Craftsman 917.270660 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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t5.5HP
ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270660

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

Repair Parts

Ttiis pro(itict has a low emission ene
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip
ment.

and understand this Owner's Manual.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-860-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty

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

Product Specifications

Assembly

Operation

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Maintenance Schedule

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2 Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments...

5 Storage

8 TroubTeshooting
11 Repair Parts

18 Parts Ordering..................

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.. Back Cover

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's

manual. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover;

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or ac
cident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con
tained 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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the
battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home war
ranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days
from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days
from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman
riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will
still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will
apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This War
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state.

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

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SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

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

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

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

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

Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and

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SAFETY RULES

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unciogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

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

• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate
the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from
serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

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

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on
it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

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

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

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommen
dations for wheel weights or counter
weights 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. It
tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do nof turn on slopes unless neces

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual
ly downhill, if possible.

• bo not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your 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 turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation. ,

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

• 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.

SAFETY RULES

stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or al

low objects to be thrown. Frequently

Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso
lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15® Max),
not across.

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. Ad

just and service as required.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if
tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

Do not turn on slopes unless neces

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual
ly downhill, if possible.

A Look for this symbol to point out impor

tant safety precautions. It means CAU
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS !NVOLVED.

^ CAUTION: In order to prevent acci

dental starting when setting up, transport
ing, adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

A WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOUNE
CAPACITY

AND TYPE:
OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

OILCAPACITY:
SPARKPLUG:

(GAP: .030")
VALVE

CLEARANCE:
GROUND SPEED

(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING

SYSTEM:
BAT 1 bHY:

BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:

1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

SAE30
(above 32“F)

SAE5W-30

(below 32“F)

3.0 PINTS
Champion RC12YC

INTAKE: .003”-.005”
EXHAUST: .005”-.00r

FORWARD: 0-5.7
REVERSE: 0-2.7

FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: 12PSI

SAMPS BATTERY
5AMPSHEADUGHTS

AMP/HR:25
MIN. CCA:190
CASE SIZE: U1R

27-^ FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been de
signed, 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 ser
vice 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 store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain
ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte
nance” and “Storage” sections of this
owner’s manual.

À WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an 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 re

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Cali
fornia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar

rester for the muffler is available through
your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16x1

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

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(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Knob

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

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Screws #10 X 5/8

(2) Washers 3/16x3/4x16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Steering

Wheel

==

Steering Fulcher

Boot Plate

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1 1
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Parts Bag

1

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

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(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

DMn

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(2) Keys

Steering
Extension
Shaft

Steering
Wheel
Insert

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ASSEMBLY

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

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) Phillips Screw

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

(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1 ) Tire pressure
gauge

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel,

• Remove protective materials from trac
tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT; Check for and remove any

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

Insert

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes in

extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten
securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 18-22 ft. lbs. torque.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight fonward.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

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

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift seat pan to raised postion and open

battery box door.

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

(label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour
at 6-10 amps. (See “BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual
for charging structions.)

Label

Seat Pan

Terminal

Battery Box
Door

Terminal

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 flat
washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

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

• C3et off seat without moving its adjusted
position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob
securely. sзз^

Seat Pan

Shoulder
Bolt \

Adjustment —^ i

Knob ^ '

Flat
Washer

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for iocation and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling
position to disengage transmission "
(See 'TO TRANSPORT” in the Opera

tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forwardoff skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

A WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor is clear of
other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in ‘transmissioi

engaged” position.

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

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N

position.

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

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

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking
brake and place motion control lever in
neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflatec
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” sectior
of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See ‘TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Servic
and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectoin of this manual. Verity that the belts

9 are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate
using 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
upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of
mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.

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

CAUTION; Do not remove dischau'ge

guard from mower. 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.

t^CHECKUST

Before you operate and enjoy your new
tractdr, we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction
from this quality product.

Please review the following checklist:

All assembly instructions have been

completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/All tires are properly inflated. (For

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

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-tO'Side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling),

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.

/ Before driving tractor, be sure free

wheel control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following
important items:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat

ing condition.

/ It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See

‘TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

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OPERATION

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

X

O A

♦

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BATTERY

CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

WARNING

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ENGINE ON

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FUEL

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

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ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

a= Ô1

LOCKED

LOW

FAST

LIGHT

SLOW

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MOWER LIFT

PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

0)4 >- = ¿¡11

o|44.

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

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

Light Switch

Attachment
Clutch Lever

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke
Control

Ignition

Switch

Position

Lift Lever
Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake
Control

Freewheel Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other at

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

o Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake

Motion Control
Lever

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its
position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass
es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec

tacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is
running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

• 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 wilt hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Throttle/Choke

Control

"Brake”
Position

Clutch/Brake

Pedal “Drive" “Disengaged"
Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach

ment clutch Lever to “DISENGAGED”
position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE” position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT; The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is de

pressed.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to '

slow position and allowing engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
“backfire”. 13

"Engaged” Position

“Disengaged"
Position

Parking Brake
"Engaged”
Position ^

Motion.
Control Lever

• Turn ignition key to “OFF’ position and re
move key. Always remove key when leav
ing 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.

