Craftsman 917.270752 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

18.5 HP

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270752

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:

www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty
Safety Rules

Product Specifications
Assembly

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Service and Adjustments ...
Storage

Troubleshooting

Repair Parts
Parts Ordering

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WARRANTY

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

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instmctions in the owner’s
manual. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your
Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center, in-home warranty

service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this
product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

tained in the owner’s manuai.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami

nated or oxidized (stale), in general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its
purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
To locate the nearest sears service center or to schedule in-home warranty service,
simply contact sears at 1-800-4-my-home
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.

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

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Faiiure to obsen/e the
foilowing safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and foiiow ali
instructions in the manual and on the
machine before starting.

• Oniy ailow responsible aduits, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.

• Ciear 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 ciear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

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

• 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 unat

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

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or 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 cperating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload
ing 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 3

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.

• Foiiow the manufacturer’s recommenda
tions 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. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The 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 ma
chine 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.

SAFETY RULES

• 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 ciosed

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 regulariy.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Ciean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
ailow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

Be sure the area is ciear of other peopie
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
Do not mow In reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15“ Max), not

across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.

Do nof turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.

SAFETY RULES

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONill BECOME AWAREIIl YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: In order to prevent acciden

tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark piug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.

ACAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE
CAPACITY

AND TYPE;
OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: .040")

VALVE
CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED
(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING
SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32“F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32“F)

4.0 PINTS
CHAMPION RC12YC

INTAKE: .004"-.006"

EXHAUST: .004”-.006”

FORWARD:

1ST

2ND
3RD
4TH

5™

6™

1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

4.8

5.3

REVERSE: 1.5
FRONT: 14PSI

REAR: 10PSI
16 AMPS© 3600 RPM

AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA; 230
CASE SIZE: U1R

27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new Tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and
performance.

ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
lose traction with the ground and cause

you to lose control of your tractor.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest authorized service center/
department. We have competent, well­trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. Always
observe the “SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

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

for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte

nance” and “Storage” sections of this
owner’s manual.

AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

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

unimproved 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
taws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for
the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/
department (See REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual).

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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

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

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR 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.

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of

steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill,

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

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

Insert

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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.

• 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 forward.

• Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide 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 fiat washer, 3/8 lock

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift seat pan to raised position 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
instructions).

Seat Pan

Battery Box
Door

Terminal

Label

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.

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

seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the

cardboard packing. Remove the
carboard packing and discard.

• 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
clutchA^rake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted
position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.

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

^WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a welFventilated 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.

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

• Place gear shift 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.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full
"BRAKE“ position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

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

• Turn ignition key to "OFF“ position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Foilow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.

8

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

• 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 deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.

Deflector
Shield

Mulcher
Plate

Latch
Hooks

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.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

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

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See “TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts
are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

section of this manual.

^CHECKLIST

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

Please review the following checklist:
/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

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

charged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting

results. (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.

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.

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.

- +

BATTERY

©

ENGINE ON

i

FUEL

A

WARNING

STOP

a;

♦

f

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

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OIL PRESSURE

iiii

MOWER HEIGHT

a|

LIGHTS ON

©

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

01

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

R N H L II

Hat

Í

Hi

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HIGH LOW

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

PARKING BRAKE

■ :

7[ = »m

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

10

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.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

pedal into the brake position.

11

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust 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 (-).

FDREB'ÛHT IS SETTER

THCNN0SI&H7

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

eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal Into full

“BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “EN

GAGED” position and release pressure

from clutch^rake pedal. Pedal should

remain in “BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Choke Control

Throttle
Control

Clutch/Brake
Pedal 'Driv'e'
Position

"Disengaged
Position

Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

Ignition Key

Disengaged”

Position

Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Position

Gearshift
Lever

"Brake"
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 gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

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

• Turn ignition key to “OFP position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than “OFF" will cause
the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.

^CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty
grass 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 USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start
a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob In to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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

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

(N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired posi
tion.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to
start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.

12

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi

mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

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

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this

manual),

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri
ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer,
and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel
Mounting
Bracket

3/8-16 Locknut

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 deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Clutch

Attachment Uft Lever

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

^CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

with slopes greater than 15“ and do not
drive across any slope. A slope guide at
the back of your manual is provided for
your use.

• 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

clutchA3rake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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

• Make all turns slowly.

3/8 Washer

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

Bolt

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TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment iift controi.

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

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when 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.

• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See “OIL
VISCOSITY CHART’ in the Mainten
ance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainten
ance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tem

peratures below 32‘’F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

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

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.

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TO START ENGINE

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

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

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

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

• Move throttle control to fast position

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

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

• insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START’ position and

release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, push choke control in, wait a
few minutes and try again. If engine still
does not start, puli the choke control out
and retry.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50" F AND
BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. Continue to push the choke
control in small steps allowing the
engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, until the choke control
is fully in. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.
This may require an engine warm-up
period from several seconds to several
minutes, depending on the temperature.

• The attachments can be used during the
engine warm-up period and may require
the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: 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
Sen/ice and Adjustments section of this
manual.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F
AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

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MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing perfomiance. 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 machine.
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 ciippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished

• if grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.

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

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower the best cutting performance as
well as the quality of cut desired.

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

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fail
onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to
provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best

recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

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

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

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

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems

Check tor Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Bellas) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures- 5 > It equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 ' It equipped wtth olt filter, change oil every 50 hours,
A - Replace blades more often whan mowing In sandy soil,

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B '• Not required If equipped with malntenance^free battery.
7 • Tlghlen front wie pivot boll to 35 fl.-lbs. maximum.

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
manuai.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
Al[ adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuei 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.

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LUBRICATION CHART

©Spindle

Zerk

©Front

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

©Engine

®SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

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

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat

ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly,

Zerk
©Front

Wheel
Bearing

Zerk

©Gearshift

Pivots

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in highest
gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See
“TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manuai).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure In ail 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 described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

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

• When the 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.

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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole isn 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.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Rat Washer

Lock

Washer—^>-;^'Star

BJade Center

^ Hole

* Xjv,

"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 balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with
balancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade 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.

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient 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.

• Rechargeât 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 petroleum

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 COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

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

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API
senrice 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.

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.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATEP BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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.

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
external surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds.

Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the
cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE; Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.

• Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• 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.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat
surface. If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.

• Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and
secure with knobs.

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.

Knobs

Cover

Foam
Pre-Cleaner

Cartridge

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUGS

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

of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

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

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu
retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

^CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key “OFP and remove key.

