Craftsman 917.272057 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

16.0 HP ELECTRIC START

42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272057

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty...................................

Safety Rules Product Specifications

Assembly..................................

Operation Maintenance Schedule

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

Sen/ice and Adjustments...

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

Troubleshooting Repair Parts

Parts Ordering....................

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WARRANTY

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

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual. Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by 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 used in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover;

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

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

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

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

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is “used for commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge. Sears wilt 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 follow all instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. Clear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

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

Never carry passengers. Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

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

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

related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. 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 plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine . Allow machine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO;

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

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

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommen

dations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

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

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

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

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces

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

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

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

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

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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 that children wilt remain where you last saw them.

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

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, took behind and down for small children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

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

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container. ' Never remove gas cap or add fuel

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

' Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

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

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

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

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running,

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

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

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

use extra caution when servicing them.

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

Be sure the area is clear of other 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, look behind

and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15“ Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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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 slowly straight down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu ally downhill, if possible.

iB^Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

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

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm.

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.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: OIL TYPE

1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32“F)

(APl-SF-SJ);

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER; 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1.2

2^^ 1.5

3RD 2.4

4™ 3.5 5™ 4.8 6^^ 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14PSI

REAR; 10PS1

CHARGING

SYSTEM;

3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY; AMP/HR; 30

MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT

27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

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, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is

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

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering

Wheel Insert

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 X 1

Steering Wheel

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

Steering Wheel Adapter

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 X 1-1/4

= Steering

Extension Shaft

Slope Sheet

Gauge

(1) Knob

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

□

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

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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 will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

insert

3/8 Hex Bolt

3/8 Lock Washer

Large Flat Washer

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON

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

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

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE 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 locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18-22 ft. lbs torque.

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.

Steering Boot

Tabs

Extension Shaft

5/16 Hex Bolt

Lower Steerirtg Shaft

Position steering wheel so cross bars

5. are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

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

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

8. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

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

CHECK BATTERY

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

NOTE: If this battery is put into sen/ice 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

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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

instruction 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. Roil 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 alt instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

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

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

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

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

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

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

10. Turn ignition key to “OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

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

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

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

^CAUTION; Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

Mulcher

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 PS I shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See “TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Sen/ice and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

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

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

^CHECKLIST

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

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

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

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely. / All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory). / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling). / Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers. / Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped. While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following important items. / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

y 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.

O A

4»

BATTERY

CAUTION OR

WARNING

REVERSE FORWARD FAST

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ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

i l\l ^ ^

FUEL CHOKE

i* R N H L (®)|1

ATTACHMENT REVERSE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

NEUTRAL HIGH

LOCKED

LOW

SLOW

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

MOWER LIFT

PARKING BRAKE

©^ig)

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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 clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/GHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

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

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

2. Place parking brake lever in “EN GAGED” position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged" Position

Throttle/ ^ Choke Control

Clutch/ Brake Pedal,

“Disengaged” Position

“Brake”

Position

ignition Key

“Disengaged”

Position

Parking Brake “Engaged"

Position

Gearshift Lever

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 to allow 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 USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

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

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi

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

with the engine not running. These

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

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• The average lawn should be cut to approxinnately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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

position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

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

HEIGHT’ in this section of manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

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

hole.

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

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever

“Engaged”

Position

“Disengaged Position

, Position

j ) j j

Shield

Attachment Lift Lever High

Position

Low

Deflector

TO OPERATE ON HILLS ^CAUTION; Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Make all turns slowly.

TO OPERATE MOWER

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

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

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

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

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

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

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

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

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick: wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

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

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

ADD GASOLINE

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

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

^WARNING; Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur. 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 starting the engine for the first time or if

the engine has run out of fuel, it w/ill take extra

cranking time to move fuel from the tank to

the engine.

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

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

3. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN GAGED” position.

4. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read frie warm and

cold starting procedures below.

