Craftsman 917.270770 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

CMFTSMRN^

19.0 HP ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270770

Safety
Assembly
Operation

Maintenance
Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip
ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call;

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Repair Parts

Parts Ordering

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..8 Troubleshooting

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WARRANTY

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LIMITEpTlIfO’

For two (2) yearjs frc^ the d^c

tained, lubr|;at^ ar^ tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

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, ' purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main

' tuned up

ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Sears ^ill repaii; or replause, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship, j ! ;
This Wkrrahty cfoes not cover.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip

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

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

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc

tions in the manual and on the machine
before starting.

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

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

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone '
enters the area.

Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolute
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Be aware of the mower discharge direc
tion and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine unat

tended. Always turn off blades, set park

ing brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting. .

SAFETY RULES

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload
ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

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

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on
it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

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

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

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommen
dations for wheel weights or counter
weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change
the stability of the machine.

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

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

DO NOT:

• Do nof 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 sud
denly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.

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

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

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

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

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

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

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

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

before restarting.

SAFETY RULES

Never make adjustments or repairs with

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

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

• Never carry passengers.

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

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

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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 senrice as required.

• 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.

• Do nof turn on slopes unless necessary,
arid then, turn slowly arrd gradually
downhill, if possible.

i^Look for this symbol to point out impor
tant safety precautions. It means CAU
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE
TY IS INVOLVED.

AcAUTiON: In order to prevent acciden

tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon­rtect spark plug wire and place wire where

It cannot contact spark plug.

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:

OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030")

19.0

3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 30 (above 32"F)
SAE 5W-30

(below 32“F)

W/FILTER; 3.5 PINTS
W/0 FILTER: 3.0 PINTS

Champion RJ19LM OR

J19LM

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
We have competent, well-trained techni

cians and the proper tools to sen/ice or

repair this tractor.

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

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

VALVE
CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED

(MPH):

INTAKE: .004”-.00ff’
EXHAUST: ,007”-.009”

FORWARD:

1ST
2ND

3RD

4TH
5TH
6TH

1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

4.8

5.4

REVERSE: 1.5
FRONT;14 PS!

CHARGING
SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

REAR:

3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMP/HR: 30

10PSI

MIN. CCA; 240
CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT

27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE;

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

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

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.

A.WARNING: This tractor is equipped

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

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state
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 taws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Screws

#10x5/8

(2) Weld Nuts

#10

Parts packet separately in carton

(2) Washers

3/16 X 3/4 X 16 Gauge

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Centerlock Nuts

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Washers

3/8 X 7/8 X 14

(2) Gauge Wheels

XD

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Manual

Steering

Wheel Insert

01 Steering

^ Extension
M Shaft

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

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

(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Phillips Screw

driver

(1) Utility knife

(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) Tire pressure

gauge

(1) 3/4” Socket with drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

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

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

• Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.

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

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

Insert

3/8 Hex Bolt

3/8 Lock
Washer

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

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

• Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.

Steering

Wheel \ — ) 1 Washer

Adapter

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Stida extension shaft onto tower steer-

irtg shaft Align mounting holes in exten
sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure

ly to 18-22 ft. tbs. torque.

• . Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer
ing shaft extetision.

5/16 Lock Nut

Lower
Steering Shaft

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and
function of controls)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi

tion.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

8

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label
located between terminals) charge bat
tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

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

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is
reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted
position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when
operating mower. Be sure they are prop
erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower

performance.

• Assemble 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

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate
using screw, washer, lock washer, and
weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top
with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up
right 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.

AcAUTION: Do not remove discharge

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

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional grass
catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut Fi
The Top

Lock

Weld vVasher

Latch
Hook

Washer
Mulcher '

Plate

Deflector
Shield

, Screw

Washer

Hook Points

Down

Latch
Hook

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping puiposes.
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.

/CHECKLiST

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 stilt secure and wires are properly
clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

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

/ Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown tor replac
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Senrice and Adjustments section of
this manual. Verify that the belts are rout

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac
tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Senrice and Adjustments section of
this manual.

10

OPERATION

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

♦

Q A

BATTERY

WARNING

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ENGINE ON

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FUEL

A R N H L (©)|I

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

OIL PRESSURE

Sk

MOWER HEIGHT

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REVERSE

a:

FORWARD

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LIGHTS ON

©

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

HIGH

LOW

FAST

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

SLOW

IL
M

MOWER UFT

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

1 = im

FREEWHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

11

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.

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to
engage the mower blades, or other attach
ments mounted to your tractor
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on
arKl 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 start
ing the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks ctutch/brake pedal
into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.
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 posi
tion.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging {-).

12

FOfiE^GKT IS BETTER

THAN NO SIGHT

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass
es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta
cles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

“BRAKE” position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in

“ENGAGED” position and release pres
sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in “BRAKE” position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac

tor secure.

Choke Control Attachment Clutch Lever

“Engaged" Position

Throttle

Control

Clutch/Brake
Pedal “Drive'

Position

“Disengage
Position

Adjustment position Lever
Knob

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) posi
tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

“Disengaged“
Position

Parking Brake
“Engaged“
Position

■“Brake“ Gearshift

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 “OFP will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine run
ning, 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 com
pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt
tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start
ing 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.

