Craftsman 917271054 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual

I(RRFT.TMRWJ

15.5 HP ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271 054

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

differently from previously built engines, Before you start the en-

This product has a low emission engine which operates gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

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

Operation ............................................ 11

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17

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

maintained, lubricated and t_ned I up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repaii' or i'epla£_, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in

material or workman_ship....Warmnty service is available free of charge by returning your

Craftsman rid!ng eqd_pmSnt t5 yout-nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is_vallab!e" b_Jta trip Charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product Is'jn the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

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

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

Maintenance ....................................... 17

Service and Adjustments .................... 21

Storage ............................................... 27

Troubleshooting ................................. 28

Repair Parts ........................................ 32

Paris Ordering ..................... Back Cover

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip

charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

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

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

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

sedous injury or death.

I. 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 absolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine 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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

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

injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

II, SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

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

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability,

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

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

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally 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.

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IlL 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.

IV. SERVICE

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

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

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

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other • Be alert and turn machine off if children people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless 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.

enter the area.

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

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

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

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.

_lbLook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION- In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION" Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor. ,_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_IbWARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

,_ CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY ANDTYPE:

_)ILTYPE

_,PFSF-SJ):

31L CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED

MPH):

FIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

.3HARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.

1.25 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR SAE 10W30 (ABOVE

32°F) SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS

CHAMPION RC12YC

FORWARD:

1sT 1.2

2N° 1.5 3R° 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

REAR: 10PSI

MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U1 R

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

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

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

__WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless thq engine's exhaust system is equipped witl

a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester i.,

used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

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

California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Steering j _

Boot

(1) Lock

washer 3/8

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

_= Steering

Wheel Adapter

Seat

(1)Washer

(_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

Gauge

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

1 Stterisg n

Shaft

Slope Sheet

_(1) Knob

For Future Use

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

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

are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of

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

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove,

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

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

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

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

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8. 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.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

NOTE: 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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Terminal

Batten]

Door

INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

4, Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5, Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Bolt

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid,

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor,

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and

function of controls) _WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

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

the parking brake.

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

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

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

position.

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

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. "Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

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

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_:_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

Mulcher

Plate

Shield

Latch Hooks

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIRE 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 'q-O

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 dr

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 Adjustmen

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY

PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST: 4" 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.

1/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 connectiom

are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

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

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

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.

Throttle/Choke Control

Clutch/Brake Pedal

Ammeter

Attachment Clutch

Ignition Switch

Light Switch

Lift

Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift 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. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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 o=

and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety 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.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

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.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Position

Throttle/ lition Key

Choke

Brake

Clutch/

Brake Position

shift

"BI

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

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

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

Position

Lever

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

_cpping tractor on grass areas.

AUTION: 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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

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

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

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

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is 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.

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

cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

2. 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 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting_

Locknut

Shoulder

3/8 _-JBolt

Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever Attachemnt "En( High

Position Position

Low Position

Position

Shield

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 gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

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

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

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TOWINGCARTSANDOTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Taw 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 STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the 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 freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_ILWARNING: 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 _k or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

TO START ENGINE

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

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

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

parking brake.

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

3. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position.

4. Move throttle control to choke position.

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

5. 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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

6. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and

below)

6. "When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature.

• The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period.

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 performance. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWINGTIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q-O

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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

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

the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

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

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

rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried 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.

MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

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

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

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

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

Max 1/3"

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FLL,"OATES

AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__/;,.'O_J"O_." _: _. _ :q, _- _,O_

REOO RSERV,CE V'OEO'TES

CheckSrakeOpeo oo

Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and

T interlock Systems I#! R CheckforLcoseFasteners if 11_7 V#

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_4

T Lubrication Chart I_

0 Check Battery Level I_

R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ I_

Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s

Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension V'5

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_ Change Engine Oil I_t_,3 li_

E C'ean AirFilter _;

N Clean Air Screen

InSpect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1,=

Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2

ReplaceSpark Plug _2

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter V #

t.Ch=ngemoreoffenwhenoperatingunderaheavyloadorinhlghambienttemperatures 5 - If equipped with _djustable system 2 - Serv_e more often when operating indirty ordusty ¢onditior_ 6 - Not required if equipped wilh maintenance-free battery, 3 - IIequipped with oil filter, change oll eve_ SOhoum, 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ff -Ibs. maximum. 4 - Replaco blade_ more oftenwhen mowing tn _ndy sml. Do not ove_ghlen.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to propedy 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

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

@Spindle-- _indle

Zerk i_-__ Zerk

@Front Wheel

Bearing Zerk

@Engine'

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL @GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ®REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION

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

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-

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

Beanng Zerk

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

pro'forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

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

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

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

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

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure 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 attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

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

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

shown.