5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START’ position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

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

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50“ F and

below)

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

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

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

• The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See

'TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

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

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

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

• 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 dippings 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 grass, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

* If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

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

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the dippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicu lar to the first cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week

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

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE ^

Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems Check lot Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Roplace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen Inspect MuHler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filler (1 equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filler

1 ■ Change niore often when operaling under a heavy load or m high ambient temperatures. S • 2 ■ Service more often when operatirrg dirty or dusty corrditions 6 3 - If equipped with oil flfier. change oil every 50 hours. 7 •

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

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If equipped with adjustable sysierri. Not required if equipped with maintenance'free battery. Tighten front axle pivot boH to 35 ft.-lbs maximum Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this 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 plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

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

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

@ Spindle

Zerk

©Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

©Front Wheel

Bearing Zerk

©Engine'^,'^/

©Gear

shift

Pivots ©SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL ©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ©REFER TO Maintenance “ENGINE"

SECTION

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

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when 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

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

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

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause lire damage.

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

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the 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 g, Edge Up^ ^ Center

. Hole

Flat Washer Lock Washer

^^Hex Bolt (Grade)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

Mandrel Assembly

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

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

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone bal ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

Blade

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its

18life.

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• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Rechargeât 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

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

terminals can cause the battery to “leak" power.

1. Open battery box door,

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE FWlGgjW^IPATËÛB^RE NEXTOIjCHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-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 yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Drain Tube

Closed and Locked

Position

Yellow Cap

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve.

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

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

' tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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

■ |9 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 cloth. Allow

it to dry.

6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

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

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

Cover Knob

Air Cleaner Cover

Air Screen

Wing Nut

Rubber Grommet

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

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in this section of manual, through step remove drain plug).

2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi tional 1/2 turn.

5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in this section of manual). For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” 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-UNE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

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

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

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

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

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

Clamp

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CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo

We do not recommend using a garden hose to ciean 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.

tive type wax.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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. Piace attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

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

5. Make sure the biades and alt moving parts have compietely stopped.

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

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

1. Place attachment clutch in “DISEN GAGED” position.

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

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift ciutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, siide coilar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front iinks from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with

defiector shield to right side of tractor. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Instail mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Square Hole

Engine Pulley

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar i ^

Collar

Housing Guide '—p Bradket

Large Retainer Spring

Front Link

Retainer Springs (Both Sides)

Deflector Shield

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust ing.

Measure distance “D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”

on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

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

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F”

from trunnion on both front links.

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

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground

Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground

FRONT-TO'BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-toside.lf the following front-to-back adjust ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

1. Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

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

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

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 manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

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

5. Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

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.

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

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

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. Position the gear shift lever in the

3. neutral (N) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever

Neutral Lock Gate

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toein or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have 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 vehicle 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, taking care not to short

against chassis.

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

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

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Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Keps

Nut

Cables

Charged Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY ^CAUTION: Do not short battery

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

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

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

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

remove battery from tractor.

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

4. First connect RED battery cable to

positive {+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

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

6. Close battery box door.

Positive (Red) Cable

Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

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

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEM

BLY

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

3. sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedure.

Seat Pan

Battery Box Door

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet,

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

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

necessary. Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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

position, Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

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

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

through both holes.

4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

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

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

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

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

3. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

4. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out

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

between those two positions.

5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces sary.

ACCELERATION TEST-

6. Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

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

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed 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

Thrott e Lever

Idle Speed Adjusting Screw

Idle Fuel

Adjusting

Needle

Page 27

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or rnore.

^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 deposits 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 an engine while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

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

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

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

3. Turn ignition key to “START” position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wiil 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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not “CHOKED" properly.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See “TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

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. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Enginewillnot

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2, Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

3. Check ail wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM Loss of power

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

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

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carbure

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13.Check all wiring.

14.Carburetor out of 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of 15. Contact a Sears or other adjustment.

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

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil. spark plug.

fresh gasoline. tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

plug wire. fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

in Service Adjustments section.

qualified service center.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.

vibration

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2, Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety

to run when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

presence control system.

2. Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Tighten blade bolt.

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

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

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.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

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

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine “backfires” when turning

engine “OFF”

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.

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

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.

1. Move throttle control to

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

Page 31

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

POSITION CIRCUrr “MAKE”

OFF M+G+AI

RUN/LIGFIT B+A1

RUN B+A1

START

B + S + Al NONE

NONE

A2+L

NONE

NON-removable CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

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

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

Page 32

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

Page 33

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

KEY PART

NO. NO.

163465 Battery

74760412

156417

161343 21 175688 22

4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27

73510400 28

4207J

29 160784 30 175566 33

140403

178440

71110408

42 131563 43 178861 45

121433X

141940

109748X

NOTE

i: All componGnt dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 Case Battery Switch, Interlock Harness Asm Light W/4152j

Bulb Light #1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11“ red Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 Cover T erm I nal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 16 Amp Protection Wire Loop Relay Asm

Page 34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

Page 35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2 3 5 9

10 11

13 14 17

18 25 26 28

29 30 31 37 38 39 174714 58 60 64 74 114 115 142 143 144 145 159

166 211 206 207 208

212

- - 5479J

174619 176554 17060612 155272

168337X013 STD533710 155927 172107X010 17490608 174330X558 126938X 19131312 STD541437 175049 174332X599 175692X558 139976 17490508 175710

150127

STD533707

154798

STD541437

158112

17060620 175702 154966 175582 156524 155123X428 164863

145212 170165 17670508 17670608 175143

DESCRIPTION

Chassis Drawbar Screw 3/8-16x3/4 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, RdHd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Panel, Dash, L.H.

Panel, Dash, R.H. Screw Thdro! 3/8-16 x 1/2 Hood Assembly BumperHood Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut Grille/Lens Asm Lens, Grille Fend/Ftrest Bracket, Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x1/2 Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear Bracket Pivot Laser LI Duct Air Engine Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC Dash Lower STLT

NutCrownlock 3/8016 UNC Keeper Belt Rear Lh StI P930 Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood Cupholder Stit Black Screw HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Nut Hex Flange Lock Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 X 1/2 Insert Lens Reflective Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

Page 36

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

,51

^ ^ V. J >

^ »d”- ^ ^ \

L-'*r I V - ^

- .'■I

xii I ' ,i' '

Page 37

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

GROUND DRIVE

KEY

PART

NO.

1 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 5 121520X Strap, Torque

17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4

8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotier 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 16 STD541431 16 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16UNC x 1 Gr. 5

19 STD541437 Nut 21 106933X Knob 22 130804 Rod, Brake 24 STD541237 Nut 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 26 STD551037 Washer 27 STD561210 Pin 28 175765 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 32 STD523107 Bolt 34

175578 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 36 STD551062 Washer 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 38 179114 Pulley, Idler 161 39 74760648 41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 48 154407- Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv StI 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 50 STD523715 Bolt 51

STD541437 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC 53 10571 OX Link, Clutch 55 105709X 56

STD523712 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive 212 145212 Nut Flange Lock 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 616217120614

8883R

63 175410 Pulley, Engine

DESCRIPTION

T ransaxle (See Breakdown)

Peerless206-545C

Nut Lock Hx W/lns 5/16-18 x Gr.5

Rod, Parking Brake 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.00

Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal

Bolt

Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC

Spring, Clutch Return 198 169593 Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105 Hd Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Screw 3/8-16 X.875 Cover, Pedal

PART

NO.

71170764 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 70 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. 74 137057 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 76 STD581075 E-Ring 77 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865 78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1 -5/8 x 16 Ga 79 STD580025 Key Woodruff

80 145090 Arm, Shift 81 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 82 165711 Spring, Torsion 83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 84 166231 85 150360 Nut, Nylock 89 158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT 90 124346X Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 96 STD624003 112 19091210 113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees

120 73900600 145 74490540 Bolt, Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x lOGa. 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/16ID x 1.125 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

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 lOGa 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 166 166880 Screw 5/16-18x5/8

168 165492 BoltShoulder5/16-18x.561

169 165580 Plate Fastening Lt

170 173894 Keeper Belt Transaxle

197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID 202 72110614 Bolt Carr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 X 4 Grade 5 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof

Spacer, Axle

Link Transaxle

Retainer Spring 1"

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

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

STEERING ASSEMBLY

Page 39

TRACTOR-

STEERING ASSEMBLY

MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

KEY PART NO. NO.