13

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximate

ly 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

t)^es 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 rela

tively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach
ment clutch control.

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

m CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever

Lever “ingaged’^^^r^p^ High,Position
Position

“Disengaged
Position

Low

Position

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 start
ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.

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

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

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

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

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

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

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when 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 recom

mended 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 trac
tor.

Discharge

Guard

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.

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• 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

"guantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera

tures below 32®F(0'’C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.

^WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emp
tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let
it run until the fuel tines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional informa

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma
nent damage may occur.

^CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time

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

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

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

• Move attachment clutch to “DISEN

GAGED” position.

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• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine
start attempt. For a waim 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, pull tììe choke control out
and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F
AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight
ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

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

the choke as described above.

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 slight
ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

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

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

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

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

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

• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the machine.
This will result in a more even distribu
tion of clippings and more uniform cut

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn

ing to the right so that clippings will dis
charge away from shrubs, fences, drive
ways, 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 possi
ble 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 unde
sirable 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 se
lecting 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 at
tachment 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 fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, №e
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Always mulch with your highest engine
(blade) ^eed 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 newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cut

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass
blades. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass
and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi

tions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec
ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to
the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.

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MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure

Chedc Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level

Clean Battary and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade BeH{s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Erìgine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air RIter Paper Cariridge
Replace Fuel FIHar

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

adjustments will need to be made periodi
cally to properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.

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

proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Check.for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
Q General Purpose Grease
© Refer to Maintenance “Engine” Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon bear
ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust
and dirt that will shorten the life of the self­lubricating bearings. If you feel they must
be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per

forming 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 BRAKP in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”
section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub
ber.

• 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 inter
lock systems are worldng 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.

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).

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Flat Washer

Lock

Washer

'^^ex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six

lines on the bolt head.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

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

• To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8* diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone

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

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 hori
zontal position. If either end of the blade

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

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest positidfi 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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Blade

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

However, periodic charging of the battery,

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• 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 ter

minais can cause the battery to “leak”

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

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

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

•^dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu
al).

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.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 25 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip­stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

• Remove drain plug.

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

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see “PROD

UCT 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.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

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 tem
perature. ~

SAE VISCOSITY GRAOES

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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CMANSE

.....

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

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob{s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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

remove excess oil.

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

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. .

f Ctear) cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface, if very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.

• Reinstalt cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre

cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

WIPQRTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as terosene, 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.

Knob -Cover

WingNut

Foam . -V.

Í

Air sewóri’-

Cartridge
Plate

■Cartridge

MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre
ate 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 №is manual.

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter bebomes
clogged,bbstmcting 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 spilied gaso

line.

Qarnp

ciamp

CL^Af^SCREEN

Atf rhust be kept free of dirt and

^ damage from over-

Ciearr with a wire brush or com-,

remove dirt and stubborn

CdbuNG RNS

any dust, dirt or oil from engine

ci^^i^ f^ to prevent engine damage

Air guide covers rtiust

^ ^rikrirec^ Remove side panels and

HOOD AND

in thedService and AcF

isecticMi of this manual).

Erigine Cooling
'Fins

uet Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaced and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automp-

tive type wax. “

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to Clean your tractor unless the élecr
trical system^ muffléri air filter arid carbure
tor are covert to keep Water out. Water
in engiiw can result in a shortened engine

life.

......

Airtauide Cove^
(Both Sides)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

i^CAUTION: Before performing any sen/ice or adjustments:

• Depress clutch^rake 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.

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 fonvard to
lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

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

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

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac
tor.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

то 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 underinflat
ed, you will not properly adjust your
mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground. Distance “A” on both
sides of mower should be the same or
within 1/4" of each other.

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

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

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height atout 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.
Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground 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 “P
against trunnion on both front links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut “P
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “P 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-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck mu^ 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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Trunnion

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).

• Wori< 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 all belt guides.

Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley

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 high
est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

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

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", 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 ser
vice cehter/department.

Idler
Pulleys

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom side
of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER” in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
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 pro
cedure.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND

ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

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

• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

• Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.

• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls

into neutral lock gate on fender console.

• Tighten locknuts securely.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori
zonte (left to right) when wheels are posi

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
acQustable 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.

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• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

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

Washers

Retaining
Ring

Axle Cover Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener

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

If your battery is too weak to start the
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 (+) terrmnal of each bat
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.

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

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

REPLACING BATTERY

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

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.

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

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to posi

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative {-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Keps Nu

Terminal ^6#­Access , C, /

Door

Terminai
Guard

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

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

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre
vent it from starting.

Positive
(Red)
Cable

Negative
(Black) Cable

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia
gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.

TO 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.

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 indi
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per
formed by an authorized engine manufac
turer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE

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

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

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

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

factory and adjustment should riot be nec

essary. 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.

25

Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see “AIR FILTER" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se
curely.
Reassemble air cleaner.

