Craftsman 917.272245 User Manual

Download

Page 1

Owner's Manual

JCRRFTSMRN"I

LAWN TRACTOR

20.0 HP, Electric Start 48" Mower

AutomaticTransmission

Model No.

917.272245

from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read

I _ This product has a low emission engine which operates d!fferently

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip-

ment.

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

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

and understand this Owner's Manual.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

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

Page 2

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

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

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

Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 8

Operation ............................................ 12

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18

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

contained in the owner's manual.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for

commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

Maintenance ....................................... 18

Service and Adjustments .................... 22

Storage ............................................... 29

Troubleshooting ................................. 30

Repair Parts ........................................ 34

Sears Service ...................... Back Cover

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War-

ranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipmef to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a tri charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United State,,

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

Page 3

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.

Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!T YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

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

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

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.

,_WARNING: 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

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

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

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

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

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

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

injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves and others from serious injury.

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

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build- up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- control and tipover accidents, which can re- suit 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.

Page 4

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. Ta//

grass can hide obstacles.

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

• Follow the manufacturer's recommenda- tions 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 necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

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 will remain where you last saw them.

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

responsible adult.

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

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

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

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

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

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

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

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

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

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

spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

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

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

arrow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended pads,

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.

Page 5

• 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.

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.

Page 6

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3asoline 3apacity

_nd Type: OilType

API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030")

Ground Speed (MPH):

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

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.

3.5 Gallons Unleaded

Regular SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

(below 32°F)

W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints

Forward: 0 - 5.5 Reverse: 0 - 2.4

Rear: 10 PSI

Min. CCA: 230 Case size: U1R

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always observethe "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

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

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_I_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless 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).

Video Cassette

Y-7

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Keys

(2) Keys

Page 7

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin.

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

view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

Adjustment

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

2. Remove packing materials.

3. 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 hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging

instructions).

Knob

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 brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion disengaged" position (See "TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

- 'iA. J,_. Label

%,•

ADJUST SEAT

1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob.

2, Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

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

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position,

5, Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely,

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and

function of controls) _k WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual• Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

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

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

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion engaged" position. (See "TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

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

Page 8

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

7. Release parking brake.

8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal

and drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECKLEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See 'qO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/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).

,I Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

•/Atl 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.

J Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "To Transport"

in the Operation section of this manual).

While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level. ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls, their

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

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).

Page 9

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE

LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

o%_.. I

UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

Page 10

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hourmeter

Ignition

Ammeter

Throttle

Brake

Choke Adjustment

Freewheel Con

Switch

Light Switch Position

Attachment Clutch Switch

Drive Pedal

Lever Plunger

Attachment Lift Lever

Reverse Drive Pedal

Indicator

g Brake

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the

headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

BRAKE PEDAL: Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

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

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position.

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor. REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for

reverse movement of tractor. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set

forward movement of tractor at desired

speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

Page 11

kk"

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and

release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake posi-

tion. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Push-In to Switch Pull Out To

"Disengaged R

Forward

Choke Drive Pedal

Control

Reverse

e_ Drive

Brak Parking Brake

"Drive .... Disengaged" "En.g..aged" Control

Position Position _'osmon Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down.

IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive pedals return to neutral position when not

depressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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 "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go 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.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

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

controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

1. Start tractor and release parking brake.

2. Slowly depress forward or reverse

drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further

down the pedal is depressed.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for

forward travel only.

1. With forward drive pedal depressed to

desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to "SET" position and

hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control

lever.

To disengage the cruise control, pull the

lever backward to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal.

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.

Page 12

These heights are approximate and may

vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

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

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

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

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

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

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer Spring

Attachment Clutch

SwitchPull Out To

Attachment Lift Lever High Position

i.'__...-Low

"" Position

"Eng_

,,,',,'

?\ Deflector

"Disengage _"_'_ _

TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

push brake pedal quickly to brake

i f stopping is absolutely necessary,

position and engage parking brake. To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Freewheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

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

2. Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To re-engage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

Clevis Pin

TO OPERATE MOWER "

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

the operator to leave the seat with the

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

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Transmission Disengaged

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.).

Page 13

TOWING CARTSAND OTHERATTACH-

MENTS

Towonly the attachmentsthat are

recommendedby and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your

tractor.Usecommon sensewhen towing. Tooheavy of a load,while on a slope, is dangerous.Tirescan lose traction with the groundand cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECKENGINEOIL 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 the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler

neck. Do not overfill. 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. Pumhase

fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_I4,CAUTION: 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 Instruc- tions for additional information.

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

TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time

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

the tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking

brake.

3. Move attachment clutch to disen- gaged position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not

run starter continuously for more than

fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine

still does not start, pull the choke

control out and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull

the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push

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

depending on the temperature.

Page 14

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating

position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance. (See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the transmis- sion be purged before operating tractor for

the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of

your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in disengaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position.

Disengage parking brake.

4. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress

reverse drive pedal to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being

removed from hydraulic drive system.

5. Shut off engine and set parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission

engaged" position (See "TO TRANS-

PORT" in this section of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move

throttle control to half (1/2)speed. Disengage parking brake.

8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet.