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

4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

Trailin Star

Center

Hole

Flat .

Lock Washel Mandrel

Assembly

Hex Bolt

*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 bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade 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.

Center Hole J J

5/8" Bo_ or Pin _ .,,_'_%..

BATTERY _ __ Blade

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

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

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• 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.

1. Open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

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

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting,

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

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

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Valve

_ Drain

Tube

C,osed191 'I

and _) _ L '_11,"_-'_, / Locked _:>_]_ _-'" /_

Position ! _¢-_ _ L_ / |

Cap

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.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

19clean at all times.

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Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

rer_ove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1. Remove knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

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

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

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

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.

_._w r Knob

Air Cle__ "___g Nut

Cover ( .... i_aubber

F°am'---"_"i_ _'_ / Grommet Pre-

Cleaner _- _ "_A',r Cleaner

'_ _ Paper Cartridge

-. _ _ .-_,_,_ \Air Cleaner ,_lr_* _"Base

Scre--_n_ _--j uase

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this

section of this manual, through step

remove drain plug).

2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil

to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

4. Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn.

5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIU' in this section of this manual). For approximate

capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section of this manual.

6. Start the engine and check for oil

leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation.

Oil Filter

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.

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

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clam_ Clamp

Fuel Filter_ _

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CLEANING

-of all foreign matter.

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

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

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.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

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

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

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

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

Small Retainer

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 Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Clutch Sprin!

Retainer

Anti-Swa,

Housing Guide Br_

Large Retainer Spring

Link

(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.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

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

equal in length.

• if links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

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

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of BottomEdge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

\ /

Suspension

_-\. ,, Arm

/ | _ Lift Link

__ Adjustment

_--- Nut FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT; Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

Nut

it Trunnion

Links

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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 -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley \

TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

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

4. 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 a Sears or other qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

_1 Nut "A"

_ ._ Nut

_/ _[_)perating

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

4. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

Transaxl,

Pulley

Arm

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

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

in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

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

Insert square key,

4, Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove,

5, Replace axle cover.

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

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Axle Cover

Square Key f

(Rear Wheel Only)

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 emergency

starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO AI-IACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

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

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

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PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Hex

Nut _--€_ Bolt

:ables

ged

Battery

PositiveTerminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

A_ACAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

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

4. First connect RED battery cable to

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

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

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

securely.

6. Close battery box door.

Positive (Red) Cable

Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. 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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

, '_'"_. j Hood

Battery

Door

' _" Headlight Wire

• . : , ,_. Connector

_=- . =

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the-emission control devices and sys-

tems, 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 The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de-

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

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

2. Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

3. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes.

4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw.

Remove alignment pencil or drill bit.

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 adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/ air mixture.

IMPORTANT" Damage to the needles and seats in carburetor may result if

turned in too tight. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly

(see above).

2. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Idle $beed settina - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or

fast, tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

4. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel

adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then tum out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Tum needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- sery.

ACCELERATION TEST -

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

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

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

engine accelerates smoothly.

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

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine 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 a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

Cable Clamp

Screw

Speed Control

Thr

Idle Speed Adjusting_ I

Screw II_-_e_.-___

Idle Fuel I_

Adjusting-_--_[_.. ! cl[l_ I

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Irhmediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _C re.

AUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

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

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

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

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

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

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposites from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage, Also,

experiance 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 and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. 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)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

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

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PBOBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

Engine flooded. 3.

Bad spark plug. 4.

Dirty air filter. 5.

Dirty fuel filter. 6.

Water in fuel. 7.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. 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.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Hard to start

Enginewill not turn over

1. Dirty airfilter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment,

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Recharge or replace battery

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

=ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter. 4.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

9. Water in fuel. 9.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11 .Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower

housing. Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Excessive vibration

Enginecontinues

to run when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety 1. presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged pads.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch t. Remove obstruction,

not rotate mechanism,

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

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

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

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

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

ili Switch is"OFF".

Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec- tions.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires'

when turning engine "OFF"

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec- tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

RED

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUSE STARTER

IGNITION

SWITCH

WHITE

CLUTCH / BRAKE BLACK •

(PEDAL UP) ...... i

i I I

I I i I i

_ i FUEL

,.... I.... : (CLUTCHOFF) I : I_ : /

i _ I GREEN _ BLUE

GREEN I 85 86 I FUEL SHUT-OFF

......... _ SOLENOID

SEAT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED)

(NOT OCCUPIED)BLACK_87A : i BLACK

D _5 86' BLACK /

BLuE:B_

C'_ IGNITION _-_ PLUG

OPERATOR

f_ ]3NIN CYL ENGINES)

I _ BRAKE RELAY STATOR

: _;.E_- , _l

v SPARK

UNIT GAP

TO STATOR

! v (EPLUGSON

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUR "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

RUWLIGH1 B+A1 A2+L

RUN B+AI NONE

START }+S+A_ NONE

RED

ORANGE

C _A_ G'AM_ G{_ Y@STEI_M _TM PUT

LIGHTIAM_pSYBTEM OUTPUT DIODE

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BROWN

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

RELAY

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

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

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

HEADLIGHTS /%_

O-

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 BoltHex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Interlock

21 166182 HarnessAsm LightW/4152j 22 4162J BulbLight#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6Ga w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

29 160784 SwitchPlungerNormal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign 40 178440 Harness Ign

41 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X RelayAsm

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58 12

208

2O8

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drawbar

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 168337X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.

12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 144983X558 Hood Assembly 18 126938X Bumper Hood 26 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut 28 156725X558 Grille/Lens Asm

29 155217X599 Lens, Grille 30 174738X558 Fend/Ftrest

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle PickoffLH

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

57 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine

60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT

74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh SUP930

115 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

142 165867 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 BracketSwaybar Chassis

144 175582 BracketPnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis/Hood

211 145212 NutHex Flange Lock 206 170165 BoltShoulder 5/16-18TT

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x1/2 Tytt

208 17670608 Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1/2 212 165919 Insert Lens Reflective

- - 5479J Plug, Button

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions givenin U.S. inches

1inch =25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

26 27

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62

Peerless206-545C 63

2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 64 3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 65 4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 66 5 121520X Strap, Torque 70

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 75

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 77

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 78 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 79 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 x Gr.5 80 18 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16UNC x 1 Gr. 5 81

19 STD541437 Nut 82

21 106933X Knob 83 22 130804 Rod, Brake 84

24 STD541237 Nut 85 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 89 26 STD551(_7 Washer 90 124346X 27 STD561210 Pin 96 STD624003 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 112 19091210 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 113 127285X 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 116 72140608 32 STD523107 Bolt 120 73900600

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 145 74490540 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 150 175456 36 STD551062 Washer 151 19133210 37 STD571810 RollPin 156 166002

38 165936 Pulley, Composite, Flat 158 165589 39 STD523730 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 159 165494

40 175461 Spacer, Split .395 x .59 161 72140406 41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 162 73680400

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga. 163 74780416

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plasl{c 164 19091010

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv SU 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 166 166880

50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492

51 STD5414.37 Nut CrownLock3/6-16 UNC 169 165580 52 s'rD541431 NutCrownLock5/16-18 UNC 170 173898 53 105710X Link,Clutch 197 169613

55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 202 72110614 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Ddve 212 145212 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

PART NO. DESCRIPTION

8883R Cover, Pedal 175410 Pulley, Engine

71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 STD&51143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. 137057 Spacer, Axle 121749× Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. STD581075 E-Ring 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865

121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga STD580025 KeyWoodruff

145090 Arm, Shift 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

165711 Spring, Torsion 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

166231 LinkTranaaxle 150360 Nut, Nyfook

158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 Retainer Spdng 1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

StrapTorque 90 Degrees Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1

Nut Lock3/8-16 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/161Dx 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Range Shift Lt Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

NutCrownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/1 6-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper BeltTranssxleGear NylinerSnap-In WasherNyliner BoltCarr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Hex Flange Lock

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ii ...._.....',i_,

37 4 _37

29 12 .