Ctamp Screw

Quarter
Circi'

Choke Closed

Choke

Caang a pi p
Clamp Screw '

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the fac

tory and adjustment should not be neces
sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in
fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the
carburetor does need adjustment, proceed
as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to
the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.
Turning the mixture screw out (counter

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to
the engine giving a richer fuel/^r mixture.

IMPORTANT; Damage td the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if screw

is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING-

* Be sure you have a clean air'filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

• With engine off turn idle mixture screw
in (cloclwise) closing it finger tight and
then turn out (counterclociw'ise) 1-1/4
to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING-

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

• With throttle control lever in slow posi
tion, hold throttle lever against idle
speed screw and adjust idle speed
screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture
screw In (clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock
wise) until engine runs rough. Turn

screw to a point midway between those
two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle lever against
idle speed screw and adjust idle speed
screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to
fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,
turn idle mixture screw out (counter

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

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed set
ting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.

.Idle Speed

Screw

Idle Mixture

Screw

Throttle Lever

Idle Speed
Screw.

Throttle

Lever

Idle Mixture
Screw

26

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor
age at the end of the season or if the trac

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

AcAUTION: 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 stor

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• »Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in the
Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

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

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur
faces; 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 TERMINALS” in
the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After-cleaning, leave cables disconnect

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

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

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as carburetor, fuel fitter,
fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation 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 sta

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure
tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure
tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

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

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 pro
tective cover that does not retain mois
ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to
form and cause your tractor to mst.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

27

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start

• Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank.

• Engine not “CHOKED”

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirfy fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.

• Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carbure

• Loose or damaged wiling.

• Carburetor out of adjust
ment.

• Engine valves out of
adjustment.

Hard to start

• Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.

• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel. * Drain fuel tank and refill with

• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust
ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

CORRECTION

• See TO START ENGINE” In

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.
* Clean/replace air filter.

tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil
ter.

• Check all wiring.

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

• Contact an authorized ser
vice center.

* Replace spark plug.

fresh gasoline.

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

• Contact an authorized ser
vice center.

Engine will not turn

over

- ■

Engine clicks *but

will not start

• Clutch/brake pedal not

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

• Disengage attachment
clutch.

• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.

• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.

• Corroded battery termi

• Clean battery terminals.

nals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition
switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switchies).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi

• Contact an authorized ser
vice center.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

nals.

28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start (cont’d)

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

* Throttle in “CHOKE” posi

tion.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

• Dirty/ciogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust
ment.

• Engine valves out of
adjustment.

CORRECTION

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in “Higher Cut” posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil
ter.

• Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser

vice center.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

- -

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

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.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Poor cut - uneven
(cont’d)

Mower blades will
not rotate

Poor grass dis
charge

• Bent blade mandrel.

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

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Wom/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pres
sure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive oeii worn.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

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

• 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.

Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)

Battery will not
charge

Engine “backfires"

when turning
engine-“OFP

• Switch is “OFP.

• 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 connec
tions.

• 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 917.270770

IGNITION SWITCH

posmoN OBCUiT “MAKE”

OFF G + M + L

RUN/LIGHT B + L

RUN B + L

START

B + L + S NONE

NONE

A + Y

NONE

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
THE LIGHTS ARE NOT
CONNECTED TO THE
BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE
BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS
WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

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

31

m

REMOV/«LE

CONNECTIONS

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

32

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917^70770

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

1

163465

2

74760412

8

7603J

10

145211

11

150109

12

145769
16 153664
19

Std551125

20

73350400

21

147430

22

4152J

24

4799J

25

146148

26

108824X

27

73510400
28 145491
29

121305X
30

140X1
31

124211X
32

141226

33

10Э310Х

40

156442

41

71110408

42

131563

43

145673

44

73640400

45

121433X

52

141940

65

17490508

70

140413

DESCRIPTION

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP
Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4
Case Battery
Boft, Btr Front 1/4-20 X 7-1/2
Hotddovm Battery Froi4 Mount
Nut Push Nyton Battery Front 1/4
Switch, Iniertock Push-In
Washer Lode 1/4
Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc
Harness Light Sodeet (W/4152J)

Bub Light #1156
Cable Battery
СаЫе Battery

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
Cable Ground
Switch Seat
Switch tgn 4 Position
Nut Igni&in
Cover IgrAlon Switch
Key Molded Craftsman
Harness tgn
Bolt BIk. Rn Hex 1/4-20 Unc X 1/2
Cover Terminal
Solenoid
Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc
Ammeter Rectangular 6 /Vnp
Protection Wire Loop
Screw Thdrol 5/1618 x 1/2
Harness Engine B&S 14 OHV

NOTE:

All component dimensions give in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

33

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART
NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392 Chassis Assembly

2

140356
3 17490612
4 ST0551025 Washer 13/32x3/4x16 Gauge

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 161917X013

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

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LK
12 145660 CUp Tmnemian Grille P/L

13 155934X010

14

17490608

17

144983X558 Hood Assembly

18 126938X
20 156437 Plate MIg Battery Fuel Tank
23 124028X
25 19131312

STD541437

26
28 145198X558

29 155217X599 Lens, Graie
30 151287X558 Fend/Ftrest

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

37

17490508
38 139886 Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH.
39 139887
51

73800400
52 19091416 Washer 9/^x7/8x16Ga.

