Craftsman 917.270860 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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20.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42” MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270860

Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance
Repair Parts

] This product has a low emission engine which operates

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' differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

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engine, read and understand this Owner’s Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat
ing this equipment.

For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates. II60179

Visit our Craftsman websiteiwww.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty
Safety Rules

Product Specifications

Assembly..................................................8

Operation
Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance
Service and Adjustments

Storage................................................'29

Troubleshooting
Repair Parts

Parts Ordering

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Back Cover

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WARRANTY

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

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s
manual. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades soark
plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc. ’ ^

• Jre 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
accident 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
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the
battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge, tn-home
warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30
days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30
days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman
riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service wilt

still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will
apply). This warranty applies only while this product Is in the United States This

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

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

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the
machine before starting.

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

Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso

lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.

SAFETY RULES

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

remove keys before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

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 ob
stacles.

• 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 not turn on slopes unless neces

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

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

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

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

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

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children. •

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

• Never allow children to operate the
machine.

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

SERVICE

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

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

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

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

Never run a machine inside a closed
area.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.

SAFETY RULES

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

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

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.

Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

Be sure №e area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if
children enter the area.

A Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWAREM! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts,
when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

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

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

cles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

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

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

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

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces

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

^ WARNING: Tfie engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Á CAUTION; In order to prevent

accidenta! starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE
CAPACITY

AND TYPE:
OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030”)

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

GROUND

SPEED (MPH):

TIRE

PRESSURE:

CHARGING

SYSTEM:
BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

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

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

CHAMPION
RJ19LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004”-.006”

EXHAUST:.007”-.009"
FORWARD: 5.5
REVERSE: 2.4
FRONT: 14PSI

REAR: 10PSI

SAMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHT

AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SI2E:U1 R

27-35 FT. LBS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible depend

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble

etnd maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is
available on this product. Contact your
nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte
nance" and “Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

^ WARNING: This tractor is equipped

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

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

tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK,

(1) Large Flat Washer

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16x1

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18x1-1/4

(2) Screws #10 X 5/8

Ö

(2) Washers

3/16x3/4 X 16 Gauge

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32x1-3/16x12 Gauge

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts packed separately in carton

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Manual

Slope Sheet

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

1—I (2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering

Wheel

Steering
Extension
Shaft

Parts Bag

Steering
Wheel
Insert

_______

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(2) Keys

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1) 9/16“ wrench
{2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4“ socket with

drive ratchet
{1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Phillips screwdriver

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering
wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

■ Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

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

• Remove mower and packing materi
als.

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

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes
in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 18-22 ft. lbs. torque.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to
secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto
steering shaft extension.

Steering Wheel

Extension

Shaft

5/16 Locknut

Lower Steering ,
Shaft V

• 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
tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK 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 battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See “BATTERY”
in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

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Steering
Wheel Insert

Hex Bolt

Lock Washer

Large Flat

Washer

Steering Boot

Tabs

Adapter

5/16 Hex Bolt

■Tab

>' Slots

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.

Seat

Shoulder
Bolt

. ^ - Flat Washer

Adjustment
Knob

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for iocation and

function of controis)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheel

ing position to disengage transmission

(See TO TRANSPORT” in the Opera

tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against b-actor.

TODRiVE TRACTOR OFF SKiD

^ WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is
clear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in ‘transmis
sion engaged” position.

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

the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

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

position.

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

position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to “OFP position.
Continue with the instructions that

follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

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

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

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

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

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

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

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

^ CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow

9 It to rest on plate while in operation.

Hook

Deflector
Shield

Latch Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove muicher 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 muicher blades are de

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin
flated at the factory for shipping pur

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”
section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS

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

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

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

✓ CHECKUST

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:

✓ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

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

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6
amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

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

/ Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.

/ Before driving tractor, be sure free

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO 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 ail controls - their

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

/ Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

✓ it is important to purge the transmis

sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Foliow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions

(See TO START ENGINE” and

“PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

OPERATION

Learn and understand their meaning. ^

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BATTERY

CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

WARNING

Î

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ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

or in literature supplied with the product

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FAST

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LIGHT

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FUEL

CHOKE MOVI^R HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

SLOW

1.

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ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLITTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

R N H L «Bill

LOW

<SEE SAFETY RULES SECHON)

PARKING BRAKE

i = in

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOWYOURTnACTOR

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.

Choke Contro

Throttle Control-

Clutch/
Brake Pedal -

Height

Adjustment

Knob-

Free Wheel

Control ■

Ammeter

Attachment
Clutch Lever

Light Switch

Lift
Lever
Plunger

'Attachment

Lift Lever

i;;:~ Parking Brake Lever

■ Motion
Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards

Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

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

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB • Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE CONTROL- Used to control

engine speed.

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Th© op©ration of any tractor can result in foraign objects thrown into

j the eyes, which can result in severe eye darnage. Always wear safety

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

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

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

• Depress ciutch/brake pedal into full

“BRAKE” position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “EN
GAGED” position and release pres
sure from clutchAirake pedal. Pedal
should remain in “BRAKE” position.
Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

Choke
Controi

Throttle

Contro

Clutch/

BrakesPedaQ^'^

''Height Motion

“Disengaged", Adjustment W Controi
Position Knob “Brake" Lever

“Engaged” Position

“Disengaged”

Position

Parking
Brake

“Engaged”
Position ^

STOPPING Position

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,mov© attach

ment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED”
position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position
when the ciutch/brake pedal is de
pressed.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

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

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

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.