139768 175131

169840

169839

4 5

6266H

121748X

19272016 12000029

8 9

3366R

175121

STD551137

136518

13 15

145212 177876

17 26

126847X

19131416 17060612

STD561210

30 32

130465

155099

152927

139769

19133812

STD541537

40 41

100711L

145054X428 121749X

153720

44 46

121232X

6855M

STD541431

51 54

74780520

STD523710

160367

72140618

169827

175146

169835

82 85

133835

177118

175553

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel Axle Assembly Spindle Assembly, L.H. Spindle Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bearing, Steering Column Draglink 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 3/8-16x3/4 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, 5/16-18 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1 -1/4 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm Bracket Susp. Chassis Front F astener Ch ristmas T ree Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20

Clip

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 40

ENGINE

TRACTOR - -MODELNUMBER 917.272057

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 170548

2 17720408 3 4 174667

13 12-041-03

14 148456

16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 Arrestor, Spark 31

109202X Tank, Fuel

32 158990 33

123487X

DESCRIPTION

Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 X 1/2 Engine, (See Breakdown)

Kohler Model CV460-26509

Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn/DbrGuard

Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented Clamp, Hose

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

37 137040 Line, Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X BushingSnap 44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,

17000612

45 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 101 M73030800

105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1

Thd., Roll. 1/4-20x3/4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc X 1/2

Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 41

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

KEY

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

PART NO.

140123 140551

71110616

19131610 145006

STD541437

124181X 17000616 19131614 174994 166369 121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik ) Boll Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X3/4X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lock w/lns 3/8-16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3/8-16 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seal (bik ) Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

KEY

PART

NO. NO.

121248X

72050412

134300

121250X

123976X

171852

STD541431

19171912

127018X

DESCRIPTION

Bushing Snap 81k 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 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut Hex Lock w/lns 5/16-18

Washer 17/32 X 1 -3/16 X12Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

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

1 inch 25.4 mm

Page 42

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

13 10

KEY PART

NO.

1 156368

171762

177333

177334 5 138047 6 133644 7 177368 8

172331 9

163204

156439

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H, Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal, Battery Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, HP Engine Decal, Mower Srs Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, FenderDanger - -

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY

PART

NO. NO.

11 177325 12 146046

177336 14 160396 15

179128 20 149516

- -

138311 Decal, Lift Handle

- -

165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT

- -

165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

180989

180990

- -

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Hood Side Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, Dash Panel Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Deck 'B' Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

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

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service 6 278H Fitting Grease 7 9040H Bearing Flange 8 106108X427 Rim Asm 8“rear White Service 9 122082X Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service 11 104757X428 Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Page 43

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057

KEY

PART

NO. NO.

159460

159471

105767X

12000002

19211621

1201B3X

125631X

122365X

139865

139866

DESCRIPTION

Washer Asm Inner Spring W/

Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga, Bearing Nyiong GripHandieFiuted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L.H. Link Asm Lift R.H.

KEY

PART

NO.

STD624008

173286

73350800

175689

73800800

139868

163552

169865

73540600

NOTE

: Aii component dimensions given in U.S. inches

DESCRIPTION

Retainer Spring Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspension Mower

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

1718 20

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MOWER DECK

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KEY PART NO. NO.

