Craftsman 917.272054 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

16 HP ELECTRIC START

42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272054

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

Tliis projiJ^^ a IwenlühiB,

differently from previously built ehglhes. Before you st

this Owner's Manual.

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

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

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

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

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

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Warranty Safety Rules

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

Assembly

Operation Maintenance Schedule

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

Service and Adjustments

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

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

Repair Parts Parts Ordering

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Back Cover

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's

manuai. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workman^ip. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center, iivhome warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover: < Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

equipment proves defecfive 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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SAFETY RULES

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

’ Read, understand, and foilow all

instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting,

• Oniy 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 №e blade.

• Be sure the area is dear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso

lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and whiie 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. Mways turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off biades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

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

> Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are invoived in a large percentage of riding mowerrelated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate die riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and bum . Do not allow the mower deck to ptow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine . Allow nrachine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-ofcontrol and tipover accidents, which can resuit in severe injury or death. Ml sbpes 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 temain 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 alt 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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SAFETY RULES

III. 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 №at children will remain where

you last saw them.

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

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

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

that may obscure vision.

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 wtiere 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 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.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Before and when backing, took 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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SAFETY RULES

• 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 slo^y 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.

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

cautionui become alertiii 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,

.A CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

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 possiUe speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can iose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor. AwARNING: 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.

AwaRNING: 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.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: OIL TYPE

(API-SF-SJ):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM;

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE;

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

2»^° 1.5 3'’'^ 2.4

A™ 3.5

5^» 4.8 6^*^ 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

REAR: 10PSI

15 AMPS@3600 RPM

AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R 27-35 FT. LBS.

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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, bmshcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is 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 sectbn of this manual).

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.

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 №is tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES".

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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ASSEMBLY

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wili 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 comers of carton, and lay panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR 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 bcknut. 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.

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

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

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

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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Seat Pan

Battery BoxDoor

Terminal

INSTALLSEAT

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.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate insfructlon below to remove the tractor from the skid.

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

AwaRNING: 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 ali 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 “BFtAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

6. 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. Tum 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.

AcAUTION: 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

Deflector-

Shield

Plate

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 property leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

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

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manuai.

^CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST; ✓ All assembly Instructions have been

completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For

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

✓ Be sure mower deck Is properly

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

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

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

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

✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

y 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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OPERATION

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

♦

battery CAUTION OR

A f

WARNING

REVERSE

FORWARD

FAST

•m

SLOW

ENGINE ON

FUEL CHOKE

ENGINE OFF

l\l

|st0^

■fir

OIL PRESSURE

jji

MOWER HEIGHT

LIGHTS ON

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

T R N H L ®SI

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automalii; Models only)

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KNGWYOURTRACTOR

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.

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 on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutchAirake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKECONTROL- 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 v\nll hold tractor secure.

Throttle/ Choke Control'

Clutch/ _ Brakef’edaQ^'

"DisengagecT

Position

Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged" Position

Ignition Key

Disengaged"

Position

Brake

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach

ment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED”

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full “BRAKE" position,

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE ’ Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire",

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

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, (dead). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. ^CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever,

1. Start tractor with ctutch/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 shouid be mowed twice. Make the first cut relativeiy high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are property adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep №e 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 assemble so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

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

hole.

^CAUT|ON; 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 ^Engaged" Lift Lever High

Position

“DisengagecT

Position "

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

^CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position,

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

• Move 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.

...i: Position

Low Position

Deflector Shield

TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an op>erator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engagé 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.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or lowing 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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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when tewing. Too heavy of a bad, white 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 starling (See “OIL

VISCOSITY CHARr in the Mainte

nance seetbn of this manual).

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

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

• 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 vflnter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

AwAFU^ING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. A 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 starling the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it wifi take extra cranki^ time to move fuel from the tank b Ihe engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating pH3sition, depress dutch^rake 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 throlfie 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 iie 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 aititude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be at|usted for best engne performance. See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Acfustments section of this manual.

MOWINGTIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

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

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried 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 dumps. 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. Vtftien doing a second cut. mow across or perpendicuiar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

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

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Chdck Brake Operatbn Check Tire Pressire

Check Operator Presence and Inlertock Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners

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Sharpen/Replaoe Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Termlnats

Check Transaxte Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive BeM(s] Tension

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Fitter

Cieen Air Screen

Inspect MufTledSpark Airester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine CooBng Fins

Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Fitter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine mn 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.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad

justed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE* in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manuai). 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 interiock

systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described,

repair ttie 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

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.

Trailing Star EdgeUpT^'^“ Center

Flat Washer

Lock Washer^s

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharprening 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

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.

Hole

Hex Bolt (Gradey

Mandrel Assembly

Blade

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• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep smail vent holes open.

• Rechargeât 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checWng level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to Teak’ power.

1. Open battery box door.

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

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cabie ends with wire brush until bright.

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

6. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING

BATTERr' 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.

SW ViSCOBiTV GRIC6S

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

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

fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, dose and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockv/ise 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 capadfy 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.

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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 clean at all times.

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Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the ifoam 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 cbth. 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.

Cover Knob

Air Cleaner

Cover

Air Screen

\^g Nut

Rubber Grommet

Cleaner

Paper Cartridge

Air Cleaner

Base

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 die 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. Tum 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 OIL” 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 damps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clam

Fuel Filter-

Clamp

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CLEANING

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

of all for^n matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheeis

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short ened engine life.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

A 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.

■mACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in “DISEN GAGED" position. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. Roll belt off engine pulley. Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt. Remove large retainer spring, siide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

Small Retainer S

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than die 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. Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Install mower in reverse order of

4. removal instructions.

Square Hole Engine Pulley

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar—ijV

Collar

Housing Guide Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

Front Link

Retainer Springs (Both Sides]

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or 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 adjusbnent 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/B".

• Recheck measurements after adjust ing.

Bottom Edge of

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 iower front of mower loosen nut "E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “D" is 1/8" to 1/2“ iower 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 iinks.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side.lf the following front-to-back adjust ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower vwll 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

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive bell 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. Puli 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

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"

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 amund engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

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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 foilows:

1. Make sure Iransaxle 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 instructbns 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 toein or camber, contact a Sears or other gualified 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 Ring

Axle

Cover

Square Key (Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

AcAUTION: 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 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taWng 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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Positive Terminai

Negative Terminai

Chassi:

Positive Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

AcAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same tíme. 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.

Negative Terminal

Cables

Charged Battery

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Positive (Red) 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 grili.

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.

Negative (Black) Cable

Seat Pan

Battery Bo)

Door

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ENGfNE

Maintenance, repair, or replaoement of

the emission controi devices and sys

tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair estabiishment or individuai. 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 foiiows:

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 dean air fiHer and the throHle control cable is adjusted properly

(see above).

2. Start engine and aDow to vvarm for live

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

mnnirig and shifVnwtion control lever fo

neutral (N) Fxrsilion.

3. Ide speed settinQ - Wifo throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idte too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

4. Ide fuel needte setting - Wrih throttle

control lever in slow position, turn ide fuel ac|ustment neede in (clockwise) until engsie begins to de and then turn out

(oounterdockwise) until erigine nrns rough. Turn neede to a point midway between those two posies.

5. Recheck ide speed. Read^t if neces sary.

ACCELERATION TEST-

6. Move throttle control lever from staw to fast position, if engine hesitates or des, turn ide fuel ac|usting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 tun. Repeat test and cxmtinue 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 feclory 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

Idle Speed Adjustini Screw

Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle

Page 27

STORAGE

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

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

TRACTOR

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

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

FUELSYSTEM 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 rafio 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 cy!inder(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.

Page 28

TROUBLESHOOTtNG CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not

turn over

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not “CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded,

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

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).

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank,

2. See “TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start,

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. 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.

Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Check all wiring. See “To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

Contact 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.

Page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHM%T

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CAUSE

Cutting too much grass/too

fast. Throttle In “CHOKE" position.

Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Dirty air filter.

Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

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.

CORRECTION

Set in “Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

9. 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 wring.

14.See “To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment

clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

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 parts.