145201

53
54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18x7/8

55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

STD522507

57

58 140547 Air Duct P/U18HP BSS 0pp. Tvwn

STD533707

60
64 154796 Dash Lower STLT

STD641437

74

158112

114
115 17490620 Screw Thdiol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
116 19131614
140 156418 Bracket Suspension Front

165867

142
143 154966
144 1M207

Í56534

145

5479J PlugBki

NOTE:

; AB component dimensions give in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Drawbar
Screw. Tbd Roll. 3/8-16x3/4

Dash

Panel, Dash, R.H.
ScrewThdrol 3®-l6xl/2

Bumper Hood

Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Une

Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Gauge

Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 Line

Grille w/Clips MS-558

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pivot Bracket Assembly, R.K.

Nut Lock w/lnsert 1/4-20 UNC

Bracket Grills Pickoff LH

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

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

NutCrownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Keeper Bell Rear Lh

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga

Plate Relnfotcernem STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

35

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

36

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

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

1

2 146682

3 123666X
4' ‘

12000028

5

121520X

6

17490512

8

154792

10

STD561210

11

105701X

13

74550412

14

STD551125

18

STD523710

19 STD541437

21

106933X

22

130804

24

STD541237
25 106888X
26 STD551037
27

STD561210
28 145204
29

124236X

30

'130807' '

31

127275X

32

STD523107
34 155071
35

120183X
36 STD551062
37

STD571810
38 131494
39

STD523727
40

4470J
41

165838

42

19131312

47

127783
48

154407
49

123205X
50

STD523715

.STD541437

51,
52

ST0541431
53

10571 OX

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Peeriess 206-545C

Spring, Return, Brake ,

Pulley, Transaxle *

Ring, Retainer
Strap, Torque
Screw, Thd., Roil. 5/16-18x3/4

Rod Shifter Fender STLT

Pin, Cotter
Washer, Shift Plate

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

Bolt Fin Hex3/8-16UNCx1. Proof

Gr5

Nut

Knob

Rod, Brake

Nut
Spring. Brake Rod
Washer
Pin

Rod, Parking Brake 79
Cap, Parking Brake. Red

Bracket, Transaxle

Keeper, Belt, L.H.

Bolt
Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal

Bearing, Nylon 85
Washer

Roll Pin

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Bolt

Spacer, Split .395 x .59

Keeper, sialt, idler Fool-Proof
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Drv Sti

Retainer, Belt

Bolt

Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

Link, Clutch

NO. NO.

55
56
57
58 127274X
59

61

62
63
64

65

70
72
74
75
76
77
78

80

81

82
83
84

87

89
90 124346X
96

112

113
116
145
148
149 122052X
150

151

KEY

PART

DESCRIPTION

105709X
STD523712

130801

140312
17490612
8883R

140186

71170764

STD551143 Washer

66

154778
134683

19132012
137057
121749X

STD581075

123583X
121748X

SDT580025

145090
161082
123782X
19171216
145643
150360

86

157480
19212016 Washer

88

12000008 E-Ring
158391X428

STD624003

19091210

127285X
72110610
74490540
159103

150935
19133210

NOTE; All component dimensions give in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Spring, Clutch Return
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
V-Belt, Ground Drive
Keeper, Belt, R.H.
Keeper, Belt, Center Span
Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4
Cover, Pedal
Pulley, Engine
Bolt. Hex Head. Fin.
7/16-20x4 Grade 5

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool­Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga,
Spacer, Axle
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
E-Ring
Key, Square 2.0 x ,1845/.1865
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16
Gauge
Woodruff Key
Arm, Shift
Shaft Assembly
Spring, Torsion
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
Tie Rod
Nut. Nylock
Bushing

Console, Shift, STLT
Nut. Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4
Retainer Spring 1*
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge
Strap Torque 90 Degrees
Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25
Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 x Gr.5

Spacer
Spacer Retainer PM Mower
Bushing Nylon Coilered

Washer 13/32 x2x 10 Ga.

37

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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KEY
NO.

1

2

3
4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11

13
15

17
18
19

20
22

23
25
26
27
28
29
30
32
36
37
38
39
40
41

42
43
44
46
47

51
54
62
63
65

66

67

68

PART
NO.

139768
154427
156483
157473

6266H

121748X
19272016
12000029

3366R

156438
STD551137
154779
73901000
156546
57079
124035X
126684X
71200410
127501
154406
126847X
136874
19131416
17490612

STD561210

130465
155099
152927
139769
19133808

STDS41537

100711L

145054
121749X
153720
121232X
68S5M
STD541431
74780520
156594

_STD523710

"154780

154404

74781044

154429

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel
Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

^indle Assembly, LH.
Spindle Assembly, R.H.

Bearing, Race, Thrust Hardened
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/B x 16 Gauge
Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip
Bearing, Steering Column

Draglink Extended Stamped
Washer, Lock
Bearing Axle STLT/GT
Nut Lock, Range 5/8-11 UNC
Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer,Thrust .515x.750x.033
Support, Shaft
Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

Screw, Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8
Pittman Shaft Assembly
Bracket Steerirtg
Bushing, Unk, Drag
Gear, Sector
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge
Screw, Thd., Rdl. 3/8-16 x 3/4
Pin
Rod,Tre
Bushing, Steering
Screw
Insert Steering Wheel

Washer 13/32x2-3/8x8 Gauge

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor, Steering Wheel
Boot, Steering Shaft
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT
Cap, Spindle
Rtting, Grease
Nut Lock Hex w/lns. 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt Rn Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4
Kit Steering Asm Service
Bolt Hn Hex 3«-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5
Spacer Axle
Bearing Arm Pittman
Bolt, Rn Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4
Axle, Brace

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

39

ENGINE

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29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMEf^T

Spark Arrester p

40

ENGINE

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KEY
MO.

'I ■

31

PART
NO.

162152

2

1772Q410
3
4

149723 Muffler Exhaust
5 144069

6

144Ó68

138129

1

8

150176

1D

145552

11

STD551125

12

,,STD522507
13 165287
14

13280336

15

13200300

16'

STP551237

17,

17490624

23

1^880

25

145996

26

73920600.

27

152927

29

137180 Arrestor, Spark

157103 ;

32 161696 ; : CapFoelGuage

Ú3 iastó/if;

34

Í66082ÍC; Spacer Pad

35

17490512

37

8543R
38 Plug, OB Drain (Order From Etigine Manufacturer)
39 109^7X Pad Idler
81Í 128861

DESCRIPTION

Control, Throt Paddle 32 22
Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8
Engine. B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 42E707-2631-E1

Exhaust Asm. Left .
Exhaust Asm. Right
Clamp tube Double Engine
Bolt S/16-18uncx 3/4 W/Sems
Heat Shield Lt
Washer Lock Hvy. Helical i/4
Bolt Rn Hex 1/4
Gasket, Muffler
Nipple, Pipe 4-1/2
Elbow, Standard 90*, 3/8-18 NPT

' Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 ' ■

Screw Thdroi 3/8-16x1-1/2 Tytt
Shield, Bm/Dbr Guard
Control Choke

Niitkeps 3/8-24 Unf

Screw IT #10-32 X 5 x 3/8 Flange

Tank, Fuel

Clamp, Hose

Screw Thdroi 5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt
Une, Fuel

Nut Fldhge 1/4-20 starter Nut

AB compp^nidirher^ns given iriU.S. indies,;

1 indi ='25.4 mm

41

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KEY
NO.

^PART KEY

NO.

1 140122
2

140551

3

STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X1

4

19131610

5

145006 Clip Push In Hinged

6

STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/jns 3/8-16 Unc

7 124181X

8

17490616 Screw Thdfol 3«-16 X1 Ty-tt

9

19131614 Washerl 3/32X1 X14 Ga 25

155925

10

11 120068X

12 121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seal
Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat {Wk)

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Z

Pan Pnt Seat(blk)
Krxjb Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk

Bracket Pnt Mounting Svwtch

PART

NO.

NOTE: Alt component dimensions given in U.S. inch­esi inch = 25.4 mm

NO.

121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

13
14

72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15 134300

121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

16
17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 2nc

21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

22

STD541431

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X1-3/16 X12 Ga.

127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18X62

DESCRIPTION

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Znc

Nut Hex Lock w/lns 5/16-18

42

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iKl-'j

15

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

156439

2

165389

5

163207

6

133644

7

166799

9

163204

11

156368

13

146046

15

160396

WHEELS & TIRES

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Fender Danger Sears
Decal, Engine
Decal, Fender
Decal, Maintenance
Decal, Panel Dash
Decal, Hood/Fender
Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst

E/S
Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor
Decat, Mower Drive Schematic

KEY PART
NO. NO.

19 138047
20 163203

22

149516

23

167180
138311
154515
154516
166691
166692

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears
Decal, Deck Mower EZ3

MuIcNng

Decal, Battery
Decal, Replacement
Decal, Lift Handle
Pad Footrest LH STLT
Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English
Owner's Manual, Spanish

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

59192

2

65139

3

106222X

4

59904

5

106732X427

6

278H
9040H

8

106108X427

9

138468

10

7152J

11

104757X
144334

NOTE: All component dimensions given in LI.G. inches

11nch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Valve Cap, Tire
Stem, Valve
Tire, Front
Tube, Front Tire
(Not Provided, Service Item

CV)ly)
Rim, Front
Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)
Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)
Rim, Rear
Tire, Rear
Tube. Rear Tire ■
(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)
Cap, Axle
SealanL Tire 10 02.

43

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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44

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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KEY
NO.

PART
NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460

2 159471

Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly

ShaftAssembly, Lift
3 105767X Pin, Giocve
4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621

6 120183X Bearing, Nybn

7 125631X

8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red

11

139865 Link. Uft, L.H.

12

139866 Link. Uft, R.H.

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

Grip, Handle, Ruled

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring
15

127218

Link, Front

16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 UNC
17

130171 Trunnion

18

73680800 Nut Lock 1/2-13 UNC

19

139868

20 163552 Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt, Lift Special
32

73540600

Nut, Crowntock 3/8-24

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

45

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

4Cy^

106
105'

104
103

49; .