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CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging
and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

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

• To engage choke control, pull knob
out. Slowly push knob in to disen
gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK
WARD

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

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/
brake pedal. '

• Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

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

• Turn knob clockwise (<^) to raise

cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (P>) to

lower cutting height.

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The cutting height range is approxi
mately 1-1/2" to 4“. The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary
depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being
mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to
E^proximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See ‘TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT’ in the Operation section of
this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in
appropriate 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.

3/8-16

Locknut

Gauge
Wheel

Mounting
Bracket -

3/8 Washer

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder
Bolt

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.

• Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

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

A CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged”

Position ^ Attachemnt Lift

Lever High
Position

“Disengage
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.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

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

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de
pressed. .

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make ail turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheel
ing position. Free wheel control is
located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

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Low
Position

Discharge
Guard

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

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more

than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

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

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

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

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw
cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If neces
sary, 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 Mainte
nance section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOLINE

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

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do
not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase

fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel fresh
ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32T(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
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season.' See Storage Instructions
for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur.

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

TO START ENGINE

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

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

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

parking brake.

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

• Move attachment clutch to “DISEN

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pul! choke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

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• 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 the
choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50“ F and
above)

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

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute
using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING {50° F and

below)

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

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

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

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP

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

• Be sure the tractor is on level

ground.

• Place the motion control lever in
neutral. Release the parking brake
and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

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

• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period after the
transmission has been warmed up
and may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE; If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor

mance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURE

TOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION
 CAUTION: Never engage or disen

gage freewheel lever while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operation and perfor
mance, it is recommended that the
transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure
will remove any trapped air inside the
transmission which may have developed
during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

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

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See “TO TRANSPORT in
this section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage clutch/
brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full

fonward position and hold for five (5)

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

NOTE: During this procedure there will

be no movement of drive wheels. The air
is being removed from hydraulic drive
system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

■ Engage transmission by placing
freewheel control in driving position

(See ‘TO TRANSPORT in this section

of manual).

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• sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage dutch/
brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves
approximately five (5) feet, slowly

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

the motion control lever three (3)
times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor.
This will result in a more even distritju­tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings wilt

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

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

possible fire hazard from dried

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

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

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

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

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

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. Clean after each use.

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

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

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the
early 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
cutting height so that the mower cuts
off only the top one-fiiird of the grass
blades. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a
second cut, mow across or perpen
dicular to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week

then ohange to east to west the next

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

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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YOU COMPLETE

AS

GULAR SERVICE

RE

Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R

A

Sharpen/Raplace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication; Chart

T

Check Battery Level

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt<s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter

E

Clean Air Screen

N

G

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

1

Replace OH RIter (If equipped)

N

Clean Engine Cooilrtg Rns

E

Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air RIter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter

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3 > If ecfuippod wtth olT filter, change oli every SO hours. 7 ­4 - Bepiace blades more ol№ whan mowing in sandy soil.

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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 №is manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicatty 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.

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©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to Maintenance “Engine" Section

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

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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If «quipp«d with ac^ustable aystem.
Not required If «quipped with maint«n&nc«-fre» battery.
Tighten front axle pivot boh to 35 ft.-lbs. msodmum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules wrtien

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted. (See TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).

TIRES

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

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

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire
sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly. If your
tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

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

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

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

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

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

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

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown. 19

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Edge Up Assembly

Flat Washer.
Lock Washer

'S^-'Hex Bolt (Grade)^ .

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen

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

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a
file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the
mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a
cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

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

balanced.

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

However, periodic charging of the batter\

with an automotive charger will extend
its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or
covers. Adding or checking level of
electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to “leak"

power.

• 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 petro
leum jelly.

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

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.

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

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis

sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

• inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

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

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required тог
the life of the transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

8AE VISCOSITY ORADES

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TEMPERATURE RANGE WTIOIPATED BEFORE NEXT OH. CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32“F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running
low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year.

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

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

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

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

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

reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on

dipstick.

AJr Screen

Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstsick

ao" XT 4СГ

Oil Drain
Plug

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

ENGINE COOUNG FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating. Air guide covers must
be removed. Remove side panels and
hood (See TO REMOVE HOOD AND
GRILL ASSEMBLY” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).

Clean These Areas of Dirt and Debris

AIR FILTER

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

• Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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

• If vqfy dirty or damaged, replace pre
cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover

and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or
dry cartridge.

Knob;

Foam Pre-Cleaner

C^idge

MUFFLER

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

SPARKPLUGS

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

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

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

• With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

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

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

• Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

Clamp

Fuel RIter

■Clamp

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

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

Water in engine can result in a short

ened engine life.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

^CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments;

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

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

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

• Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER

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

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

• Move attachment lift lever fon/vard to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

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

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

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

• Disconnect front links from deck by re
moving 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 and hook
the clutch spring onto square hole in
frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its high
est position.

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

• Lower lift lever to Its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of re

movai instructions.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring

Retainer Spring - li ^ ^

Anti-Sway Bar—^

Collar

Housing Guide

Spring

Square Hole

Engine Pulley

Front Link

Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual). If tires are over or
underinflated, 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
adjustment on one side of mower only.

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

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

NOTE:Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust
ing.

Before making any necessary adjust
ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.

To lower front of mower loosen nut “E"

on both front links an equal number of

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts *F”
against trunnion on both front links.

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

equal number of turns.
When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “F”
against trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to
side. If the following front-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to
adjust both front links equally so mower
will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so
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.

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut “FI

Trunnion

Front Links

23

Nut “E"

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

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

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of
removal.

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

• Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.

Mandrel
Pulley Idler

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust

able brake system which is mounted on

the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

• Depress dutchA^rake pedal and .

engage parking brake.

■ Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut “A" on brake

rod.

• If distance is other than 1 -9/16", loosen
jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance

becomes 1 -9/16". Retighten jam nut
against nut “A”.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is neces
sary. Contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.

With Parldng Brake "Engaged"

.Nut “A"

Operating
Arm

Do not touch this nut. If further brake

adjustment Is necessary contact your

nearest authorized sen/ice center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

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

• Remove mower (See TO REMOVE
MOWER” in this section of this
manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

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

■ Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.

24

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control
lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

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

• While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move motion control lever to the

neutral (N) {lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps fonward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to

creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely. ,

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above

steps until satisfi^.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight fonward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest
authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

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

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

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

• Replace axle cover.

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

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE­MENT

Should your transmission require
removal for senrice or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See
“PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the

Operation section of this manual.

Retaining Ring

Axle

Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)

25

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY“ in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emer

gency starting, follow this procedure;

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

■ Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.

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

“Positive* (+)

“Negative" (-)

REPLACING BATTERY
^ CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands,rings,etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cabie then
RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to

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

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Terminai

Access
Door

Terminal
Guard

Keps Nut

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

.......

Negative (Black)
Cable

Hex Bolt

Positive
(Red)

Cab\e

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.

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

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

■ Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

26

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

Headlight Wire
Connector

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 establish
ment or individual. Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE

TTie throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

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

Clamp Screw

ThrottI

Cable

Governed Idle Spring

(Red or White)

Swivel

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at th<

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

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

• Loosen knob and remove cover
assembly from air cleaner.

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

• Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate for
differences in fuel, temperature, altitude
or load. If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:
In general, turning the mixture screw in
(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuet/air

mixture. Turning the mixture screw out
(counterclockwise) increases the supply
of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/
air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the
needies and the seats in the 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 ant
choke are adjusted properly (set

above).

With engine off turn idle mixturt
screw in (clockwise) closing it fin
ger tight and then turn out (counter
clockwise) 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
position, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed
screw to obtain 1300 to 1500 RPM.

27

• While still holding throttle lever against
idle speed screw, turn idle mixture
screw in (clockwise) until engine
begins to die and then turn out
(counterclockwise) 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 1200 RPM, if
the governed idle spring is red, or 900
RPM, if the governed idle spring is
white. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

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

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat

test and continue to adjust, if neces
sary, until engine accelerates
smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho

rized service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

28

STORAGE

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

more.
^ CAUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.

■mACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

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

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

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

the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte
nance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary. ^

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

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

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see TO CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS” in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon

nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

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

ENGINE
FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential
friel system parts such as carburetor, ft"

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

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

• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer

ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual)

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START’ position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

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

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

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden

sation to form and will cause your
tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.

29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Win not start • Out of fuel.

• Engine not “CHOKED”
properly.

* Engine flooded.

■ Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel fitter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of
adjustment.

■ Engine valves out of
adjustment.

Hard to start

Engine win not turn • Clutch/brake pedal not

over depressed.

Engine ciicks but will
not start

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged. clutch.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch. • Check/replace ignition

• Faulty solenoid or • Check/replace solenoid or
starter. starter.

• Faulty operator

presence switch (es). service center/department.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery
terminals.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.

• See TO START ENGINE”
in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

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

• Check all wiring.

• See ‘To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

■ Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

* Check all wiring.

• See To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service Adjustments
section.

* Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment

• Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

switch.

• Contact an authorized

• Recharge or replace
battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but will
not start (Cont’d)

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues
to run when operator

leaves seat with

attachrnent clutch

engaged

CAUSE

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or

starter.

' Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

•Throttle in “CHOKE"

position.

• Build-up of grass,
leaves and trash

under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

' Low oil level/dirty oil.
' Faulty spark plug.

' Dirty fuel filter.
' Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

' Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/

fins.

' Dirty/clogged muffler.
' Loose or damaged

wiring.

' Carburetor out of

adjustment.
Engine valves out of

adjustment.

’ Worn, bent or loose

blade.

' Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety
presence control

system.

CORRECTION

* Check all wiring.
' Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in “Higher Cut” position/
reduce speed.

' Adjust throttle control.
’ Clean underside of mower

housing.

' Clean/replace air filter.
' Check oil level/change oil.
' Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

' Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and Ceirbure
tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.

Check all wiring.

See ‘To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized

service center/department.

Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authorized

service center/department.

Poor cut - uneven

Worn, bent or loose
blade.

Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash

under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

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

31

Replace biade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Worn/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

pressure.

> Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass,
leaves and trash under
mower.

' Mower drive belt worn.
> Blades improperly

installed.

' Improper blades used.

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

CORRECTION

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

Loss of Drive

Engine “backfires"

when turning engine

“OFF”

•Switch is “OFP.

• 6ulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.
Faul^ regulator (if so

equipped).

Fauify alternator.

• Freewheel control in
“disengaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn,

damaged or broken.

Air trapped in transmiss

ion during shipment or
servicing.

Engine throttle control

not set at "SLOW”

position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.

• Turn switch "ON”.

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

tions.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• ChecK/clean all connec

tions.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

Place freewheel control in

“engaged" position.

Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

Move throttle control to
“SLOW’ position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

32

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION

OFF

RUN/UGHT

START

G + M + L

RUN

B + L + S

CIRCUrr

B + L
B + L

■MAKE”
NONE

A + Y
NONE
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 UGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE
SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS
WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS .1^.1 “

orttucu ut', f Mfc UGHTS NON-REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE UGHTS REMOVABLE

-----

---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECTIONS

WILL BETOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. CONNECTIONS

BROWN

L-0J

HEADLIGHTS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO
PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. ^

33

rti

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

'22----

34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY

NO.

10

11

12
16
19
20

21

22
24
25

26
27
28
29
30

31

32
33
40

41

42

43

44

46
52
55
70

PAm­NO.

1

2
8

STD551125
^350400

4152J
4799J
146148
166180
73510400
145491
121Э05Х
140301
12421IX
141226
109310X
169596

71110408

131563
168327

73640400

121433X
141940
17490508
166658

163465
74760412
7603J
145211
150109
145769
153664

166182

DESCRIPTION

Battery
Boit, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Tray, Battery

Boit, Btr Front 1/4-20x7-1/2
Holddown Battery Front Mount

Nut. Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4
Switch interkxdi Push-In
Washer, Lx>ck 1/4

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20
Harness. Light Socket (w/4152J)
Light Bulb
Cabie, Battery
Cable, Battery
Fuse
Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
Cable, Ground
Switch, Seat
Switch, Ignition 4 Position
Nut, Ignition
Cover, Ignition Switch
Key. Molded, Craftsman
Harness, Ignition
Bolt Bik Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2
Cover, Terminal
Solenoid
Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter)
Screw Thdroi 5/16-18x1/2
Harness Engine B&S

NOTE: AJI component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917^0860

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

1

166819

2

140356

3

17060612

4

STTD551025

5 155272

9

165454X013

10

STD533710

11

155927

12

145660
13 169118
14

17490608
17

144983X558
18 126938X
20 156437
23 124028X
25

19131312
26

STO541437
28

156725X558
29

155217X599
30

151287X558

31 139976

37

17490508
38

139886
39 139887

51

73800400

52

19091416

53 145201
54

161464

55

145202

57

STD552507

58

140547

60

72140606

64

154798

74

STD541437

140

158418
142 165867
143 154966
144

154207

1^

156524

DESCRIPTION

Chassis
Drawbar
Saew 3/8-16x3/4
Washer 13/32x3/4x16 Gauge
Bumper HoocHOash
Dash, Silkscreened
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1
Panei, Dash, LH
Clip Tlnnerman Griile P/L
Panei, Dash, RH .
Screw, Thd., Roli. ЗЙ-16 x 1/2 Type TT
Hood Assembly
Bumber Hood
Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank
Bushing, Snap. Nyion, Fuel Line

Washer 13^2 X13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 UNC
Grille/Lens Asm
Lens, Grille ‘
Fender/Footrest
Bracket, Fender^upport

Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear
Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH, Mower, Rear

Nut Lock W/lnsert 1/4-20 UNC
Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga.
Bracket Grille Pickoff LH
Screw, Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/8
Bracket Grille PickofI RH
Bolt FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X75
Air Duct P/L 18HP B&S dpp. Twin
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4
Dash Lower STLT
Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Bracket Suspension Front
Plate Reinforcement STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Footrest STLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

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

1 inch = 25.4- mm

37

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

147

38

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - > MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY PART
NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

142431 Spring, Return, Brake
3 143995
8 165866

10 STIJ561210 Pin Cotter 1^x1 CAD
14

10040400

16

STD541431 Nut Lock Hex Wflns. 5/16-18

18

STD523710

19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16

21

130564

22 145627

24

73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc
25 106888X
26 STD551037
27

STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 CAD.
28 145204
29 124236X
30 130807
32

74760512
34 155071
35

120183X

36

19211616 Washer

37

1S72H
38 131494
39 STD523727
40

4470J

41

165838
42

19131312
47

127783
48

154407
49

123205X
50

STD523715

51

STD541437
52

STD541431
53 10571 OX
55

105709X
56 STD523712
57

140294
59

140312

61

17060612
62

8883R
63

140186

64

164975
65

STD551143

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Hydra Gr 3190650

Puliey, Transaxle
Rod Shift Fender Adjust

Washer Lock Hvy Helical

Unc

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x1
Gr. 5

Unc
Krjob, Deluxe 1/2-13
Rod, Brake Hydra

Spring, Brake Rod
Washer

Rod, Parking Brake
Cap, Parking Brake

Bracket, Transaxle

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4
Shaft, Foot Pedal

Bearing, Nylon

Pin, Roll

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Bolt

Spacer, Split

Keeper. Belt Idler
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv STL

Retainer, Belt

Bolt

Nut Cnownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut, Crowniock 5/16-18 Unc

Link, Clutch

Spring, Return, Clutch

Bolt Hex 3/8-16x1-1/4
V-Belt, Ground Drive

Keeper, Center Span

Screw 3/8-16x3/4

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

Washer

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

66

154778
70 134683
71

140158
72

19132012
73 156347
74

121199X
75

121749X
76

STD581075
77 123583X
78 121748X
81

165591

82

'165711

83

19171216

84

165815

89

164890X428

90

124346X
93 142564
94

140462
95 167696
96 4497H .
97

140469

98 73510600

102

141322

103 73940800
104

140156

105

71070516

116

72110610
145 74490540
146 74490536
147

74490524
150 165850
151

19133210
156 166002
157

153236
158 165589
159 165494
160

19292016
161 72140406
162

73680400
163 74780416
164

19091010
165 165623
166 166880

165492

168
169 165580

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Keeper Belt Engine Hydra
Guide Belt RH Engine

Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20" T
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.
Strap Torque Rh Hydro 0650
Spacer, Split
Washer 25/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Ga.
E-Ring

Key, Square
Washer 25/32 x 1 -5/8 x 16 Ga.
Shaft /tern Cross Tapered 650 20

Spring Torsion
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Link Transaxle 0650 LT/YT/STL

Console, Shift

Nut Setf-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Line Fuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro 7"

Control Bypass Hydro

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20" _
Nut KepsHex 3/8-16 Unc
Washer Belhrille .501 Dx 1.50D
Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/4-20 Unf
Arm, Control Hydro
Screw Cap Hex 5/16x18x1
Bolt Carr. 3^-16x1.25
Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5
Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18x1-1/2

Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive
Washer 13/32 x2x 10 Ga.
Washer Srrted 5/16ID x 1.125

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc - 2A

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tappered Range Shift Lt
Washer 29^2 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Ga

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x 3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Crownlock1/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Uncx 1 Gr. 5
Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 X 5^

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

39

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917270860

40

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

NO.

NO.

1

139768
2 154427
3

156483
4

157473
5 6266H
6

121748X
7

19272016
8

12000029
9 3366R

10

156438 Link, Drag

11

STD551137

13

154779

15

73901000

17

156546

18

57079

19 160395
22 165857

23

165851

25

154406

26

126847X

27

136874

28

19131416

29

17060612

30

STO561210

32

130465

36

155099

37 152927
38

139769

39

19133812

40

STD541537

41

100711L

42

145054X428

4$

121749X

44

153720

46 121232X
47

6855M

51

73800500

54

74780520
62 ierao2
63

74780616
65

154780
66

154404
67

74781044
68 154429
79

19132012

80

74950612

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel
Front Axle Assembly
Spindle Assembly, LH.
Spindle Assembly, Я.Н.

Beeiring, Race, Thrust, Ha'dened
Washer 25/32 x 1 -5/8 x 16 Gauge
Washer 27/32 x 1 -1 /4 x 16 Gauge
Ring, Klip
Bearing, Steering Column

Washer, Lock ■
Spacer, Bearing, Front A>de
Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC
Shaft Assembly, Steering
Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033
Support, Shaft
Stxew hex Wshhd Torx
Pittmai Shaft Assembly
Bracket, Steering
Bushing, Link, Drag
Gear, Sector
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16x3/4
Pin
Rod, Tie
Bushing, Ste^ng
Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange
Insert, Steering Vlftieel

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge
Gripco Nut

Adaptor, Steering Wheel
Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtl BIk
Washer 25/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Gauge
Extension Steering Non-Adjust
Cap, Spindle
Fitting, Grease
Nut Lock Hx W^ns 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC X1 -1 /4
Kit, Steering/\ssembly. Service
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc. x 1 Gr. 5
Spacer /\xle
Bearing Arm Pittman
Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 unc x 2-3/4

Brace Axle
Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga
Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

29

A

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

42

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 162152

2

17720410
3
4 149723
5 144069
6 144068
7 138129
8 150176

to 146552

11

STD551125

12 STD522507
13 165287
14

13280336

15

13200300
16 STO551237
17

17490624
23 159880
25 145996

26 73920600

27

152927
29

137180

31 157103

32

161606
33 123487X

34 106082X
35 17060512

37

8543R

—

38

39 109227X

81

128861

Control Throt Paddle 32 22
Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/81
Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 461707-0145-El

Muffler Exhaust
Exhaust Asm. Left
Exhaust Asm. Right
Clamp Tube Double Engine
Bolt 5/16 -18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems
Heat Shield Lt
Washer Lock Hvy, Helical 1/4
Bolt Rn Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
Gasket Muffler
Nipple Pipe 4-1/2"
Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt
Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
Screw Thdrd 3/8-1&t1-1/2 Tytt
Shield Browning/Debris Guard
Control Choke
Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf
Screw TT #10-32 X 5 X 3/8 Flange
Arrestor Spark
Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear
Cap Fuel Guage STLT
Clamp Hose BIk
Spacer Pad
Screw 5/16-18x3/4
Line Fuel
Plug Oil Dran (See Engine Breakdown)
Pad Idler 1.75x.75x.06
Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

43

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917J270860

EY PART

3. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

74760616

3

4 19131610
5 145006

STD541437

6

124181X

7

17060616

8

19131614

9
10 155925
11

166369

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO.

Seat 3450 BIk/bIk Craftsman 13

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seal (btk)

BOltFinHex3/8-16uncX1 15 134300 Spacer Sf^it 28 X 96 Zinc
Washer 13/32X3/4 X lOGa 16

Push InHnged
Nut Hex Lock w/lns 3/8-16 Unc
Spring Seat Cpr^ 2 250 Btk 2
Screw 3/8-16X1-1/2
Washer 13/32X1 X14 Ga 25
Pan Pnt Seat (bik)

Knob Seat
Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

NOTE; /yi component dimensions given in U.S. inches

44

NO. DESCRIPTION

12124^ Bushing Snap Bik Nyt 50 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd ^Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik

17 123976X Nut Lodr 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

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

22 STO541431 Nut Hex Lock w/lns 5/16-18
24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X1 -3/16 X12 Ga.

12701®i Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 156439
2 163205
3 163200
4 163202
6 133644

7 169637
9 163204

11 156811
13 146046

WHEELS & TIRES

DESCRIPTION

Decal Fender Danger Sears
Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold

Decal Hood Rh Craftsman
Decal Hood Lh Craftsman
Decal Maint Customer '

Seeus Dorn
Decal Replacement Srs
Decal Fender Craftsman Gold
Decal Fender STLTH Oper

InstE/S

Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E

KEY PART
NO. NO.