165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59

2 STD533107 Bolt

3 138017

165460

STD624008 Retainerspring

130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

STD551137 Washer, Lock 10 140296 11 134149 13 137645 14

128774 15 110485X 16

174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 19

132827 Bolt, Shoulder

20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 23

131267 Bracket, Deflector 24 105304X 25 123713X

26 110452X Nut, Push 27

130968X428 Shield, Deflector

28 19111016 29 131491 30 173984 31

129963

32 153535 33

178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged

34 STD533717 Bolt 36

131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

37 STD551037 40

STD541437

140088

STD624003 Retainer

137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

133944 49 174284 50

131340 51

STD541410 52

139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56

165723

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959 Front Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck

Washer, Hardened 106 Blade, Mulching 111 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel 112 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 113 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 114

Baffle, Vortex NutCrownlock 5/16-18 UNC

Cap, Sleeve Spring, Torsion, Deflector

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

Rod, Hinge ScrewThdrol Washer, Spacer Pulley, Mandrel

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16Ga. 153 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 154 Guard, Mandrel, L.H, 155

Washer, Hardened 158 RollerAssembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake - Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

141043

67 149846 92

STDS41437 Nut

101 136420

102 71081010 Screw

103 19061216 104 510551110 105 160793

2029J Nut, Weld

179292 179293 17060508

73510500 115 72110505 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 19121414 129

19131312

130

STD523710

131 STD533710

142 165890 143

157109 144 158634 145 165888 146 171977 147 131335 148

169022

149

165898

150

19091216

151

169670

152 169676

169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B 169675 Spring Retainer 169671 Spring Retention Lever

156

169672 Spacer

157

169669 Rod Clutch 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

159 72140614

- -

130794

169583

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt Mulcher Cover Washer #10

Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger

Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh Screw 5/16-18x1 /2 Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc Bolt Carr 5/16-Unc x 5/8 Bolt Shoulder

Wheel Gauge Std

Nut Center!ock3/8-16 Unc Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

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

Arm Spring Brake Mower

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

Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga, Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware only-Pulley not included) Replacement Mower, Complete

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

PART KEY

KEY NO. NO.

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A

2 70OO86A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 X 2 1/4"

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075

776409 Output Shaft 44 790025

778364 Spur Gear {38 teeth) 45 786066

6 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 7 778330 8 792180 Shift Key 8A 792047 9 784352 Shift Collar 10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51

778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

11 12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth) 15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth) 18

786102 792077A Ball 5/16”dia 65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

20 21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 66 776422 Input Shaft

792079

22 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) 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 27 792035 Retaining Ring 28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W 29

780072 29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x.031 W 79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID X.031W 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth) 29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth) 30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID X .032W 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 87 788089A

31A 780195 Flat Washer 750IDx .062W 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 32 788083 34 780194 35 780193 Fianged Bushing 5 / 8" ID MST - 206-545C T ransaxle 35A 780197 36 790075 37 790007 38

799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 39 786026 Dowel Pin 40 792076A

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Spur Gear (11 teeth) Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

(Include. 14) (Include. 13) 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 778345

Spring .310 OD X .625 L

Thrust Washer .627 ID X.031W

(Use As Needed) 150 788093A Oil Seal 5/8" 180

Bushing .563 Flanged Bushing .751

Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W

PART

790079 Brake Lever 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 X 1-1 /4"

Locknut 5/16-24 Brake Pad Holder

786086 Brake Lever Bracket 47 774690 Axle (11-15/16" Long) 48 774691 Axle (16 -1/2" long)

50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

778354

53 778350 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth)

67 776396 69 792170 Retaining Ring

71B

788092 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

730229A Gear Oil 80W90

900 794712 Replacement

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

Spacer ,2625 x 1.0

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Shifter & Brake Shaft

"O" Ring

Oil Seal 9/16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART

NO. NO.