Repeat this driving procedure three

times.

Your transmission is now purged and

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

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

• 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.

• 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 operatingattachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the

attachment being u_ed

Page 15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/___/_/_,o_/_o_ _'_ 'r

AS YOU COMPLETE

/_///

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

Check for Lense Fasteners V's ik_ I

Lubrication Chart

T Check Battery Level

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3

R Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts t_ e

Check Engine Oil Level V' V'

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,: V _

E ChangeEngineOil(withoutoilfilter) li_'1,_ I_

N Clean Air Filter 1##2

G CleanAir Screen I Ve2

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

E ReplaceOilFilter(Ifequipped) _i

Replace Spark Plug V' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.

5 - Tighten fronl axle pivol bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

(9 Spindle O Spindle

Zerk Zerk

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

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

(_ Mandrel ., @ Engine

Zerks

• 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

Q General Purpose Grease _) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

DATES

Front

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

Page 16

TRACTOR

A_ways 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 tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

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

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If

your tractor does not function as de- scribed below, 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

seat.

BLADE CARE

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

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

2. Remove blade bolt.

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 blade bolt tighten bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

Mandrel

Trailing Assembly

Edge Up

Blade

Star

Center Hole

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 batancer,)

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

Center Hole

Blade

5/8" Bolt or Pin

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger wi_l extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

Page 17

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. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect SLACK 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).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact a sears or other qualified service

center.

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.

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 VISCOStTY GRADES

F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80

c -=) -_ -lo ; lb _o 3o

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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. 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. Se 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.

Closed and _

Oil Drain Valve

Locked _J I ,_L_

Position

Yellow

Cap __-_-'_7"'"_ Drain

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.

Tube

Page 18

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.

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.

AIR FILTER

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

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

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

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

5. 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.

6. Remove nut and cartridge plate.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace if necessary.

9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

Cartridge

Cartridge _ I_L_'_)|

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times. 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.

MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

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

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of

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

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

section of this manual.

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

each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required.

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

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

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Plate ____er

Kn__"_,_ - Seal

\Foam

_ Nut Pre-Cleaner

Clamp

Fuel Filt_

Page 19

CLEANING

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

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

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

3. Turn ignition key "STOP" and remove key.

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

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

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

5. Remove retainer spring holding anti- swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.

6, Remove four retainer springs from

front plate assembly and remove plate.

7. Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen-

gage arms from deck.

Belt Tension Front Rod Mower

(Disengaged_i: _ 3racket Position) i/"

Chassis Bracket

Retainer Spring

Anti-Swa_ Bar

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SpRIN4GS

Lock Bracket

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

9. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

10.Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment

lift control. Engage parking brake.

1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of

mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Electric Double Loop

Clutch Pulley Retainer Springs

Front Plate

Single Loop Retainer Springs

iged Pins

Front Mower Bracket

Suspension Arms Double Loop

Retainer Springs (Outward pointing

deck pins)

Deflector Shield

Page 20

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with

loops up as shown.

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower

brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with

notch on head of pin. If necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

10. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and

engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

12.If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

13. Raise deck to highest position.

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 wilt not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same.

• 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 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Page 21

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back

adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its

_ghest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect

your hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

Suspension

Arm

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing

straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade

• Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front plate 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 blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will

change distance "B" by approximately 3/

16".

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D"

from trunnion on both front links.

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

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Lift Link

Adjustment

Nut

Blade

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

, ,_Nut

Nut '_

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

Page 22

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

,_, CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.

Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

R.H.

Mandrel

Belt Tension Rod

(Disengaged

Cover _

8. Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

lO.Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12.Install belt in both idlers.

13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

14.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

15. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16. Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to

rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

17. Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

18. Engage belt tension rod by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

Position) _;;;

Spring Arm

Electric

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

a.H.

Mandrel

a.H,

Suspension

Arm Primary

Idler Arm

Page 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- ONDARY) DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

1, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

2. Remove screws from R,H. and L.H.

mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to 'frO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of manual).

3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

5. Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

7. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.

8. Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel

pulley.

9. Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

10.Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.

11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

12.Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

13.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all

grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of manual).

14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both

idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.

15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.

16.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of

manual).

Secondary Idler Arm Idler

LH. Pulley Mandrel

Mower Blade (Secondary)

Drive Belt

R.H.

Mandrel

SI_"

Secondary Spring Arm

Center

Mandrel

Page 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

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

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

highest gear 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 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED"

Nut

5. Remove belt downward from engine

pulley and around electric Clutch.

6. Pull belt slack toward rearof tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from transmissioninput pulley and over coolingfan blades.

7. Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down around

transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto

engine pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

5. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten nut securely.

6. Reconnect clutch harness.

7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keep-

ers.

8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

Electric-- ,,

Clutch _ ,..Clutcn

Ij_:_/_ Locator

Clutching_ I _

Idler II Y I _ _ I._

Stationary_l t _ li_

Operating Arm

Do not touch this nut. If further brake

adjustment is necessary, contact a Sears or

other qualified service center.

rO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT _ark the tractor on level surface. Engage

_arking brake. For assistance, there is a _elt installation guide decal on bottom

_ide of left footrest. 3ELT REMOVAL- =. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

_IOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt md position of all belt guides and

,eepers.

.L Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3. Remove clutch Iocator. L Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

Center Spar_ J_ Keeper I[S': _. Clutch

_1_/i-_ : _ Wire

Transmissior_ I " _ /'_ Harness

Input Pulley _@

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

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 with

crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

Page 25

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

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

in or camber, contact your nearest 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, purchase and

use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining

Washers

Axle Cover

Square Key_' (Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

cdI_/oARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate

sive gases. Keep sparks, name ana smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around

batteries. If your battery is tee weak to start the engine, it

should be recharged. (See "BA-I-FERY" 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 system. The other vehicle must also be a 12volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

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

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) 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.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery

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 hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

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

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

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

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Keps,Nu!

Terminal ;_:_,?_!;>_,--::"

Access,--; F-' .

Door _.-/ !

Guar

Termid _

_x Bolt

_Positi_ (Red)

h Cable

Negative

(Black) Cable

Page 26

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP

ACAUTION: When lit, the halogen lamps get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by

the holder and do not touch the bulb.

1. Raise hood.

2. Disconnect harness from lamp assembly,

3. Rotate counterclockwise and pull lamp assembly out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

4. Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock.

5. Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.

6. 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.

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-read 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 to fast position.

2. Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY

Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

tractor. When replacing hood, be sure to

reconnect the headlight wire connec- tor.

\\_ ,\\ -. Hood

\ \ \\

/ -_ Headlight Wire

\ _ Connector

Speed Adjusting Adjusting Needle 'Screw

Throttle

Control Cable

Control

Stop Cable

Clamp Screw

Page 27

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke 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 choke

control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed For

Full

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present 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 the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

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

properly (see "TO ADJUST

THRO-I-I'LE CONTROL CABLE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then turn out (counterclock- wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift]motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

2. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine

idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct

idle is attained.

3. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)

until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance.

4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

5. 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 your nearest Sears or other qualified service center, which has

proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

Page 28

Immediately prepare your tractor for

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

more.

_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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.

BA'I-rERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

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

battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI- NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

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

hose, or tank during storage. Also,

expedance 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 hole(s) into cylinder(s).

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

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

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

gasoline will cause problems.

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

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden- sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

Page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE CORRECTION

i 1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

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

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to staff.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Brake pedal not depressed

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or staffer.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or staffer.

!1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See 'q-o Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

staffer.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

staffer.

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

2. Adjust throttle control.

Page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

)ROBLEM .oss of power

'continued)

CAUSE

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/ fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Excessive

_ibration

Engine continues

Lorun when _perator leaves

_eat with attachment

:lutch engaged Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected,

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Vlower bladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. _ot rotate mechanism.

Page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate seq=tion in manual unless directed to Sears service center

)ROBLEM Vlower blades will

not rotate (con't)

Poor grass

discharge

CAUSE

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.

I 11. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

CORRECTION

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Contact aSears or other

qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

;8. Replace mower drive belt.

19. 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)

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

Battery will not charge

2. Poor cable connections.

Loss of drive 1,

Engine "backfires" 1. whenturning

engine

"OFF"

1. Switch is "OFF".

1. Bad battery cell(s).

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

Air trapped in transmission

during, shipment or servicing.

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. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

Page 32

SERVICE NOTE

Page 33

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

°,o II1

BATTERY

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

BLUE!i_LINEI

FUSE

;_42-,

' © ', O-_I--

L ......... J

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

= FUEL,

F-U_L-_H-uf-bPF

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

D I

..... J

IGNITION

UNiT

RED

STARTER

L J

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

i i 85 86

I L

OPERATOR PRESENCE

RELAY #1

v SPARK

_ LUG

GAP

PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSfflON CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 _ NONE

RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L

RUN B+A1 NONE

START E} + S + A1 NONE

CHARGING SYSTEM C_TPUT Za VOLTS AC @ _ RPM

(OPTIONAL)

_c_ ' ALTERNATOR ]

15AMp DC a 36t_ RPM

PTO SWITCH

HEAD-LIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT

O • ON C+F,B+E,A+D

REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

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

OFF C÷G,B+H

GFC

Page 34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

I I i II i

f I

L -- I I

25 i

40 I ,

I I I I

16 I

-T / i

I //I \

I .. //

I \_//

Page 35

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 175449 Harness, Light 25 178909 Cable, Battery

26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Seat 30 175442 Switch, Ignition

33 175447 Key

40 179737 Harness, Ignition

42 154336 CoverTerminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter

50 178461 Switch Pto 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 79 175448 Bulband Holder Asm Halogen

81 109748X RelayAsm

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

3HASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

215

166

t_ ° 23

158

2O9

Page 37

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4

9 172542X418 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16unc x 1 11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 13 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 172540X615 Hood Assembly

18 126938X Bumper Hood 20 180679 Plate Battery 23 124028X Bushing Snap 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 UNC 28 174945X418 Grille

29 174944X418 Lightbox Dual 30 175692)(615 Fender/Footrest

31 139976 Bracket, Fender/Support 37 17490508 Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh

43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood

60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 64 174997 DashLower

74 S'rD5414.37 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

142 175702 Plate Reinforcement

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 175582 Bracket Footrest

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

154 174679 Bracket Dash Rh

155 174680 Bracket Dash Lh

156 163805 Striker Plate

157 163806 MagnetYTGT.

158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt

159 155123X418 CupholderStlBIk

166 164863 HWHDH:-Lo. #13-16 x 3/4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 219 17000512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 215 172543X615 Bumper

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 38

":ROUNDDRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

229

218

223

26 26

244

241

Page 39

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

GROUND DRIVE

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

1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 77

Hydro gear Model 323-0510 78

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 89

9 174367 Clutch Elec 90 124346X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 95 180825

16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 96 4497H 17 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x 116 72140608

.250 120 73900600

19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 150 175456 20 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 151 19133210

21 175036X505 KnobCustomControlCruise 202 72110612 22 175896 Rod, Brake 212 145212

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 214 174735 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 215 175646

26 19131316 Washer 217 179433 27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x3/4 CAD. 218 174713

28 179607 Rod, Parking Brake 219 174839 29 179608X505 Knob Brake Parking 220 174711

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 221 72140606 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 222 73680700

33 72140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 223 174840 34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 224 174736

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 225 174712 36 19211616 Washer 226 174902

37 1572H Pin, Roll 227 174710 38 179114 Pulley, Composite, Flat 228 179032

39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 3 229 176451 41 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler Flat 231 174573 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 232 175570

48 154407 Be,crank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 233 174856 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 234 174858

50 74760624 Bolt 235 174857 51 73680600 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 236 128903 52 73680500 Nut, Crownlook 5/16-18Unc 237 170165 53 105710X Link, Clutch 238 175807

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 239 17490508 56 17060616 Scraw 3/8-16 x 1.0 240 175610

57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper, CenterSpan 242 74780412

61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 243 178289 62 123533X Cover, Pedal 244 166880

63 175417 Pulley, Engine 250 17060612 65 10040700 Washer

66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer, Axle 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

76 12000001 E-Ring

123583X Key, Square

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

174901X418 Console, Shift

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

NutSelf-ThdWsh-hd 1/4Zinc Rod BypassAsm

RetainerSpring1•Zinc/Cad BoltRDHD SQNK 3/8-16 Uncx 1

Nut LockFig3/8-16 Unc SpacerRetainer Washer13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

BoltCart Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 NutHexFlangeLock

LinkTransaxle CoverPedalForward PedalReverseAsmWIPed ArmControlPedalReverse

BracketFrestPdl Ctri.Hyd BracketMtg.PedalControl

BoltRdhdSqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4

NutCrownlock7/16-14 Uric

WasherNylon11/16 ID x .060

PedalForward

ArmControlPedalForward BoltPivotSpacer

CamReversePedalLT BoltShoulder5/16-18

WasherSerrated5/16 x .75 StrapTorque

ActuatorCruiseDisengage

PawlControlCruise LeverControl Cruise

SectorControlCruise BoltShoulder 3/8-16 Unc 1/44 BoltShoulder5/16-18

ArmMtg.CruiseSector ScrewThdrol5/16 x 1/2

SpringReturnCruiseControl NutCenterlock 1/4-20 Unc

BoltFin Hex 1/4-20 Uricx3/4 BracketAnti-RotationCVX Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Screw3/8-16 x .75

Page 40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

STEERING ASSEMBLY

L '

, -'7_---3e

tL ....... r ..... J

-- .... ÷--

91 U

20 _ 17

68 67

Page 41

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175139X418

2 172393

3 169840

4 169839

5 6266H 6 121748X

8 12000029 10 175121 1! S'rD551137

12 73940800 13 136518

15 145212 17 177883

29 17060612 32 170162

33 19111216 34 STD551131 35 73540500 36 155105

37 152927 38 175140X418 40 STD541537 41 159945 42 174530X418

43 121749X 46 121232x

65 160367 67 72140618

68 169827 71 175146

72 19182411 82 169835 87 173966 88 175118 91 175553

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

Ring, Klip Draglink

Washer, Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front

Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering

Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Rod, Tie

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Washer Lock Hvy Spr. 5/16

Crownlock Nut 5/16-24 Unf Bushing, Steering

Screw Insert, Steedng Wheel

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

Adaptor, Steedng Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Cap, Spindle

Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4

Axle, Brace Steering Asm

Washer 9/16 Id x 1-1/2Od 11 G Zin

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14

Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc

Clip Steedng

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

Page 42

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

31 33

29 39

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

1117_ 101

I _ L_.

_ L-_ i_1_, _ _

Page 43

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175439X505 Control, Throttle 3 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number

CV624-65578

4 149723 Muffler 5 146699 Pipe Exhaust Lh

6 146700 Pipe Exhaust Rh 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 10 146629 Shield Heat

13 24-041-02 Gasket Kohler CV16-CV26

(See Engine Breakdown)

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer, Look, External Tooth 3/8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

23 169837 Shield, Browning / Debris Guard 25 175441X505 Choke Control

26 73920600 Nut, Keps 3/8-24 UNF 29 137180 Kit, Spark Arrestor

31 157103 Tank Fuel

32 161696 CapAsmFuel 33 123487X Clamp, Hose 34 106082X Pad, Spacer

37 8543R Line, Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy

39 109227X Pad, Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

101 M73030800 NutFlangeM8-1.25 102 164863 Screw Hwhd H.-Lo #13016 x 3/4

111 10010500 Washer Split

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 44

SEATASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

:EY PART IO, NO.

175134 140551

71110616

19131610 145006

STD541437

124181X 17000616 19131614

0 174894 1 177957

2 121246X 3 121248X

17 12

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 14 72050412 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 15 121249X

Bolt 16 123740X Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 17 123976X

Clip, Push-In Hinged 18 124238X Nut 21 171852

Spring, Seat 22 STD541431 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 24 19171912

Washer 13/32 x 1x 14 Gauge

Pan, Seat 25 127018X Knob Seat

Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap

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

1inch -- 25.4 rnm

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Split

Spring Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

Cap Spring Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Nut

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

Page 45

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

18 4 1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180978

2 174969

3 177909 4 177910

5 177917

6 133644 8 177916

9 177967 10 156439 12 146046 13 177890 14 175291

15 177254 16 138047

18 177913

DESCRIPTION Decal, Hood/Seat

Reflector LH Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Engine HP LH

Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Engine HP RH

Decal, Dash Lower Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal Strg Wheel

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Replc Decal, Battery Diehard

Decal, Panel Side

KEY

NO.

20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27

PART NO.

177918 149516

177889 174970

177955

178482

178455

177914 177915 138311

174998X418 175542X418 16921O

181248

181250

DESCRIPTION Decal, Engine

Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Grille Reflector RH

Decal, Fender Oper Cruise Decal, Hvy Duty Decal, Deck Caution Tension Arm

Decal, Engine Decal, Engine

Decal, LiftHandle Pad Footrest LH

Pad Footrest RH Decal, By Pass Lt Hydro

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

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

KEY PART NO. NO,

1 59192 2 65139 3 177750 4 59904

106732X417

278H

9040H

8 106108X417 9 177751

10 7152J

11 104757X417

- - 144334

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Valve Cap, Tire

Stem, Valve Tire, Front Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only)

Rim, Front Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

Rim, Rear

Tire, Rear Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

Page 46

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

! i

'54

Page 47

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 179504 PlungerAssembly

2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift

3 178981 Pin, Groove

4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Beadng, Nylon 7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted

11 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 12 175371 Link, Lift, R.H. 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 175562 Plate Asm Suspension Front

18 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp.

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups. Arm.

32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator

37 123935X PlugHole 38 1706o0516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga

41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex/Large Lock

51 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 52 175378 Arm Suspension Rear LH

53 175802 Arm Suspension Rear RH 54 175560 Pin Flange

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 48

MOWERDECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

122,

121

114

5_0

11o

132

>30

I,!

"_:,\. 24

Page 49

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 180358 3 138017 5 4939M 6 178O24 8 174365

11 180054 13 174360

14 174358 15 110485X

16 174493 17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827 20 174378

21 73680500 24 105304X 25 178102 26 110452X

27 180655X428 28 19111016 29 131491

30 173984 31 129963

32 177865

33 178342

36 19131316 37 177968 39 174375 42 165723 43 174373 45 174343

46 137729 47 174369

48 174368 49 73680600 50 72110612

52 175820

54 74780616

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment Mower 48 55 72140608 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 56 155986

RetainerSpdng 57 156941 SwayBar 72 19131312

Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 91 180534 Blade 92 73800600

Shaft Mandrel Asm. Greaseable 94 176066 Housing Mandrel 95 180535

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 97 133943 Stripper Mandrel Deck 98 178479

Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25 99 175080 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 100 72110616

Bolt, Hex Hal,Shoulder 5/16-18 107 175294 Baffle, Vortex Mower 108 72110404 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18UNC 109 73680400

Cap, Sleeve 110 175016 Spring, Torsion 112 174387

Nut, Push 113 72110508 Deflector Shield 114 174384

Washer 11/32x5i8x16Ga. 115 174609 Rod, Hinge 116 137644

Screw Thd Roll Hex 117 174873 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 118 73930600 Pulley, Mandrel 119 19121414 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 121 174371

Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 122 174606 Pulley, Idler 126 174372

Pulley, Idler, Driven 130 17000616 Spacer, Retainer 132 17060612

Arm, Idler Secondary 182 179127 Cover, MandreIDeck 183 163552

Screw, ThdroII. 1/4-20 x 5/8 184 173979 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary - - 181579

V-Belt, Mower, Pdmary - - 174356 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr 5

NO. NO.

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

1 inch= 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

BoltRDHD SQNK3/8-16uncx 1 Bar PntAdj.

PinHead Rivet Washer13/32 x 13/16x 12 Ga BracketAsmNoserollerLH Nut LockHex W/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

Noseroller BracketAsmNoseroflerRH

WasherHardened SpringPrimaryDdve

PulleyIdler'V" BoltRDHD Sqnk3/8-16 UNCx 2 BaffleVac EdgeMower

Bolt Carr. NutCrownlock1/4-20

ArmSpringSecondary LinkTensionReliefLever

BoltCarr. 5/16-18 x 1 TensionAsmReliefLever

ArmSpringTensionRelief Bolt,Shoulder

GaugeWheel Nut,Centerlock 3/8-16 UNC Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14Ga.

Spring Secondary Ddve Bushing PivotTension Relief

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0

Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Rod Roller Nose RetainerSpring

Keeper Belt Idler ReplacementMower,Complete

MandrelAsm. Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15)

Page 50

128

130,

_94

r124

_107

6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Hulle)

127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)

123

o_ oO

m 0

r'- m zr-

Page 51

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510

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

1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 68 178782

2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 69 170415 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 70 170416 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 71 170417

5 169898 Block - Assembly 6 170355 Sealant 10,50z 72 170418

7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 73 142884

9 170358 Shaft, Input 10 170359 Ring - Retaining 74 170419

11 170360 Spacer 75 170420 12 169870 Ring - Retaining

13 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 76 170421 14 169869 Ball Brg 17ram Id X 40ram Od X 77 170422

12ram 78 142969

16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 5/16- 79 142980

24X0.75 80 150778 17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 16 178781 Arm, Control 81 170423 19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust 82 170424 23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 24 170366 Shaft, Motor 83 161168 27 170367 Gear - Pinion, 13t 64 170425 28 170368 10t/46t Gear 85 170426 29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 87 142917 30 170370 60t Bull Gear 88 170429 31 170371 Sleeve Beadng .76 X 1.575 X 90 170430

.625 93 170431

32 170389 SleeveBearing(Outboard ) 94 178783

.75xl .750x.625 95 178784

33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13

Thk 96 178786 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 97 178787 35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, 98 178789

R.H.) 99 178792

36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 100 178793

L.R.) 37 150792 Miter Gear (Splined) 101 178794 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 102 178795

39 150809 Shaft 40 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining 103 178796

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 107 170432 42 170395 Magnet, Ring 108 170433

43 170396 Spring, Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5 109 170434

Long 111 170435 45 170397 Filter 113 170437 46 170398 Bass, Filter 47 170399 Actuator, Bypass 114 178797 48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm, Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retaining Ring .250 External 119 170439 51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc 120 170440

52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d X 121 170441

.05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 122 170442

54 170406 Bearing, Center Block 123 178800 55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression 124 170444

56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w-50 Oil 125 170445

58 170407 Brake Yoke 126 170446 59 170408 Rotor, Brake 127 170447 60 142883 Brake Puck 128 173165 61 142882 Puck Plate 130 178802

62 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 131 178803 63 170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/ 132 178804

Patch,SpecialFlange 133 178806 64 142892 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch 134 178808

65 170411 Spacer 66 170412 Spring, Brake Arm Bias 900 173839 67 170413 Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

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

Arm, Brake

Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4

Compression Spring Brake Anti-

Drag Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X

.032 Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/8 O.D

Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25 Check Plug Assembly, .027,

Washer Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975 Spring, Helical Comp Spacer

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon

Insert)

Wedge, Friction Pack Clip, Washer .316xl.50x.1046 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headless Fitting, 5/16 Sac 5/32 Tube Hose, Expansion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust

Bearing, Ball Screw, Socket Head Cap 5/16- 24X1-1/2

Spacer, Locating Screw, SFHCS 5/16-18 X1

Arm Return Puck, Adjusting

Washer, .24 ID X 1.60 OD X

.239 Spring, Extension

Spacer .260 ID X .560 OD X

.870

Bracket, Torque

Deflector Washer,Motor Shaft

.71idx1.15odx.030thk

Plug, Sae #6 O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.

Bracket, Support Expansion Tank

Spring Silicon Sponge

Pin, Spring

Fan, 7 In.

Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon

Insert) Washer, Belleville

Belt Keeper Center Section-Filter-Bypass

Assembly

Filter Assembly

Fan - Pulley Service Assembly Seal - O-Ring Kit Kit, Expansion Tank

Stud Ball Bracket, Cruise Damper

Hex Nut 5/16-18 NC

Damper Washer, Helical Spring Lock

5/16 Transaxle Complete

Page 52

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER 65578

:YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J

Cylindre D rige Soupape et RenJflard

3_ 35'\ -

30 _ m28

N It

lell

CRANKCASE I

Carter-Moteur I

34 " :IS

F-- _-'10

m13

_17

v I

1-7

0--10

0_--8

ts/"°

Page 53

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S

2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 3 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 3 24-294-13-S

4 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 4 24-380-13-S 5 M-645020 Screw, hex. flange

6 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve _4) 24-067-14-S 7 24-755-66-S Kit, valve tram (Includes 6 24-874-17-S

8 24-411-05-S Rod, push (4) 24-874-19-S 9 24-041-08-S Gasket, cylinder head (2) 24-874-14-S

10 24-318-12-S Head assembly, #2 cylinder 11 25-186-01-S Arm, rocker (4) 7 24-108-11-S

12 24-599-01-S Pivot, rocker arm (4) 24-108-13-S 13 M-640034-S Screw, hex. flange 8 24-018-01-S

14 12-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange 12°422-13-S 15 24-755-74-S Kit,valve cover - plain 12-422-08-S