/ r

67 67

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TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 139768

2 154427 3 169840

4 169839 5 6266H

6 121748X 7 19272016

8 12000029 9 3366R

10 175121 11 STD551137 13 136518

15 145212

17 177876

26 126847X 28 19131416

29 17060612

30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 139769

39 19133812 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720 46 121232X 47 6855M

51 STD541431 54 74780520

63 STD523710

65 160367 67 72140618 68 169827 71 175146

82 169835

85 133835

88 175118 91 175553

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION SteedngWheel

AxleAssemblySTMP DroppedSTL Spindle Assembly, L.H.

Spindle Assembly, R.H. Searing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer 27/32 x t-1/4 x16 Gauge

Ring,Klip Bearing,SteeringColumn Oragllnk Washer, Lock

Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut, Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

PinCotter Rod,Tie

Bushing,Steering Screw

Insert, SteeringWheel

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

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unt Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Soot, Steering Shaft Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

BoltFin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5

Spacer Brace Axte BoltRDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Axle, Brace

Steering Asm

Bracket Susp. Chassis Front Fastener Christmas Tree

Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20

Clip Steering

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ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

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ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170548

2 17720410

3 ......

4 159420

13 12-041-03 14 148456 16 STD551237

23 169837

29 137180 31 109202X

32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X

44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416

77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400

101 M73030800 105 17120616

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV 15.5-41596 Muffler

Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy

Washer Shield BrrdDbr Guard

Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented Clamp, Hose

Line, Fuel Plug, Oil Drain

Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc

Screw 3/8-16 x 1

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SEATASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

I I

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X

8 17000616 9 19131614

10 174894 11 166369 12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 Btk/blkCraftsman 13 121248X

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik) 14 72050412 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250)(

Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric 21 171852

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X

Pan Pnt Seat (blk) Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

NO. NO.

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id

BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X12Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X62

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DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271054

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 156368

2 171762

3 171698

4 171699

5 138047 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046

13 6

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 163261

Decal,Replacement 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. 20 149516

Decal, Hood, L.H, 21 163207 Decal, Battery - - 138311

Decal,CustomerMaintenance - - 165800X428 Decal, Deck Mower EZ - - 165799X428 Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - 178592

Decal, Fender Danger - - 178593 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

KEY PART

13 10

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT

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

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 65139 StemValue

3 106222X Tire F TS 15 X 60 - 6 Service

4,10

4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service 6 278H Fitting Grease

7 9040H Bearing Flange 8 106108X427 Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

9 122082X Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service 11 104757X Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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LIFTASSEMBLY

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 ERing #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 Uric

19 139868 Arrn Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 165919 Bearing, Pvt. Lift. Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

106s_ 102 103 105

119

lO2_'

>21

.18

4 14

19F 21

18 114_

-117

_116

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KEY PART NO. NO.

I 165892

2 STD533107

3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296

11 134149 13 137645

14 128774 15 110485X

16 174493 18 72140505

19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431

22 134753 23 131267

24 105304X 25 123713X

26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

36 131494

37 STD5510_7

40 STD541437

44 14OO88

45 STD6_4003

46 137729

48 133944

49 ! 74284

50 131340

51 STD541410

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155046

56 165723

59 141043

67 149846

68 144959

92 STD541437

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 101 136420

Bolt 102 71161010 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 103 19061216

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 104 STD551110 Retainer Spdng 105 160793 Arm, Suspension,Rear 106 2029J Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 111 155197 Washer, Lock 112 155198

Washer, Hardened 113 17060514 Blade, Mulching 114 73510500 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 115 72110504 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 116 4898H

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 117 165746 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 118 73930600

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 119 19121414 Dolt,Shoulder 121 143723

Baffle, Vortex 129 19131312

NutCrownlock5/16-18 UNC 130 STD523710 Stiffener Bracket 131 STD53.3710

Bracket, Deflector 142 165890

Cap, Sleeve 143 157109

Spring,Torsion, Deflector 144 158634

Nut, Push 145 165888 Shield, Deflector 146 171977

Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 147 131335

Rod, Hinge 148 169022 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 149 165898

Washer, Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley, Mandrel 151 169670 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 152 169676

Bolt 153 169674 Pulley, Idler, Flat 154 169675

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16Ga. 155 169671 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 156 169672

Guard, MandreI, L.H. 157 169669 Retainer 158 17720410

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x 5/8 159 72140614 Washer, Hardened - - 130794

