Craftsman 917.272431 User Manual

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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip- ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craffsman
For answers to your questions about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mort- Sat
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Warranty ............................................... 2
Safety Rules ......................................... 3
Product Specifications .......................... 6
Assembly .............................................. 8
Operation ............................................ 12
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 19
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 willapply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over 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 ....................................... 19
Service and Adjustments .................... 23
Storage ............................................... 29
Troubleshooting .................................. 30
Repair Parts ........................................ 34
Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship end our tasting determines the battery willnot hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War- ranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER ORTO SCHEDULE IN- HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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MPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
Read, understand,and follow ag
instructionsin the manuel and on the
machine before starting.
Only a_lowresponsible adutis, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
Clear the area of objectssuch as rocks,
toys,wire, etc., which couldbe picked up and thrownby the blade.
Be surethe area is dear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow _nreverse unless absofu_e_y necessary. Always look down and behind before and while becking.
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 ur\at'_ended.Alwaystum offblades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
Do not operate the machine while under
the Influenceof alcohol or drugs.
Watch for trafficwhen operating near or
crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loadingor unload-
ing the machine intoa traileror truck.
Data indicatesthat operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large
persentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operatorsshould evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them- selves and others from seriousinjury.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust/ engine parts and bum. Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves
or other dobris which can cause build- up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operatic:3 or storingthe machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a majorfactor related toloss-of-
controland tipover accidents,which can re- suit in severe injury or death. All slopes
requireextra caution. If you cannotback up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,do not
maw it.
DO:
Mow up and down slopes, notacross.
Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs,etc. Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps, Uneven
terrain could overturnthe machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Usa slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you willnot haveto stop or shift
while on the slope. Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-
lions 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 slowlyand gradually
downhill, if possible.
Do notmow near drop-offs,ditches, or embankments. The mower could
suddenly rum over ifa wheel is over the edge ofa eliff or ditch, or it anedge
caves In.
Do notrnow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Do notuce grass catcher on steep
slopes.
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Ill.CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscan occur ifthe operator
is notalert to the presence of children.
Children are oRen attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last sawthem.
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 fail 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 Panning.Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
. Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never storethe machine or fuel container Inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
Never runa machine inside a closed
area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tightand keep equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly,
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris beild-up. Clean oilor fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
Stop and inspectthe equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with
manutacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and servise as required.
Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never car_ passengers or children
even with the blades off.
Do rot 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 tum machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across,
Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will nothave to stop or shift
while on the slope.
Avoid starling or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straightdown the slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shif_into reverse
and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless n_es-
san!, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.
,_l, Lookfor this symbolto point out importantsafety precautions. It means
CAUTIONllI BECOMEALERTI!! 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: Towonly 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 youto lose control ofyour tractor.
,_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED
ANDTYPE: REGULAR
)ILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F API-SFoSJ): SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32_F)
OIL CAPACITY: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: .040")
GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 1sT 1,2
2 1.5 3 2.4
4TM 3.5
5TM 4.8 6TM 5.3
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: t0PSI
CHARGING 16AMPS @ 3600 RP_ SYSTEM:
BA'rFERY: AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230 CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on yourpumhase of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you
thebest possible dependability and
performance. Should you expedence 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 thistractor.
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, caringfor and using yourtractor.
Follow the instructionsunder =Mainte-
nance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_hjWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should notbe 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 shouldbe 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 Resoumes Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
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Steering Wheel
Steenng
w oo,.n.o. _j
i_ (1) Large Flat Washer
(1) HexBok 5/16-18x1-1/4 (1)Locknut 5/16-18 (l)Lockwasher 318 H
'*_ Steering [ ]
(1) Washer
_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
(1) Knob
II
Keys
(2) Keys
For Future Use
Vldeo Casse_e
Slope Sheet
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socketwrench set willmake assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) Pliers
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When rightor left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view,when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steedng wheel).
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts cartons from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom,along lineson allfour corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID
AI-rACH STEERINGWHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mountingholes in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and iocknut.
Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut securelyto 18-22 ft. Ibs torque.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slotsin dash and push down to
secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position frontwheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skidthat may puncture tires where tractoris to rolloff skid.
Insert
,3/8 Hex Bolt
3/8
_,../_._t/Lockwasher
Steehng_ Steering
Wheel _/Boot
Large Flat
Washer
i Tab_
Extension _
Shaft _
_ _Adapter
5/16
Locknut _ _r/Hex Bolt Lower -_ --_L_,',,
Steering-----..._ ,,L "-".- ÷", Shaft _._"_ _Tab
HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BA'rFERY
1. Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door. NOTE: If this batteryis put intoservice after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batteryfor minimum of one hour at 6-10 ampe. (See "BA'I-rERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
5/16
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INSTALLSEAT Adjustseatbeforetighteningadjustment
knob.
1. Remove adjustment knob and flat
washer secudng seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of seat totractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat
towards rear of tractor.
5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do nottighten.
6. Lower seat into operating position and sit inseat.
7. Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
8. Get off seat withoutmoving its
adjusted position.
9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.
Seat
Seat Pan._
Shoulder B_t
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor offthe skid. Followthe appropriate
instructionbelow to remove the tractor
from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.
TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
_,WARNING: Before starting read,
understand and fo ow a nstructions in
the Operation sectionof this manual. Be sure tractoris ina well-ventilated area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor isclear of
other people and objects.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel
tank with gasoline.
3. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.
4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
5. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to itshighest position.
6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle controlto idle
position.
7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.
9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position,
10.Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the Instructions that follow.
Flat W_r_
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown,
3. Hook front latch intohole on frontof
mower deck,
4. Hook rear latchinto hole on back of
mower deck.
I=CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate whilein operation. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades, The mulchar blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
Deflector
Shield _ Mulcher
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Correcttire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance,
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
ofthis manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing
should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustmentssection 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 ofthis manual. Verifythat 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.