A CAUTION: Always stop tractor com

pletely, as described above, before leav
ing the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/

brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to de
sired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move le
ver to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately

1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap
proximate and may vary depending upon
soil conditions, height of grass and types
of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to ap

proximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches dur-

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

• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut rela

tively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen
gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: 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

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

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

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is de

pressed.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift

Lever “Engaged^^j^j^ps;;^ Lever High Position
Position *

“Disengaged”

Position

Low Position

Discharge
Guard

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and down
into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH,

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary,
add oil until “FULL" mark on dipstick is
reached. Do not overfill.

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• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See “OIL
VISCOSITY CHART” in the Mainte
nance section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOUNE

• 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 depos
its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT; When operating in tem

peratures below 32“F(0®C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help in

sure good cold weather starting.

^WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

^ 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.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

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

• Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISEN
GAGED” position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

ciockwise to “START” position and re
lease 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 at

tempts, move throttle control to fast po
sition, wait a few minutes and try again.

If engine still does not start, move the

throttle control back to the choke posi
tion and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not ac
cept the load, restart the engine and al
low it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
below)

• When engine starts, allow engine to
run with the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly,
then move throttle control to fast posi
tion. This may require an engine warm
up period from several second? to sev
eral minutes, depending on the temper
ature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up
as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neu
tral. Release the parking brake and let
the clutch/brake slowly return to operat
ing position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during the
engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used dur

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.
See ‘TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

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PURGE TRANSMISSION
^CAUTION: Never engage or disen

gage freewheel lever while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operation and perfor
mance, it is recommended that the trans

mission be purged before operating trac

tor for the first time. This procedure will re

move any trapped air inside the transmis

sion which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace
ment, it should be purged after reinstalla

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling posi

tion (See “TO TRANSPORT’ in this sec
tion of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position. With
motion control lever in neutral (N) posi
tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full for
ward position and hold for five (5) sec

onds. Move lever to full reverse position
and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat
this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will

be no movement of drive wheels. The air

is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set park

ing brake.

■ Engage transmission by placing free

wheel control in driving position (See
TO TRANSPORT’ in this section of

manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move

throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever for
ward; after the tractor moves approxi

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After
the tractor moves approximately five (5)
feet return the motion control lever to
the neutral (N) position. Repeat this

procedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and ready

for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See “TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu
tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the
second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.

■ Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that wilt 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 re

duce 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 re
cutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and in
terferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this time the grass has
dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cut

ting 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 condi
tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec
ond 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.

Max 1/3

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MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Checit Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

w

Lubrication Chart

T

Check Battery Level

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check T ransaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter

E

Clean Air Screen

N
G

Inspect Muffler/Spark^Vrester

1

Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

N

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

E

Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high amtHent temperatures.

2 ^ Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condrtions.
3 - If equipped with oil fiHer. change oil every SO hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowirtg in sandy soil.

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5 ■ If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required ti equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 • Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 tubs, maxin^um.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. Some adjustments will need to
be made periodically to properly maintain
your tractor.
Ail adjustments in the Service and Adjust
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter as
sure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

A Spindle

Zerk

A Front

Wheel

Bearing

zerk

General Purpose Grease

A

A

Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE"
Section

Spindle Zerk A

Front WheelA
Bearing Zerk

Engine A

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat
ing bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad

justed. (See ‘TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”
section of this manual).

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

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

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and
interlock systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as de
scribed 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 engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

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

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

BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

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

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

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

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel

Trailing Assembly

EdgeUpX \ Center

Flat Washer
Lock Washe

"Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

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 bal
ancer, follow the instructions supplied
with balancer).

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

• Slide blade 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
horizontal position. If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.

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BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sutficient for normal use. How
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

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

power.

• Open battery box door.

• 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 petro
leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace *
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. *

Replace belts if they begin to slip from •

wear. •

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

The transmission fan and cooling fins .
should be kept clean to assure proper .
cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis
sion while engine is running or while the .

transmission is hot.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass
clippings and other materials. To .
prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure
sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,
contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. 20

ENGINE

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

temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32‘’F. Check your engine oil
level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.
Check the crankcase oii level before
starting the engine and after each eight
(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

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

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

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

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

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 stub
born dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

• Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housing and dipstick tube
assembly off engine.

• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of
dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

• To reassemble, reverse above proce
dure.

Screws

Blower Housing

Screws

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor. Clean
base carefully to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge. ^

---------- Cover Knob

DipstickTube

Assembly

Spark
Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and 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.

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

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre
cleaner.

MUFFLER

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

SPARKPLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”
section of this manual.

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure
tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

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

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clam.ps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

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Clamp

Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo
tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments;

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.

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

TO REMOVE MOWER

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

• Place attachment clutch in “DISEN
GAGED” position.

• Move attachment lift lever fonward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

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

Clutch Lever

Suspension Arms

• Disconnect front links from deck by re
moving retainer springs.

• Raise Tift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac
tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis
charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of re
moval instructions.