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

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN
GAGED” position.

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

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift
clutch spring off pulley boit.

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

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring,

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms.

Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links and hook the

clutch spring onto square hole in frame.
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

removal instructions.

Hi'.:

Square Hole
Engine Pulley

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

Collar

Housing Guide -j- Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

Front Link

Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual). If tires are over or
underinfiated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bottom edge of
riiower 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

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge
of Mower to"
Ground

Bottom Edge
of Mower to
Ground

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 “P
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 “P against
trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTAN'n 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.

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Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced 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.
Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside ail belt guides.

• Install mower In reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel
Pulley

Idler Pulleys

Mandrel
Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor Is equipped with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the
right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

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

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

■ Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust If
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized sen/ice

center/department.

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.

• Pul! belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around engine
pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:

• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

• Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.

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Gearshift Lever

Neutral
Lock Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 Assembiy 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.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

^CAUTION; Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of

this manual).

If “jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure;

IMPORTANT Your tractor Is equipped

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) teminal 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
ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)

Chassis

Positive Terminal

24

CaUes

Charged
Battery

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY
ACAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metai braceiets, 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.

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

• First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) 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
Box Door

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the griii.

• 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

diagram 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,

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Keps Nut---.:^

Positive (Red)

Cable

Hex Bolt

Negative (Black)
Cable

25

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non

road engine repair establishment or
individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull
cable back until swivel is against stop.
Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

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

• Loosen knob and remove cover

assembly from air cleaner.

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completeiy
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.

• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and

tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to an authorized sen/ice center for

repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.

Stop

26

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.

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

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to be stored for
a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean, dry area.

• 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
terminals.

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

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It Is important to prevent

urn deposits from forming in essential

I

uel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

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

damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.

• Drain 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

alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

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

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

• Cover your tractor with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden
sation to form and will cause your
tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

27

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start • Out of fuel.

* Engine not “CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Fill fuel tank.

• See‘TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

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

• Check all wiring.

• See “To Adjust Carburetor"
in Senrice Adjustments

section.

• Contact an
authorized service center/
department.

Hard to start • Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Engine will not

turn over

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

* Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace
battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See ‘To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service Adjustments
section.

• Contact an authorized
service center/department.

• 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/department.

28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE”

position.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oii level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/fins.

Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.

CORRECTION

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.
Set in “Higher Cuf position/

reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower
housing,
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See “To Adjust Carburetor" in
Sen/ice Adjustments section.
Contact an authorized
sen/ice center/department.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s).

Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

29

• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor cut - uneven • 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.

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.

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

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

CORRECTION

• 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.
Place throttle control in

“FAST’ position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

Headllght(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

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.

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

30

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.

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

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

POSITION

RUWUSHT B+A1

START

OFF

RUN

CIRCUIT “MAKE"
M+0+A1

B+A1

B + S +A1 NONE

NONE

A2+L

NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

31

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

22

32

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

KEY
NO.

2

a

21
22
24 4799J
25 146147
26
27
28
29 121305X
30
33
40
41
42
43
45 122822X
52

PART
NO.

1

163465 Battery

74760412

156417 Case Battery

16 153664

166182

4152J

166180
73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
4207J

163968 Switch Ign
140403 Key Ign
170217
71110406
131563
145673 Solenoid

141940

DESCRIPTION

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

Switch, Interlock

Harness Asm Light W/4152J
Bulb Ught #1156
Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red
Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red
Fuse 15 AMP

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12' black
Switch Plunger

Harness Ign

Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

Cover Terminal Red
Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp

Protedion Wire Loqj

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Indies

1 Inch =25.4 mm

33

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY
NO.

1

2

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3^4
5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash
g

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x3/4

11

12

13

17

18 126938X
25 19131312
26
28 156725X558 Grille w/Lens
29
30 164918X558
31
37
38 169834
51
52 19091416
53
54
55 145202
57
58
60
64 154798
74
114
115 17060620
142 165867
143
144
145
206
207 17670508
208 17670608
211
212

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PART
NO.

169830 Chassis
169061 Drawbar

168337X013 Dash
155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.

145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L
172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
144983X558 Hood Assembly

STD541437 Nut

155217X599 Lens, Grille
139976 Bracket, Fender Support

17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18x1/2

73800400 Nut Lock w/lnsert 1/4-20 UNC

145201 Bracket Grille PIckoffLH
161464

STD522507

162266 Duct intake Air

72140606
STD541437

158112

154966
154207
156524
170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

145212
165919
5479J Plug, Button

DESCRIPTION

Bumper Hood
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Fend/Rrest

Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear

Washer 9/32x7/8x16Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18x7/8
Bracket Grille PIckoff RH
Bolt. Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC X .75

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4
Dash Lower STLT
NutCrownlock 3/8016 UNC
Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930
Screw 3/8-16 X1-1/4
Plate Reinforcement STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Nut Hex Flange Lock
Insert Lens Reflective

NOTE; All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

11nch = 25.4 mm

35

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

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K" '“■'i"-''*’' I

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-*' I ^ -

R

36

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

KEY
NO.

1

2
3
4
5 121520X Strap. Torque
6
8 165666

10
11
13 74550412
14
16

18

19
21
22
24
25 106866X
26
27
28
29
30
32
34
35 1201B3X
36
37
38 131494
39 74760644
40

41
42
47
46
49
50
51
52
53
55
56
57
59
61
62
63

PART
NO.

146682
123666X

12000028
17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4
STD561210 Pin, Cotter

105701X
10040400 Washer Lock Mvy Helical

STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/lns
STD523710
STD541437

106933X
130804 Rod, Brake
STD541237 Nut

STD551037 Washer
STD561210 Pin
145204
71673
169592

STD533107

155071

STD551062 Washer
STD571810 Roll Pin

4470J
165838
19131312
127783
154407
123205X
STD523715 Bolt
STD541437
STD541431
105710X Link, Clutch
105709X

STD523712

130801
169691
17060612

8883R

140186

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Peerless 206-545C
Spring, Return, Brake
Pulley, Transaxle
Ring, Retainer

Rod Shifter Fender STLT

Washer, Shift Plate

Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8

5/16-18 xGr.5
Bolt Fin Hex
3/8-16UNCx1 Qr.5
Nut
Knob

Spring, Brake Rod

Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, Parking Brake

Bracket, Transaxle

Bolt
Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal
Bearing, Nylon

Pulley, Idler, Flat
Bolt
Spacer, Split .395 x .59
Keeper, Belt, Idler
Washer 13/32 X13/16 X12Ga,
Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic
Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv StI
Retainer, Belt

Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC
Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

Spring, Clutch Return
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1-1/4
V-Belt, Ground Drive
Keeper, Belt, Center Span
Screw 3/8-16x3/4
Cover, Pedal
Pulley, Engine

KEY
NO.