Latch
Hooks
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V'CHECKLIST
Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor,we wish to assure that you receive the best pedormance and satisfaction fromthis qualityproduct. Please review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have been
completed. / No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged.(Minimum t hour at 6 amps). /" Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
/' All tires are properlyinflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
ovednflated at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure
they are routed propedy around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers. ,." Check widng. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are propedy
clamped. While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attentionto the following important items:
/ Engine oil is at proper level. ,,I Fueltank isfilled withfresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline. ,/Become familiarwith all controls- their
locationand function. Operate them
before you startthe engine. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
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[o")d_Y:_d[o)_l
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.
A
BATi'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW
ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP
FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED
WARNING
LIGHT
LOCKED
_r_'l R N H L
ATi'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW
CLUTCH ENGAGED
KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPEHAZARDS
IGNITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
PARKING BRAKE
!
MOWERLI_
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING
YOURTRACTOR Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliadzeyourseffwiththelocationsof
variouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.
Attachment Light
Ammeter Switch
Clutch Lever Ignition Switch
Attachment
Lift Lever
Parking Brake
Lift Lever Plunger
_Height
Adjustment
Indicator
Gearshift Lever
Our tractors conformto the safety standardsof theAmerican
AI"FACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlightson
and off. THROTTLE CONTROL: Used forstarting
and controlling engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting
a cold engine. CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutclVbrake pedal into the brake position.
National Standards Institute.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and directionof tractor. 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 liftlever when changing its position. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand stopping the engine. AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-).
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I The operation of any tractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performingany
I_ adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over _'_ spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractoris equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without firstsetting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.
2. Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" positionand release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"
position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
Choke Attachment Clutch Lever Control Position
Throttle Control "-, ," Position
Pedal " Position
Position
"Disengaged" "Brake" Lever Position Position
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades,move attachment
clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)
position.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontrol to slow position and allowing engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
"backfire".
Ignition Key
Parking Brake
Gearshift
Turn Ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
use,
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any positionother than "OFF" will cause
the battery to be discharged, (dead).
NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen
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
leavingthe operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc. TO USE THRO'rFLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at fullthrottle.
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 controlwhenever 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 BACK- WARD
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: Bringtractor to a cornplete stop before shiftingor changing gears.
Failure to do so willshorten the useful life of your traneaxle.
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TOADJUSTMOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT
Thepositionoftheatlachmentliftlever determinesthecuttingheight.
Grasp liftlever.
Press plunger withthumb 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 withthe engine notrunning. These heightsare 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 dudng 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
mowedtwice. Make the first cut relativelyhigh; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightlyoff 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: Adjustgauge wheels withtractor
on a flat level surface.
t. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation sectionof
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly offthe ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
_8-16 Lockn_
3/8
Gauge Wheel
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by
the operatorto 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 contru_.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.
_.CAUTION: Do not operate the mower withouteither the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever Lever "Engaged" High Position
Position
Position _ Position
TO OPERATE ON HILLS _I_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. A slope guide at the back of your manual is providedfor
your use.
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1stgear, Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightlyas you restartmovement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutcWbrake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
Low
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TO TRANSPORT
Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
Do not pushor tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protecthood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
securedto tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'rFACH-
MENTS Tow onlythe attachments that are
recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
ofyour tractor. BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight,wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If neces- sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on
dipstickis reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should
change oilfor easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-
nance sectionof thismanual).
To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tem- peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting. _WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 untilthe fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel
nextseason. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
_CAUTION: Fill to bottom ofgas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill.Wipe oft any
spilled oilor fuel. Do not store, spillor use gasoline near an open flame.
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TO START ENGINE W_en startingthe enginefor_e firstt]nteorif
the enginehas runoutoffuel, itwi!ltakeextra crankingtime to move fuel fromthe tank _ ff_e
engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral(N) position.
3. Move attachment clutch to =DISEN- GAGED" position.
4. Move throttle controlto fast position
5. Pull choke controlout for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm
engine startattempt the choke oontrol may not be needed.
NOTE: Beforestarting,readthewarmand
cold starling procedures below.
6. Insert key into ignition and turn kay clockwiseto "START_positionand 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 controlout and retry, o
WARMWEATHER STARTING (50 F end above)
7. When engine starts, slowly push choke controlin until the engine
begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pullthe choke control out slightlyfor 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 itto warm up for one minuteusing
the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING(50° Fand below)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke controlin until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke controlin small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke controlis fullyin. If the engine starts to run roughly, pullthe choke control out slightlyfor 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.
The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up pedod and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly.
NOTE: ffat a highalttltude (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 sectionof this
manual.
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MOWINGTIPS
Mower should be propedy leveled for
best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area tothe rightof the machine.
This will resultin a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.
When mowing large areas, start by
turningto the right so that clippingswill discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow inthe opposite direction making left hand turns until finished
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and
possiblefire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high;the
second to the desired height.
Do not mowgrass 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 the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and givebest performance of the
attachment being used.
MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,
keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use.
The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size sothat as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn.
Always mulch with your highestengine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itis wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulchingaction. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At thistime the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.
For best results, adjustthe mower cuttingheight so that the mower cutsoff only the top one-third ofthe grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.
Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicu- larto the first cut path.
Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow nodh to south one week
then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.
Max 1/3
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS yOU COMF_.ETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Clean Battery aM Termil_ls Check Tra,_axle Cooling Adju_ BtadeBelt(s) Tim_on AdjuIt Motion Drr_ Be_(s) Tension
C_eck Eng_ _ LeVol V /
Change Engi_e O_
Ck_n ,_r Filer
Clean Air Scrsen
Inspect Muffler/Spark iu'ta_er
Replace Oi{Fil_er(If equipped)
Clean _gll_e Co_illg FIr_
Replac8 Spad< Plug
Replace AirFilterPape_ Cartndge
Replace Fue4 F_lter
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thistractor doesnotcover
itemsthat have been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty,operator mustmaintain tractor as instructedin thismanual.
Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodloally to properlymaintain your
tractor. All adjustmentsin the Service and
Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
Once a year youshould replace the
spark plug,clean or replace air filter,and check blades andbelts for wear. A new
spark plug and cleanair filter assure proper air-fuel mixtureand helpyour engine runbetter and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle _)
Zerk Zerk
_) Front
Wheel Wheel
Beadng Bearing Zerk Zerk
(_ Engine
i I
[._.' L_., Pivots
Gearshift
_SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil _Ganeral Purpose Grease
O)Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oilor greasethe pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants willattract
dustand dirt that will shortenthe life of the self-lubricatingbearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use onlya dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractor 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 SPECIRCATIONS" 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
rotand corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure that operator presence and
interlock systemsare working properly. If
your tractordoes not functionas de- scribed below, repair the problem immediately.
The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachment clutchcontrol is in the disengaged position.
When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the
seat withoutfirst setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.
When the engine is running and the
attachment dutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat shouldshut 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 positionto
allow access to blades.
2. Remove hax bolt, lock washer and flat
washer secudng blade.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT: Toensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer in exact order as shown.
5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.
Tmilin,_EdgeU'_ MandrelAssembly
,o _ _V_BjadeC_n_er_,
(_ Hole _%_
Flat Washer_'-_ /
,oc,
_-Plex So_ (Grad_
*A Grade8 heattreatedboltcanbe identified
bysixlines onthebolthead.
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do notrecommend sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.
The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal- ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion
of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt
or pin parallelwith 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.
5/8" lade
or
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BA'I-FERY Your tractorhas a battery charging system
which is sufficientfor normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open,
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary,
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to =leak" power.
1. Open battery box door.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BA'I-rERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).
V-BELTS Check V-pelts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear,
TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transexle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff whichcan rastdctcooling, ENGINE
LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classificationSF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating temperature.
when used above 32°R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year. Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.Tighten oilfill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classificationSF-SJ.
Be sure tractor ison level surface.
Oil will drainmore freely when warm,
Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
2, Remove cap from end of drain valve
and installthe drain tube ontothe
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and tuming 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 ontoto the end of the drain
valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstickcap is
tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on
dipstick. OilDrainValve
"1B,4 FF.RAllJ R_ RANGEANTW,_AT ED _CR ENEXT OIL Cp_G E
NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these rnulti-viecosityoils will result in increased oil consumption
Closed __'1
;ndCakite4_
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or
compressed airtoremove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKEJCOOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces ofthe 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 coolingshrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirtyor plugged
cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due
to overheating.
AIR FILTER Yourengine will not run properly using a
dirty air tilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after eve_ 25 hours of operation or every
season. _ervice paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occursfirst. Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
4. Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
5. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirtyor damaged,
replace cartridge.
6. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents,such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- tionof thecartridge. Do not oilcartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
Foam
ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractoris
used more than 100 hours inone year.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in =PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS" section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and damps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil,etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automo-
We do notrecommend using a garden hose to clean yourtractor unlessthe
electrical system, muffler, airfilter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life.
tive type wax.
,_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1. Depress clutch]brake pedal fully and set parking brake,
2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contactwith plug.
TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the rightside oftractor.
1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAQED" position.
2. Move attachment liftlever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.
3. Roll belt off engine pulley.
4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutchspring offpulley bolt.
5. Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out
of bracket.
6. Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing
retainer springs.
Small Retainer Spring
Retainer S
Anti-Swa
Collar
Housing
8. Disconnect front linksfrom deck by
removing retainer springs.
9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under
tractor.
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor,remove the front links and hook the clutchspring Into square hole in
frame.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its
highest position.
2, Slide mower under tractor with
deflectorshield to right side of tractor.
3, Lower Iifflever to its lowest position.
4. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Square Hole
Engine Pulley
Front Link
Springs
(Both Sides)
Large Spring
Bracket
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this mar_al).
If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
Raise mower to its highest position.
At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or
within 1/4" of each other.
If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nuton that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".
Recheck measurements after adjusting.
BollomEdge BottomEdge
o1Mowerto_-_ _SSSS__m_L'-_ot Mower_o
Ground_...._...._und
Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front linksare
equal in length.
If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.
To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than roar, tighten nuts"F" against trunnionon both front links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnioncn bothfront links.
Tighten nut "E" on both front linksan
equal number of turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at frontthan rear, tighten nut"F*against trUnnionon both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Mandrel
% °o
o o
BothFrontLinksShouldbe Equalin Length
(_k Suspension
LiftUnk Adjustment
Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment isnecessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8"to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
Check adjustment on rightside oftractor.
Measure distance "D" directly in trent and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.
FrontLinks
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
The n'_wer blade ddve belt may be
replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
1. Remove mower from tractor(See "TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and Idler pulleys.
3. Pullbelt away from mower.
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BELT INSTALLATION -
4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.
6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Mandrel Idler Pulleys
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
if tractor requires more than six (6) feat stoppingdistance 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 distanceis other than 1-1/2". loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam 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 orother
qualified service center.
With Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Nut "A"
Jam Nut
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there isa belt installationguide decal on bottom
side of leftfootrest,
1, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section ofthis manual,)
2, Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from trsnsaxle pulley bydeflecting belt keepers,
4. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around
engine pulley.
5. Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
Engine Pulley
Clutching
Idler
Stational
Idler
Transaxle Pulley
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position.The adjustment is preset at
the factory;however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractorrear wheels move
freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the dght rear wheel.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Operating Arm
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Gearshift Lever Neutral
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
If steedng wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to dght) when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section ofthis
manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The frontwheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
servicecenter. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose}.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Lock Gate
,djustment
Bolt
TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK
BATrERY _.CAUTION: Lead-acidbatteriesgenerate
explosivegasee. Keepsparks,flame and srno_ngmaterialsawayfrombettedes. Always wear eye Ixotectian when around
batteries. ffyourbettery istooweakto starttbeengise,it
shouldbe recharg_:l. (See "BATfERY" inthe MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual).
ff=jumpercables" are usedfor emergency starting,folow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Yourtractor is equippedwith a 12 voltnegative grounded system.Theother vehical must also be a 12 volt r'_3ative grounded system. Do notuse your tractor batterytostart other vehicles.