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #10o24 Grade 5 - - 169583

Locknut Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler

KnobCustom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

MulcherCover Screw

Washer #10 Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut,Weld

BracketGauge Wheel Lh BracketGauge Wheel Rh

Screw 5/16-18 Nut Keps5/16-18 Unc

BoltCarr 5/16-Unc x 1/2 BoltShoulder

Wheel Gauge Std

Nut Centedock 3/8-16 Unc Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

Bracket Extruded Gauge Wheel Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5 Bolt,Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC xl

Arm SpdngBrake Mower Bracket Ann Idler 42"

Keeper Belt42" ClutchCable Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Cardage Idler Spring Extension

Spring Retum Idler Retainer SpdngYellowZinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42 In Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

SpringRetention Lever

Spacer

RodClutch

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/3

BoltRdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4 MandrelAssembly (Includes Keys

Numbers8-10, 13-15, 31 and 32) Mower Deck,Complete (Standard Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, Key Nos. 101-106

and 111-121)

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

35A

157

150

/57 58

MODEL and SERIAL

NUMBERS HERE

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 TransaxleCover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A NeedleBearing5/8" 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 Locknut 5 / 16 - 24

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690 Axle (11-15 / 16" Long) 8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 /2" long) 8A 792047 WoodruffKey #9 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth) 9 784352 ShiftCollar 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth) 11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

12 778309 InputBevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth)

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (Include. 14) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) (Include. 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth)

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

17 786188 Ddve Pin 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth) 20 79207"/A Ball 5/16" dia 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x ,062W 22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft

25 792073A Screw I/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 67 776396 Shitter & Brake Shaft

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20x 1-3/8" 69 792170 RetainingRing

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 70 786187 Spacer .890

27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 788069 Square Cut Ring

28 788040 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 "O"Ring

29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x .031W 76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W

29A 780160 ThrustWasher .762 ID x .031W 77 788078A inverted Retaining Ring

29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

29(3 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer.632 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth)

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W (Use 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

31A 780195 Flat Washer .750 ID x .062W 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"

34 780194 Bushing .563 180 730229A GearOil80W90

35 780193 Flanged Bushing5 / 8"ID 900 794712 Replacement MST-206-545C

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751 Transaxle

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 39 786026 Dowel Pin 1inch = 25.4 mm

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x.059W

13) 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

As Needed) 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16"

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596

AIR INTAKE J

6--o

11 -- _L_ -10

_ 5

--9

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

-1

ENGINE CONTROLS J

CRANKSHAFTJ

°_'16 13 JI I _'8 a6

EXHAUST I

12_11 6\7 _'

--1 _p4

--S

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596

FUEL SYSTEM I

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

25__

2 /

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5,TYPE NUMBER 41596

IGNITION / ELECTRICALJ

CRANKCASE]

OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I

--4

C_-,.,-4

o--6

z0 /

7_o

G --21

STARTING SYSTEM J

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner 1 12-079-07-S Linkage, Choke

2 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2) 3 12-096-24-S Cover, Air Cleaner 4 M-0545016-S Screw, Hex Flange

4 12-083-08-S Precleaner Element M5 x .8 x 16 5 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 5 12-536-09-S Control, Speed Assembly

6 X-25-63-S Washer, Plain 1/4 (Includes Key Numbers 6 7 12-083-05-S Element, Air Cleaner through 9)

8 12-313-04-S Grommet M4 x 0.7 x 20 9 12-094-12-S Base, Air Cleaner 7 SM-0443025+SScrew, Pan Head

10 12-072-05-S Stud, Mounting Plate M6 x 9 12-089-23-S Spring, Choke Return 11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo Thread 11 M-0641060-S Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0

12 12-041-02-S Gasket, Air Cleaner M6 x 1.0 x 25

NOT ILLUSTRATED 14 25+158-11-S Bushing, Throttle Linkage

-- 12-113-53-S Decal, Air Cleaner 15 12-079-01-S Linkage, Throttle

CRANKSHAFT

(Includes Key Numbers 2 2 12-237-01-S Clamp, Cable

thru 12) 3 M-0664020-S Screw, Locked Socket

/_lncludes #7) 6 M-0443020-S Screw, Pan Head

(Includes Key Numbers 9 M4 x 0.7 x 25 and 10) 8 12-089-11-S Spring, Choke Adjust (2)