64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5
65
66

70 134683
72
74 137057 Spacer, Axle
75 121749X
76
77 123583X

78
79
80
81

82
83
64 166231
85 150360
89
90 124346X
96

112
113
116 72110610

145 74490540

150

151 19133210
156 166002
158 165589
159 165494
161

162 73680400
163 74780416

164
165 165623
166
168 165492
169
170

197 169613
198

202

NOTE;

PART
NO.

STD551143

154778

19132012

STD581075
121748X

STD580025
145090 Arm, Shift
165592

165711
19171216

158391X426 Console, Shift, STLT
STD624003 Retainer Spring 1"

19091210
127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

165850

72140406

19091010
166880
165580

173898

169593
72110612 Bolt Carr. SH

All component dimensions given In U. S.

Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Washer
Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool
Proof
Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
Washer 13/32 x 1 -1/4 x 12 Ga.

Washer 25/32X 1-1/4X 16Ga.
E-Ring
Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1665
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga
Key Woodruff

Shah Asm Cross Tapered

65020
Spring, Torsion
Washer 17/32x3/4x16Ga.
Link Transaxle
Nut, Nylock

Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.
Bolt Rdhd Sqneck

3/8-16 X 1.25
Bolt, Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5
Bushing Bellcrank Grd. Drive
Washer 13/32x2x lOGa.
Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125
Bracket Shift Mount
Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4
Gr.5 ■
Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc
Bolt Hex Fin
1/4-20Unc X 1 Gr 5
Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga
Bracket Pivot Lever
Screw 5/16-18x5/8
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X .561
Plate Fastening Lt
Keeper Belt Transaxle
Pmsi/Dana

Nyliner Snap-In
Washer Nyliner

3/8-16 X1-1/2 Gr. 5

37

STEERING ASSEMBLY

0—3

t t

t f

■ s \

-1 '

---

^

-

TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

63

11

39

^ /

41

38

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

KEY
NO.

1 139768
2
3
4
5 6266H Bearlrrg, Race, Thrust, Hardened
6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge
7 19272016

e 12000029 Ring, Kilp

9 3366R
10 169832
11
13 136518 Spacer Bearing /\xle Front
15 145212
17 156546
18 57079
19 160395

22
23
25 154406
26 126847X
27 136874
28 19131416
29
30
32
36
37 152927 Screw
38
39 19133812
40
41
42
43 121749X
44
46 121232X
47 6855M
51

54
62
63
65
66 154404
67
68 169827
79 19132012
80 74950612
82
85

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL
169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.
169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

STD551137

165857 Screw, Hex Wsh Hd Tone
165851 Pittman Shaft Assembly

17060612
STD561210 Pin Cotter
130465 Rod, Tie
155099 Bushing, Steering

139769

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

100711L
145054X428

153720

STD541431
74780520

167902 Kit Steering Asm Service

STD523710

160367 Spacer Brace Axle

72140618

169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front
133835

Steering Wheel

Washer 27/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Gauge
Bearing, Steering Column

Draglink
Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex Flange Lock
Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag
Gear, ^ctor
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge
Screw 3/8-16x3/4

Insert. Steering Wheel
Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

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 Look Hex w/lns. 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Bolt, Rn Hex 3/8-16 UNC X 1 Gr 5

Bearing Arm Pittman

BoltRDHDSqnk 3/8-16x2-1/4

Axle, Brace
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16x3/4

Fastner Christmas T ree

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY
NO.

1 162152 Control, Throttle
2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8
3

4 149723
5
6 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH
S 150176
10 162797
13 165391 Muffler Gasket
14
15
16 STD551237 Washer, Lock Ext tooth 3/8
17 17490624
23
25 145996 Control Choke
26 73920600 NiftKeps 3/8-24 UNF
29
31 109202X Tank, Fuel
32
33 123487X Clamp, Hose BIk
37
38 Plug, Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)
40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line
44 17670412 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4
45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4
46 19091416 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X16 Ga.
62
72
81

PART
NO. DESCRIPTION

Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs
Model 407777-0121-E5

160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH

13280336
13200300 Elbow, Standard 90“, 3/8-18 NPT

169837

137180
158990 Cap, Fuel
137040 Line, Fuel

10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr5/16
71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4
73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone

Bolt 5/16-18 UNCx 3/4
Shield Browing B&S Intek II

Nipple, Pipe

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 -1/2
Shield, Brownlng/Debris Guard

Arrester, Spark

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

41

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

2

3
4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11
12

140123
140551

71110616

19131610
145006

STD541437

124181X
17000616
19131614
155925
166369
121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat
Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik)
Bdt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X1
Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga
Clip Push In Hinged
Nut Hex Lock w/lns 3/8-16 Unc
Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zl
Screw 3/8-16 X 1
Washer 13/32X1 X14 Ga
Pan Pnt Seat (bik)
Knob Seat Adj Wingnut
Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

KEY PART
NO. NO.

13
14
15

16
17

21

22

24
25

NOTE; All component dimensions given In U.S.
Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

121248X

72050412

134300
121250X
123976X
171852

STD541431

19171912
127018X

DESCRIPTION

Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id
Bolt Fldhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2
Spacer Spilt 28 X 96 23nc
Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt
Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A
Nut Hex Lock w/lns 5/16-18
Washer 17/32 X1-3/16 X12Ga
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

42

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13 10

13 6

(U'Æ^

TT 1 1

KEY
NO.

1

2 174321

3
4
5
6
7
8

9 163204

10

PART
NO.

156368 Decal, Oper. Instr.
171696

171697 Decal, Hood, L.H.

167049 Decal, HP Engine
133644
138047 Decal, Battery
166887

156439

WHEELS & TIRES

14

1

KEY

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Replacement 13 167329
Decal, Hood, R.H. 14

Decal, Customer Maintenance
Decal, Deck Mower EZ

Decal, Fender, Craftsman
Decal, Fender Danger

NO.

12 146046

20 149516
21

- -

- ­..

- -

- -

Ü)

PART
NO. DESCRIPTION

160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic
163207 Decal, Fender Sd. Wht

138311 Decal, Lift Handle
165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT
165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT
174801 Owner's Manual, English
174802

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1

2

3
4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11

59192
65139
106222X
59904
106732X427
278H
9040H
106108X427
122082X
7152J
104757X
144334

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic
Decal, Dash Panel

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Owner's Manual, Spanish

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value Tire
Stem Value
Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service
Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service
Fitting Grease
Bearing Flange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service
Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Sen/ice
Tube Rear 9 5X8 Service
Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00
Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: Ail component dimensions given In U.S. inches

11nch = 25.4 mm

43

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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44

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

2

3
4

5

6

7

8

11
12

13
15
16
17
18
19

20

31
32

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

159460
159471
105767X

12000002

19211621
120183X
125631X
122365X
139865
139866
STD624008
173288
73350800
130171
73800800
139868
163552
169865

73540600

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

Shaft Asm. Lift
Pin Groove
E Ring #5133-62

Washer 21/32x1x21 Ga.

Bearing Nylong
Grip Handle Fluted
Button Plunger Read

UnkAsm Lift LH.
Link Asm Uft R.H.

Retainer Spring
Link Front
Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Line
Trunnion BIk Zinc
Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Line

Arm Suspension Mower

Retainer Spring
Bearing, Pvt. Lift
Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

45

MOWER DECK

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46

MOWER DECK

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KEY PART KEY

PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892

Mower Deck Assembly, 42"
2 STD533107 Bolt
3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar,

Front
4
5 STD624008

6

8

g

165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck

Retainer Spring 104 STD551110

130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear
850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 X 1.25 Gr. 8
STD551137

Washer, Lock 111 155197 Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh
10 140296 Washer, Hardened
11 134149 Blade, Mulching 113 17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4
12
13

129895 Bearing, Ball
137645

Shaft /¡issembly, Mandrel, 115

Vented (Includes Key

Number 12) 117 165746 Wheel Gauge Std
14

128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 118 73930600
15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 119
16 140329
18

72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5;^

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 129 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga.

20 159770
21

STD541431
22 134753
23

131267 Bracket, Deflector 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower
24 105304X

Baffle, Vortex
Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC
Stiffener Bracket

Cap, Sleeve 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42”
25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 144 158634
26 110452X

Nut, Push 145
27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler
28 19111016

Washer 11/32x5/Bx16Ga.
29 131491 Rod, Hinge 148 169022 Spring Return Idler
30
31 129963
32
33 137266
34
35 133835
36

157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

Washer, Spacer 150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,

153535 Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toplock, Ranged 152 169676 Cable Clutch 42 In

STD533717 Bolt 153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8” Type B

Fastner, Christmas Tree

131494 Pulley, Idler, Rat

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16Ga. 156 169672 Spacer

40 STD541437
44 140088
45
46

STD624003 Retainer

137729
48 133944
49 155066
50 131340
51 STD541410
52
53

139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

131845 Aim Assembly, Pad, Brake
54 133943
55 155046
56

165723
59 141043
67 149846

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 157 169669 Rod Clutch
Guard, Mandrel, LH. 158 17720410

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

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower
Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locimut

Washer, Hardened
Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer
Guard, TUV Idler NOTE;
Knob Custom Oval Inches 11nch = 25.4 mm

68 144959 V-Belt
92 STD541437 Nut

101 136420 Mulcher Cover
102

71161010

Screw

103 19061216 Washer #10

Washer, Lock
105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger
106 2029J Nut, Weld

112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh
114 73510500 NutKeps 5/16-18 Unc

72110504 Bolt Carr 5/16-Urx: x 1/2

116 4898H Bolt Shoulder

Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc

121 143723

19121414

Washer 3flx 7/8 X 4 Ga.

Bracket Extruded Gauge Wheel

128 153390 Washer Felt
130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x1

Gr.5
131 STD533710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x1

Keeper Belt 42” Clutch Cable

165888

Pulley Idler Flat

147 131335 Spring Extension

151

154

169670

169675 Spring Retainer

Bracket Clutch

155 169671 Spring Retention Lever

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/

8

159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4

..

130794

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10,12-15,31

and 32)

- -

169583

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck, Order

Separately Mulcher Plate and

Gauge Wheel Compcnents,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-

121)

All component dimensions given In U.S.

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

27

<gi«_29

29C

48

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 772147
2 780086A
3 770128
4 776395
5

776409

6

770364

6A

778369

7

778330
8 792180
8A 792047
9 784352
10 784378
11 778334
12

778309
13 778368

14

778368
15

778370
17

786188
18 786102

20

792077A

21

792078

22

792079

25

792073A

25A 792177
26

792125

27

792035

28

788040

29 780072
29A

780160

29B 780051
29C

780199

30 780108
31

780001

31A 780195
32

788003

34

780194

35

780193
35A 780197
36 790075

37

790007

38

799021

39

786026

40

792076A

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Cover
Needle Bearing 5/8”
Transaxle Case
Countershaft
Output Shaft
Spur Gear (38 teeth)
Spur Gear (15 teeth)
Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Shift Key
Woodruff Key #9
Shift Collar
Shift Rod & Fork
Bevel Gear (30 teeth)
Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth)
Bevel Gear (13 teeth)

(Include. 14)

Bevel Pinion (13 teeth)

(Include. 13)

Ring Gear (43 teeth)
Drive Pin

Spacer 1.130 X .695

Ball 5/16” dia

Set Screw 3/8-16x3/8”
Spring .310 OD X .625 L
Screw 1/4 - 20 X1 -1/4"
Screw 1/4-20x1-3/0”

Retaining Ring (pkg of 2)
Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer .627 ID x

.031W

Thrust Washer .762 ID x

.031W

Thrust Washer .762 ID x

.031W

Anti-Rotation Washer .632

Cup Washer 1.127 ID x

.032W

Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W

(Use As Needed)

Flat Washer .750 ID x .062W

Oil Seal 5/8”

Bushing .563
Flanged Bushing 5 / 8” ID
Flanged Bushing .751
Brake Disk
Brake Pad Plate

Brake Pad (pkg of 2)
Dowel Pin
Fiat Washer .312 ID x .059W

KEY PART
NO. NO.

41A 790079
42 792073A
42A 792085A
43 792075
44 790025
45 786066
46 706086
47 774690
48 774691
49 778356

50 778338
51 778354
52 778352
53 778350
54 770346
56 778355
57 778337
58 778353
59 778351
60 778349
61 778345
65 700189
66 776422
67 776396
69 792170
70 786187
71 788069
71B 788092
76 780090
77 788078A
79 792144
82 778333

83 778338
85 792154
87 788089A
150 788093A
157 708O88A
180 730229A
900 794712

DESCRIPTION

Brake Lever
Screw 1/4 - 20 X1-1 /4”
Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4”
Locknut 5/16-24
Brake Pad Holder
Spacer .2625 x 1.0
Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15/16" Long)
Axle (16*1/2” long)
Spur Gear (29 teeth)
Spur Gear (27 teeth)
Spur Gear (23 teeth)
Spur Gear (19 teeth)
Spur Gear (16 teeth)
Spur Gear (15 teeth)
Spur Gear (11 teeth)
Spur Gear (13 teeth)
Spur Gear (17 teeth)
Spur Gear (21 teeth)
Spur Gear (24 teeth)
Spur Gear (25 teeth)
Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W
Input Shaft
Shifter & Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring
Spacer.090
Square Cut Ring
"O” Ring
Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W
Inverted Retaining Ring
Spring .430 OD x .5000 L
Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13
teeth)
Spur Gear (27 teeth)
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Seal 9/16"
Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone
Oil Seal 3 /4”
Gear Oil 80W90
Replacement MST - 206-

545C Transaxle

NOTE: Ali component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5

672^^0

1123 0 1124 9©

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363

635

„1

333 1 ^

851

3341

729

52

697 ^

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BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 690231
2

499585
3 391086 ★
4

690069
5 499587
5A 499595
7 690962
8 499601
9 690937 ★
10

690960
11 690942
12

690945
13 690360
15 690946
16 691046
20 690947
22

690308
23 691053
24

222698

25

499588
499589
499590
499591

26 499604

499605
499606
499607

27

690975

28

499582
29 499583
32

690976
33 499596
34 499597
35

690963
36 690963
40 690964
42

499586
45 690977
46

690978
48 693893
50

690948
51 90949
51A

690950
53 690951
54

690953
73

691055
74

691057
75 691056
69

690283
95 690718
98

499802

104

690984

105 690985 •
108 690986
117

690232
690989

DESCRIPTION

Cylinder Assembly

Bushing-Cylinder
Seal-Oil

Sump-Engine
Head-Cylinder No. 1
Head-Cylinder No. 2

★ *

Gasket-Cylinder Head
Breather Assembly

Gasket-Breather
Screw (Breather Assy.)
Tube-Breather

★

Gasket-Crankcase
Screw (Cylinder Head)

Plug-Oil Drain
Crankshaft

★

Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
Screw (Engine Sump)
Flywheel
Key-Flywheel

Piston Assembly (Std.)
Piston Assembly (.010 O.S.
Piston Assembly (.020 O.S,
Piston Assembly (.030 O.S
Ring Set-Piston (Std.)
Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.
Ring Set-Piston (.020 O.S,
Ring Set-Piston (.030 O.S.'
Lock-Piston Pin
Pin-Piston
Rod-Connecting
Screw (Connecting Rod)
Valve-Exhaust
Valve-Intake
Spring-Valve (Intake)
Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
Retainer-Valve
Keeper-Vaive

Valve Tappet

Cam Shaft
Short Block
Manifold-Intake

Stud (Carburetor)
Screw (Intake Manifold)
Screen-Rotating
Screw (Rotating Screen)

Washer (Flywheel)

Plug-Oil
Screw (Throttle Valve)
idle Speed Kit

•

Pin-Float Hinge

Valve-Float Needle
Valve-Choke

•

Jet-Main (Standard)
Jet-Main (High Altitude)

KEY PART
NO. NO.

121 499611
122 690952
125 499804
130 690993
131 499605
133 499806
135 499803
137 690994
141 499807
142 499808 •
146 94388
150 690995
160 690996
163 691001 ★ *
187 691050

DESCRIPTION
Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Spacer-Carbu retor
Carburetor
Valve-Throttle
Throttle Shaft Kit
Float-Carburetor
Fuel Transfer Tube
Gasket-Float Bowl
Choke Shaft Kit
Nozzle-Carburetor
Key-Timing
Gasket-Nozzle
Retainer-Solenoid
Gasket-Air Cleaner
Line-Fuel (Cut to Required

Length)
187A 691049
188 690960
192

690083

197 690960

209 691018
211 691019
212 691020

691021

213
216 691022
219 394348
220 690412
222

691023
227 691046
231

690718
240 691035
250 690957
252

690956
265 691024
267 695134
276 690997
278 690097
287

690960
304 691004
305 691005
309 691262
310 691263
311 497608
332

691059
333 691060
334 691061
337

691043
358

499889

363 691062

ir Included in Engine Gasket Set, Ref. No. 358

Line-Fuel
Screw (Control Bracket)
Adjuster-Rocker Arm
Screw (Back Plate)
Spring-Governor
Spring-Governed Idle
Link-Throttle
Bracket-Choke Control
Link-Choke
Gear-Governor

Washer (Governor Lever)

Bracket-Control
Control Lever-Governor
Screw (Choke Valve)

Filter-Fuel

Retainer-Breather

Element-Breaker
Clamp-Casing
Screw (Casing Clamp)

Sealing Washer
Washer (Gov. Control Lever)
Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Housing-Blower
Screw flower Housing)
Motor-Starter
Bolt-Starter Motor
Brush Set
Nut (Flywheel)
Armature-Magneto
Screw (Magneto Armature)
Spark Plug
Gasket Set
Flywheel Puller

• Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Ref. No.

121

♦ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref. No.

977

^ Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Ref. No. 1033

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

383 690966
385 690960
387 608656
404 690442
418 690999
445 499466
447 691003
447A

690960
462 691261
467 691006
474 691064
501 691185
505 691029
510

497606
513 692024
523

691036
524 691032 ★
525 691037
526 690960

—

544
552 690552

552A 690553
562

690311

573 691009

579

691029

601

691038

615 690317
616 691045
628 690960
633 690998
635 66538
654 690958
668

691215

672 690234
691 690657
697 690372
703 691010
718

690959

726 499612
729 694123
741 690980
742

690328

750 691033
783 693058
788 691039

789

695050

797 693167

690967

798
801

691283
802 691286

—

803
642

691031
847 499602
851 691234

DESCRIPTION

Wrench-Spark Plug
Screw (Fuel Pump)

-Fue!

sr {Governor Crank]

e

Plate-Cover
Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

Screw (Air Guide Cover)

Screw (Air Guide Cover)

Washer (Starter Cable)

Knd3-Air Cleaner

Alternator

Regulator
Nut (Gov. Control Lever)
Drive-Starter

Clutch-Drive

Dipstick
Dipstick Tube Seal
Dipstick Tube
Screw (Regulator)
Armature-Starter (Service

with 691262 Starter Motor)

Bushing-Governor Crank
Bushing-Governor Crank
Bolt (Gov. Control Lever)
Plate-Back
Nut (Starter Cable)

Clamp-Hose

Retainer-Governor Shaft
Crank-Governor
Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket)
Seal-Choke Shaft
Boot-Spark Plug
Nut (Carburetor)
Spacer
Gasket-Carburetor Plate

★

Governor Shaft Seal
Screw (Drive Cap)
Clip
Pin-Locating
Gear-Ring

Wire Clip

Gear-Timing
E-Ring Retainer

Screw (Oil Pump Cover)

Gear-Pinion

Fuel Pump Bracket

Harness-Wiring
Screw (Brush Retainer)
Screw (Rocker Arm)
Cap-Drive
Cap-End

Housing (Sen/lce with
691262 Starter Motoi)

★

Dipstick/Tube Seal
Dlpstick/Tube Assembly
Te rmlnal-Sparkplug

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

855 691011 Adapter-Air

691012

865

691014

865A
865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide
868 690968 ★ * Seal-Valve
871

690969 Bushing-Guide

877

399916

883

690970 Gasket-Exhaust

914

690960
918 694000 Hose-vacuum
929

691003 Screw (Choke Control
934 691058 Screw (Fan Retainer)

943 690589

965 499613 Oil Pump Cover
967

273638
968 499788 Cover-Air Cleaner
975 499810
977

499812 Gasket Set-Carburetor
987

691000 Seal-Throttle Shaft

1005 691243
1006 691247 Retainer-Fan
1013 690954
1017 690770
1019 690103
1022 690971
1023

499599 Cover-Rocker (Cyl. No. 1)

1024 499054 Pump-Oil
1026 690981 Rod-Push (Steel)
1026A 690982
1027 492932
1029 690972 Rocker Arm
1033

499890 Valve Overhaul Kit
1035 691042
1036 695104
1051 691265 Ring-Retaining
1058 274277
1090 691293 Retainer-Brush
1100 690973
1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)
1123 690987

1124 690988
1126 690991

1127 690992
1128 690990 •
1169 690990

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RPM Settings:

•k Included in Engine Gasket Set, Ref. No. 356

• Included In Caiburetor Overhaul Kit, Ref. No.

121

♦ included In Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref. No.

977

^ included in Valve Oveihaul Kit, Ref. No. 1033

Cover-Air Guide
Cover-Air Guide

Alternator Connector/Wire
Screw [Rocker Cover)

Bracket)

★

0-Ring Seal (Oil Pump
Cover)
Solenoid-Fuel947 499809

Fiiter-Pre-Cleaner
Bowl-Float

Fan-Flywheel
Nipple-Oil Filter

Oil Pump Screen
Label Kit
Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker (Cyi. No. 2)1023A 499600

Rod-Push (Aluminum)

Filter-Oil

Shaft-Pump
Emissions Label

Owner’s Manual
Rocker Arm Pivot
0-Rlng Seal (Solenoid

Retainer)
0-Rlng Seal-Fuel Transfer
Tube
Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube
Screw (Float Bowl)
Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)
Screw (Carburetor Cover
Plate)

E2 Repiacement Engine

Low Speed: 1900-2100
High Speed: 3000-3200

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

54

55

56

57

58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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Owner’s Manual

18.5 HP

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270752

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

This jproduct has a low emission engine which operates differently

from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read

and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:

www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty
Safety Rules

Product Specifications
Assembly

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

Maintenance Schedule

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3
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7

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

Service and Adjustments ...
Storage
Troubleshooting

Repair Parts

Parts Ordering

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WARRANTY

LIMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instmctions in the owner’s
manual. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your
Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center, in-home warranty
service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this
product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami
nated or oxidized (stale), in general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its
purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty
service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your
nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty senrice is available but a trip charge
will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
To locate the nearest sears service center or to schedule in-home warranty service,
simply contact sears at 1-800-4-my-home
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Faiiure to obsen/e the

foilowing safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and foiiow ali
instructions in the manual and on the
machine before starting.

• Oniy ailow responsible aduits, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.

• Ciear 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 ciear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

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

• 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 unat

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

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or 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 cperating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload
ing 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 loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes 3

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.

• Foiiow the manufacturer’s recommenda

tions 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. If

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

DO NOT:

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

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

embankments. The 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 ma
chine 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.

SAFETY RULES

• 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 ciosed

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 regulariy.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Ciean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
ailow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

Be sure the area is ciear of other peopie
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

Do not mow In reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15“ Max), not

across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.

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

slope.

If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.

Do nof turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.

SAFETY RULES

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONill BECOME AWAREIIl YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: In order to prevent acciden

tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark piug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.

ACAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE
CAPACITY

AND TYPE;
OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: .040")

VALVE
CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED
(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING
SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32“F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32“F)

4.0 PINTS
CHAMPION RC12YC

INTAKE: .004"-.006"

EXHAUST: .004”-.006”

FORWARD:

1ST

2ND
3RD
4TH

5™

6™

1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

4.8

5.3

REVERSE: 1.5
FRONT: 14PSI

REAR: 10PSI
16 AMPS© 3600 RPM

AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA; 230
CASE SIZE: U1R

27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new Tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and
performance.

ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
lose traction with the ground and cause

you to lose control of your tractor.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest authorized service center/
department. We have competent, well­trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. Always
observe the “SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

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

for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte

nance” and “Storage” sections of this
owner’s manual.

AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

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

unimproved 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
taws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator.

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

California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for
the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/
department (See REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual).

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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

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

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR 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.

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of

steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill,

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

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

Insert

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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.

• 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 forward.

• Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide 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 fiat washer, 3/8 lock

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift seat pan to raised position 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
instructions).

Seat Pan

Battery Box
Door

Terminal

Label

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.

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

seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the

cardboard packing. Remove the
carboard packing and discard.

• 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
clutchA^rake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted
position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and

function of controls)

^WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a welFventilated 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.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the
parking brake.

• Place gear shift 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.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE“ position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

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

• Turn ignition key to "OFF“ position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Foilow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.

8

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

• 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 deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.

Deflector
Shield

Mulcher
Plate

Latch
Hooks

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.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

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

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See “TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts
are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

section of this manual.

^CHECKLIST

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

Please review the following checklist:
/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

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

charged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting

results. (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.

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.

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.

- +

BATTERY

©

ENGINE ON

i

FUEL

A

WARNING

STOP

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♦

f

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

'fir

OIL PRESSURE

iiii

MOWER HEIGHT

a|

LIGHTS ON

©

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

01

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

R N H L II

Hat

Í

Hi

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HIGH LOW

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

PARKING BRAKE

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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.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

pedal into the brake position.

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GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust 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 (-).

FDREB'ÛHT IS SETTER

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

eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal Into full

“BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “EN

GAGED” position and release pressure
from clutch^rake pedal. Pedal should

remain in “BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Choke Control

Throttle
Control

Clutch/Brake
Pedal 'Driv'e'
Position

"Disengaged
Position

Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

Ignition Key

Disengaged”

Position

Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Position

Gearshift
Lever

"Brake"
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 gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

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

• Turn ignition key to “OFP position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than “OFF" will cause
the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.

^CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty
grass 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 USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start
a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob In to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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

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

(N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired posi
tion.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to
start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi

mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

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

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this

manual),

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri
ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer,
and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16 Locknut

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 deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Clutch

Attachment Uft Lever

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

^CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

with slopes greater than 15“ and do not
drive across any slope. A slope guide at
the back of your manual is provided for
your use.

• 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

clutchA3rake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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

• Make all turns slowly.

3/8 Washer

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

Bolt

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TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment iift controi.

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

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when 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.

• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See “OIL
VISCOSITY CHART’ in the Mainten
ance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainten
ance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tem

peratures below 32‘’F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

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

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.

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TO START ENGINE

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

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

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

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

• Move throttle control to fast position

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

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

• insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START’ position and

release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, push choke control in, wait a
few minutes and try again. If engine still
does not start, puli the choke control out
and retry.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50" F AND
BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. Continue to push the choke
control in small steps allowing the
engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, until the choke control
is fully in. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.

This may require an engine warm-up

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

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

the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: 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
Sen/ice and Adjustments section of this
manual.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F
AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

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MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing perfomiance. 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 machine.

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 ciippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished

• if grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.

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

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower the best cutting performance as
well as the quality of cut desired.

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

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fail
onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to
provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best

recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

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

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

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

second cut, mow across or perpendicu

lar to the first cut path,

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems

Check tor Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Bellas) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures- 5 > It equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 ' It equipped wtth olt filter, change oil every 50 hours,
A - Replace blades more often whan mowing In sandy soil,

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7 • Tlghlen front wie pivot boll to 35 fl.-lbs. maximum.

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
manuai.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.
Al[ adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuei 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.

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LUBRICATION CHART

©Spindle

Zerk

©Front

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

Zerk
©Front

Wheel
Bearing

Zerk

©Engine

©Gearshift

Pivots

®SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

IMPORTANT; Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat

ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly,

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in highest
gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See
“TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manuai).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure In ail 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 described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

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

• When the 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.

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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole isn 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.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Rat Washer

Lock

Washer—^>-;^'Star

BJade Center

^ Hole

* Xjv,

"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 balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with
balancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade 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.

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient 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.

• Rechargeât 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 petroleum

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 COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

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

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API
senrice 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.

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.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATEP BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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.

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
external surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds.

Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the
cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE; Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.

• Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• 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.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat
surface. If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.

• Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and
secure with knobs.

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.

Knobs

Cover

Foam
Pre-Cleaner

Cartridge

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUGS

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

of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

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

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu
retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

^CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key “OFP and remove key.

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

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN
GAGED” position.

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

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift
clutch spring off pulley boit.

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

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring,

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms.

Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links and hook the

clutch spring onto square hole in frame.
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

removal instructions.

Hi'.:

Square Hole
Engine Pulley

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

Collar

Housing Guide -j- Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

Front Link

Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual). If tires are over or
underinfiated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bottom edge of
riiower 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

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge
of Mower to"
Ground

Bottom Edge
of Mower to
Ground

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 “P
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 “P against
trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTAN'n 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.

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Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced 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.
Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside ail belt guides.

• Install mower In reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel
Pulley

Idler Pulleys

Mandrel
Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor Is equipped with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the
right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

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

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

■ Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust If
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized sen/ice

center/department.

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.

• Pul! belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around engine
pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:

• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

• Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.

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Gearshift Lever

Neutral
Lock Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 Assembiy 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.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY
^CAUTION; Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of

this manual).

If “jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure;

IMPORTANT Your tractor Is equipped

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) teminal 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
ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)

Chassis

Positive Terminal

24

CaUes

Charged
Battery

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metai braceiets, 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.

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

• First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) 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
Box Door

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the griii.

• 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

diagram 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,

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Keps Nut---.:^

Positive (Red)

Cable

Hex Bolt

Negative (Black)
Cable

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non

road engine repair establishment or
individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull
cable back until swivel is against stop.
Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

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

• Loosen knob and remove cover

assembly from air cleaner.

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completeiy
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.

• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and

tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to an authorized sen/ice center for

repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.

Stop

26

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.

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

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to be stored for
a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean, dry area.

• 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
terminals.

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

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It Is important to prevent

urn deposits from forming in essential

I

uel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

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

damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.

• Drain 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

alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

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

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

• Cover your tractor with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden
sation to form and will cause your
tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

27

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start • Out of fuel.

* Engine not “CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Fill fuel tank.

• See‘TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

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

• Check all wiring.

• See “To Adjust Carburetor"
in Senrice Adjustments

section.

• Contact an
authorized service center/
department.

Hard to start • Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Engine will not

turn over

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

* Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace
battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See ‘To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service Adjustments
section.

• Contact an authorized
service center/department.

• 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/department.

28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE”

position.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oii level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/fins.

Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves out of

adjustment.

CORRECTION

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.
Set in “Higher Cuf position/

reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower
housing,
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See “To Adjust Carburetor" in
Sen/ice Adjustments section.
Contact an authorized
sen/ice center/department.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s).

Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

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• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor cut - uneven • 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.

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.

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

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

CORRECTION

• 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.
Place throttle control in

“FAST’ position.
Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry before

mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Headllght(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

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.

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

30

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.
Move throttle control to

“SLOW” position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

POSITION

RUWUSHT B+A1

START

OFF

RUN

CIRCUIT “MAKE"
M+0+A1

B+A1

B + S +A1 NONE

NONE

A2+L

NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

31

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

22

32

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

KEY

NO.

2

a

21
22
24 4799J
25 146147
26
27
28
29 121305X
30
33
40
41
42
43
45 122822X
52

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Indies

PART
NO.