TO AI-I'ACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable tothe NEGATIVE (-) terminal offully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER.
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from bothbatteries.
Positive 3" 3 Terminal
" Cables
Ring
Retainink___,
¢
AxleCover _ SquareKey
(RearWheel Only)
Battery
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REPLACING BA'I-rERY
,_CAUTION: Do notshort battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other objectto contact both terminals at the same time. Before connectingbattery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,etc.
Positiveterminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
1. Liftseat pan to raised positionand open battery box door.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
3. Install new battery withterminals in same position as old battery.
4. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.Tighten
securely.
6. Close battery box door.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of thehole in the backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holdersecurely back into the hole in
the backside of the gdlL
4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractorto run poody,stop running,or preventit fromstarting.
Check widng. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift offof tractor.
4. To replace, reverse above procedure.
Batter
Box Door
Keps
onnector
(Black) Cable
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ENGINE Maintenance, repair,or replacementofthe
emissioncontroldevices and systems, which are beingdoneat the customersexpense, may be performedbyany non.roodengine repairestablishment or indMduaLWananty repairsmustbe beffonned by an authorized enginemanufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THRO'F'FLE 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 swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should notbe
necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribedbelow 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. Loosen knob and remove cover
assembly from air cleaner.
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. Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor isnot adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper withthe engine governor, which isfactory set for
proper engine speed. Ovarspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you thinkthe engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contacta Searsorotherqualified servicecanter,,which has proper equip-
ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.
Swivel Clamp
Screw
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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. _!I,CAUT ON Never store thetractor with
gasoline in the tank inside abuilding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
stodng 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 securelyfastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATI'ERY
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 pedods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-
NALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
After cleaning, leave cables discon-
nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: It isimportant to prevent
gum deposites from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel
hose, or tank dudng 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 dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine
while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aitemative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits dudngstorage. Add
stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always followthe mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutesafter adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetorif using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance sectionof 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 ignitionkey to "START" position
for a few seconds to distributeoil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can
startsto rust. Rust and/or dirt inyour gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protectionfrom dust
and dirt.
Cover your tractorwith a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden-
sationto form and willcause your
tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tfactor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
CAUSE CORRECTION
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 infuel.
8. Loose or damaged widng.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Dirty airfilter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filten
5. Stale or dirtyfuel.
6. Loose or damaged widng.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See =TOSTART ENGINE"
in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refilltank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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 =ToAdjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section.
18. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Engine will not turn over
Engine clicks but will not start
1. Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
2. Attachment clutchis engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged widng.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid orstarter.
9. Faultyoperatorpresence swltch(es).
t. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid orstarter.
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1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal.
2. Disengage attachment
clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery,
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all widng.
7, Check/replace ignition
switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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
starter.
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TROUBLESHOO_NGCHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON
Lossofpower 1. Cuffingtoomu_ gms_oo
Excessive
vibr_lon
Engine continues
to run when operator
leaves seat with
with attachment
clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven
fact.
2. Throttle in =CHOKE"
position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
4. Dirty airfiller.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuelfiller.
8. Stale or dirtyfuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10.Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirtyengine air screen/fins.
12.Dirty/clogged muffler.
13.Loose or damaged widng.
14.Carburetor out of adjustment,
15.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
1. Faulty oparator-safety
presence control system.
1. Wom, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Set in "Higher Cut" position!
reduce speed.
2. Adjustthrottle control.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filler.
8. Drain fuel tank and refill witt fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and carbure. tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
10.Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11.Clean engine air screen/fin,,
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade boll.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged pads.
1. Check wiring, switches anc
connections. If not contacta Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism.
_2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4, Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
1. Place throttle controlin "FAST" position.
2. Shiftto slower speed.
3. Allow grassto dry before
mowing.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tiresfor proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9, Blades improperly installed.
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.Improper blades used.
:10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass,
ill.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not working
(Ifso equipped)
Battery will not 1. charge 2.
Engine"backfires" 1. when turnlng englne"OFF"
1. Switch is"OFF",
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed out
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse. Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faultyalternator,
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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1. Turn switch"ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check]replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec- tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check]clean all connec- tions,
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to =SLOW" positionand allow
to idlefor 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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SCHEMATIC
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
BAI"rERY
AMMETER
f
FUSE = _ STARTER
SOLENOID
t
CLLITCH I BRAKE
{PEDAL UP)
, ...... (NOT OCCUPIED
v*_ffe II_ II
i ........
SEAT SWITCH
GROUNDING
(OPTIONAL) _ SPARKpLuG
FUEL i TWtN CYL. ENGINES)
IGNmON GAP _-
UNIT
J (_(2PLUGS ON
_._
NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR W R NG.
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ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
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41
26
25
29
28
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ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 163485 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP 2 74760412 Bett Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4
8 156417 Case Batter/ 16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-in 21 175688 Harness Light Socket (W/4152J) 22 4152J B=JIb
24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery
26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Net Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
28 4207J Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat
30 175566 Switch Ign 33 14040G Key Molded Crettsrnan 40 178437 Harness Ign
41 71110406 Bolt BIk, Fin Hex 1/4-20 U_ x 1/2 42 131563 Cover Terr_r_al
43 178861 Solencld 45 122822X Amrneter Rectangular 15 Amp
52 141940 Pretectlcn Wire Loop
NOTE: All component dimensions given InU. S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mrn
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TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES
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TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 174619 Chassis Assembly 2 176554 Drawher
3 17(]60612 Scrmv 3i8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper H_l/Dash
9 168337X013 Dash
10 STD5337"10 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1
11 155927 pane_, Dash, LN. 13 172107xg10 Panel, Dash, R.H.
14 17490608 Screw Tndrol 3/8-16 x 1i2 17 174330X612 Hood Assembly 18 126938X BumperHood
25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge
26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insed 3/8-16 Unc 28 177403 Grille/Lens Asm
29 174332X599 Lens, Laser 30 175692X612 Pend/Ftrest
31 139976 Brackot, Fender Suppod 37 17490508 Screw 133dml 3/16-18 x 1/2
38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 3_ 174714 Bracket Ph'ot Laser LT
58 174930 Air Duct P/I. B&S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NulCrownlock 3/8-16UNC
114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3/3-16 x 1-1/4
142 165867 Plate Reiot orcement S'P,.T 143 154966 Bracket Swayhar Chessls
144 175582 Bracket PntFootrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chasslsh'lood
159 155123X428 Cuphelder 166 164863 Screw Hwhd. HI-Lo. #13-16 x 3/4
206 170165 BoltShoulder 5/16-18 T'F 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 3/16-18 x 1/2 2(_ 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
211 145212 Nut Hexf_auge Lock 212 175143 Insed Lens Reflective Laser
- - 5479J Plug Button
NOTE: All component dimensior_ given InU. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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GROUNDDRIVE
TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
GROUNDDRIVE
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 ........ Trar_axle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R Cover, Pedal
2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 64 71170764 B_L Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 65 STD551143 Washer 4 1200(X_8 RIng_Retainer e6 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 5 121520X Str_0,Torque 70 134_83 Galde, Mower Ddve Belt, R.H. 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 137057 Spacer, Axle 8 165866 Rod Shifter Feeder STLT 75 121749X Washer 25/52 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
10 STD561210 Pin. Cotter 76 STD581075 E-Ring 11 105701X Washer, Sh_ Plate 77 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNFW/PatchGr. 8 78 121748X Washer 25/32x 1-5/8x 16Ga 14 10040400 Washer Lock I'lvy HellcW 7g $11)580(325 Key Woodruff 16 73800500 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/18-18 80 145090 Arm, Shift
18 STD52.3710 BnttFin Hex 3/6-16UNC x 1 Gr 5 81 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 19 STD541437 Nut 82 165711 Spring,Torsion
21 106833X Krmb 83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 18 Ga. 22 130804 Rod, Brake 84 166231 Link Trans_xal 24 STD541237 NUt 85 150_60 Nut, Nylock
25 106888X Spdng, Brahe ROd 89 158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT
26 ST1)551037 Washer 90 124346X Nut, Selt-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 27 STD561210 Pin g6 $3D524003 RetatnerSpringl" 28 175765 Rod, paridng Brake 112 19G91210 Washer 9/3,?.x 3/4 x 10 Gauge
2g 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 113 127285X Sb'ap Torque 90 Degrees 30 169592 Bracket, Tr_nsaxle 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 5/8-16 x 1 32 $1_523107 Bolt 120 73900600 Nut Lock FIg. 5/8-16 34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 145 74490540 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 150 175456 Sp_,cerRetainer
36 S_)551052 Washer 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 3?" ST1)571810 RollPin 156 166002 Washer Srded 5/191D x 1.125
38 165936 P Ldley,Composlt e, Flat 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 3_ 74760648 BoB Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shltt Lt
40 175461 Spacer, Split 181 72140406 Bolt Rddd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr5 41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 152 73680400 NntCrownlockt/4-20Unc
42 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12Ga. 163 74780416 BottHexFinl/4-gouncxlGr8 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 164 19_91010 Washer 5/8 x 281 x 10 Ga
48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Dr'/St_ 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 49 125205X Relainer, Belt 166 156880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 BoltShoulder si16-18 x .561
51 $1_541437 NutCrownLock3i8-16UNC 169 165580 PlateFasterdngLt 52 $1_541431 NutCrownLock5/16-18UNC 170 173898 KeeperBeltTransaxleGear
53 I(Yo710X Link, Clutch 197 169613 NylinerSnap-ln 55 105709X Spnng, Crutch Return 198 169593 Washer NyJiner
56 17060616 Screw 3/6-16 x 1.0 252 72110614 Bolt CarT. SH 3/8-18 x 1-3/4
57 130801 V-ROlt,Ground Ddve 212 145212 Nut Hex Fig. Lock 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Peodess206-545C 63 175410 Pulley, Engine
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STEERING
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
L - .x-,.,.,_.,_ M
1
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STEERING
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 159944X428 $teedng Wheel 2 154427 AxleAssembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH.
4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R+H. 5 6266H Beating, Race, Thrust. Hardened
6 121748X Washer 25./32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge
7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 10 Gauge
8 12000029 Ring, Kllp
9 3366R Bearing, Steering Colemn
10 175121 Dragllek
11 ST[_51137 Washer, Lock
13 136518 Spacer, Bearing, Axle
15 145212 Nut. Hexflange Lock
17 177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering
26 126847X Bushing, Link, Drag
28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/6 x 16 Gauge
29 17060612 Screw 3/5-16 x 3/4
30 STD561210 Pin Cctter
32 130465 Rod, Tie
36 155099 Bushing, Steedng
37 152927 Screw
3B 159946X428 Insed, Steering Wheel
39 19132411 Washer 13,/32 x 2-3,/8 x 12 Gauge
40 $313541537 Gdpco Nut
41 159945 Adaptor, SteedngW1"_eel
42 145054X428 Boot, Steedng Shaft
43 121749X WaSher 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
44 153720 Extension Shaft $teedng LR.LT
46 121232.X Cap.Spindle
47 6855M Fitting, Grease
51 STD541431 NutLockHexw/Ins. 5/16-18UNC
54 74780520 Boit Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-t/4 63 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1Gr 5
65 160367 Spacer Axle 67 72140618 Boit RDH D SQNK 3,/8-16 x 2-1/4
68 169827 Axle, Brace 71 175146 SteedngAsm
82 1698,35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 85 133835 Fastner ChdstmasTree 88 175115 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20
91 175553 Clip Steedng
NOTE: All component dlrnenslor_ given I. U. S.
Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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ENGINE
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917_72431
13
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester
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ENGINE
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 170546 Control, Throt Paddie 2 17720410 Screw. Hex Thd Cut 1/4o20x 5/8
3 ...... Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No.407777-0121 -E3
4 149723 Muffler Exhaust 5 159955 Exhaust Asm. Len
6 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 8 171877 BnttS/16-18uncx3/4W/Sems
10 162797 Heat Shield Lt 13 165391 GaSket, Muffler
14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16xl -1/2 Tylt 23 169837 Shield, BrnK)br Guard 25 145996 Control Choke
26 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor, Spark
31 10_02X Tank, Fuel 32 158990 Cap FuelGuage
33 123487X Clamp,Hose 37 137040 Line, Fuel
38 148315 Plug, Oil Drain Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hxwsh Thdml 1/4-20 x 3/4
45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3,/8-16 x 3/4 46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga
10040500 Washer Loc:<Hlcl 5/16
72 71070512 Screw Hx Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4
81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Stader Nul
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U, S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 turn
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SEATASSEMBLY
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272431
22
21
KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
1 140123 Seat 3350 BIkJ'olkCraftsman
2 140551 Bracket Pnt PivOt Seat (blk) 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1
4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 5 t 45006 Cl_pPush In Hinged
6 $313541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc
7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi
8 17(X30516 Screw 3/_-16 x 1,5 SMGML 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga
t0 174894 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 11 166369 Knob Seal
12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
13 121248)( Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bo_t Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20;(1-1/2
15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 16 121250)( Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt
17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc
21 171852 Bo9 Shculder 5/16-18 U nc-2A 22 S'113541431 Nut Hex Lockw/Ins 5/16-18
24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62
NOTE: All component dimensions givenin U, S, inches I inch = 25.4 mm
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DECALS
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KEY PART NO, NO.
1 156439 2 165407 3 177356 4 177357
5 177355 6 133644 7 177284
8 174321
9 163204
10 1640_5
10
4 8 7
111
1_ 13
2_
15
DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Decal, Fender Danger Sears 11 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper rnstE/
Decal, Engine S Decal, Hood, R.H. t3 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor
Decal, Hood, LH. 15 160396 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic Decal, Hood Side 19 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decat, Maintenance 20 172331 Decal, Deck Sears
Decal, Lc_er Dash 22 149516 Decal, Battery
Decal, Rplcmnt - - 138311 Decal, tilt Handle Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gald -- t 65800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Sting Whl -- 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT
KEY PART
-- 178407 Owner's M anual, Eng_ish
-. 178408 Owner's Manual, Spanish
WHEELS AND TIRES
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 59192 Valve Cap, Tim 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106222X Ttte, Front
4 59_O4 Tube, Front 13re 5 106732)(427 Rim, Front
6 2781-1 Fiffing, Gm_Lse(Front Wheel Only) 7 904OH Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel
8 1G6106X427 Rim, Rear 9 122082)( Ttte,Resr
10 7152J Tuhe, RearTim
11 104757X428 Cap, Axle NOTE: All component dtmenalons _ven in U. S.
Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
(Not provided, Service Item Only)
Only)
(Not Provided, Service Item Only)
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LIFTASSEMBLY
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LIFTASSEMBLY
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KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
1
159460 Liit Lever Inner _NIre Assembly
2
159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift
3
I05767X Pin, Groove
4
12000002 E-Ring
5
19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge
6
120183X Beadng, Nylon
7
125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted
8
122365X Button, Plunger, Red
11
139865 Link, Lift, LH.
12
139866 Link, Lilt, R.H.
13
STD624O08 Retainer Spring
15
173288 Link, Front
16
73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 UNC
17
175689 Trunnion
18
73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 UNC
19
139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear
2O
163552 Retainer Spdng
31
169865 Bear_ng, Pvt, Lilt
32
73540600 Nut. Crownlonk 3/8-24
36
1550_7 Pointer Hght. Ind
37
123935X plug Hole BIk 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1
38 4O
19112410 Washer11/32x1-1/2xlOGa
41
155098 IndieatJon HghL
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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MOWERDECK
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14
18
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MOWER DECK
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRtPTION
I 165892 2 $10533107 3 138017
4 165460 5 $3_4009
6 13O832 6 850857 9 srD551137
10 140296 11 134143
13 137645 14 128774
15 110485X 18 174493
18 72140505 19 132827
20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267
24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130099X428 28 19111016
29 131491 30 157722
31 129963 52 153535 33 178342
34 STD093717 36 131494 37 $3D551(07
40 S_:)541437 44 140(_88
45 S'rD624009 46 137729 48 133944 49 174284
50 131340 51 $1D541410 52 139688 53 131645 54 133943
55 155046
56 165723
Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler
Bolt 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959 V-Ball
Front 92 S'fD541437 Nut Bracket Sway Bar 33/42" Deck 101 136420 Mulcher Cover
RetaJnerSpdng 102 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phllllp 10-24 k 5/8 Arm, Susgenslon, Rear 109 19061216 Washer #10
Ba_t,Hex 3/8-24 x 1,25 Gr. 8 104 $3_551110 Washer, Lock
Washer, Lock 105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger Washer, Hardened 109 2_29J Nut, Wold
Blade, Mulching 111 155197 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH. Shaft Assembly, MandreL,Vented 112 155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.
Housing, Mandrel, Vented 113 17060514 Screw 5/16-16 Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 114 $3_541431 Nut. Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC Stripper, Mower Deck 115 72110504 Bolt, Car_age 5/16 UNC x 1/2 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 116 4809H Bolt, Shoulder Bolt, Shoulder 117 165746 Wheel, Gauge
Baffle, Vortex 118 739306(0 Nut,Centerlock3/8-16 NutCrownlock3i16-18UNC 119 S_3551097 Washer 3/8 x 7/S x14 Gauge
SUffener Bracket 121 143723 Bracket Bracket, Dellecto_ 129 19131312 Washer 15/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
Cap, Sleeve 130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Spring, Torsion, Deflector Gr. 5 Nut, Push 131 STD509710 Bolt, RdhdSqnk3_-16UNCxl Shhild, Deflector 142 1658(0 Arm SpringBrake Mower Washer 11/32x3/SxlTG& 143 157109 BrackatArmldhir42"
Red,Hinge 144 158634 Keeger Belt 42" Clutch Cable
ScrewThdrot Washer Head 145 165809 Pulhiy Idler Flat Washer, Spacer 146 171977 BoltCarriage Idler
pulley, Mandrel 147 131335 Spdng Extension Nut, Toplock, Flanged 148 169022 Spflng Return Idler
Bolt 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Pulley, Idler, Flat 150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 161 169670 Bracket Clutch Gauge 152 169676 Cable Clutch421n
Nut Crowhiock 3/_-16 UNC 153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B Guard, MandreI, LH. 154 169675 Spring Retainer
Retainer 155 169671 Spring Retention Lever
Barew, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x5/8 156 169672 Spacer Washer, Hardened 157 1696(0 Rnd Clutch
RoilerAssembly, Cam Follower 158 17720410 ScrewHexThdCutl/4-2OxSI8 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 159 s'r]3533717 Bed Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16Unc x 1-5/4 Locknut -- 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Numbers 0-10, 13-15, 31 and 32) Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake °- 169583 Replacement Mower, Comphite
Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler NOTE: All component dimensions given In U. S.