1.0 x 66 10 12-089-24-S Spring, Governor

Forming (2) 12 SM-0642025-SScrew, Hex Flange

ENGINE CONTROLS

13 12-090-05-S Lever, Governor

16 25+158-08-S Bushing, Linkage Retaining

EXHAUST

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-014-37-S Crankshaft

2 12-!39-01-S Plug, Cup

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0829033-S Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2)

2 12o041-03-S Gasket, Exhaust Manifold 3 M-0841080-S Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25

(2)

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0545010-S Screw, Hex Flange 2 24-468-10-S Washer, Plain 1/4

3 12-146-07-S Plate, Blower Housing 4 M-0645020+S Screw, Hex Flange

6 24-096-05-S Cover, Pinion 7 12-027-32-S Housing, Blower 9 12-141-01-S Ring, Retainer (2)

8 12-096+28-S Cover

10 25-154-02-S Clip, Mounting (3)

!1 M-0545020-S Screw, Hex Flange

12 12-063.05-S Baffle, Intake Side

13 M-0645016-S Screw, Hex Flange

14 12-063-08.S Baffle, Cylinder Head

15 12-063-01-S Baffle, Cylinder

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12-113-64-S

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (8)

M6 x 1.0 x 20

M5 x .8 x 20 (3)

M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2)

Decal, Horsepower

4 12-126+11-S Bracket, Muffler 5 12-445-06+S Strap, Lifting

6 M-0645025-S Screw, Hex Flange

M6x1.0x25(2)

NOTILLUSTRATED KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 12-522-18 Short Block

-- 12+755-59-S Gasket Set

RPM Settings: RPM Settings:

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Low Speed: 1500-2000 High Speed: 3200-3400

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5,TYPE NUMBER 41596

FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. Flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-351-0t-S

2 X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 2 12-755-60-S 3 M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 3 12-411-01-S

4 12-853-94-S Kit, carburetor (Includes 5-7 4 12-041-10-S

Qty. 1 & 25 452 20 Terminal) 5 12-017-01-S

5 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-017-02-S 6 12-053-94-S Carburetor assembly 6 12-016-01-S

(For information only not 12-016-02-S available separately) (Includes 13-15, & 12 757 7 12-146-13-S

03-3 kit, carburetor repair 8 12-468-05-S

7 12-041-01-S Gasket, Carburetor 9 12-112-13-S 8 12-265-04-S Deflector, heat

9 X-426-9-S Clamp, hose (2) 10 12-086-15-S 10 25-353-10-S Line, fuel 9"

11 25-050-02-S Filter, Fuel 11 12-089-01-S 12 47-154-01-S Clip, Cable !2 12-173-01-S

13 12-757-02-S Kit, Float 13 12-755-03-S

14 12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid repair 14 X-426-9-S

(Includes 15, 12 454 15 12-326-03-S 03-S Tie wire, & 16 M-0645020-S

25-452 20-S Terminal

15 12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl retainer screw 17 12-096-07-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED 19 24-032-05-S

-- 12-041-01-S Gasket, Carburetor 20 M-0640034-S

-- 12-757-03-S Kit, Carburetor Repair

-- 12-518-37-S Lead, Red( 37", 20 Gauge, 21 24-194-01-S

Uninsulated Socket and 22 24-186-03-S Insulated Socket Terminal) 23 M-0545010-S

-- M-561010-S Screw, Thread Forming

M5 X -.8 x 10 24 12-018-01-S

- - 24-452-20-S Terminal 25 12-402-02-S

-- 12-454-03-S Tie, Cable 26 12-318-09-S

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

18 235011-S

27 X-75-23-S

DESCRIPTION Lifter, Valve (2) Kit, Cylinder Head

Rod, Push (2) Gasket, Cylinder Head Valve, Intake, Standard Size Valve, Intake, .25" Oversize Valve, Exhaust, Standard Valve, Exhaust, .25"

Oversize

Plate, Guide

Washer, Plain 13/32

Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust

Port

Screw, Hex Flange

M10x 1.5x81 (5)

Spring, Valve (2)

Cap, Valve Spring (2)

Kit, Retainer (2)

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Screw, Hex Flange

M6x1.0x20(5)

Cover, Valve with Nipple

Retainer, Spring

Seal, Valve Stem

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1 x 34 (2) Pivot, Rocker Arm (2)

Arm, Rocker (2)

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10

Retainer, Breather Reed Reed, Breather Head, Cylinder Plug, Pipe, Allen Head 1/8

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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IGNITION / ELECTRICAL