Retainer
Spring

Engine Pulley

Front Link

Retainer
Spring

Retainer Springs
{Both Sides)

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Anti-Swaybar

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See “PROD

UCT SPECIFICATIONS”). If tires are over
or underinflated, you will not properly ad

just your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground. Distance “A” on both
sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make ad

justment on one side of mower only.

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

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

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust
ing.

Before making any necessary adjust
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.

To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”

on both front links an equal number of

turns.
When distance “D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts “F"
against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F”
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E” on both front links an

equal number of turns.

When distance “D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against

trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Bottom Edge of

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-back adjust

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance “D" directly in front and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.

Trunnion

Front Links

. Trunnion

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be re
placed without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See ‘TO
REMOVE MOWER” in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.

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• Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION

• Install new belt in reverse order of re
moval.

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

Mandrel
Pulley

Mandrel
Pulley

Install mower in reverse order of re

moval instructions.

Idler
Pulleys

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust
able brake system which is mounted on
the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high
est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and en
gage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper
ating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and turn nut “A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". 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. Con
tact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

With ^rking Brake “Engaged”

Nut “A”

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE

MOWER” in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and re

move downward from around engine
pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro
cedure.

Engine
Pulley

Clutching Idler

Stationary Idler-

Jam Nut

Operating Arm

Do Not touch this nut. if further brake adjust
ment is necessary contact your nearest autho
rized service center/department

Transmission
Input Pulley

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE­MENT

Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before
operating the tractor. See “PURGE
TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section
of this manual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE
VER ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever
will not hold its position while at a

selected speed, it may be adjusted as
follows:

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control
lever until tractor does not move
forward or backward.

• Hold motion control lever in that
position and turn engine off.

• While holding motion control lever in
place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N) (lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additonal clearance is needed to

get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck
height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps;

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2

inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps

until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral

Lock
Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN
MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of this
manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

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

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only; align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square
key.

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

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

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

Washers

Retaining
Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY
^CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the en

gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).

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

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with

a 12 volt negative grounded system. The
other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega
tive grounded system. Do not use your
tractor battery to start other vehicals.

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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.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE OR
DE R-

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• Red cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable to posi
tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining hex
bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery
Door Box

Hex Bolt

Chassi

Cables Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

Charged

Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

A

CAUTION; Do not short battery termi

nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery, re
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands,rings.etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.

• Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

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

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.

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TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS

SEMBLY

• 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 procedures.

Headlight
Wire
Connector

ENGINE

Manintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non
road engine repair estyablishment or indi
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per
formed by an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
* With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi
tion. Slowly move lever from choke to
fast position.

Governor

Governor

• Check that holes “A” in governor con

trol lever and hole in governor plate

line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned,
loosen clamp screw and move throttle
cable until holes are aligned. Tighten
clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle
fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,
which allows some adjustment within the
limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt
to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap
cannot be removed without breaking the
adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the fac
tory and adjustment should not be neces
sary. However, minor adjustment may be
required to compensate for differences in
fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the
carburetor does need adjustment, pro
ceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in
(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix
ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle

valve and the seat in carburetor may re

sult if screw is turned in too tight.
PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Air cleaner assembly must be as

sembled to the carburetor when making
carburetor adjustments.

• Be sure the throttle control cable is ad
justed properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

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

Move throttle control lever to slow posi

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn
idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock
wise until engine runs rough. Turn
valve to a point midway between those
two positions. Release throttle lever.

ACCELEFWION TEST

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

turn idle mixture valve out (counter

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and
continue to adjust, if necessary, until en
gine accelerates smoothly.

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

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the en

gine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set
ting can be dangerous, if you think the en

gine-governed high speed needs adjust
ing, contact your nearest authorized ser
vice center/department, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed
Screw

Limiter

Throttle
Lever

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor
age at the end of the season or if the trac
tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

^CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

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

■ Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

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

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

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

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

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

• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI
NALS” in the Maintenance section of
this manual).

■ After cleaning, leave cables discon
nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery ter
minals.

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

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, 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 o

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam
age the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

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

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al

ternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta

bilizer 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 “START” position for
a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

* Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

* Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wil
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.
Do not 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 CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start • Out of fuel.

Hard to start • Dirty air filter.

CAUSE

• Engine not “CHOKED" prop- • See ‘TO START ENGINE" in

■ erly.

» 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 adjust
ment.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

* Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust
ment.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.
Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before at
tempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air fitter.

• Replace fuel filter.

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

• Check all wiring.

• See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments
section.

• Contact an authorized service
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.

Engine will not turn
over

Engine clicks but will
not start • Corroded battery terminals.

Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too

• Clutch/brake pedal not de
pressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch (es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

fast.

• Throttle in “CHOKE" position.

• Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• 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 service

center.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in “Higher Cut” position/re-

duce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(cont’d)

CAUSE

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

■ Engine vaives out of adjust
ment.

CORRECTION

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

■ Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

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

• Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments
section.

• Contact an authorized service
center.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with at

tachment ciutch

engaged
Poor cut uneven

Mower biades will not
rotate

• Worn, bent or ioose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety pres
ence control system.

• Worn, 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.

• Obstruction in clutch mecha
nism.

• Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

• Frozen idler pulley. .

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• 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 autho
rized service center/
department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower
housing.

■ Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed.

• Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mow

• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Check tires for proper air pres

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

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• Place throttle control in “FAST”

position.

ing.

sure.

• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass discharge
(cont'd)

CAUSE

■ Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

• Improper blades used.

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

CORRECTION

• 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.

Headlight(s) not

working (if so
equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine “backfires"

when turning engine

“OFF”

• Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in “disen
gaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn, dam
aged or broken.

• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.

• Engine throttle control not set
at “SLOW” position for 30
seconds before stopping en
gine.

• Turn switch “ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connections.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Place freewheel control in “en
gaged” position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to “SLOW”
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping en
gine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

IGNITION SWITCH

posmoN

RUN/UGHT B + L

START B + L + S NONE

CIRCUIT

OFF G + M + L NONE

RUN B4^L NONE

A + Y

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE
BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS. THE
BRIGHTNESS OF THE UGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE UGHTS
WIU. DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS
SPEEDED UP, THE UGHTS
WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

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

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

33

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

144925

2 74760412

4 STD551125

156417 Case Battery

8

153664

16

STD551125

19
20 73350400

166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j

21

4152J BulbUght#1156

22
24 4799J

146147

25

166180

26
27 73510400

4207J

28

121305X

29

140301

30

12421IX Nut Ignition

31

141226

32

10931OX

33

166145

40

41 71110408

42 131563

145673 Solenoid

43

44 73640400

121433X

45
52 141940
70 166659

DESCRIPTION

Batteiy 12 VOLT 25 AMP
Bolt HexHd 1/4-20uncx3/4
Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Switch, Interlock Push-in
Washer Lock 1/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cabie Battery 6 Ga 11" red
Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

Fuse 15 AMP
Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

Switch Piunger Nc Gray
Switch Ign 4 Pos

Cover Sw Key Bik 1 25 Text SLT
Key Ign Molded Craftsman
Harness Ign Man Cl Am Hm 97
Bolt Bik. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2
Cover Temiinal Red

Nut Keps Bik Hex 1/4-20 Unc
Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop
Harness Engine

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1 165583
2 140356

17490612

3
4 19131216

1552^

5

161917X013

9

STD533710

10
11 155927

145660

12

155934X010

13

17490608

14

144983X558 Hood Assembly

17

126938X Bumper htood

18

19131312

25

STD541437 Nut

26

145198X558

28

155217X599 Lens, Grille

29

151287X558

30

139976

31
37 17490508

139886

38

139887 Pivot Bracket Assembly, R.H.

39

73800400 ,

51

52 19091416
53 145201

161464

54

145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

55

STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

57
60 72140606
64 154798

STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8016 UNC

74

158418

140

165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT

142

154966

143

154207

144

156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

145

74780612

191

- -

5479J

DESCRIPTION

Chassis

Drawbar
Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32x3/4x16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash
Dash
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x3/4
Panel, Dash, LH.
Clip Tlnnemnan Grille P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Gauge

Grille w/Cllps MS-558

Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558
Bracket, Fender Support
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18x1/2
Pivot Bracket Assembly, L H.

Nut Lock w/lnsert 1/4-20 UNC
Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
Bracket Grille Pickoff LH
Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

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

Dash Lower STLT

Bracket Suspension Front

Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Bolt Fin Hex 3^-16unc x 3/4 Gr. 5
Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

37

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

51

^51

,-'L

:;-f

I - ■ S'

146

38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

GROUND DRIVE

PART

EY

NO.

3.
1

142431

2

144698

3

165866

8

76020416

10
14 STD551125

73800500

16

74780616

18

73800600

19

106933X

21

145627

22
24 73350600

106888X

25

19131316

26

76020412 Pin, Cotter 1/8 X 3/4

27

145204

28

124236X

29

130807

30
32 74760512

155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal

34

120183X Bearing, Nylon

35

19211616

36
37 1572H

131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

38

74760644 Bolt

39
40 4470J
41 165838
42 19131312

47 127783

154407

48

123205X

49

74760624 Bolt

50
51 73680600 Nut

73680500

52

10571OX

53

55 105709X

74760620

56
57 141416
59 140312

17490612

61

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

140186 Pulley, Engine

63

71170764

64

65 10040700

154778 Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro

66
70 134683

DESCRIPTION

Transmission (See Breakdown)

Hydro Gear Model 319-0500
Spring, Return, Brake
Pulley, Transmission
Rod, Shift
Pin, Cotter 1/8x1
Washer Lock 1/4
Nut, Lock Hex w/lns 5/16-18

UNC
Bolt Hex3/8-16UNCx 1 Gr.5
Nut, Lock Hex w/Wsh 3/8-16
UNC
Knob Rd. 1/2-13 Piste. Thds.

BIk.
Rod, Brake
Nut
Spring, Rod, Brake
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, PEU’king Brake

Bracket, Transmission

Boit Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4

Washer

Pin, Roll

Spacer, Split

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 147

Pulley, Idler, V-Belt
Bellorank Clutch Grnd Drusti 151
Retainer, Belt

NutCrownlock 5/16-28 159

Link, Clutch

Spring, Return, Clutch

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC X 1-1/4

V-Belt, Drive

Keeper, Belt, Center
Screw, Thdrol 3^-16 x 3/4 Type

TT

Bolt Hex 7/16 X 4 Gr. 5 169

Washer

Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH

KEY

PART
NO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

141417 Strap, Torque, Lh

71

19132012

72

141418

73
74 121199X

121749X

75
76 12000001
77 123583X Key, Square

121748X

78

81 165595

165711

82

19171216

83

84 165816
89 164890X428
90 124346X
93 142564
94 140462
95 144643

4497H

96
97 144201
98 73510600

73940800

103

104 141421
105 71070516

17541026

108

109 145098
116 72110610

145 74490540

146 74490536

74490524

150 165850

19133210
156 166002
157 153236
158 165589

165494

160 19292016

72140406

161

162 73680400

74780416

163

19091010

164
165 .165623
166 166880

165492

168

165580

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.
Strap, Torque, Rh
Spacer, Split
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

Ring, E

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

Shaft Asm Cross
Spring, Torsion
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Link Transaxle

Console, Shift

NutSelf-ThdWshd1/4
Line Fuel
FanT'
Control Asm Bypass Hydro
Spring. Retainer l"

Keeper, Belt Rh
Nut Keps 3/8-16 UNC
Nut, Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20
UhF
Arm, Control Pump 500 Hydro
Bolt, Head Hex 5/16x18x1
Screw Hex WhHd #10-24x1-

5/8

Adapter Fan

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1-

1/4
Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr.5
Bolt Hex 5/16-18x2-1/4

Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC X 1 -1 /2

Bushing Bellorank Grd Drive
Washer 13/32x2x10
Washer 5/16x1.0x1.25

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18unc-2A

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift

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

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gr.5
Nut Crowniock 1/4-20 Unc
Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 x 1

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.

Bracket Pivot Lever
Saew5/16x I.Ox.125

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561
Plate Fastener Cross Shaft

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

39

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

40

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART
NO.

NO.

1 139768

154427

2

156483

3

157473

4

6266H

5

121748X

6

19272016

7

12000029

8

3366R

9

156438

10

STO551137

11

154779

13

73901000

15

156546

17

57079

18

160395

19

165857

22

1ffi851

23

154406

25

126847X

26

136874

27

19131416

28

17490612

29

STD561210

30
32 130465 '

36 155099

152927

37

139769

38

19133808

39

STD541537

40

100711L

41

145054

42

121749X

43

153720

44

121232X

46

6855M

47

STD541431

51

74780520

54

167902

62

STD523710

63

154780

65

154404

66

74781044

67

154429

68

19132012

79

74950612

80

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel
A)de AssOTbly STMP Dropped STL
Spindle Assembly, L.H.
Spindle Assembly, R.H.
Bering, Race, Thrust, Hardened
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge
Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
Ring, Klip
Bearing, Steering Column

Draglink Extended Stamped

Washer, Lock

Bearing Axle STLT/GT
Nut, Lock, Fls^ge 5/8-11 UNC
Shaft Assembly, Steering
Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033
Support, Shaft
Screw, Hex Wsh Hd Torx
Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering
Bushing, Link, Drag
Gear. Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16x3/4

Pin
Rod, Tie
Bushing, Steering
Screw
Insert, Steering Wheel
Washer 13/32x2-3/8x8 Gauge
Gripco Nut
Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT
Cap, Spindle
Fitting, Grease
Nut Lock Hex w/lns. 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt Rn Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1 -1 /4

Kit Steering Asm Serwce
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5
Spacer Axle
Bearing Arm Pittman
Bott, Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4
Axle, Brace
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

Bott Hex Nylon 3^-16x3/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

23

42

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

PART

KEY

NO.

NO.

1 162157

17720410

2

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

3

137352

4

165291

13

13280324

14

13200300

15

STD551237

16

159880

23

137180

29

109202X

31

158990

32

123487X

33

17490512

35
37 137040
38

124028X

40

17490412

44

19091416

46

STD551131

62

71070512

72

17490620

78

128861

81

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Confrol Throt /Ch Lh
Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T
Engine (See Breakdown)
Briggs Model 28U707-1174-El
Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt
Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8NptX3"
Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt
Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
Shield Browning/Debris Guard
Mestor Spark
Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented
Clamp Hose Bik
Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 X 3/4 Tyt .
Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)
Bushing Snap Nyl Bik Fuel Line
Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/16
Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1 -1/4Tytt
Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

43

SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

1 140122

2

140551

3

STT3523710

4

19131610
5 146006
6 STD541437
7

124181X

8

17490616

9

19131614

10

155925

11

166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut

DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BIk/bIk Craftsman
Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik)
Bolt Rn Hex 3/8-16unc X1 14
Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga
Clip Push In Hinged
Nut Hex Lock w/ins 3/8-16 Unc
Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bik Zi
Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 X1 Ty-tt
Washer 13/32X1 X14 Ga
Pan Pnt Seat (bik)

KEY PART
NO. NO.

121246X

12

121248X

13

72050412

15

134300
121250X

16
17 123976X

21

153236

22

STD541431

24

19171912
127018X

25

NOTE; Ail component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap Bik Nyi 50 id
Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1 -1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 2nc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A
Nut Hex Lock w/lns 5/16-18

Washer 17/32 X1 -3/16 X12 Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

44

DECALS

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KEY

PART

NO. NO.

1

156811

2

167179
163200

3
4

163202
6 133644
8 166887

163204

9

156439

10
12

146046
163250

13
14 160396

13 6

13 10

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Oper. instr.
Decal, Replacement
Decal, Hood, B.H. ment Hyd LT
Decal, Hood, L.H.
Decal, Customer Maintenance
Decal, Deck Mower EZ '
Decal, Fender, Craftsman
Decal, Fender Danger
Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic
Decal, Dash Panel
Decal, V-Belt Schematic

KEY PART
NO. NO.

15 165388
16 142341

20 149516

21

163205

- -

138311 Decal, Lift Handle

- -

154515

- -

166706

- -

166707

- - 165377

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Engine
Decal, Drawbar Control Move

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng
Decal, Fender Sd, Wht

Pad Footrest LH STLT
Pad Footrest RH STLT
Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192
2 65139
3 106222X
4 59904
5 106732X427
6 278H
7 9040H
8 106108X427

9 106266X
10 7152J
11 104757X

- - 144334

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

45

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value Tire
StemNtìlue

Tire FTs 15X60-6 Service
Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service
Fitting Grease
Bearing Range

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service
Tire R Ts 18x9 5-8 Service
Tube Rear 95X8 Serwce
Cap Axle BIkl 60X1 00
Sealant, Tire {10 oz. tube)

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

46

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

159471

2
3 105767X Pin Groove
4 12000002
5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 x21 Ga.

120183X Bearing Nylong

6

7 125631X

122365X Button Plunger Read

8

11

139865
139866

12

4839M Retainer Spring

13

127218

15
16 73350800
17 130171
18 73680800

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt. Lift. Spherical

32 73540600

Shaft Asm. Lift

E Ring #5133-62

Grip Handle Fluted

Link Asm Lift LH.
Link Asm Lift R.H.

Link Front
Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Line
Trunnion BIkZInc
Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

Retainer Spring

Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

47

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

40

37

■36

83-^l-::i32

•84

48

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 164961

STD533107 Bolt

2

138017

3

138440

4

STD624008

5

130832

6

850857

8

STD551137

9

140296

10
11 134149
12 129895
13 137645

128774

14

110485X

15

140329

16

72110610

17

72140505

18

132827

19

159770

20

STD541431

21
22 134753

131267

23

105304X

24

123713X

25

110452X

26
27 130968

19111016

28

131491

29

157722

X

129963

31
32 153535

137266

33

STD533717 Bolt

34

133835

35

131494

36
37 19131316

STD541437

40
41 133551

140063

43

44 140068
45 STDG24003

137729

46

133944

48

155066

49

131340

50

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PART

KEY

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Mower Housing

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar,
Front

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar
Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24x1.25
Grade 8
Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened
Blade, Mulching
Bearing, Bail
Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,

Vented {Includes Key

Number 6)

Housing, Mandrel, Vented

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel
Stripper, Vented Mower Deck
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x1-1/4
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
Bolt, Shoulder
Baffle, Vortex
Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC
Stiffener Bracket
Bracket, Deflector
Cap, Sleeve ,
Spring, Torsion, Deflector
Nut, Push
Shield, Deflector
Washer 11/32x5/8x16

Gauge
Rod, Hinge
Saew Thdrol Washer Head

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toplock, Ranged

Fastner, Christmas Tree
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Washer 13/32x13/16x16
Gauge
Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs
Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with
Nibs

Guard, Mandrel. LH.

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

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower
Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 6

NO.

51 STD541410
52 139888

131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

53

133943 Washer, Hardened

54

55 155046

122052X

56

140086

58
59 141043
67 162113

144200 V-Belt

68
71 142427

72 131870

127847

73
74 121748X

75 12000029

128903

76

77 127845

160570

78

79 127498

153701

80

73350600

81

142028

82

120958X

83

156084

84

72140620

85

STD641437

92

136420

101
102 71161010

103 19061216

STD551110

104
105 160793
106 2029J

153390

128
129 19131312

STD523710

130

STD533710

131

132 19132203

6266H

141

- -

1X794

- -

164963

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Locknut
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer
Spring, Torsion Brakes
Guard, TUV Idler
Knob Custom Oval

Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs
Spring, Return
Arm, Clutch, Secondary
Washer 25/32x1-5/8x16

Gauge
Ring, Klip
Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44
Keeper, Spring

Lever Asm. Clutch Pri PIm STL1

Bushing, Large, Brass
Spring, Mower Clutch
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion, Adj.

Washer Sintered
Keeper Belt Idler
Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/2

Nut
Mulcher Cover
Screw
Washer #10
Washer, Lock
Latch Assembly, Bagger
Nut, Weld
Washer Felt
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gt
5
Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC >

1

Spacer Washer 13/32I.D. xi-

3/8 0.D.X1/4

Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230

Mandrel Assembly (Includes
Ifey Numbers 8-10,12-15,31
and 32)
Mower Deck, Complete (Stan
dard Deck, Order Separately
Mulcher Plate Components, Key
Nos. 101-106)

49

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HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

50

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HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

142986

2 142987

3 142932 Seal, Lip 43

4

142928
5 142933
6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 53 142961
7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 56 142963

150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13

8
9 142937 Swash plate, Variable

13 142938
14

142939

15 142940
17 142941 Guide, Slot 68 142969 Spring
18 150772 Shaft, Motor 69 144610
19 150773

142944 Block, Cylinder Assembly 93

23

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 X 25 X 7 98 142993 Sleeve Bearing
25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 99 142976

150774 Center Section Assembly Kit

26
27

142948
28 142949
29 142950

150787 Nut, Jam 135 144608

30
34 142951 Oil Filter Element
35 142952 Arm, Bypass
36 142953
37 142954 Arm, Actuating
38

142955

150777 Bolt 5/16-24 X 1-3/4 1 inch =

39

Housing, Lower
Assembly. Upper Housing 41

Ring, Wire Retaining

Ring, Retaining

Block, Cylinder Assembly

Arm, Trunnion 63 142967 Puck, Dampener

Seal, Lip

Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977 Spring, Block

Seal, Lip 26 X 42 X 8

Ring, Retaining 119 142980

Washer 26 x 36 x 1 134 144607

Ring, Retaining

Pin, Actuating

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

40 150778

142958 Brake Rotor/Stator Kit

142884
44 142990 Differential Assembly
52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x ,13

142964

58

59 142965 Pin .5 OD X .43 ID X .750

62 142966 Arm, Control

64 142920 Set Screw

142978

142917 Cap, Vent Assembly

113

114

142918

150775

139

150776 Nut. Hex 5/16-24

140

140607 Transaxle-Complete ■

900

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S. ii

Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

Seal .75x 1.25x.250
Shaft, Input
Bolt 1/4-20 X 1.38

Stud 5/16-24

Washer, Block Thrust

Seal, Wiper

Fitting. 0-Ring Assembly
Spacer
Nut, Castle 5/16-24
Pin, Cotter
Spring, Compression

25.4 mm

51

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-El

52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE>MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E

^ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-1

222

209

265

65^ |l036 LABEL K\J ■ EMISSIONS

1019 LABEL KIT

------

187

240

55

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-El

PART

KEY
NO.

NO.

496412

1

2 399265

391086

3
4 494238

495858

5
7 273280

495735

8

27803

9

94621

10

281246

11

271916

12

271997
271996

13 94728

94239 Plug, Oil Dran

15

498971

16

94196

20 291675

94624

22

492326

23

24 222698

495860

25

495977
495978
495979
495854

26

495852
495851
495855

27 263129

498319 Pin Assy., Piston, Standard Size

28

498320

494504

29

495490

32 94695

32A 94648

495856

33

495857

34
35 262811 Spring, Valve
37 224502

224641

40

45 262411 Tappet, Valve

496884

46

51 272465

52 272569 *•* Gasket Carburetor

53 94637

75 225136
78 94832
87 491323
93 281346
94

498030

95 94098

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Cylinder Assembly
Bearing, Cylinder

* Seal, Oil

Base, Engine
Head, Cylinder

*** Gasket, Cylinder Head

Breather Assembly

* Gasket, Valve Cover 117 232118

Screw, Sems
Tube, Breather

* Gasket, Crstfikcase Cover, .015" 123

* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005"
* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009“

Screw, Cylinder Head

Crankshaft

Timing Gear Key

* Seal, Oil

Screw, Sems, Base Mounting
Fly\wheel and Ring Gear Assem
bly, Magneto
Key, Flywheel
Piston Assembly, Standard Size
Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize
Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize
Piston Assembly, .030" Oversize
Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size
Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize
Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize

Ring Set, Piston, .030" Oversize
Lock, Piston Pin

Pin Assy., Piston, .005" Over­size
Rod Assembly, Connecting 219 490815

Rod Assembly, Connecting,
.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore
Screw, Hex Washer Head,

1-57/64

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-5/8
Valve, Exhaust
Valve, Intake

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Valve Spring

Gear, Cam

**** Gasket, Carburetor

(Carburetor to Elbow)

(Elbow to Cylinder)
Stud, Carburetor Mounting

Washer, Spring

Screw. Pan Head

* Seat, Governor Shaft

Bushing, Throttle Shaft
Valve, Needle

** Screw, Throttle

KEY

PART

DESCRIPTION

98 495800 Screw. Idle Speed

104 231789

231855 ** Valve Float

105
106 231854 ** Seat, Inlet Valve
108 224558

108A 224540

111 262715

232119

121 499233

94913

125 499153

—

127

224539 Valve. Throttle

130

131 494379

133 494381

281165 **** Gasket, Float Bowl

137

281164

138

141 495097

141A 495931

142 232117 ** Nozzle, Carburetor
146 94196
164 214047
166 94555

171 281051

186 493496
187 298099

188 94627
192 492160

262767

201

209 260695

262766 Link, Choke

216

222 495611

224 94905
225 495157
227 493935
230 94742
232 262785
238 262836 Cap, Valve
240 394358

265 221535

94704 Screw, Hex Head

284

*

Included in Gasket Set (495993)

**

Included in Carburetor Wt (499233)

iticit

Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

irtrirk

Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor
Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set
(494385)

** Pin, Float Hinge

Valve, Choke (Lmt 153)
Valve, Choke (Lmt 154)

Spring Choke (Lmt 155)

** Jet, Needle Valve (Std.)

Jet, Needle Valve (Hi-Alt.)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit
Screw, Elbow Mounting
Carburetor Assembly

** Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

Shaft and Lever, Throttle
Float, Carburetor

**** Washer, Bowl

Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Matic)

Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Matic)

Key, Tming Gear
Elbow, Carburetor
Stud, Rocker Arm
Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting
Connector, Hose
Line, Fuel (Cut to Suit)
Screw, Sems
Screw Assembly, RodrerArm

Link, Governor
Spring, Governor

Gear, Governor
Plate, Governor Control
Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner
Crank, Governor
Lever Assembly, Governor
Washer, Governor Crank
Spring, Governor Link

Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line)
Clamp, Casing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.s. incne

1 inch = 25.4 mm

56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-1

KEY
NO,

PART
NO.

294 810068

304 496280

94786

305

225020

306
307 94930

497595

309

497602

310

497608

311

495859

333
334 94731

491055

337

93705

346

497708

356

495993

358

363

89838

383

423
446
467
468
474
482

503
510
523
524
525
535
537

544

552

562

592

601 93053

614 93306
615
618
634

634A

635

646
657 94906
663

718
726

727
728

729 281390

729A

741 262932

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Set
Housing, Biower
Screw, Hex, Head,

Biower Housing Mounting
Shieid, Cylinder
Screw, Cylinder Shield

Motor, Starter

Bolt, Thru

Brush Set
Armature, Magneto
Screw, Sems, Armature Mount

ing
Plug, Spark
Screw, Hex Head
Wire Assembly
Gasket Set

19203

94903
493909
493903
494439
393474
93621
806000
497606
495230

281370
496113
272403
281106
497603

491986
94907 Bolt Carriage
231978 Nut Hex

263080
262803
494453
494455

280872
224546

94620

230192

399676

490324
94951

225170

Puller, Rywheel
Wrench, Spark Plug
Screw, Sems
Cartridge, Air Cleaner

Knob, Air Cleaner
Screen, Flush Rotating
Stator, Alternator
Screw, Sems
Strap, Starter

Drive, Starter
Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler

* Seal, FillerTube -

Tube, Oil Filler

Element, Filter

* 0-Ring, Air Cleaner

Armature, Starter

Bushing, Governor Crank

Clamp, Fuel Pipe

Pin, Cotter
Retainer

Spring, Choke Return
** Seal, Spring Assy.
** Seal, Spring Assy.

Boot Spark Plug
Brace, Air Cleaner
Screw, Sems
Screw, Self-Tapping

Pin, Dowel

Gear, Ring

(Includes Mounting Hardware)
Cover, Starter
Screw, Torx®
Clip, Wire

Retainer, Wire
Clear, Timing

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

757 213998

399891

758
759 298909

94593 Screw, Countenweight

761

280104

783

394656 Cap, Drive

801

802 497605

497604

803

270920

842

496415

847

224110

851

494435

868

868A

272610
262835

871

281361

872

495862

875

393456

877
947 497672

94010

965

495933

975

977 494385
987 281166

281400

1005

224413

1006

496758

1019

272475

1022

224552

1023
1026 494432

485136
224554

1029

495992

1033

495248

1034

499364

1036
1044 94673
1054 270723

272623

1058

497607

1090

281364

1091

28N707-1026 Replacement Engine

2500

—

RPM Settings: Low: 1650-1850. High: 3200-3400

496050

*

Included in Gasket Set (495993)

■**

Included in Carburetor 1^ (499233)

Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

\felve Overhaul Kit (495992)

*•*• Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

DESCRIPTION

Link, Countenweight
Counterweight Assembly
Pin, Counterweight

Gear, Starter

Cap, End
Housing, Starter

* Seal, Oil Filler Cap

Fill Group, Oil

Terminé^, Ignition Cable
*** Seal Assembly, Valve
*** Gasket, Valve

Bushing. Guide (Intake & Ex

haust)
Cover, Air Cleaner
Body, Air Cleaner
Diode and Connector Assemb
Solenoid

Nut, Hex

Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Carburetor Gasket Set

** Seal. Throttle Shaft

Fan, Flywheel
Retainer, Fan
Label Kit

*** Gasket, Cover

Cover, Rocker Arm

Rod, Push, Intake
Rod, Push, Exhaust

Arm, Rocker

V&lve Overhaul Kit
Guide Assembly, Push Rod

Label Kit, Emissions
Screw, Hex Head

Tie, Cable

Manual, Owner’s

Retainer, Brush

Cap, Limiter

Replacement Shortblock

(494^

NOTE: Ali componerrt dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

57

58

Ul

CO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING
GUIDE

NOT ACROSS HILL

Operate your Tractor up and dowp the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu

A

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME®“ (1 -800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pièces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am -11 pm CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirecf“

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

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

Home Central

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