16 24-153-16-S O-Ring 17 24-086-32-S Screw, shoulder (4) 12-422-11-S

18 24-445-01-S Strap, lifting 10 24-012-10-S

19 24-016-01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 52-!39-09-S

24-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 M-545010-S

20 24-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) (2

24-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) (2)

21 24-032-05-S Seal, valve stem (2) 13 24-018-04-S 22 235011-S Retainer, spring (4) 15 12-153-01-S

23 24-089-02-S Spring, valve (4) 16 24-126-19-S 24 12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring (4) 17 12-123-04-S

25 12-755-03-S Kit, retainer (4) 18 M-545016-S 26 24-318-11-S Head assembly, #1 cylinder

27 24-755-76-S Kit, valve cover - breather 19 12-153-02-S 28 25-313-02-S Grommet, rubber

29 24-755-57-S Kit, breather separator 21 24-755-46-S 30 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange 23 24-018-09-S

31 24-445-02-S Strap, breather 25 28-032-09-S 32 24-126-44-S Bracket, breather separator 26 24-468-15+S 33 24-112+12-S Spacer 27 24-144-33-S

34 24-294-06+S Fitting 35 24-326-13-S Hose, breather

36 24-326-14-S Hose, breather 37 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2)

(Includes 2-4) 2

M6xl.0x20 (4) 5 24-067-13-S

8,11,12) 24-874-18-S

24-108-12-S

M6x1.0x34 (4) 9 12-422-09-S M10xl.5x90 (8) 12-422-07-S (Includes 16,17) 12-422-10-S

12-422-12-S

14 24-402-05-S

(Incl. 16,17,28) 20 24+038-04-S

(Includes 28,30-33) 22 12-153-03-S M5xO.8x16 (2) 24 M-931010-S

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

Seal, oil front Crankcase

(USE: Miniblock 24 782 24) Fitting Pin, dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.) (2) Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2) (Includes 7, 8) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2) Piston w/ring set (.08)

Ring Set (Std.) (2) Ring Set (.25) (2) Ring Set (.50) (2) Retainer, piston pin (4)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft IA.RR.I

Shim, camshaft Shim, camshaft (AIRI)

Shim, camshaft Shim, camshaft IA R I

Shim, camshaft i i Camshaft

Plug, cup Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.8xlO (2)

Retainer, reed (2) Reed, breather (2)

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Bracket, oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x16

O-Ring, upper oil fill tube Dipstick assembly (Includes 21, 22)

Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22) O-Ring, dipstick Retainer, ring

Washer, nylon (top)

Seal, governor cross shaft Washer (bottom) Shaft, governor cross

Page 54

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I

'allumaoe ou Electrlaue I

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i

Habitation de souffleur et D_.alentl

tl-'-|

AIR INTAKE I

Adre Arriv6e ]

11 7_

| |

Page 55

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

IGNITION/CHARGING

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113

18-S) 2 24-100-01-S

2 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25 3 25-139-16-S

(4) 4 24-100-02-S 3 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 5 M-545020-S 4 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4)

5 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6 X1.0 X16 6 M-545016-S

S(4)

6 24-157-03-S Fan 7 M-551016-S 7 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange

M10xl.5x46 8 M-645016-S

8 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8". 9 X-42-15-S Key 9 24-146-16-S

10 24-025-04-S Flywheel 10 24-146-20-S 11 25-403-03-S Rectifier-regulator 11 24-063-20-S 12 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16" (2)

13 24-086-18-S Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/ 12 24-063-14-S

8 (2) 13 24-063-58-S

14 236602-S Connector (3 contact)

15 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator 14 24-063-23-S

(Includes 24 126 71-S) 15 M-545010-S

16 12-132-06-S Spark Plug (2)

t7 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5xO.8x25

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

Housing, blower

(Incl. 2-4) Nut plastic (3) Plug, button 9/16

Nut, plastic (2) Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.8x2.0 (4)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16 (3)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (6) Plate, backing - # 2 side

Plate, backing - # 1 side Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2

side

Baffle, valley - #2 side Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1

side

Baffle, valley - #1 side Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2)

(2)

18 235173-S Clip, cable 19 48-154-02-S Clip, cable AIRINTAKE/FILTRATION

20 X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4" 21 24-584-01-S Module, ignition (2) KEY PART 22 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange NO, NO.

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24-t26-71-S

-- X-22-11-S

- - 24-176-82-S

- - 24-518-12-S

-- 24-113-18-S

- - 25-454-03-S

M5x0.8x20 (4)

Bracket, stator wire

Washer, lock 1/4"

Harness, wiring

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 5" - 12 gauge

insulated grip barrel eyelets) Decal, grass screen Tie, wire (3)

1 24-164-06-S Manifold, intake 2 M-651055-S Screw, hex. flange

3 24-041-01-S Gasket, intake manifold (2) 4 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

5 24-094-19-S Base, air cleaner 6 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitback cup

7 24-109-10-S Cup, fuel spitback 8 24-083-02-S Precleaner, element

9 47-083-03-S Element, air cleaner

10 24-032-03-S Seal, inner air cleaner 11 24-096-01-S Cover, inner air cleaner

12 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 13 24-096-67-S Cover, air cleaner

14 54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal 15 24-153-20-S O-Ring

