34 124236X

35 137648

DESCRIPTION

Key, Woodruff

Washer, Thrust, Axle

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin, Cotter

Wheel, Hub Assembly

Klip, Ring

Bolt' Hub

Disc, Brake

Yoke, Brake Disc

Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf

Washer, Special

Bushing

Wahser 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

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

Spring

Lever, Brake

Cam, Brake Disc

Screw, Rat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4

Gearshift, Lever Assembly

Knob

Support, Puck Brake

Puck, Brake Top

Spring, Return

Screw, Hex Wsh Thd.

5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Nut' Hex Jam 3/8-16

Brake, Rod

Washer 13/32xl x16Ga.

Cap, Plunger

Rod, Parking Brake

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

36 149412

37 121749X

38 150035

39 74321016

40

41

42 8883R

46 145170

47 138228

46

50

117

5304J

73661000

72110612

131494

51 STD541437

52 139123

53 207J

54 161590

55 _105706X

56 137153

57 141756

59 122253X

60 122268X

61 137524

62 STD551143

63 74760720

64 154752

65 67609

66 140296

67 19131312

68 5142H

69 136327

73900600

Spring, Drive Ground

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

Nyliner

Screw, Rn. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spdng

Clutch Rod

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley, Idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, Arm Assembly

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift ROd, Hi-Lo

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7116

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

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

BolL Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Rg. 3/8-16 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

41

TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

STEERING ASSEMBLY

22

31

32

6

19

/

6'

/

/

16

\

\

\

"\

\

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!

42

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 159944

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12(X)0029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

- 13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 159946

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

38 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 737OO6O0

40 _ 109851X

41 155246

42 --17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel, Stearing

Axle Asm., Front

F'_ng, Grease

Sl_n_e Asm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

Boll Rn Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steedng

Rod Asm., "Re Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

SupportAsm.,SteeringVgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheal Stearing

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

BoIl Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Screw, Thrdroi 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing,Range

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyflnar Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlci Spr 5/16

BoIl Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steadng

.Re Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm. BaH RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball I.H Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2Tyt

Extension,Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

43

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

25

21

18 15

16

26

20

3

37

I

!

i

I

I

I i-

42

37

39

7

8

9

29

\

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

4 _

ENGINE

IHACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

2 161062

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923 i2 143996

15 151346

16 109227)(

-17 106082X

18 161493

19 13290300

20 164067

21 17521312

22 164415

24 STD551237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD541437

35 10010500

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 1749O664

41 126197X

_42 STD551143

43 150280

45 128861

47 142040

48 19132007

51 161230

54 19131414

55 13280336

65 19131614

69 24-0_1-02

74 162295

76 17490612

80 M73030800

DESCRIPTION

Engine(See Breakdown)KohlerModel No. CV20S-65551

MufflerSide 1-1/8"98

ElbowSTD 90 Degree3/8 - 18 NPT

MufflerAsm Guard

PulleyV-Idler

KeeperAsm.Belt Engine

Bushing

ClutchElectdc

PulleyEngineVGT ElectClutch

TankFuelRear 3.50 Yt/Gt96

Pad Spacer

Pad Spacer

Cap AsmFuelW/Gauge

PlugOil Drain(OrderFromEngineManufacturer)

ControlThrotUe

ScrewSLTDHex HD W/Pin Washer

ControlChoke

WasherExtTooth3/8

Nut Keps3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem TankFuel

Fuel Line

SparkArresterKit

NutLock Hex w/Ins.3/8 - 16

WasherSplit

ClampHose

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

Screw'N" 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

Washer1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

WasherLock7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

NUtFlange 1/4-20StarterNut

Spacer Engine

Washer13/32 x 1-1/4x 7 Ga.

ManifoldPipeVGT CV 1-1/8"

WasherFlat 13/32x 7/8 x 14 Ga,

NipplePipe4-1/2

Washer13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

Gasket

ElbowStreetBrass

ScrewThdml3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-'l-I"

NUt Flange

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

LL_

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 91-t.zl_u,,

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 140124

2 140551

3 - 140675

4 127018)(

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 150176

10 155925.

12 .

12!246x

13.