14 166927
15 160396

19 138047
20 166887
22 149516

- - 169210

-- 138311

-- 154515

-- 154516

-- 169907

-- 169908

DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash Panel
Decal Mower Drive Schematic
Decal, Battery Diehard Sears
Decal Deck Mower E73

E3ecal Battery
Decal By Pass Lt Hydro
Decal Lift Handle
Pad Footrest Lh SILT
Pad Footrest Rh STLT
Manual, Owner's (English)
Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 59192
2 65139
3 106222X
4 59904

5 106732X427
6 278H

7 9040H
8 106108X427

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 104757X

-- 144334

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Valve Cap, Tire

Stem, V^lve

Tire, Front '
Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item
Only)

Rim, Front
Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

Rim, Rear
Ttre, Rear
Tube. Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)
Cap, Axle
Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

45

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

46

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY

NO.

1

2
3
4

5

6
7
8

11

12
13
15
16

17
18
19
20
23
24
25 2876H
26
27
28
29
30

31

32
36
37
38
40

41

49
50

PART
NO.

159460
159471
105767X
12000002
19211621
120183X
1ffi631X
122365X
139865
139866

STD624008

127218

73350800

130171

73680800

139868
163552
110807X
19131016

76020308
126971X
73350600
138057
150233
140302

73540600

155097
123935X
17490512
19112410
155098
145212
110462X

DESCRIPTION

Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.
Shaft Asm. Lift
Pin Groove
ERing
Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
Bearing Nylong
Grip Handle Fluted'
Button Plunger Read
Link Asm Lift LH.
Link Asm Lift R.H.
Reteuner Spring
Link Front
Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Line

Trunnion BikZinc

Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspenaon Mower

Retainer Spring
Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Spring

Pin, Cotter 3/32 X 1/2
Rod, Adjust Life
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC
Knob, Infinite Height Admustment

Trunnion, inf. Height

Bearing, Pvt. Lift. Spherical
Nut Crownlock 3^24
Pointer Height Indicator
Plug Hole BIk 1.485/1.515 Dia
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

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

Indicator Height Sttt
Nut, Hex Flange Lock
Nut, Push Phos. &-Oil

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

47

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

48

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 165892

STO533107

2
3 138017

4

165460

5

STD62400e
6 130832
8

850^7
9

STD551137

10

140296

11

134149

12

129895

13 13764S

14

128774

IS

110485X

16

140329

18

72140505

19 132827
20

159770

21

STD541431

22

134753

23

131267

24

105304X

25

123713X

26

110452X

27

130968

28

19111016

29

131491

30 157722

31

129963

32

153535

33

137266

34

STD533717

35

133835

36

131494

37

19131316

40

STD541437

44

140088

45

STD624003

46

137729
48 133944
49

155066
50

131340

51

STO541410

52

139888

S3

131845
54

133943
55

155046
56

165723
59

141043
67

149846

DESCRIPTION

Mower Housing
Bolt
Bracket Assembly, Sway

Front
Bracket Sway Bar 38/42’
Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8
Washer, Lock
Washer, Hardened
Biade, Mulching
Bearing, Bail
Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,

Vented (Incl. Number 6)
Housing, Mandrel, Vented
Bearing, Bg^l, Metndrel
Stripper, Vented Mower Deck
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8
Bolt, Shoulder
Baffle, Vortex
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC
Stiffener Bracket
Bracket, Deflector
Cap, Sleeve
Spring, Torsion, Deflector ^
Nut, Push '
Shield, Deflector
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Rod, Hinge
Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd
Washer, Spacer
Pulley, Mandrel
Nut, Toplock, Flanged
Bolt
Fastner, Christmas Tree
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Guard, Mandrel, LH.
Retainer
Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower
Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5
Locknut
Bolt, aioulder 5/16-18 UNC
Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake
Washer, Hardened

Atm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer '
Guard, Tuv Idler (94)
Knob Custom OvW

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

68

144959

92

STD541437

101

136420

102

71161010

103

19061216

104

STD551110

105

160793

106 2029J

111

155197

112

155198

113

17060512

114

7ffi10500

115

72110504

116

4898H

117

165746

118

73930600

119

19121414

121

143723

128

153390

129

19131312

130

STD523710

131

STD533710

142

165890

143

157109

144

158634

145

165888

146

165891

147

131335

148

169022

149

165898

150

19091216

151

169670

152

169676

153 169674

154

169675

155

169671

156

169672

157

169669

158

17720410

159

STD533717

130794

- -

169563

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

V-Belt
LcKknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16

UNC
Cover Mulcting 42" Black
Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5^
Washer #10
Washer Lock
Latch Asm Bagger
Nut Weld
Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH
Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH
Screw 5/16-18x3/4
Nut, Hex Keps 5/16-18 UNC
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2
Bolt, Shoulder
Wheel, Gauge
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Bracket
Washer Felt
Washer 13/32x13/16x12

Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr.5
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 1
Arm Spring Brake Mower
Bracket Arm Idler 42”
Keeper Belt 42” Clutch Cable
Pulley Idler Flat
Bolt Canaige Idler
Spring Extension
Spring Return Idler
Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
Bracket Clutch
Cable Clutch 42"
Weisherflat 3/8” Type B
Spring Retainer
Spring Retention Lever
Spacer
Rod Clutch .
Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8
Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 1-

3/4
Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10,12-15,31
and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Std
ded< - order separately mulcher
plate components key nos. 101

106)

49

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE • • MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY

PART

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142930

2 142331
3 142932

4

142928 Ring, Wire Retaining

5

142933 Ring, Retaining
6 142934
7

142935 Bearing, Cradle
8 150771
9 142937

13 142938
14 142939
15 142940
17

142941

18 150772 Shaft, Motor
19 150773
23 142944
24

142946 Seal, Up 10 X 25x7

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass
26 150774
27

142948

28 142949 Ring, Retaining
29

142950 Washer 26 X 35 X 1

30 150787

34

142951

35 142952

36

142953

37

142954

38 142955
39 150777
40

150778

41

142958

l-lousing, Uwer
Assembly, Upper Housing
Seal, Lip

Bearing, Shaft Ball

Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13

Swashf^e, N^iriable

Block, Cylinder Assembly
Arm, Trunnion

Se^, Lip 69
Guide, Slot

Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16

Block, Cylinder Assembly

Center Section Assembly Kit

Seal, Up 26 X 42 X 8

Plate, Bypass

Oil Fitter Element

Arm, Bypass

Ffing, Retaining

Arm, Actuating

Pin, Actuating
Bolt 5/16-24x1-3/4
Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC
Brake Rotor/Stator Kit

KEY PART
NO. NO.

43

142884

44

150829

52

142991
53 142961
56

142963
58 142964
59

142965
62

142966
63 142967
64

142920
68

142969

144610
83 142971
85

150806
88

142973

89

142974

90

142975

91

142976

92 142977
93

142978

113 142917

114

142918

119 142980

134 144607
135

144608

139

150775

140 150776

150071

900

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. int

1 inch =

DESCRIPTION

Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060
Differential Assembly
Washer 3/4x1.5x.13
Seal .75 X 1.25 X .250
Shaft, Input
Bolt 1/4-20x1.38
Pin .5 CD X .43 ID X .750
Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener
Set Screw
Spring
Stud 5/16-24
Jackshaft Assembly
Jackshaft

Screw, Cap
Washer 7/16 x 1 x 1/2

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

Spring, Block
Washer, Block Thrust

Cap, Vent Assembly •

Fitting, 0-Ring Assembly

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Pin, Cotter

Spring, Compression

Nut, Hex 5/16-24

Transaxle Complete

25.4 mm

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REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

f 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISStON I

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697

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KEY PART
NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

1

498583 Cylinder Assembly

2

399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 97

3

91086 ★ Seal-Oil
4 433304
5 214517

5A

214518 Head-Cylinder #2
7

271867

7A

271868 Gasket-Cylinder Head #2
8 485754
9 27803 AA Gasket-Breather

10 94382

10A

94380 Screw (Breather Cover)

11

^0225

273390 ★ Gasket-Crankcase (.015" Thick.

271188

271189 A GiBket-Crankcase (.009* Thick)

13

94565 Screw (Cylinder He^

15 94239 Rug-Oil Dran
16 690666
19

399264 Bushirtg

20

291675 A Seal-Oil

23

491180 Flywheel

24 222698
25

499180

499181 Piston Assembly (.010 “O.S.)

499182 Piston Assembly (.020" O.S.)

499183

26 499184

489285
499186
499187

27

263129

28

498319
498320 Pin Assembly-Piston (.005"

29

498314

498541
32 95017
33

390420

494553 Keeper-V^lve (F^. No. 42))
34

691302
35

65906 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36

26828
40

221596

41

292260
42

494553 Keeper-V^lve
45

261368

46

214487

47

383415 Slinger-Oil

48

498542 Short Block

50

213290 Manifold-Intake

51 271412

51A

270884

53

93970

54

93208

73

691438 Screen-Rotating

75

222511 Washer (Flywheel)

78 691134

91

693483 Body /i^mbiy-Upper

Sump-Engine 102
Head-Cylinder #1 104

Gcisket-Cylinder Head #1 107 693482

Breather Assembly (Cylinder #1) 109

Saew (Breather Assembly)

Tube-Breather

Std.)

A Gasket-Crankcase (.005* Thick)

Crankshaft

Key-Flywheel 197
Piston Assembly (Standard)

Piston Assembly (.030" O.S.)
Ring Set, Piston (Standard)
Ring Set, Piston (.010 “O.S.)
Ring Set. Piston (.020 “O.S.)
Ring Set, Piston (.030 “O.S.)
Lock-Piston Pin
Pin Assembly, Piston (Std.)

O.S.)
Rod-Connecting (Standard)

Rod-Connecting (.(^ U.S.)
Screw (Connecting Rod)
Valve-Exhaust (lnclude(s):

Valve-Intake

Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

Retainer-Valve (Exhau^

Retainer-Valve (Exhaust)

Tappet-\felve

Camshaft

A# Gasket-Intake
A^ Gasket-Intake

Screw (Carisuretor)

Screw (Intake Manifold)

Screw (Flyr^eel Fan)

KEY

NO. NO.

PART

DESCRIPTION

95 690718

G93485

98 807923

693509
693506

105 692078

108 693505

693498

117

693538
693500

121

491539
122 281411
125 693479
130 693504
133

693512
146 94196
147

693508

161 496599

271411

163
177

271170
187

299146

95063
202

262683
203 280997

93971

205
209 262352

211

261563

212 693965
215 224816
219

394348

220 222773
222 491282
227 491297
235 224995
240 394358
244

230318
258 94930
267 93897

94942

278
297

94289

304

691390

305 690960
306 222846 Shield-Cylinder

306A 223734

307

94930

309 497596 Motor-Starter
310 94003

311 497608 Brush Set

332 230674
333 394891
334 94731
337 802592

494705

356
358 495868
383 89838

386 693490

391 693487

392 693491

Screw (Throttle Valve)
Shaft-'Throttle
Kit-Idle Speed

• Gasket-Carburetor Body

• Rn-Float Hinge

• \^lve-Float Needle
Body Assembly-Lower
\^lve-Choke
Shaft-Choke
Jet-Main
Jet-Main (High Altitude)
Carburetor Kit
Spacer
Carburetor
Vatve-Throttie
Roat-Carburetor
Key-Timing
Jet-Piiot
Base-Air Cleaner

A Gasket-Air Cleaner
A Seal-O-Ring

Line-Fuel (Cut to Required
Length)

Screw (Back Plate)

Link-Mechanical Governor

Crank-Bell

Screw (Bell Crank)
Spring-Goverrxjr
Spring-Governor
Link-Throttle
Guide-Air
Gear-Governor
Washer-Thrust (Governor Gear)
Bracket-Control
Lever-Governor
Shield-Fuel Spray
RIter-Fuel
Connector-Hose (Pulse Line)
Screw (Engine Sump)
Screw (Casing (DIamp)
Washer (Governor Lewr)

Nut-Wing (Air RIter Retainer)
Housing-Blower

Screw (Blower Housing)

Shiekf-Cytinder
Screw ((Cylinder Shield)

Bolt (Starter Motor)

Nut (Flywheel)
Armature-Magneto
Screw (Magneto Armature)
Plug-Spark
Wire-Stop
Gasket Set
Wrench-Spark Plug

•r- C3asket-Pump
Body-Pump

•f Spring-Pump Diaphragm

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KEY
NO.

404
423 94674
425
432
433
434

693483

435

693494

441

222875

445

394019

447

93343

449

94882
474 93474
482

93621

510

497606

513

398003

523

494947

525

495348

527

2^167

535

272490 RIter-Air

544

97603

552

262332

552A

615A

634A

797A

262331

562

93853

569

272645

572

222892
573 491304
592

92278
601 95162
615

94296

93898

616

491530

634

491287
271013

635

66538

637

683510

643

486700

689

262337

697

93585

725

280866

726

91362

741

262989

7S3

693059

797

94010
693167

801

394860

802

497607
497604

803

807

693511

PART
NO.

223882

94823
683492
693489

DESCRIPTION

Washer (Governor Crank)
Screw (Air Cleaner Base)
Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)

#1- Cap-Spring

•t Di^ragm-Fue) Pump
Cover-Diaphi^m

Screw paphragm Covet)

Bracket-Oil Fill
RIter-Air

Screw (Air Guide Covet)
Strew (Oil Fill Bracket)
Alternator
Screw (/Utemator)
Drive-Starter
Clutch-Drive

Dipstick
TubeOil Fill
Clamp-Tube Length)

Armature-SUuter

Bushing (Governor Crank)
Bushing (Governor Crank)
Bolt-Carriage (Governor Lever)

•k Gasket-Base

Cover-Breather (Cylinder #2)

Plate-Back
Nut (Governor Levet)

damp-Hose
Retainer (Governor Crank)
Retainer-Governor Shaft
Crank-Governor

★ Seal-Governor Shaft

Washer-Foam

Boot-Spark Rug
Washer-Seal
Retainer-Air Rlter
Spring-Friction

Screw prive Cap)
Shield-Heat
Gear-Ring
Gear-Timing
Gear-Starter
Nut (Starter Terminal)
Nut (Starter Terminal)

Cap-Drive
C^>End
Housing-Barter
Spacer

KEY

NO.

865A

868A

1005
1006
1019
1036
1051
1058

1081

1090
1095
1125
1132
1136
1137
1138

NOTE:

PART
NO.

822

693497

847

495715

851

493880

859

693488

861

393397

865

224774
224775

868

497656
273312

869

261463

870

262924

871

261961

231218

877

393456

881

495901

918

393815

934

94627

955

693513

968 225008

971

805540
498157

224901
496726
499382
263080
273688
280860
497605
498047
94724

94675
94297
220680
94298

—

460707-0145-El Replacement Engine

★

Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

•

Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number 121.

♦

Included in Value Overhaul Wt, Ref Number

+

included in Fuel Pump Kit, Ref Number 861

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Washer-Seal (Throttle Shaft)

Dipsfick/Tube Assembly

Terminal-Cable

•+ Diaphragm-Fuel Pump
Kit-Fuel Pump
Cover-Air Guide
Cover-Air Guide
Seal-\felve
Seal-\^lve
Seat-\fetve (Intake)

Seat-\felve (Exhaust)

Bushing-Guide (Exhaust)

Bushing-Guide (Intake)
Wire-Alternator
Plate-Cover

Hos6-\^cuum (Cylinder-To-lm­pulse Pump)(Cut to Required

Screw (Fan Retainer)
Rug-Carburetor
Cover-Air Cleaner ■
Screw (Upper Body To Lower

Body)
Fan-Flywheel
Retainer-Fan
Label Kit

Label Kit-Emission

fting-Retaining

Owner's Manual

★ Seal-O-Ring

Retainer-Brush

Gasket Set-Valve Overhaul

Screw (Cover Rate)
Screw (Oil Slingei)
Screw (Governor, Control Rod)
Washer (Governor, Control Rod)
Nut (Governor, Control Rod

1095.

56

57

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not
greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu

A

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

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME®“ (1 -800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pièces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirecf“

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655 .

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