16 25-341-03-S Knob, cover 17 24-063-51-S Baffle, fuel spit-back

DESCRIPTION

M6x1.0x55 (4)

(Includes 15 & 16)

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

Page 56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

STARTING SYSTEM I

D6marrant 5vstbmeJ

t'-_.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Moteur Contr6 e

OIL PAN / LUBRICATION De L'Hulle Pan Lubrlflcatlon

Page 57

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M-83g080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 24-199-07-S

M8x1.25x80 (2)

2 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift 2 M-645025-S 3 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange 3 M-831005-S

4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 4 24-393-08-S

5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6) 6 25 141 05-S Ring 5 24-123-05-S 7 25-221-01-S Kit, brush 6 24-162-26-S

ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-211-03-S

2 24-090-33-S 3 M-641060-S

4 24-089-01-S

5 25-158-08-S

6 24-079-04-S 7 25-158-11-S

8 M-545016-S 9 M-547050-S

10 24-089-03-S

11 24-126-56-S 12 M-645016-S

13 12-237-01-S 14 24-086-43-S 15 24-090-07-S 16 X-20-1-S

17 M-541050-S 18 24-468-01-S

19 24-089-45-S

20 M-446030-S 21 24-090-13-S

22 M-545020-S 23 24-089-51oS

24 24-090-05-S 25 41-468-03-S

26 M-403025-S

27 24-079-05-S

assembly (Includes 4-7)

DESCRiPTiON Bolt, round head square

neck

Lever, governor Nut, hax. flange M6xl.O

Spring, linkage Bushing, linkage retaining Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.8x16 (1)

Nut, hex. lock M5xO.8

Spring, choke return

Bracket, control Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (4) Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, thread forming (2) Lever, throttle actuator Washer, lock 1/4"

Nut, hex. flange M5xO.8

Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Spring, governor

Nut, hex. M4xO,7 Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20 Spring, throttle limiter

Lever, choke Washer, spring 1/4" Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 Linkage, choke

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

7 24-043-12-S 8 12o380-01-S

9 52-448-02-S

10 12-144-02-S 11 24-153-08-S

12 25-f39-62-S 13 24-136-01-S 14 52-050-02-S 15 52-032-08-S 16 24-086-17-S

17 24-086-16-S 18 25-139-57-S

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 2-10) Screw, hex. flange

MTxt .0x25 (2) Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Oil pump assembly

(Includes 5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil Kit, governor gear w/pin

_ncludes 8)

in, ovemor regulating

Tab, _king

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8" Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil Seal, oil (PTO end) Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 (9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" N.P.T.F.

Page 58

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER65578

CRANKSHAFT I Vllebrequln

FUEL SYSTEM J =uel Svst_mQI

EXHAUST I EchappementJ

Page 59

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578

CRANKSHAFT

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

24-014-42-S Crankshaft (includes 2) 1

1 2

52-139-09-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON

1 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 4

2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) 5

NOT ILLUSTRATED 7

-- PA-65578 Replacement Engine 8

-- 24-522-221 Short Block 9

- - 24-782-24 Miniblock 10

- - 24-755-107-S Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

2 3

24-853-25-S

24-041-15-S 24-053-25

24-041 -14-S M-629095-S

M-641060-S 47-154-01-S 24-353-03-S 25-237-14-S

24-056-12-S

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 2-4)

Gasket, carburetor Carburetor assembly

(For informationonly not available separately) _Service with kits 24-757-18-

, 24-757-19-S, 24-757-20- S, 24-757-22-S) Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud, M6xt.0x95 (2) Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable Line, fuel 10-5/8" (2) Clamp, hose (6)

Screw, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18

(2)

24-393-16-S

24-100-01-S

15-353-04-S

24-050-02-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-757-18-S Kit, overhaul w/gaskets

-- 24-757-19-S Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

-- 24-757-20-S Kit, gasket

- - 24-757-22-S Kit, solenoid replacement w/

Pump, fuel - pulse Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 11-1/2" Filter, fuel

gaskets

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

Page 60

Page 61

Page 62

Page 63

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3, Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4, Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill,

Page 64

1-800-4-MY-HOME _

elec'conics,call_rthenearestSearsPartsandRepairCenter.

1-800-488-1222

For the replacementparts,accessoriesand owner's manuals

thatyou need todo-it-yourself,callSears PartsDirectS"!

1-800-366-PART 6a.m.- 11 p.m., 7days aweek

(1-800-366-7278) (U.SA only)

w.w_

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement

orSears Maintenance Agreement:

1-800-827-6655 (u.sA) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

7 a.m.- 5 p.m.,CST, Mort.- Sat 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. EST, M- F, 4 p.m.Sal.

Parapedirsen_ciode reparack_a Au Canada pourserviceen fran_ais:

domicilio,y para o_denarpiezas: 1.800.LE.FOYERMC

1-888-SU-HOGAR sM (1_

(1-888-784-6427) www.se_s._a

i!!V

_, _ a_Co. [ _J._,R_,_HomeOentral®Jl

® Registered Trademark / T_ Trademark / SMService Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de F_brica / s_ Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co.

MC MD

Marque de commerce / Marque deposee de Sears, Roebuck and Co.

181248 Rev. 1 01.24.02 JH/RH Printed in U.S.A.

:ii:_iii!ii