121248X

DESCRIPTION

_

Bracket, PivotSeat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

Clip, Push In, Hinged

Nut, Crowrdock 3/8-16 Uric

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-18Uncx3/4w/Sems

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

""" DESCRIPTION

19

20

21

.22

14

15

16

17

18

72050412

121249X

123740X

123976X

19171912

120068X

124238X

153236

STD541431

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

,Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

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

Ga.

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Uric

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Uric

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

I inch= 25.4 mm

46

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

13

18

6 3 10

21

7

12 1

8

13

14

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

4

5

1

2

3

163265

164O85

163916

163917

149516

6

7

8

9 lO

11

12

133644

163210

164757

163204

156439

4900J

146047

WHEELS & TIRES

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,RH

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,LH

Decal, BatteryDNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, Fender

Decal, Engine

Decal, Fender,Craftsman

I_ecal,Fender Danger

Decal, Clutch/Broke

Decal, V-BeltDriveSchematic

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

19

21

23

13

14

18

164884

160397

164065

138047

163203

106202X

138311

.°

157199

165020

165021

3

7

4

10

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Blower Housing

Decal, V-BaR Schematic

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Decal, Mower EZ3

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lit Height Adjust

(uftHand_)

Pad, Footrest

Manual, Owners (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

8

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106228X427

11 106277X427

4 8134H

10 7154J

5 106230X

9 105588X

6 278H

12 6856M

7 9040H

8 104757X

- 144334

"-DESCRIPTION

Cap, Valve,'lim

Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

"13m,Front

Tire, Rear

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Orgy)

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

Sealant,'fim (10 oz. Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

47

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER i)17.273011

u_rASSeMeLY

4O

43

38

39

35 17

34

-_

32

31

9

8,

10

23

13

48

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 159187

3 159189

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 146704

RodAsm., Lever

ShaftAsm., LiftVgt

LeverAsm.,LiftRh

E-RingTruarc#5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt,Rn Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Grip, HandleFluted

Button,Plunger

Plunger,Button

Spdng 2-1/8"

Unk Lift

12 163552

13 139868

Retainer,Spring

Arm,SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Beating

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 Unc

16 674A247 SpringAsm.,AssistLift

17 STD541237 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Uric

18 143363 Bracket,SpdngAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt,AdjustSpringAssist

21 STD523710 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 Unk, Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spring

24 73350800 Nut,Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

25 130171

26 73800800

Trunnion

Nut,Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233

30 110807X

31 19131016

- Trunnion,InflnHeight

Nut,Special

Washer 13/32. r,3x16Ga.

• 32 137150 Spdng,CompressionInfHgt

33 STD560907 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167

35 138057

Rod,Adj Lift

Knob,Inf 3/6-16 Unc

38 155097

39 123935X

40 17490512

41 73540600

42 19112410

Pointer,HeightIndicator

Plug,Hole

ScrewHe)(Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut,Crownlock3/8-24

Washer 11/32x 1-1/2x 10 Ga.

43 123934X

70 145212

72 110452X

Scale, IndicatorHeight

Nut Hex FlangeLock

Nut PushPhos& Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

49

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

49 i

116 117

I

32

21

19

1

511

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO.

32

33

34

1 164210

3 138457

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 163819

12 1298_95.......

13 137553

14

19

20

21

NO.

137152

15 110485X

16 140329

18 STD533106

132827

145055

STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 149287

26 110452X

-27 157788

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

153531

_ 137266

144945

DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

(Sway Bar)

Bolt, Patched 3/8-24x 1-

1/4 Gr. 8

Washer, Lock Hvy.,

Unplated 3/8

Washer, Hard Blade, Mower

Vented

Blade

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

#6204

Shaft Asm. w/Lower

Bearing (Includes Key No.

12)

Housing, Mandrel

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Round

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

Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder

5/16-18

Baffle, Vortex Mower46"

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

UNC

Stiffener, Bracket

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Washer 11/32 x 518 x16

Ga.

Rod, Hinge

Screw, Thd Roiling Washer

Head

Washer, Spacer Mower

Vented

Pulle_.Mandrel

Nut, FI_ Top Lock Cntr.

9116

Anchor--Spring Deck 46"

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

35 17490628

36 STD551037

37 131494

38 156086

39 144917

40 137273

41 17490620

42 122052X

43 144949

44 133943

45 145059

46 137729

47 144959

48 139573

49 STD541437

50 72110612

51 153390

52 156493

72 19131616

101 145579

102 71161010

103 STD551110

104 19061216

105 160793

106 2029J

116 137644

117 133957

118 73930600

119 19121414

126 144948

127 146763

- 157251

-143651

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

Tytt

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

Pulley, Idler, Flat.

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Pulley, Idler, Driven

Spring, Secondary 44/46/50

Vent

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

Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, TIxIrell. 114-20 x 5/8

V-BelLMower,Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.

5

Washer Felt

Pulley Idler 46" Prim. Drive

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Cover, Mulching

Screw

Washer, Lock #10

Washer

Latch Asm. Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 UNC

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

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46"

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4.25

Mower Service 46" (Standard

Deck -Order separately mulching components Key Nos.

101-106)

"'Mandrel Asm 44/50 Sen4ce

(Includes Key Nos. 8-10, 12-15,

31 and 33)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

51

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

74 70 73

92 93 °

15

14

_,30

41 -_4S

......9a

25

24

52

TRANSAXLE

THACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 4197R

2 12(X)0034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 6256H

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 13726I

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 139538

32 6277H

33 4225R

34_ 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 139536

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

DESCRIPTION

Axle Shaft

RetainingRing

Final DriveGear

DifferentialGear

DifferentialPinion

DifferentialCarder

Axle ThrustWasher

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

(1"Thread Length)

SteelBall

SpringShift ForkDetent

. Shift Fork,High-LowRange

Thrust BearingRace

4th ReductionPinion

Shaft, Brake

Snap Ring,CrescentType

High-LowRangeGears

Needle Bearing

SinteredIronBearing

Shift ForkShaft, High-Low

Range

DifferentialPinionSpacer

DifferentialPinionBushing

GdpcoCentedockNut 3/8-24

Shift Fork,R.H.

Oil Seal

SinteredIronBearing

Shift ForkShaft

Shift Fork,LH.

ShiftShaft,High-LowRange

Oil Seal

PressureReliefValve

Gearcase, ReverseIdlerShaft and Bearings,R.H. (Includes

Key No.'s17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63,

77 and 82)

DowelPin

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

4th ReductionGear Shaft

4th ReductionGear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race

Gate, Lower,Shift

Gearcaseand Bearings, L.H.

(IncludesKeyNumbers16, 25,

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52)

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 NoRT.

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

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 114-18N.P.T.

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

52 8119M

53 4220R

54 4209R

55 4213R

56 4442R

57 4195R

58 4214R

59 4194R

60 7528R

61 4208R

62 4207R

63 7398H

64 4203R

;

65 = 4204R

66 2898J

67 12000033

68 4205R

69 4206R

70 1370H

71 633A69

72 139120

73 4201R

74 12000008

75 1153R

77 680.'].!

79 11

80 7304 "00

81 6270H

82 135984

64 5384J

85 2978J

86 633A85

87 8739H1

88 4924H

89 19151516

9o 110542x

91 19181511

92 75J

93 6274H

94 76020412

96 159763

97 633A109

98 161823

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduclion Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Rnal Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions'

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide BaH, Keyed

Spdng

Washer 15/32 x15/16 x16

Gauge .: _

Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12

Gauge

Gearshift Gate and

.-

Reinforcement

Shift Bal!Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw Hex Washer Head

Machine

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle, 6 Speed,

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMI:II::I-i u i i .i_lou:,

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER •65551

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

--13

CRANCASEJ

V • v

V

A

27

54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKCASE

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

2

3

4

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

9

10

11

12

13

5

6

7

8

24-033-03

24-041-23

24-096-15

M-0645020

X-75-23

12-351-02

Kit, breather cover w/gasket

(Includes 2,3)

Gasket, breather

Cover, breather

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20

(4)

Plug, alien hd. 1/8"

Ufter, valve (4)

24-755:66_ .... Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12)

24-411-05 Rod, push (4)

24-O41-08

24-318-12

25-186-01

24-599-01

M-0640034

Gasket, cylinder head (2)

Head assembly, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker (4)

Pivot, rocker arm (4)

12-086-16

24-755-74

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x34

(4)

Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x90

(8)

Kit, valve cover - plain

24-153-16

24-086-32

(Includes 16,17)

O-Ring

Screw, shoulder (4)

24-445-01

24-016-01

Strap, lifting

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)

Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)

24-016-02

24-017-01

24-017-02

24-032-05

235011

24-089-02

12-173-01

12-755-03

24-318-11

24-755-76

Valve, intake (Std.) (2)

Valve, intake (.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer, spring (4)

Spring, valve (4)

Cap, valve spring (4) lot, retainer (4)

Head assembly, #1 cylinder

Kit, valve cover - breather

25-313-02

24-755-57

M-0545016

24-445-02

24-126-44

24-112-12

24-294-O6

24-326-13

24-326-14

X-426-9

(Incl. 16_17,28)

Grommet, rubber

Kit, breather separator

(Includes£8,30-33)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(2)

Strap, breather

Bracket, breather separator

Spacer

F_ng

Hose, breather

Hose, breather

Clamp, hose (2)

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 24-032-01

2

3 24-294-13

4 12-380-17

5 24-067-13

24-067-14

6 24-874-01

24-874-02

2.4-874-03

7.

24-108-01

24-108-02

24-10803

8 24-018-01

9 12-422-09

12-422-13

12-422-07

12-422-08

12-422-10

12-422-11

12-422-12

10 24-010-03

11 24-089-21

12 ,52-139-09

13 M-0545010

14 24-018-04

15 24-402-05

16 12-153-O1

17 24-126-19

18 12-123-04

19 M-0545016

20 12-153-02

21 24-038-04

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

(USE: Min_lock 24782 05)

Fitting

Pin, dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(Includes7,8)

Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Set (.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

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Camshaft (Includes 11)

Spring, actuating (ACR)

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, hey,. flange M5xO.Sx16

O-Ring, upper oil filltube

22 24-755-46

23 12-153-03

24 12-380-04

25 M-0631005

26 12-032-01

27 )(-25-102

28 24-144-01

22_3)

Kit,o, fi, cap (Includes23)

O-Ring, dipstick

Pin, hitch

Washer, plain 6 mm

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer,plain 1/4"

Shaft, governor cross

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IGNmONIELECTRICAL

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BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

13

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IGNmON/CHARGING

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 54-755-15 Kit, grass screen

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18)

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 M-0403025

3 X-25-92

4 24-112-04

5 25-086-47

6 24-157-03

Washer, plain 5/16" (4)

Spacer, grass screen (4)

Bolt, shoulder (4)

Fan

7 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x46

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

9

14

X-42-15

236602

Key

10 24-025-04 Flywheel

11 - 25-403-0-3 ......

Rectifier-regulator

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

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillips hal. 11-16x7/8 (2)

Connector (3 contact)

15 54-755-09 WJt,15 amp stator

(Includes 24 126 71)

16 12-132-06

17

18

19

M-0548025

235173

48-154-02

20 X-25-63

Spark Plug (2)

Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2)

Clip, cable

Clip, cable

Washer, plain 114"

21 24-584-01

22 M-0545020

Module, ign'dJon(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

(4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71

X-22-11

24-176-12

25-518-28

24-113-18

12-454-01

Bracket,statorwire

Washer,lock114"

Harness,widng

Lead, black(recL-reg.4"- 18 gauge insulatedgripbarreleyelets)

Decal,grass screen

Tie, wire

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 54-027-95

2 24-100-02

3 M-0545020

4 M-0545016

5 M-0551016

6 M-0645016

7 24-146-02

8 24-146-08

9 24-063-20

10 .. 24-063-14

11 _24-063-30

12 24-063-23

13 M-0545010

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-063-36

M-0545010

N/A

24-086-06

Housing, blower

(Ind. M-05450i0 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(5)

Screw, he_ flange M5xO.8x16

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(6)

Plate, backing - # 2 side

Plate, backing - # 1 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2 side

Baffle, valley - #2 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side

Baffle, valley - #1 side

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xl0

(2)

Baffle, blower housing

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Cover, control

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

AIR IN'rAKE/RLTRATION

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION .

1 24-164-06

2 M-0651055

3 24-041-01

4 24-041-14

5 24-094-13

6 24-041-13

7 24-109-05 ....

8 24-083-05

• 9 24-083-03

10 23OO46

11 24-O96-01

12 12-100-01

13 24-096-65

14 54-755-01

15 24-153-15

16 25-341-03

:

Manifold, intake

Screw, he_ flange M6x1.0x55

(4)

Gasket, intake manifold (2)i

Gasket, air cleaner base

Base, air cleaner

Gasket, fuel spitback cup

Cup, fuel spitback

Pracleaner, element

Element, air cleaner

Seal, breather

Cover, inner air cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover, air cleaner

Kit, knob with seal

(Includes 15 & 16)

O-Ring

Knob, cover

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STARTING SYSTEM I

ENGINE CONTROLS J

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J

1_--2

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2

4

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STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 M-0839070

2 24-096-05

3 M-O839080

4 12-468-01

5 25-098-05

6 12-221-01

7 12-227-13

8 12-211-01

9 12-755-54

10 .12,227-06-

11 12-170-05

Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x70

Cover, pinion

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80

Washer, plain 11/32" (3)

Starter, (includes 6-11)

Kit, brush

Cap

Bolt, thru (2)

Kit, drive

_- -Cap, drive end

Armature

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 SM-0642025

2 24-090-14

3 M-0641060

4 24-089-01

5 25-158-08

6 24-079-04

7 25-158-11

8 M-0547050

-10

9 24-089-03

24-126-56

11 M-0645016

12 12-237-01

13 M-0545016

14 24-090-07

15 24-468-01

16 24-089-18

17 M-0446030

18 24-090-13

19 M-0545020

20 24-089-38

21 24-090-05

22 41-468-03

23 M-0403025

24 24-079-05

Screw,hex.flange M6x1.0x25

Lever, govemor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Unkage, throttle

Bushing, throtfla linkage

Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8

Spring, throttle

-

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw_ hex. flange M5xO.8x16

(3)

Lever, thorttie actuator

Washer, plain 5.5 rnm (3)

Spring,.govemor

Nut, hex M4x0.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw,hex. flange M5x0.8x20

Spring, throttle limiter

Lever, choke

Washer, spdng 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

Unkage, choke

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

M-0645025

2

3

M-0631005

24-199-07

6

7

4

5

24-393-08

24-123-05

24-162-26

24-043-12

11

12

13

14

15

8

9

10

16

17

12-380-01

_52-448-02

!12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-05O-O2

52-032-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

18

X-75-10

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

(2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

Oil pump assembly (Includes 5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil

I_ governorgear w/pin

(Includes 8)

Pin, gevemor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. _._;. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Rlter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" N.P.T.R

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CRANKSHAFT I.

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FU EL SYSTEM !

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CRANKSHAFT

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 24-014-72

2 52-139-09

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft(Includes2)

Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 24-041-02

2 25-072-04

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

24-522-16

24-782-05

24-755-03

Short Block

Miniblock

Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 24-853-25

2 24-041-15

3

4 24-041-14

5 M-0629095

6 M-0641060

7 47-154-01

8 _. 24-353-03

9 X-426-9

10 24-086-12

11 24-393-04

12 24-100-01

13 25-353-03

14 24-050-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-757-18

24-757-19

24-757-20

24-757-22

DESCRIPTION

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, cad_umtor

Carburetor assembly

(For information only not available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18, 24-053-25,

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

22)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

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

Clamp, hose (6)

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

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Filter, fuel

Kit, overhaul wlgaskets

Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

Kit, gasket

Kit, solenoid replacement w/gaskets

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHTING

GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15" MAX.

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

For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274) .

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

_about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following information:

• Product Type • Part Number

• Model Number • Part Description

165020

7.24.98

Rev. 3 RD/SJ/RD

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