Spacer, Retainer inches 1 inch = 25.4 turn
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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C
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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
t 772147
2 780086A 3 770128 4 776395 5 77640_ 6 778364 6A 778369 7 77833O
8 792180
8A 732047 9 784352 10 784378 11 778334 12 778309 13 778368
t4 778368 15 778370
17 786188
18 786102 20 792077A 21 79_078 22 7_;_079 25 792073A 25A 732177
26 732125 27 732035 28 788040
29 780072
29A 780160
29B 780051
29C 780199
30 780t 08
31 78(_O1
31A 780195
32 788083
34 780194
35 780193
35A 780197
36 790075
37 7°_(_7
38 799_21
Trar_.=axleCover 39 7860_6 DowelPin Needle Bearthg 5/8" 40 792076A Flat Waader
Transaxle Case ,312 ID x .059W Countershaft 41A 790079 Brake Lever
Output Shaft 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A _ Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" Spur Gear (15 teeth) 43 7e_)75 Lock,nut 5 / 16 - 24
Spur Gear (11 teeth) 44 790(_5 Brake Pad Holder Shlg Key 45 786066 Spacer ,2625 x t .O Woodruff Key #g 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket
ShiftCc41ar 47 774690 Axal (11-15 / 16" Long) Shift Rod & Fad_ 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long)
Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teoth Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 50 778338 Spur Gear 27 teeth
Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth) (Include. 14) 32 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)
Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth) (Include. 13) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth) Ring Gear (43 teeth) 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth)
Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 tenth) Spacer 1,130 X .695 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)
Ball 5/16" dia 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth) Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth
Spring .310 OD x .625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 ee h Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1ol/4" 65 780189 Flat Washer Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" .563 ID x .062W
Retaining Ring (pkg ut 2) 66 776422 Input Shaft Retaining R{ng 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft
Rntalning Ring 69 732170 Rotalning Ring
Thrust Washer 70 786187 Spacer ,890
,627 ID x ,031W 7t 788069 Square CutRing ThnJstWasher 71B 788092 _O"Ring .762 ID x .031W 76 780090 Flat Washer
Thrust Washer 1.128 ]D x .058W .762 ID x .031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring
Anti-Rotation Washer .632 79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L Cup Washer 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13
1.127 ID x .032W teeth) Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)
(Use AsNeeded) 85 732154 Oil FillPlug Flat Washer 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16" .750 ID x .062W tS0 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"
Bushing ,563 180 733229A GearOIIg0wg0 Flangad Bushing 5 / 8" ID 900 794712 Replacernent MST
Flanged Bushing .751 206-545C Transaxle
Brake Dis_ Brake Pad Plate NOTE: AJIcomponent dlrnenslons given inU.S.
Brake Pad (pkg of 2) inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I
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BRIGGS& STRAI"rONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0121-E3
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BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0121-E3
KEY PART
NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
1 690231 Cylinder Assembly
2 499585 Bushing-Cylinder 3 391086 Seal-Oit
4 690069 Sump-Engine
5 499587 Head-Cylinder No. 1 5A 499595 Head-Cylit_ler No. 2
7 690962 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 8 499601 Breather Assembh/ 9 690937 Gasket-Breather 10 690960 Screw (Breather Assy.) 11 690942 Tube-Breather 12 690945 Gasket-Crankcase
13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 15 590946 PI_-_I D_ain
16 691046 Crankshaft
20 690947 , SeaI-Oil_PTO Side) 22 690308 Screw Engine Bump)
23 691053 Flywhee 24 222696 KepFlywh_el
25 499588 Piston Assembly (Std.)
499589 Piston Assembly (.010 O.S.) 499590 Piston Assembly (.020 O.S.)
499591 Piston Assembly (.030 O.S.)
26 499604 Ring Set-Pislon (Std.)
499605 Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.)
499606499607 Ring Set-Piston/.030 O.S.I
27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin 28 499582 Pin-Piston
29 499583 Rod-Conneutin _g 32 690976 Screw (Cc_r_c{'mg Rod)
33 499596 Valve-Exhauet 34 499597 Valve-Intake
35 690963 Spring-Valve Intake) 36 690963 Spring-VaNe Exhaust
40 890964 Retainer-Valve 42 499586 Keeper-VaWe
45 690977 Valve Tappet
46 690978 Cam Shaft
48 693893 Short Block 50 690948 Manifold-Intake
51 90949 "_÷ Gasket-Intake 51A 690950.O_: Gasket-Intake
53 690951 Stud Carburetor) 54 690953 Screw ntake Manifold)
73 691055 Screen-Rotating 74 691057 Screw (Rotating Screen) 75 691066 Washer (Fty_heel) 89 690283 Plug-Oil
95 690718 Screw (Throffie Valve) 98 499802 Idle Speed Kit
104 690984 * Pin-Float HinnQee
105 690985 " VaNe-Float Needle 108 690986 Valve-Choke
117 690232 ID Jet-Main (Standard)
690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
Ring Set-Piston .020 O.S.
KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer-Carburetor 125 499804 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve-Throtlle
131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Float-Carburetor 135 499803 Fuel Transfer Tube
137 690994 Gasket-Float Bowl 141 499607 Choke Shaft _3l
142 499808 (D Nozzle-Carburetor 146 94388 Key-Timing
150 690995 _ Gasket-Nozzle 160 690996 Retainer-Solenoid 163 691001 .+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 187 691050 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required
187A 691049 Line-Fue 188 690960 Screw (Control Bracket)
192 690083 Aduster-Roaker Arm 197 690960 Screw (Back Pate
209 891018 Spring-Govemor 211 691019 S rin -Governed Idle 212 691020 LIPnk-_l_ rott le
213 691021 Bracket-Choke Control 216 691022 Link-Choke
219 394348 Gear-Govemol 220 690412 Washer (Governor Lever) 222 691023 Bracket-Contrnt 227 691048 Control Lever-Governor
231 690718 Screw Choke Valve) 240 991005 Filter-F ue
250 690957 Retainer-Breether 252 590956 Element-Breather
265 691024 Clamp-Casing 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp)
276 590997._:_ Sealing Washer 278 590097 Washer (Gov. Control Lever)
287 690960 Screw Dipslick Tube 304 691004 Housing-Blower 305 691005 Screw (Blower Housing) 309 691262 Motor-Starter 310 591263 Bolt-Starter Motor 311 497606 e,r_sh Set
332 691059 Nut (Flywheel) 333 691060 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 337 691043 Spark Plug 358 499889 Gasket Set
363 691062 Flywheel Putter
Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.
358
_1 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.
No. 121
_. Inetuded in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.
No. 977
+ Included in Valve Overhaul Kit. Key. No.
1033
NOTE: Aticomponentdimensionsgiven in U,S.
inches1 inch= 25.4 mm
Length
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BRIGGS& STRA'n'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER4077"/7,TYPE NUMBER0121-E3
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
383 690966 pU_
365 690960 Screw (Fuel Pure 865 691012 Cover-Air Guide 387 808656 Pure -Puel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide
404 690442 Was_ 418 690999 Plate-Cover 868 690968 °+ Seal-Valve
445 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 871 690969 Bushing-Guide 447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 877 399916 Altemator Connectur/Wire
447A 690960 Screw Air Guide Cover) 683 690970 ,+ Gasket-Exhauat 462 691261 Washer Starter Cable) 914 690960 Screw(RockerCover) 467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 918 694000 Hose-Vacuum 474 691064 Altamator 929 691003 Screw ((_hoke Control
501 691185 Regulator Bracke 505 691029 Nut (Gov. Control Lever) 934 691058 Screw (Fan Retainer) 510 497606 Drive-Starter 943 690589 O-Ring Seat (Oil Pump 513 692024 Clutch-Ddve Cover) 523 691036 Dipsgck 947 499809 Solenaid-Puel 524 691032 Dipstick Tube Seal 965 499613 O11Pump Cover
525 691037 DipstickTuhe 967 273638 Filtar-Pre-Cleaner 526 690960 Screw Regulator 968 499788 Cover-Air Cleaner 544 ------ Armature-Starter (Servce 975 499810 BowI-Ficat
552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 987 691000 O€ Seat-'rnrortle Shaft
552A 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 1005 691243 Fan-Flywheel 562 690311 Bolt (Gov. Control Lever) 1006 691247 Retainer-Fan 573 691009 Plate-Back 1013 690954 Nipple-Oil Filter
579 691029 Nut Starter Cable) 1017 690770 Oil Pump Screen 601 691038 Camp-Hose 1019 690103 Label Kit
615 690317 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1022 690971 ,+ Gasket-Rocker Cover 616 691045 Crank-Governor 1023 499599 Cover-Rocker CyI. No, 1
628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket) 1023A 499600 Cover-Rocker Cy. No. 2 633 690998 _: Sea-Choke Shaft 1024 499054 Pump-Oil 635 66538 Boot-Spark Plug 1026 690981 Rod-Push (Steel)
654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1026A 690982 Rod-Push (inAlum urn) 668 691215 Spacer 1027 492932 Filter-Oil
672 690234 _1:_ G_sket-Carburetor Plate 1029 690972 Rocker Arm 691 690657 Governor Shaft Seal 1033 499890 Valve Overhaul Kit
697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1035 691042 Shaft-Pump 703 691010 Clip 1036 695104 Emissions Label
718 690959 Pin-Locating 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining 726 499612 Gear-Ring 1058 274277 Owner's Manual 729 694123 WireClip 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush 741 690980 Gear-'riming 1100 690973 Rocker Arm pivot 742 690328 E-Ring Retainer 1119 691183 Screw Alternator)
750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1123 690987 O:_ O-Ring Seal (Solenoid 783 693058 Gear-Pinion Retainer)
788 691039 Fuat Pum Bracket 1124 690988 O:_ O-Ring SeaI-FuelTransfer 789 695050 Harness-_ Tube
797 693167 Screw (BrushRetainer) 1126 690991 Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube 798 690967 Screw (Rocker Arm) 1127 690992 Screw (Float Bowl) 801 691283 Cap-Ddve 1128 690990 O Screw(CarhuretorNozzic)
802 691286 Cap-End 1169 690990 Screw (carburetor Cover 803 ----- Housing (Sew;ce with Plate ,)
842 691031 ° Dips6ck/Tupe Seal RPM Set_n_gs:Low Speed: 1900-2100 847 499602 Dips5ck/Tupe Assembly High Speed: 3000-3200
851 691234 Ter minat-Sparkplug
Wrench-Spark Pt 855 691011 Adapter-Air
r (Governor Crank) 865B
Cover-Air Guide691015
t)
with 691262 Starter Motor) 977 499812 Gasket Set-Carburetor
leng
691262 Starter Motor) ---- 445777-0027-E2 Replacement Engine
Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key, No.
358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 121
:_ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.
No. 977
+ Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No.
1033
NOTE: All componentd_ensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL
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_U_ greater than15 _ never across the face. Maketumsgradu- |
I /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not |
ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme |
caution when changing direction on slopes. _ I
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