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 12-086-14-S Screw, Hex Flange 1 12-032-03-S 2 12-468-03-S Washer, Plain 3/8

3 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 3 12-445-02-S 4 25-084-47-S Bott, shoulder (4) 4 M-0839025-S 5 12-157-03-S Spacer, Fan (4) 6 X-42-15-S Key 5 12-380-03-S

7 12-025-37-S Flywhee Assembly 6 12-755-49-S 8 12-155-09-S Connector 9 M-0548025-S Screw, Hex Cap 7 12-089-18-S

10 M.0545010-S Screw, Hex Flange 12-422-09-S

11 12-085-10-S Stator 12 12-132-02-S Spark Plug 12-422-11-S 13 Xo728-!-S Clip, Cable

14 12-584-04-S Module ignition 12-422-12-S 15 M-0545020-S Screw, Hex Flange 12-422-13-S

M10 x 1.5 x 46 2 12-522-18-S

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2) 8 12-422-08-S M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 12-422-10-S

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) 12-422-07-S

NOTILLUSTRATED

-- 12-518-35-S Lead, White, Ground To Kill

(36", 18 Gauge, Fully Insulated Push-on Tab and Uninsulated Push-on Tab

Terminals) Tie wire- - 12-454-03-S

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-038-01-S

2 25-755-13-S

3 12-153-03-S 4 12-153-02-S 5 12-123-04-S 6 M-645025-S

7 12-153-01-S 8 25-162-07-S 9 12-096-03-S

10 M-545016-S 11 12-050-01-S

12 25-462-09-S 13 X-75-10-S

14 12-393-01-S 15 12-153-06-S 16 12-096-34-S

17 M-545016-S 18 12-032-03-S

19 24-086-16-S 20 24-086-17-S

21 12-199-56-S

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3) Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes

Key #3) O-Ring, Dipstick O-Ring, Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube, Oil Fill

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 25 O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Screen, Oil Pick-up Cover, Oil Pick-up Screen Screw, Hex Flange

M5x0.8x 16

Oil, Filter Valve Oil Pressure Relief

Plug, square head, solid 3/8"

Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring, Oil pump Cover

Cover, Oit Pump Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3) (P.T.O. End)

Screw, Hex. Flange M8X 1.25X45 (11)

Screw, Hex. Flange M8X1.25X45

Pan, Oil Assembly (Includes 12, 14-17)

CRANKCASE

9 12-144-27-S Shaft, Balance

10 12-874-07-S Piston w/Ring Set, Standard

12-874-08-S Piston w/Ring Set .25" 12-874-09-S Piston w/Ring Set .50"

11 12-018-02-S Retainer, Piston Pin (2) 12 12-108-07-S Ring Set, Standard

12-108-08-S Ring Set .25", Oversize 12-108-09-S Ring Set .50' Oversize

13 12-067-05-S Connecting Rod, Standard

12-067-06-S Connecting Rod .25"

14 12-380-01-S Pin, Governor Regulating 15 12-043-05-S Gear, Governor Assembly 16 M-0631005-S Washer, Plain, 6mm

17 12-144-02-S Shaft, Governor Gear 18 52-139-09-S Plug, Cup

19 12-755-64-S Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross,

20 12-144-24-S Shaft, Governor Cross 21 X.25-102-S Washer, Plain 1/4 22 12-032-01-S Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

23 SM-0631015-SWasher, Plain, 6ram

24 12-154-05-S Clip, Hitch Pin

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0839070-S

2 25-098-03-S

3 12-755-54-S

4 12-227-06-S 5 45-170-03-S 7 12-227-11-S

8 12-086-25-S

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

DESCRIPTION

Seal, Crankshaft

Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) Strap, Lifting Screw, Hex Flange M8 x

1.25 x 25 Dowel, Locating (4)

Kit, Camshaft (Includes Key

#7 & 8)

Spring, Actuating

Shim, Camshaft, Blue Shim, Camshaft, Red (A.R.) Shim, Camshaft, Yellow

(A,R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Green

(A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey (A.R.) Shim, Camshaft, Black (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R.)

Oversize Oversize

Oversize

with Clip (includes Key #20 and 24)

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Hex Flange M8x1.25x70(2) Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8) Kit, Drive End

Cap, Drive End Armature

End Cap, Commutator Screw, Hex Flange

1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2)

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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