^^34
'54^33

A|^32

46

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

KEY
NO. NO.

PART KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

164961 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 122052X Spacer, Retainer

1

STD533107 Bolt 58 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes

2

138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

3
4 138440 Bracket Assemtriy, Sway Bar

STD624008 Retainer Spring

5

130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

6

850857

a

STD551137 Washer, Lock

9

10 140296

11 134149 Blade, Muktiing 76

12 129895

137645

13

¥■

Front

71 142427

Bolt, Hex Эга-24х1.25
Grades

Washer, Hardened

Bearing, Ball
Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,

Vented (Includes Key 78

Number 12)

67 162113 Knob Custom Oval

68 144200

72

131870 Sfxing, Return
73 127847 Arm. Clutch, Secondary
74 121748X Washer 25/32x1-5/8x16

75 12000029 Ring, Kl‘^)

128903

77

127845
160570 LeverClutch Pri Plm

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 79 127498

110485X

IS

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

80 153701 Sprirrg, Mower Clutch
16 140329 Stripper, Vented Movirer Deck 81 73350600
17 72110610
18 STD533106

132827

19

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 85
21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 92 STD541437

22 134753

131267

23
24 105304X

12371ЭХ

25

110452X

26
27 130968
28 19111016

29 131491
30 157722 Screw Thdrcri Washer Head
31 129963 Washer, Spacer
32

153535 Pulley, Mandrel
33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged
34

STD533717 Boit
35

133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree
36 131494
37

STD551037

^ -

40 STD541437
41

133551

43

140083

44

140088

45

STD624003
46

137729
48 133944
49

155066

50

131340

51

ST0541410

52

139888

53

131845

54

133943

55

155046

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

82 142028 Tmnnion, A(Q.
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 83 120958X Washer Skrtered
Bolt, Shoulder 84 156084

STD533725 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/2

Stiffener Bracket

101 136420 Mulcher Cover

Bracket, Deflector 102 71161010 Srxew
Cap, Sleeve 103 19061216 Washer #10
Spring, Torsion, Deflector 104

STD551110 Washer, Lock

Nut, Push 105 160793
Shield, Deflector 106 2029J
Washer 11/32x5/8x16

Gauge

Rod, Hinge

111

155197

112

155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.
113 17490512
114

STD541431
115 72110504
116 4898H Bolt, Shoulder
117

165746

118 73930600

119 STD551037

Pulley, idler. Fiat
Washer 13/32x13/16x16

Gauge

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Rod, Pivot, witfi Nibs
Rod, Cldteh, Secondary, with

Nibs
Guard, Mandrel, L.H.

121 143723 Bracket

128

153390
129 19131312
130 STD523710

131 STDS33710

132

19132203 Spacer Washer 13/32LD. x1-

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

141 6266H

- -

130794
Roller Msembly, Cam Follower
Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5
Locknut

- -

164963

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm /^embly. Pad, Brake
Washer, Hardened
Arm, Idler

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

V-Belt
Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring
STLT

Bushing. Large, Brass

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Keepers^ idler

Nut

Latch Assenr^ty, Bagger
Nut, WekJ
Bracket, Gauge. Wheel LH.

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x3/4
Nut, Hex,Keps 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Wheel, Gauge
Nut, Centeilock 3/8-16
Washer 3/8x7/8x14 Gauge

Washer Felt
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
Bolt, Rn Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

6r.5
Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

x1
3/80.D.X1/4

Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230

Mandrel/Vssen^ly (Includes
Key Numbers 8-10,12-15,31
and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete
(Standard Deck, Order
Separately Mulcher Plate and
Gauge Wheel Componerrts,
Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

47

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY
NO.

1

2

3
4 776395

5

6
6A

7

8
8A 792047

9 784352

10
11
12

13
14 778368
15 778370

17

18 786102

20
21 792078
22

25

25A 792177
26
27 792035
28 788040
29 780072
29A
29B
29C 780199
30 780108
31 780001

31A

32
34 780194
35
35A
36
37 790007 Brake Pad Plate
38
39
40

PART
NO.

772147
780086A
770128

776409
778364
778369
778330
792180

784378
778334
778309
778368

786188

792077A Balt 5/16* dia

792079
792073A

792125

780160
780051

780195
788083

780193
780197
790075

799021
786026 Dowel Pin 1 inch = 25.4 mm
792076A

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Tiansaxte Cover

Needle Bearing 5/8*
Transaxle Case
Countershaft 43
Output Siaft
Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45
^ur Gear (15 teeth)

^ur Gear (11 teeth)
Shift Key
Woodruff Key #9
Shift Cc^ar
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

Set Screw 3/8-16x3/8"
Spring .310 OD X .625 L
Screw 1/4 - 20 X1-1/4’
Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8’
Retaining Ring (pkg of 2)

Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer .627 ID x .031W
Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W
Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W

/^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

ai Seal 5/8'

Bushing .563
Flanged Bushing 5 / 8’ ID
Flartged Bushing .751
Brake Disk

Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

41A 790079
42

42A

44 790025

46
47 774690
48

792073A Screw 1/4-20x1-1/4’
792085A
792075 Lodcnut 5/16-24

786066
786086

774691
778356

49
50 778338
51
52 778352
53 778350
54 778346
56 778355
57
58 778353
59
60

778354 ^r Gear (23 teeth)

778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

778351
778349
778345

61
65

66

67 776396
69
70 786187 Spacer .890
71 788069 Square Cut Ring
71B 788092
76 780090
77 788078A
79
82

780189
776422 Input Shaft . ..

792170 Retaining Ring

792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L
778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

83 778338
85 792154 Oil Rll Plug
87 788089A OB Seal 9/16’

788093A

150
157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4’

730229A Gear Oil 80W90

180

794712 Replacement MST - 206-545C

900

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

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4-20x21/4’

Brake Pad Holder
Spacer .2625x1.0
Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15 /16" Long)

Axle(16-1/?long}
Spur Gear (29 teeth)
SfXJr Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)
Spur Gear (15 teeth)
Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)
sijurGear(2l teeth)
Spur Gear (24 teeth)
^ur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

Shifter & Brake Shaft

“0”Ring

Flat Washer 1.128 tD x .058W
Inverted Retaining Ring

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Liquid Gasket RTV Silkone

Transaxle

49

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El

615

634A @

868 ^ ^40 35

- ^ 33

50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El

358 GASKET set]

iS61 PUMP REPAIR Kn

1121 CARBURETOR KIT

468

1005

356

51

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El

"S 1 227

M2

®

592

201

209A 209

414 207

307

52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

22

i 1019 LABEUaii

* REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TOINSTUL. SEE REPAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

306A

^307

^305

53

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El

KEY PART
NO.

NO.

497074

1

2 399265

391086 * Seal, Oil

3

493304 Sump, Engine

4

493457

5

5A 493458

271867 * Gasket, Cylinder Head #1

7

7A 271868

495754

8

8A 222892

27803

9

94382

10

10A 94830

11 280225

12 273208

271188 * Gasket, Crankcase, .OOS* Thick
271189
94565

13
15 94239 Plug. Oil Drain

394028 Crankshaft

16

94196

19 399264

20 291675 • Seal, Oil

94724 Screw, Sems 125 19306

22

23 491180
24

222698

25 498584 Piston Assembly, Standard Size

498585
498586 Piston Assembly, .020” Suit)
498587 Piston Assembly, .030"

26 394959 Ring Set Standard Size

394960 Ring Set .010" Oversize
394961 Ring Set -020" Oversize

394962 Ring Set .030* Oversize
27 263129
28 498319 Pin, Piston, Starvdard Size

391286
29 394306 Rod, Connecting, Standard

397158 Rod, Connecting, .020”

32 94671 Screw. Connecting Rod

3334390420

261528

35 65906
36 26828
40 221596 Retainer, Valve, Intake

41

292260
42

494553

45

261368

4fr

214484

50

213290

271412

51

51A

281412

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Cylinder Assernbly
Bushing

Head, Cylinder #l
Head, Cylinder #2

* Gasket, Cylinder Head #2

Breather Assembly #1
Cover, Breather Cylinder #2
(Used Only on Key #572,
Air Baffle with Holes for

Mounting) 99

* Gasket, Breather

Screw, Sems
Screw, Sems 104 231435 •* Pin, Float Hinge
Tube, Breather 105 394682 ” Valve. Needle

* Gasket, Crankcase, .015" Thick 107 499655

* Gasket, Crankcase, .009” Thick 109 392673 Shaft, Choke

Screw, Cylinder Head 116 280474 * ORing

Timing Gear Key High Altitude
Bushing 119 94152 Screw, Hex Head

Flywheel

Key, Rywheel

Piston Assembly, .010” 165 94289 Nut, Wing

Oversize
Oversize

Over^ze

Lock Piston Pin

Pin, Piston, .005’ Oversize
Size
Urrdersize

Valve. Exhaust •
Valve, Intake

Spring, \^lve. Intake
Spring, V^lve, Exhaust

Retainer, Valve, Exhaust
Ke^er, \falve

Tappet Valve

Gear, Cam
Manifold, Intake
Gasket, Carburetor Mounting
Spacer, Carburetor

KEY PART

52 270884

53 93970 Screw, Hex Head,

54 93208 Screw, Phillips
75 222511 Washer, Spring
78 95039 Screw, Hex

91 499281 Body Assembly, Upper

95 93499 Screw, Sems
96 221939
97 499172

91920

98

26157

102 271607 •* Gasket, Carburetor Body

298514 Float, Carburetor

103

108 225373 Valve. Choke

117 232018 Jet, Needle Vaive, Rxed

232022

121 491539 Carburetor Kit

127

223472

147 497684

161 496599 Base, Air Cleaner

187 299146 Line, Fuel, 28’ Long (Cut to
188 94627 Screw

201 262683 Link

202 262684 Link

280997

203
205 93971 Screw, Hex Head
206 94298
207 262337

262352

209

209A 261563 Spring, Governor Idle

219 394348

219A

393415

220 222773
222

491282

224

94297

♦

Included in Gasket Set (495868)