1

163465 Battery

74760412

156417 Case Battery

16 153664

166182

4152J

166180
73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
4207J

163968 Switch Ign
140403 Key Ign
170217
71110406
131563
145673 Solenoid

141940

1 Inch =25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

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

Switch, Interlock

Harness Asm Light W/4152J
Bulb Ught #1156
Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red
Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red
Fuse 15 AMP

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12' black
Switch Plunger

Harness Ign

Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

Cover Terminal Red
Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp

Protedion Wire Loqj

33

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY
NO.

1

2

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3^4

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

g

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x3/4
11
12
13
17

18 126938X
25 19131312
26
28 156725X558 Grille w/Lens
29
30 164918X558
31
37
38 169834
51
52 19091416
53
54
55 145202
57
58
60
64 154798
74
114
115 17060620
142 165867
143
144
145
206
207 17670508
208 17670608
211
212

- -

PART
NO.

169830 Chassis
169061 Drawbar

168337X013 Dash
155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.

145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L
172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
144983X558 Hood Assembly

STD541437 Nut

155217X599 Lens, Grille
139976 Bracket, Fender Support

17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18x1/2

73800400 Nut Lock w/lnsert 1/4-20 UNC

145201 Bracket Grille PIckoffLH
161464

STD522507

162266 Duct intake Air

72140606
STD541437

158112

154966
154207
156524
170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

145212
165919
5479J Plug, Button

DESCRIPTION

Bumper Hood
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Fend/Rrest

Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear

Washer 9/32x7/8x16Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18x7/8
Bracket Grille PIckoff RH
Bolt. Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC X .75

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4
Dash Lower STLT
NutCrownlock 3/8016 UNC
Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930
Screw 3/8-16 X1-1/4
Plate Reinforcement STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Nut Hex Flange Lock
Insert Lens Reflective

NOTE; All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

11nch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

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K" '“■'i"-''*’' I

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-*' I ^ -

R

36

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752

KEY
NO.

1

2
3
4
5 121520X Strap. Torque
6
8 165666

10
11
13 74550412
14
16

18

19
21
22
24
25 106866X
26
27
28
29
30
32
34
35 1201B3X
36
37
38 131494
39 74760644
40

41
42
47
46
49
50
51
52
53
55
56
57
59
61
62
63

PART
NO.

146682
123666X
12000028

17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4

STD561210 Pin, Cotter

105701X
10040400 Washer Lock Mvy Helical

STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/lns
STD523710
STD541437

106933X
130804 Rod, Brake

STD541237 Nut
STD551037 Washer

STD561210 Pin

145204

71673

169592

STD533107

155071

STD551062 Washer
STD571810 Roll Pin

4470J

165838
19131312
127783
154407

123205X
STD523715 Bolt
STD541437
STD541431

105710X Link, Clutch

105709X
STD523712

130801

169691

17060612
8883R

140186

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Peerless 206-545C
Spring, Return, Brake
Pulley, Transaxle
Ring, Retainer

Rod Shifter Fender STLT

Washer, Shift Plate

Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8

5/16-18 xGr.5
Bolt Fin Hex
3/8-16UNCx1 Qr.5
Nut
Knob

Spring, Brake Rod

Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, Parking Brake

Bracket, Transaxle

Bolt
Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal
Bearing, Nylon

Pulley, Idler, Flat
Bolt
Spacer, Split .395 x .59
Keeper, Belt, Idler
Washer 13/32 X13/16 X12Ga,
Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic
Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv StI
Retainer, Belt

Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC
Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

Spring, Clutch Return
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1-1/4
V-Belt, Ground Drive
Keeper, Belt, Center Span
Screw 3/8-16x3/4
Cover, Pedal
Pulley, Engine

KEY
NO.

64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5
65
66

70 134683
72
74 137057 Spacer, Axle
75 121749X
76
77 123583X

78
79
80
81

82
83
64 166231
85 150360
89
90 124346X
96

112
113
116 72110610

145 74490540

150

151 19133210
156 166002
158 165589
159 165494
161

162 73680400
163 74780416

164
165 165623
166
168 165492
169
170

197 169613
198

202

NOTE;

PART
NO.

STD551143

154778

19132012

STD581075
121748X

STD580025
145090 Arm, Shift
165592

165711
19171216

158391X426 Console, Shift, STLT

STD624003 Retainer Spring 1"

19091210
127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

165850

72140406

19091010
166880
165580

173898

169593

72110612 Bolt Carr. SH

All component dimensions given In U. S.

Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool
Proof
Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

Washer 13/32 x 1 -1/4 x 12 Ga.
Washer 25/32X 1-1/4X 16Ga.

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1665
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga
Key Woodruff

Shah Asm Cross Tapered
65020
Spring, Torsion
Washer 17/32x3/4x16Ga.
Link Transaxle
Nut, Nylock

Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.
Bolt Rdhd Sqneck

3/8-16 X 1.25

Bolt, Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5
Bushing Bellcrank Grd. Drive

Washer 13/32x2x lOGa.
Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount
Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gr.5 ■

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc
Bolt Hex Fin
1/4-20Unc X 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18x5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transaxle

Pmsi/Dana
Nyliner Snap-In
Washer Nyliner

3/8-16 X1-1/2 Gr. 5

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KEY

NO.

1 139768
2
3
4

5 6266H Bearlrrg, Race, Thrust, Hardened
6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

7 19272016

e 12000029 Ring, Kilp

9 3366R
10 169832
11
13 136518 Spacer Bearing /\xle Front
15 145212
17 156546
18 57079
19 160395

22
23
25 154406
26 126847X
27 136874
28 19131416
29
30
32
36
37 152927 Screw
38

39 19133812
40
41
42
43 121749X
44
46 121232X
47 6855M
51
54
62
63
65
66 154404
67
68 169827
79 19132012
80 74950612
82
85

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL
169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.
169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

STD551137

165857 Screw, Hex Wsh Hd Tone
165851 Pittman Shaft Assembly

17060612

STD561210 Pin Cotter

130465 Rod, Tie
155099 Bushing, Steering

139769

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

100711L
145054X428

153720

STD541431
74780520

167902 Kit Steering Asm Service

STD523710

160367 Spacer Brace Axle

72140618

169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front
133835

Steering Wheel

Washer 27/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Gauge
Bearing, Steering Column

Draglink

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex Flange Lock
Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag
Gear, ^ctor
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge
Screw 3/8-16x3/4

Insert. Steering Wheel
Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

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 Look Hex w/lns. 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Bolt, Rn Hex 3/8-16 UNC X 1 Gr 5

Bearing Arm Pittman

BoltRDHDSqnk 3/8-16x2-1/4

Axle, Brace
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16x3/4

Fastner Christmas T ree

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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