1. 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.

Page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Mower blades will not rotate

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

Wom/damaged mower

drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

HeadMght(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

1. Engine speed too slow.

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.

1. Switch is “OFF".

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(If so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

Place throttle control in “FAST" position. Shift to slower speed. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Level mower deck. Check tires for proper air pressure. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. Clean underside of mower housing.

Replace mower drive belt. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch “ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

Engine “backfires’ when turning engine“OFF"

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

1. Move throtSe control to “SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

Page 31

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.272054

POSITION

CHtCUT "MAKr

OFF W+0+A1 NONE

RUN7UGHT

B+A1 A2+L

RUN B*A ^

START B + S + A1 NONE

NONE

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

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

Page 32

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER917.272054

Page 33

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

163465

z 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery

161343

21 1661BZ 22 4152J BulbUght#1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11* red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gaw/16 wire red 26 175156 Fuse 27

73510400

4207J 160784

29 30 175566

33 140403 40 178439 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

131563

42 43 178861

1Z2822X

141S40 Protection Wire Loop

81 109748X

NOTE: All component dimensions given In Ü.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Banery

Switch, Interlock Harness Asm Ught W/41S2J

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uhc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ign Key Ign

CoverTermlnalRed

Solenoid

Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp

Relay Asm

Page 34

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

Page 35

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

174619

2 1765S4 3 17060612 S 155272

g 168337X013

10 STO533710 Boil, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4

11 155927

145660

13 172107X010 Panei, Dash, R.H.

17490608 Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x 1/2

144983X558

17 18

126938X

19131312

26 STD541437

28 156725X558 Griiie/Lens Asm

155217X599 Lens, Griiie

30 175692X558 Ferxl/Ptrest 31 139976

3(7 17490508 Screw Thdroi 5/16-18x1/2

175710

51 73800400

19091416 Washer 9/32 x7/8 x 16 Ga.

52 53 145201 Bracket Griiie Pickoff LH 54

161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18x7/8 55 145202 Bracket Griiie Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Boil Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrowniock 3/8016 UNC

114 158112 115 17060620 142 165867

154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

143

175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

144 145 156524 199 155123X428 211 145212

170165 Boit Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

206

17670508

207

17670608

208

165919

212

-- 5479J

KOTEi All domponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch =25.4 mm

Chassis Drawbar

Screw 3/8-16x3/4

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Panei, Dash, LH. CllpTinnerman Griiie P/L

HoodAssembiy Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

BtacKel, Fender Support

Pivot Bracket Assembly. Rear

Nut Lock w/inset1 1/4-20 UNC

Boit, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC X .75

Keeper Beit Rear Lh StI P930 Screw 3/8-16x1-1/4

Plate Belnforcemertt STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Cupholder Stit Biack

Nut Hex Fiange Lock

Screw Thdroi 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x 1/2 Insert Lens Reflective Plug, Button

Page 36

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR- • MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

Page 37

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - • MODEL NUMBER917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Trartsaxle (See Breakdown)

146682 Spring, Return, Brake

2 3 123666X

12000028 Ring, Retainer

4 5 121S20X 6

17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 10

STD561210 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 13

74550412

10040400

ST0541431 Nut Lock Hx W/lns 5/18-18 X Gr.5 18 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/B-16UNC x 1 Gr. 5 19

STD541437

21 106933X Knob

130804

22 24

STD541237 Nut

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod

26 STD551Q37 Washer 27 STD561210 Pin

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake

29 71673 Gap, Paridng Brake 30 169592 32

STD523107 34 175578 35

120183X Beating, Nylon

STD551062 Washer

STD571810 Roll Pin 38 165936 39 STD523730 Bolt 40 175461 41 175556 42 19131312 47 127783 46

154407 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Drv StI

123205X Retainer, Bell

STD523715 Bolt 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 U NC 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lod( 5/16-18 U NC 53 105710X Link, Clutch 55

105709X

56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 57 130801 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 61

17060612 8883R

Peerless206-545C

Pulley, Transaxle

Strap, Torque

Pin, Cotter

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

Nut

Rod, Brake

Bracket, Transaxle Bolt Shan Assembly, Foot Pedal

Pulley, Composite, Flat

Spacer, Split .395 x .59

Keeper, Belt, Idler

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

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

Spring, Clutch Return

V-Belt, Ground Drive

Screw 3/8-16x3/4 Cover, Pedal

KEY PART NO. NO.

63 175410

71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 X 4 Grade 5 65 STD551143 66 154778 70 134683 74 137057 75 121749X 76

STD58107S E-Ring 77 123583X 78

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

STD58002S Key Woodruff

145090 81 165592 82 165711 Spring, Torsion 83 19171216

166231

84 85 150360 89 158391X428 90

124346X Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 96 STD624003 Retainer Spring 1"

19091210 Washer 9/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga.

112 113 12728SX Strap Torque 90 Degrees 116 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 X 1 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc 145 74490540 Bolt, Hex Fighd 5/16-18 Gr, 5 150 175456 151

19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/16ID x 1.125 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift LI 161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5 162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc 163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20Unc X 1 Gr 5 164 19091010 Washer 5/8 X .281 x 10 Ga 165 165623 166 166880 168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x.561 169

165580

170 173898 Keeper Bell Transaxle Gear 197 169613 198 169593

72110614 Bo« Carr, SH 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 Gr. 5

202 212 145212

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Pulley, Engine

Washer

Keeper, Bell, Engine, Fool Proof Guide, Mower Drive Bell, R.H. Spacer, /Vxle

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Key, Square 2.0 X .1845/1865

Arm, Shift Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Link Transaxle Nut, NylocK Console, Shift, STLT

Spacer retainer

Bracket Pivol Lever Screw 5/16-18x5/8

Plate Fastening Lt

Nyliner Snap-in 5/8 ID Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105 Hd

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Page 38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

STEERING ASSEMBLY

Page 39

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO.

139768

154427 169840

3 4

169839

6266H

121748X

19272016

12000029

3366R

175121

STD5S1137

136518

145212

177876

126847X

19131416

17060612

STD561210

130465

155099

152927

139769

19133812 STD541537

100711L

145054X428

121749X

153720

121232X

685SM

STO541431

74780520

STD523710

160367

72140618

169827

175146

169835

133835

175118

175553

91 NOTE: /Ml component dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spinde Assembly. LH. Spinde Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust. Hardened Washer ZS/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Beating, SteeringColumn Oraglink 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 Pin Cotter Rod, Tie Bushing. Steering

Screw Insert, Steering Wheel

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

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT Cap, Spindle Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hex w/lns. S/16-18UNC

Bolt Fin Hex S/16-18UNCX1-1/4 Bdt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 /Ъ(1е, Brace Steering Asm. Bracket Susp. Chassis Front Fastener Christmas Tree Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Clip Steering

Page 40

ENGINE

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY

PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170548 Control, Throttle

17720410

.........

4 159420 Muffler 13 124M1-03 Gasket 14 148456 16 STD551237 Washer 23 169837 Shieid Brn/DbrGuard 29 137180 31 109202X Tank,Fuei 32 158990 Cap Assernbiy, Fuei Sears, Vented 33 123487X Ciamp, Hose

Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1M-20 X 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohierModelCV16.S.43530

Tube Drain Oii Easy

Arrestor, Spark

KEY PART NO. NO.

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy

17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,

17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 X 16 Ga 77

19101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 80

74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc X 1/2

73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 101 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-LkZinc 105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1

NOTE: AJI component dimensions ^ivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Thd., Roll. 1/4-20 X 3/4

Page 41

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO.

140123

2 140551

71110616

19131610 5 145006 6

STDS41437 Nut Hex Lock w/lns 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X 8

17000616

19131614

174894

166369

121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik )

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zl

Screw 3/8-16 XI Washer 13/32X1X14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (bik)

Knob Seat AdJ Wingnut

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

KEY

PART

NO.

13 121248X 14

72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X

171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 LPnc-2A

22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X

NOTE: All comoonent dimensions olven in U.S. inches

1 inch - 25,4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Nut Hex Lock w/lns S/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16X12Ga. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18X62

Page 42

DECALS

TRACTOR - ' MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY

PART

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

156368 171762

2 3 171698 Decal, Mood, R.H. 4 171699 Decal, Hood, L.H. 5 138047

133644

177368 Decal, HP Engine

172331 Decal, Mower Srs

8 9 163204 10

156439

Decal, Oper. Instr Decal, Replacement

Decal, Battery Decal, CustomerMalnte nance

Decal. Fender, Craftsman Decal. FenderDanger

KEY

PART

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

11 177325

146046

13 177336 Decal, Dash Panel

160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

- -

138311

165800X428

. _

165799X428

- -

178457 178458 Owner's Manual, Spanish

- -

Decal, Hood Side Decal, V-8elt Drive Schematic

Decal, UA Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual. English

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PA RT NO. NO.

1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 SlemValue 3 106222X Tire FTs 15X60-6Service 4 59904 Tube lnnerFront#3S060 5 106732X427 Film Asm 61rom Whie Service 6 278H Fitting Grease 7 9040H Bearing Flange

8 106108X427 Rim Asm B'rear White Service

9 122082X Tire RTs 20X10-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5X8 Service 11 104757X428 Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

-- 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. lube) NOTE: All cornponent dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY

PART

NO.

1 1S9460

2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 12018ЭХ Bearing Nylong 20 7 1ZS631X 8 122Э65Х Button Plunger Read

1112139865

139866

DESCRIPTION

Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger Shaft Asm. Lilt Pin Groove

ERing#5133-62

Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga.

Grip Handle Fluted

Link Asm Lift L.H. Link Asm Lift R.H.

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

PART

KEY NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

13 STD624008 Retainerspring

173288

15 16

73350800

130171 TnjnnionBIkZinc

73800800 Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

139868 Arm Suspension Mower

163552 Retainer Spring 169865 Bearing, Pvt. Lift

73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

1 irKh = 25.4 mm

Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.272054

Page 45

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 165892

STDS33107 BoH

3 138017

165460

STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 130832 8 850857 9

STD5S1137 Washer. Lock 111

10 140296 11 134149 Blade, Mulching 113 13 137645

128774

14 IS 11046SX 16

174493 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 18 72140505 19

132827 Bolt, Shoulder 121

159770 Baffle, Vortex 129 19131312

21 STD541431 22 134753 StHfener Bracket 131 STD533710

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower

24 10S304X Cap, Sleeve

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 144 158634

110452X 27

130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 30

157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 31

129963 Washer, Spacer 150 19091216 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 151 169670 33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 152 169676 34

STD533717 36

131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 154 169675 37 STO551037 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 156 169672 44 140088 45 STD624003 46

137729 48 133944 Washer, Hardened 49

174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Numbers 8-10,13-15,31 and 32) SO

131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 51 STDS41410 52

139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Plate and Gauge Wheel

131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Components, Key Nos. 101-106

133943 Washer, Hardened and111-121)

155046 Arm, Idler

165723

141043 Guard, TUV Idler NOTE: Aii component dimensions given In US. inches

67 149846

DESCRIPTtON NO. NO,

Mower Deck Assembly, 42' 66 144959

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 102 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42' Deck

Arm, Suspension, Rear 105 160793 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 X 1.25 Gr, 8

Washer, Hardened 112 155198

Shaft Assembly. Mandrel, 114 73510500 Vented Housing, Mandrel, Vented Beating, Ball, Mandrel 117 165746

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector 146 171977

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Rod, Hinge

Bolt

Washer 13/32 X 13/16 x 16Ga.

Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x5/8 159

Locknut Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Spacer, Retainer

Knob Custom Oval

PART

KEY

DESCRIPTION

STD541437 Nut

101 136420

71081010

103

19061216 Washer #10

106

2029J Nut, Weld

1SS197

17060514 Screw 5/16-18 Unc

115

72110504

116

4898H

118

73930600

119

19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga. 143723

130 STD523710

143

157109

145 165888

147 131335 148 169022 149 165898

153

169674

155

169671

157 169669 158

17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 72140614

- -

130794

* -

169563 Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

1 inch = 25-4 mm

V-Belt

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

NutKeps 5/16-18 Unc Bolt Carr 5/16-Uncx 1/2 Bolt Shoulder

Wheel Gauge SId

Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc

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 x1

Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42* Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Carnage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32x3/4x16Ga.

Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Flat 3/8' Type E Spring Retainer

Spring Retention Lever

Spacer

Rod Clutch

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/6-16 Unc X 3/4

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

772147 Transaxle Cover 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8' 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A 4

77639S Counlershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 6

778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690 8 792180 8A

792047 Woodruff Key #9 9 784352 Shift Collar

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 11 778334 12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 57

15 778370 17 786188 18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 20

792077A Ball 5/16' dia

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 -16 x 3/8’ 22 792079

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 X 1-1/4' 25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187 Spacer .890 26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) Z7 792035 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 "O' Ring 28

788040 Retaining Ring 29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID X.031W 29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID X.031W 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 IDx.031W Z9C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID X .056W

31A 780195 Rat Washer .750 ID x .062W 157 78608aA Oil Seal 3 /4" 32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8' 34

780194 Bushing .563

35 780193 3SA

780197 Flanged Bushing .751

36 79007S 37 790007 38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID X 059W

DESCRIPTION

Shift Key

Bevel Gear (30 teeth)

(Include. 14)

(Include. 13) 58 778353 Ring Gear (43 teeth) Drive Pin

Spring .310ODX.62SL

(Use As Needed)

Flanged Bushing S / 8' ID

Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate

NO. NO.

41A 790079 42 792073A

790025 45 786066 46 786086

774691 49 778356 50 776338

778354 52 776352

54 778346 56 778355

778337

778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth) 60

778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W 66

776422 Input Shan

67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shan

69 792170 Retaining Ring

71 788069 Square Cut Ring

76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 IDx OSew 77 788078A 79 792144 82 778333 83 778338

87 788089A Oil Seal 9 /16"

150

788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

ISO

730229A GearOII80W90

900 794712 Replacement

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

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

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

Axle (11-15/16"Long)

Axle (16 -1/2' long) Spur Gear (29 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth) Spur Gear (23 teeth) Spur Gear (19 teeth) Spur Gear (16 teeth) Spur Gear (15 teeth) Spur Gear (11 teeth) Spur Gear (13 teeth) Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Inverted Retaining Ring Spring .430 CD x .5000 L Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth)

MST - 206-S45C Transaxle

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TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.S, TYPE NUMBER 43530

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.272054

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

25-351-01-S

12-755-81-S

12-411-01-S Rod, push (2) 4 12-041-10-S 5

12-O17-01-S

12-O17-02-S

6 12-016-01-S

12-016-02-S

25-139-60-S 8

12-318-19-S

9 25-186-01-S

12-599-03-S

M-640034-S

12 12-089-01-S Spring, valve (2) 13

12-173-01-S

14 12-755-03-S

12-468-05-S

16 12-112-13-S 17

12-086-15-S

18 25-237-14-S 19 12-326-03-S 20 M-645020-S

21 12-096-07-S 22 M-545010-S

12-018-01-S 24 12-402-02-S NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor (2)

12-041-03-S

12-041-02-S

Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12-041-01-S (Qty. 2),12-041-02-S, & 12- 3 f>41-03-S) 4

Gasket, cylinder head Valve, intake (Std.) Valve, intake (.25) Valve, exhaust (Std.) Valve, exhaust (.25) Plug, alien hd. pipe 1/8* Cylinder Head Arm.rocker(2) Pivot, rocker arm (2) Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x34 (2) 12-422-07-S

Cap, valve spring (2)

Kit, retainer (2)

Washer, plain 13/32" 12-874-11-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust port 12-874-Û9-S Screw, hex. flange 11 12-018-Û2-S M10x1.5x81 (5) Clamp, hose (2) Hose, breather Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x20 (5) Cover, valve w/nipple Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 Retainer, breather reed Reed, breather

Gasket, exhaust manifold Gasket, air filter base

PART

NO. NO.

_____

12-445-02-S

M-839025-S

24-380-13-S

12-755-49-S

12-089-31-S

12-422-08-S 12-422-09-S 12-422-10-S

12-422-11-S 12-422-12-S 12-422-13-S

12-144-27-S

9 10 12-874-07-S

12-874-08-S

12 12-108-07-S

12-108-08-S

1.£-iUa-Ua-o

13 12-067-05-S

12-067-06-S 14 12-380-01-S 15 12-043-05-S

•1 ti Il4 CO i ПЛС C

11) м-ьлиио-о 17

12-144-02-S 18 52-139-09-S 19 12-755-64-S

20 X-25-102-S

12-032-01-S

21 22 M-63101S-S

23 12-154-05-S

DESCRIPTION Seal, crankshaft

Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 52218) Strap, lifting Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x25 Dowel, locating (4) Kit, camshaft (Includes 7, 8) Spring, actuating Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yellow Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green Shim, camstiaft (A.R.j gray Shim, camshaft (A.R.j black Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white Shaft, balança Piston w/RIng Set (Std.)

(Includes 11, 12] Piston w/Ring Set (.08) Piston w/RIng Set (.25) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) Retainer, piston pin (2) Ring Set (Std.)

Ring Set (.25) Ring Set (.50) Connecting Rod (Std.) Connecting Rod (.25) Pin, governor regulating Gear, governor Washer, plain 6 mm Shaft, governor gear Plug, cup Kit, gov. cross shaft w/cllp (Includes 23) Washer, plain 1/4* Seal, governor cross shaft Washer, plain 6 mm

Clip, hitch pin

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

IGNITIONS ELECTRICAL

«-Jjs

_____

I»—»

AIR INTAKE

BLOWER HOUSIRGAKD BAFFLES |

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY

PART NO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

12-086-14-S

1 2 12-468-03-S

3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass

4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16

5 12-157-06-S 6

X-42-15-S 7 12-025-35-S 8 12-155-03-S Connector

M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25

9 10 12-0B5-09-S^^tator

11 41-403-09-S 1213X-25-92-S

24-086-18-S 14 236602-S

12-132-02-S 16

X-728-1-S

M-545010-S

17 18 12-584-14-S

19 12-452-02-S Terminal 20 12-086-35-S Screw, hex. socket

M-461013-S

21 22 12-584-12-S NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-176-45-S 12-176-44-S

24-518-12-S

235173-S

12-154-06-S

25-454-03-S

Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5X46 Washer, plain 3/8"

(4) Fan Key

Flywheel

Regulator, rectifier Washer, plain 3/16* (2) Screw, Phillips hd. 11-16x7/12 8* (2) Connector AIR INTAKErt=ILTRATION

Spark Plug Clip, cable Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 (2) Module, Ignition

M5x0.8xZ0 (2) Screw, pan head M4.2x13

(2) Module, speed advance

Harness, wiring Harness, wiring Lead, black (6' - 12 gaugeinsulated grip barrel eyelel terminals;

Clip, cable Clip, hose (2)

Tie

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY

PART NO.

NO.

1 M-546010-S

2 24-468-10-S 3 12-146-07-S 4 M-550010-S

5 24-096-05-S 6 12-027-55-S 7 12-063-10-S 8 25-154-02-S

3 12-086-37-S

10 12-063-08-S

M-645016-S

12-063-19-S

PART

KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover

12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner

2 3 12-083-08-S Precleaner, element 4512-100-08-S

12-083-0S-S 12-743-11-S

12-032-10-S

12-034-12-S

12-072-0S-S

12-086-01-S

12-041-02-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 113 53-S Decal, air cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S. Inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x10 (5) Washer, plain 1/4* Plate, blower housing Screw, hex. flange MSxO.SxlO (2) Cover, pinion Housing, blower Baffle, Intake side Clip, mounUng (3) Screw, captive washer M5x0.8x20 (3) Baffle, cylinder head Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (2) Baffle, cylinder

Wing Nut Kit air cleaner element (Includes 4, 6, 7) Kit, air cleaner seal (Includes 4, 7) Seal 2" Base, air cleaner (Includes 9, 10) Stud, mounting plate M6x1.0x66 Screw, #10 Hl-Lo thread forming (2)

Gasket, air cleaner

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.272054

STARTING SYSTEM

C—n

ENGINE CONTROLS

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

T—(

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530

TEIACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

STA RTING SYSTEM

KEY PA RT NO. NO.

M-839070-S

2S-098-07-S

12-756-54-S 12-227-18-S 12-170-05-S

12-221-01-S 12-227-13-S 12-211-01-S

OILPAN /LUBRICATION

KEY PA RT NO. NO.

1 12-038-01-S Dipstick assembly (Includes

2 2S-755-13-S Kit, oil fill cap (includes 3) 3 12-153-03-S O-RIng, oil fill cap 4 12-153-02-S O-Rlng, upper oil fill tube 5 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill 6 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

7 12-153-01-S 0-Rkig, lower oil fill tube 8 25-162-07-S Screen, oil pickup 9 12-096-03-S Cover, oil pickup screen

10 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

11 25-462-09-3 ValVB. oH pressure relief 12 12-050-01-S Filter, oil 13 25-139-57-S Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" 14 12-393-01-S Pump, oil 15 12-153-06-3 0-Rlng, oil pump cover 16 12-096-34-3 Cover, Dll pump 17 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

16 12-032-03-3 3eal, oil (P.T.O. end) 19 24-086-16-3 Screw, hex. flange

20 24-086-17-3 Screw, hex. flange 21 12-199-56-S Pan assembly, oil (Incl. 11,

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 (2) Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) Kit, drive end Cap, drive end Arm ature Kit, brush & spring Cap, commutator end Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x45/8 (2)

DESCRIPTION

2. 3)

M6x1.0x2S

M5x0.8x16

M5x0.8x16 (3)

M8x1.25x45 (11)

M8x1.25x45 14-17)

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART NO. NO.

12-079-07-3 12-237-01-S 24- 086-43-S M-664020-S

12-536-10-S

M-443025-S

M-443020-S

12-089-11-3 12-089-23-S

12-089-24-S

12-75S-83-S

12-100-07-3

52-211-04-S

12-090-28-S

25- 158-08-S

12-079-01-S

25-158-11-S

NOTE: All compon ent dim ensions given in U.S. inches 1 Inch = 25.4 m m

DESCRIPTION

Linkage, choke

Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket

M6xl.0x20 (2)

Control, speed assembly

Mncludes 6-9) Screw, pan head

M4x0.7x25 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x20 Spring, choke (2) Spring, choke return Spring, governor Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14) Nut, hex. flange 1/4-20" Bolt, 1/4-20x1" Lever, governor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

CRANKSHAFT

FUEL SYSTEM

EXHAUST

(o.

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART NO. NO.

M-641060-S M-629116-S 12-853-95-S

12-041-02-S 12-053-95

12-041-01-S

12-265-04-S

26-237-14-S

26-353-10-S

25-050-02-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

47-154-01-S Clip cable

‘M-561010-S Screw, thread forming

'X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 12-767-02-S Kit, float 12-757-03-S Kit, carburetor repair 12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid repair 12-454-03-S Tie cable

26-452-20-S Terminal

*Used to attach carburetor ground lead to carburetor baffle.

DESCRIPTION Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2)

Stud M6x1,0x116 (2) Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4, 5, 6 qty 1,

12-454-03-S. 25-462-20-S) Gasket, air cleaner Carburetor assembly

(For Information only not available separately) (Service with kits: 12-767-

02-S, 12-757-03-S, 12-75733-S) Gasket, carburetor (2)

Deflector, heat

Clamp, hose (2) Line, fuel 9" Filter, fuel in-line

M5x0.8x10

CRANKSHAFT

KEY

PART NO.

NO.

1 12-014-37-S

2 12-139-01-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY

PART NO.

NO,

25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (2)

12-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold

12-126-11-S Bracket muffler

12-44S-06-S Strap, lifting

M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

PA-43530

12-522-18 Short Block 12-765-93-3 Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft (Includes 2)

DESCRIPTION

M6xl.0x25 (2)

Replacement Engine

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