*tk

Included in Carburetor K'lt 14915391

Included in Carburetor Kit (491539),
and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

• ***

included in Gasket Set (495868),
and Carburetor Kit (491539)

NOTE:54: All component dimensions given in U.S. inci

1 inch = 25,4 mm

* Gasket Intake Manifold

Mounting

Carburetor to Manifold

Valve, Throttle
Shaft Throttle
Screw, Rllister Head
Spring, Throttle Adjust

Body Assembly, Lower

Jet, Needle V^ve, Rxed,

Carburetor

** Plug, Welch

Jet Pilot

Crank, Bell

Nut
Spring, Control, Rod
Spring, Governor

Gear, Governor
Oil Slinger
Washer, Thrust
Bracket Control
Screw, Torx“

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El

PART

KEY

NO.

NO.

491297

227

62199

229

223882

230

224995

235

394358

240
244 230318

93897

257

94674

284

284A 94882

304 495469

94786

305

222846

306

223734

306A

94930

307

224774

308

224775

X8A

497596

309

94003

310

497608

311

230674

332

394891

333
334 94731
337 802592
356 494705

495868

358

19203

363

89838

383

280197

391

261395

392
394 272638
414 220680
422 222875
432 221377
434 223688
435 93829
445 394019

468 497908 Screea Rotating
474 393474

482 93621
510 497606

523 494947
524 271157
525 495348
528 393815
534

94823

535

272490

537 271411

544

497603

552 262332

552A

262331
556 93585
562 93853
567

94811

569 272645

DESCRIPTION

Lever Assembly, Governor
Washer
Washer. GoverrK)r Crank, Inside

Shield, Fuel Spray
Filter, Fuel
Connector, Fuel Line
Screw, Sems
Screw, Hex Head

Screw, Hex Head
Housing, Blower, Red
Screw, Sems
Shield, Cylinder
Shield, C^inder

Screw, Self-Tapping
Cover, Air Guide
Cover, Air Guide
Motor. Starter
Bolt, Thru

Brush Set
Nut, Hex
Armature, Magneto
Screw, Sems

Plug, Spark

VWre, Stop

Gasket Set
Flywheel Puller
Wrench, Spark Plug
Body, Pump

*** Spring. Diaphragm

Diaphragm, Carburetor

Washer

Bracket, Oil Fill

*** Cap, Spring

Cover, Diaphragm
Screw, Diaphragm Cover
RIter, Air

Attemator

Screw,
Drive, Starter
Cap, Oil Rll

* Seal. Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fill (Includes Seals
Hose, %cuum
Screw, Air Cleaner

Filter, Air

**** Gasket. Air Cleaner

Armature. Starter

Lowrer Bushing, Governor
Upper Bushing, Governor
Screw, Hex Head

Bolt, Governor Lever
Screw, Hex Head,
Back Plate to Cylinder

* Gasket, Base

KEY

NO. NO.

PART

DESCRIPTION

572 224816

491304

573

92278

592

93053

601
615 94296

615A 263080

616 491530
634 271013

491287

634A

66538 Boot Spark Plug

635
642 225008

496700

643

93585

653

391362

726

741 262989

280104

783

394860

801

497607 Cap, End

802

497604

803

94675

819

270920

842
847 495715

493880

851
858 270989
859 271025
860 261358

393397

861
868 497212
869 261463 SeaL Valve, Intake
870 213316
871 261961

231218
877 393456
881 495901

397882

955

281053

1005

224901

1006

496726

1019

1090 97605

42E707-2631 Replacement Engine

2500

- - 498543

*

Included In Gasket Set (495868)

-**

Included in Carburetor Kit (491539)

***

Irxiluded in Carburetor lOt (491539),

and Pump Repair lOt (393397)

Included in Gasket Set (495868),
arxl Carburetor Kit (491539)

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

1 inch =

Baffle, Air, Cylinder #2
Plate, Back
Nut, Hex.
Clamp, Hose
Retainer, E-Ring

Retairrer

Crank, Governor

** Washer, Throttle Shaft

* Seat, Governor Shaft

Cover, Air Cleaner

Plate, Air Cleaner
Screw, Hex Head
Gear, Ring
(Includes Mounting Parts)
Gear, Timing
Gear. Starter
Cap, Drive

Hc^ng, Starter

Screw, Hex Head

* Seal,C£4)

Tube Assembly, Oil

Terminal, Cable

“* Diaphragm, Carburetor
*** Gasket, Pump

*** Spring, Diaphragm

Repair Kit, Pump
Seal, Vdive

SeaL Valve, Exhaust
Bushing, Guide (Exhaust Only)
BusNng, Guide (Intake, Brass)
Wire, Alternator

Plate, Cover
Plug and Seal, Solenoid
Fan, Rywheel
Retainer, Fan
Label Kit
Retainer, Brush

R^lacement Shortbtock

25,4 mm

55

56

57

58

Ol

(O

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

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

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delivered directly to your home
Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Para pedir servicio de reparación a

domiciiio -1-800-676-5811

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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