25-351-01-S

12-755-94-S

12-411-03-S 12-041-08-S 12-017-01-S 12-017-02-S 12-016-01-S 12-016-02-S

X-75-23-S

12-318-36-S

25-186-01-S

12-599-03-S

M-640034-S

12 12-089-01-S 13 12-173-01-S 14 12-755-03-S 15 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

12-096-07-S

M-545010-S

12-018-01-S

12-402-02-S

DESCRIPTION

Lifter, valve (2) Kit, cylinder head

(Includes 3-17,Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 041 03-S) Rod, push (2) 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) Spring, valve (2) Cap, valve spring (2) Kit, retainer (2) Washer, plain 13/32' Spacer, head bolt exhaust port Screw, hex. flange Ml 0x1.5x81 (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

CRANKCASE KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-032-03-S

3 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting

4 M-839025-S Screw, hex. flange

5 24-380-13-S Dowel, locating (4) 6 12-755-49-S Kit, camshaft (Includes

7 12-089-31-S Spring, actuating 8 12-422-Oa-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue

12-422-09-S 12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

12-422-11-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) 12-422-12-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray

12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) 12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

9 12-144-28-S Shaft, balance

12-874-01-S Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) 12-874-02-S

12-874-03-S Piston w/Ring Set (.50) 1 1 12 018 02-S Retainer, piston pin (2) 12 12-108-01-S Ring Set (Std.)

12-108-02-S Ring Set (.25)

12-108-03-S 13 12-067-11-S Connecting Rod (Std.)

12-067-12-S Connecting Rod (.25) 14 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

12-043-05-S Gear, governor

15 16 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm 17 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear 18 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 19 12-755-64-S Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip

20 X-25-102-S Washer, plain 1/4" 21 12-032-01-S Seal, governor cross shaft 22 M-631015-S Washer, plain 6 mm 23 12-154-05-S Clip, hitch pin

DESCRIPTION

Seal, crankshaft Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522

50)

M8x1.25x25

7,8)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red yellow green

black white

(Includes 11,12)

Piston w/Ring Set (.25)

Ring Set (.50)

(Includes 23)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

4 S

'<^2 ^ I

AIR INTAKE

2 —

eg-5

6 —

9— 11

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1

2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 3

24-162-03-S Screen, grass 4

4 25-086-47-S 5

12-157-06-S Fan

X-42-15-S Key 7 12-025-37-S Flywheel 8

12-155-09-S Connector

9 M-548025-S

12-085-10-S Stator - 3 amp

M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

12-132-02-S Spark Plug

1 8

X-728-1-S Clip, cable (2)

1 9 M-545010-S

12-584-04-S Module, ignition

DESCRIPTION NO.

M10x1.5x46 2

Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 5 12-100-08-S (4)

Screw, hex. cap 9 M5x0.8x25 (2)

M5x0.8x20 (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 154 06-S 12 454 03-S 12-518-35-S

Clip (2) Tie, wire Lead, white (36’ - 18 gauge - fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY PART

NO.

12-281-01-S Duct, air

25-341-03-S

3 12-096-24-S

12-083-12-S Precleaner, element 6 12-083-10-S 7 12-743-12-S 8

12-032-11-S Seal 1-7/16"

12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes

10 12-072-04-S 11 12-086-01-S 12 12-041-02-S

DESCRIPTION

Knob, air cleaner cover Cover, air cleaner

Wing Nut Kit, air cleaner element (Includes 5, 7, 8) Filter, element (Includes 5, 8)

10. 11) Stud, mounting plate M6x1,0x75 Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread forming (2) Gasket, air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53-S

Decal, air cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART

NO. NO.

M-545010-S

24-468-10-S

12-146-07-S

M-550010-S

24- 096-05-S

12-027-55-S

12-063-18-S

25- 154-02-S

12-086-37-S

12-063-20-S

1 1

M-645016-S

12-063-19-S

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 (4) Washer, plain 1/4“ Plate, blower housing Screw, hex, flange M5x0.8x10 Cover, pinion Housing, blower Baffle, intake side Clip, mounting (3) Screw, captive washer M5x0.8x20 (3) Baffle, cylinder head Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (2) Baffle, cylinder

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-541050-S 12 096 40-S

12 141 01-S

Nut, hex. flange M5x0,8 Cover (goes over rectifierregulator hole in blower housing) Retainer, ring (2) (secures cover 12 096 40-S to housing)

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STARTING SYSTEM

3—

6—

ENGINE CONTROLS

OIL PAN / LUBRICATION

—10

7--i

a—

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STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-839070-S 2 25-098-04-S 3 12-755-39-S Kit, drive end

4 12-227-03-S Cap, drive end

5 12-170-04-S Armature 6 12-755-38-S Kit, drive parts

7 12-243-04-S Cap, commutator end

8 12-086-20-S Screw, hex. flange (2)

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 (2) Starter assembly (Includes 3-8)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART NO. NO.

12-038-01-S

25-755-13-S

12-153-03-S

12-153-02-S

12-123-04-S

M-645025-S

12-153-01-S

25-162-07-S

12-096-03-S

M-545016-S

1 1

25-462-09-S

12-050-01-S

X-75-10-S

12-393-01-S

12-153-06-S

12-096-34-S

M-545016-S

12-032-03-S

24-086-16-S 20 24-086-17-S 21 12-199-56-S

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick assembly

(Includes 2-3) Kit, oii fiil cap (Inciudes 3) 0-Ring, oil fill cap 0-Ring, upper oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 0-Ring, lower oil fill tube Screen, oil pickup Cover, oil pickup screen Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 Valve, oil pressure relief

Filter, oil Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" Pump, oil

0-Ring, oil pump cover Cover, oil pump Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (3) Seal, oil (RTO. end) Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45 (11)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 Assembly.Pan, oil (Incl.

11,14-17}

ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART

NO. NO.

12-079-11-S

1 2 12-237-01-S 3 24-086-43-S 4 M-664020-S

12-536-10-S

5 6 M-443025-S

7 M-443020-S

12-089-11-S

8 9 12-089-23-S

10 12-089-24-S

11 12-755-83-S

12-100-07-S

52-211-04-S

12-090-28-S

25-158-08-S

1 5

12-079-10-S

25-158-11-S

DESCRIPTION

Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket M6xl.0x20 (2) Control, speed assembly (Includes 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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART

NO. NO.

M-641060-S

X-22-11-S

M-629116-S 12-853-115-S

12-041-02-S 12-053-115

12-041-01-S

12-265-06-S

25 237 14-S 25-353-10-S

1 0

25-050-02-S

1 1 12

47-154-01-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

M-561010-S 12-757-02-S

12-757-33-S 12-757-03-S 12-454-03-S 12-518-37-S

DESCRIPTION

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0(2) Washer, lock 1/4" Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6,7 qty 1) Gasket, air cleaner Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) (Service with: Kit, float 12 757 02-S,Ki1, solenoid repair 12-757-33-S, Kit, repair 12-757-03-S) Gasket, carburetor (2) Deflector, heat Clamp, hose (2) Line, fuel 9" Filter, fuel in-line Clip cable

Screw, thread forming M5x0.8x10 Kit, float Kit, solenoid repair Kit, repair Tie cable Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge

- uninsulated socket and insulated socket terminals)

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

12-014-57-S

25-139-27-S

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft (Includes 2)

Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25-072-04-S

12-041-03-S 12-126-11-S 12-445-06-S

M-645025-S

12 522 50

12-755-93-S

DESCRIPTION

Stud, M8x1.25x33 (2) Gasket, exhaust manifold Bracket muffler Strap, lifting Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 (2) Short Block Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

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Craftsman 917.272057 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

I. GENERAL OPERATION

II. SLOPE OPERATION

INSTALL SEAT

STOPPING

ENGINE-

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

TO OPERATE MOWER

TO TRANSPORT

TO START ENGINE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

TRACTOR

TIRES

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL

V-BELTS

TRANSAXLE COOLING

LUBRICATION

AIR FILTER

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL FILTER

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO INSTALL MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

PROBLEM CAUSE

CORRECTION

SCHEMATIC

ELECTRICAL

GROUND DRIVE

GROUND DRIVE

ENGINE

SEAT ASSEMBLY

DECALS

WHEELS & TIRES

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK