Craftsman 917.272762 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

LAWN TRACTOR

18.0 HR 42” Mower Electric Start

Automatic Transmission

Model No.

917.272762

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

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

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

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

For answers to your questions

about this product, Caii:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

AssemblyPre-Operation

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

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

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Maintenance Schedule

Service and Adjustments......................23

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

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

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

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

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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 that are found to be defective in materia! or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your conve nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to

blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

• Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

• 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, elec

trical 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 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 30 days of its pur chase date.

• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which

vary, from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

WARNING: In order to prevent ac

cidental starting when setting up, trans porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark

piug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

AwARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause

you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive 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.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc tions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

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

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

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

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge direc

tion 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 unat tended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

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

Use extra care when loading or un

loading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related in juries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

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

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn . Do

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

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

machine . Allow machine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

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

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DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un even terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommend ations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

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

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

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

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never as sume that children wiil remain where you last saw them.

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

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

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

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

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

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

IV. SERVICE

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

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip ment in good condition.

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

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

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

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

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

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad just and service as required.

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

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso

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

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

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

responsible adult.

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

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

Mow up and down slopes {15° Max),

not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

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

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity and Type:

Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints

Spark Plug: (GAP: .030“)

Ground Speed (MPH):

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Charging System: 9 Amps @ 3600 RPM Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Blade Bolt Torque:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

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

1.25 Gallons Unleaded Regular

SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32T)

W/0 Filter: 3.0 Pints

Champion RC12YC

Forward: 5.5 Reverse: 2.4

Rear: 10 PSI

Min. CCA: 230 Case Size: U1R

27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte

nance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

AwaRNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor

nia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

Congratulations on making a smart pur

chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod

ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protec tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe

sional repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can’t be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte nance check.

• Fast help by phone - phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve

nient repair scheduling. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap pointment online. Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Pur chase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of

home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home

items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-

HOME®

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steering

Wheei Insert

Steering Wheel

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

I I

(1) Locknut

1/4-28

Steering Wheei Adapter

(1) Hex Bolt

1/4-28 X 1-1/4

Steering Extension Shaft

(1)Knob

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

Keys

Video Cassette

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1) 3/4" wrench {1} Pliers (2) 7/16" wrench {1} Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, It means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

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

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

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

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

8. Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill.

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

HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

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5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

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

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position Is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its ad

justed position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

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

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

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place freewheel control in ‘trans mission disengaged” position (See “TO

TRANSPORT’ in the Operation section

of this manual).

Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding deflector

5. shield up against tractor.

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

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions).

AwaRNING: Before starting, read, un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects. I. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. Place freewheel control in "trans

3. mission engaged" position. (See “TO

TRANSPORT’ in the Operation section

of this manual). Sit on seat in operating position,

4. depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral

5. (N) position. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi

tion.

Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. Release parking brake.

8. Slowly move the motion control lever

9. forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

II. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

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

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

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

AcAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower.

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 mulching blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE pressure

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

rect tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PS I shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous ing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

^CHECKLIST

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

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

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

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

ened securely. / All tires are properly inflated. (For ship

ping purposes, the tires were overin

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

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

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

they are routed properly around pulleys

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

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped. / Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in ‘transmission engaged”

position (see “TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual). While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important

items: / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, dean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

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

/ Be sure brake system is in safe oper

ating condition.

/ It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and trans mission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANS MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

IGINE O

)VER TEM

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

NEUTRAL

EUTR

.IGHTE

HIGH

LOW

AND FEET AWAY

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result In death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

\\\

CHOKE

FAST SLOW

©Í

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

LOCKED UNLOCKED

IGNITION

^ liim

SLOPE HAZARDS

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage. FiRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever

Light Switch Position

Throttie/Choke Contro!

Ciutch/Brake

Pedal

Freewheel

Control

Ammeter

Lift Lever Plunger

Attachment Lift Lever

o Height

Adjustment Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Motion Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other at tachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

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

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

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

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

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac

tor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Throttle/ Choke Control

Clutch/ Brake

Pedal

^ ^ i “Brake”

“Disengaged” Parking Brake

Position Engaged

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

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

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

lyPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

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

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and

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

“Engaged” Position

Ignition Key

“Disengaged” Position

Position

• Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this pos sibility, always stop engine when stopping

tractor on grass areas. AcAUTION: Always stop tractor com

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

1. Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi mately 1-1/2 to 4“. The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to ap

proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool

season and to over 3 inches during hot

months. For healthier and better look

ing lawns, mow often and after moder

ate growth.

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

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in this section of manual).

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

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

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wili shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control.

AcAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in piace.

Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged"

Position

“Disengaged” Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

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

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start ing 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 posi tion and engage parking brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make ali turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi tion with attachment lift control.

2. Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To re-engage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

Attachemnt Lift Lever High

Position

Low Position

Deflector Shield

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Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

NOTE; To protect hood from damage

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom

mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

YHE 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, re move and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL’ mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting ((See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.

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

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

near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION; Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

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

3. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

4. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.

5. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release

key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start,

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

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

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

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• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, allow engine

to run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control

to fast position. This may require an

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

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

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return

to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used dur

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

(See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.)

PURGE TRANSMISSION

To ensure proper operation and per formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment, it should be purged after reinstall

ation before operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safely in an area that is flat for approximately 80 feet in front of the tractor and set the parking brake.

2. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds, or approximately 40 feet. Slowly move lever to full reverse posi tion and hold for five (5) seconds, or approximately 20 feet. After the tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse

return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this proce dure three (3) times.

Your transmission is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

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MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the trac

tor. This will result in a more even distri

bution of dippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy grass, re

duce your width of cut on each pass and

mow slowly.

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos

sible fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet.

Wet grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable dumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

Afways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mow

ing performance and proper discharge

of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used.

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 sec ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ^ ^

Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V'Selts

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen Inspect Mufffer/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

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

in high ambient temperatures.

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

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 " Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your trac tor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjust

ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(?) REFER TO Maintenance “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manuai).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your trac tor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any at

tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

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

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al

low access to blades.

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

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

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

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

Mandrel Assembly

Trailing—Hole Edge Up

Flat Washer-

Lock Washer—

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp

ening 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 balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8” Bolt or Pin

BATTERY

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

Blade Center

Star

Blade Bolt (Grade)*

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• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

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

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak”

power.

1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

2. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

4. Coat terminals with grease or petro

leum jelly.

5. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING

BATTERY" in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to dean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades

are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip

pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. 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 op eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

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

Oil Drain Valve

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V-BELTS

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

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

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

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

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

7 Rgfjii engine with oil through oil fill dip

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate read

ing. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR filter

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

2. Remove cover.

3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from falling into carburetor. NOTE; If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge

firmly in base.

6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower

housing and replace cover.

7. Hook handle on cover and push down

on handle to close. IfWPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine’s air cool ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.

Air Screen

Clean out chaff and debris

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MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every

100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu

retor, replacement is required.

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

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

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

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line.

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 auto motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission covered to keep water out. Water in en gine or transmission will shorten the usful

life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

Clamp

Fuel Filter

Clamp

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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

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

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

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

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

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

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Remove small retainer spring, and remove dutch spring off pulley bolt.

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear

7. deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac tor.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

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7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small

retainer spring.

9. Install belt onto engine pulley.

TO LEVEL fVIOWER HOUSING

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

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

• if adjustment is necessary, make adjust

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

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

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

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

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

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal num ber of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

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

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom edge ®°ttom edge of of mower to _ I

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1 mower to ground

ground

Suspension Arm

Lift Link

Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjust ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of trac tor. Measure distance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be re placed without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -

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

manual).

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

3. Pull belt away from mower.

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BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys

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

3. Install mower (See “To Install Mower” in this section of this manual).

Mandrel Pulley

Mandrel

Pulley

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission dis

engaged” position. Pul! freewheel con

trol out and into the slot and release so

it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-9/16“, loosen

jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance

becomes 1-9/16“. Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

4. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in ‘transmission

engaged” position.

5. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

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

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of ali belt guides and keepers.

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around

engine pulley.

4. Pul! belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley.

5. Remove belt from center span keeper and pul! belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the

input pulley.

Slide belt into the center span keeper.

Pul! belt toward front of tractor and roll

around the top groove of engine pulley.

Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

Make sure belt is in all puliey grooves

and inside ali belt guides and keepers.

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

2. Start engine and move motion con trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

3. Hold motion control lever in that posi tion and turn engine off.

4. While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5. Move motion control lever to the neu tral (N) (lock gate) position.

6. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps;

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

3. 4

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above

5. steps until satisfied.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN

MENT

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

positioned straight forward, remove steer

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

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

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

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

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

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

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

Washers

Retaining Ring

/Vxle Cover

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

AwarninG: Lead-acid batteries gen erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

4his manual).

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If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT; Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

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

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

Connect the other end of the BLACK

3. cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

Seat Pan

Terminal

Cover

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

AwARNING: Do not short battery

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

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

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

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4. First connect RED battery cable to

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

Slide terminal cover over terminal

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

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

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

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

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive*type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

When replacing hood, be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector.

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ENGINE

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

repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized

engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust ment is necessary, proceed as follows;

1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

2. Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle

valve and the seat in carburetor may result

if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING -

1. Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments.

2. Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING -(See “TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE” in this section of the manual.)

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

2. Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

3. While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. Release throttle lever.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differ ences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

If the carburetor does need adjustment,

proceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

ACCELERATION TEST -

4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (coun terclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

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

IMPORTANT:

engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeed

ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Never tamper with the

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SMeii:

immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

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

TRACTOR

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

1. Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

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

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon

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

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

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

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT; It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

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

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

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

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

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

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro

tective cover that does not retain mois ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT; Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start 1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. in Operation section.

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Water In fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carbure

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor”

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See “TO START ENGINE”

attempting to start.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

in Service and Adjustments section.

10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Hard to start

Engine will not

turn over

1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

7 See “To Adjust Carburetor” in

Service and Adjustments section.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Brake pedal not 1. Depress brake pedal. depressed

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

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

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

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

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

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

starter.

9. Faulty operator presence 9. Contact a Sears or other

switch{es). qualified service center.

Engine clicks but

1. Weak or dead battery.

will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast. reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/

2. Adjust throttle control.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss Of power

(continued)

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

3. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

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

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

7 Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

11. Clean engine air screen/ fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service and Adjustments section.

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

qualified service center.

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

vibration Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

3. Loose/damaged part{s). 3. Tighten loose part{s).

Replace damaged parts.

Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety 1. Check wiring, switches and

to run when

presence control system. connections. If not corrected,

operator leaves contact a Sears or other seat with

qualified service center.

attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves,

2 Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5. Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass,

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not rotate

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1. Remove obstruction.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will not rotate (con’t)

Poor grass

discharge

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact aSears or other

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

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

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with biades listed

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

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley. qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

in this manual.

11 .Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in

Engine “backfires” 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to

when turning engine

ii p

1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.

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

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cel!(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

“disengaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

set at “SLOW”

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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

4. Check wiring and connec tions.

5. Replace fuse.

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

“SLOW” position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

POSITION

RUN/LIGHT B-I-A1 A2-6-L

RUN B-I-A1 NONE

START B + S + A1 NONE

CIRCUIT

OFF M4-G+A1 NONE

“MAKE"

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: !F WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR

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

Page 34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

Page 35

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY PART NO. NO.

163465

2 74760412

8 176689 16 176138

175688 Harness, Light Socket {includes 4152J) 22 4152J 24

4799J

146147

25 26 175158 Fuse, 20 Amp 27

73510400 Nut Keps Hex1/4-20 Unc

4207J

121305X

30 175566 33 140403 40 179720 Harness, ignition 41

71110408 Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2

131563

43 178861 Solenoid

122822X Ammeter Rectangular

45 52

141940

90 180449

DESCRIPTION

Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 Box, Battery Fender Switch, Interlock

Bulb, Light Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12" Switch, Plunger NC Gray Switch, Ignition Key, Ignition

Cover, Terminal, Red

Protection Wire Loop

Cover Terminal Battery

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

Page 37

TRACTOR -

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. NO.

2 176554 Drawbar 5 9 168337X013

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 13 172105X010 14 17 18

26 28 175049 Grille Lens Asm 29 174332X599 Lens, Griile 30 174738X558 Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT 31 139976 37 38 175710 39 60 72140606 64 74

142 175702 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 145 166 171875

206 170165 207

208 17670608 209 212

MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

DESCRIPTION

174619 Chassis Stamping 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

174996 17490608

185682X558 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Hood STD541437

17490508 174714 154798

73680600

156524

17670508 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh THDR 3/8-16 x 3/4 BL

175143 Insert Lens Reflective

5479J

Dash Pane!, Dash, L.H.

Panel, Dash, R.H. ScrewThdroi 3/8-16 X 1/2

Nut

Bracket, Fender Support Screw Thdroi 5/16-18x1 /2 Tyt Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear Bracket, Pivot Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Line x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Jod Pivot Chassis/Hood Screw Hwhd Hi Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Boit Shoulder 5/16 -18 TT Screw Thdroi 5/16-18x1 /2 TYTT ScrewThdroi 3/8-16x1/2

Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

drive*hydro.stlt..52

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY PART NO. NO.

8 165866

10 STD561210 14

10040400

74490544

15 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/lns. 5/16-18 unc

STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc

19 21 130564 22 178141 24

73350600

106888X

25 27

STD561210 28 175765 29 71673

169592

30 32 74760512 34

175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 120183X Bearing, Nylon

35 36 19211616 37 1572H

179114

38 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 41

175556

127783 154407 Bellcrank, Clutch

123205X

72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr 5

STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16 Unc

51 52

STD541431

10571OX Link, Clutch

105709X Spring, Return, Clutch

55 56 17060620 57

178138 V-Belt

59 169691

17120614

61 62

8883R 63 175410 Pulley Engine 252 64 173937 65 STD551143 66 154778 70 134683 74 137057 Spacer

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Peerless LTH2000 Rod Shift Fender Adjust Pin Cotter 1/8x1 CAD

Washer Lock Hvy Helical

Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.5

Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 Rod, Brake Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Brake Rod Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 CAD. Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, Parking Brake

Bracket, Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Washer

Pin, Roll Pulley, Composite

Keeper, Belt Idler Pulley Idler, V-Groove

Retainer, Belt

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 Keeper, Center Span

Screw 3/8-16X.875

Cover, Pedal

Bolt Hex 7/16-20x4 Gr.5

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Keeper Belt Engine

KEY PART NO. NO.

75 76 STD581075 77 123583X 78 81 178139 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 82 165711 Spring Torsion 83 19171216 85 150360 89 164890X428 Console, Shift 90 95 96 116 72140608 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 150 175456 151 19133210 156 158 165589 159 183900 Hub Shift 161 72140406

162 163 74780416 164 165 165623 166 166880 168 169 165580 197

198 169593 202 72110614 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1 -3/4 Gr.5 212 145212 245 246 247 181462 250 251 17060516

271 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 X 3/4

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

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

124346X Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1 /4 Zinc 178134

4497H Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

166002

73680400

19091010

165492 169613

178122 178121

17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 19131616

E-Ring Key, Square

Washer 17/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga. Nut Lock Center 1/4-28 FNTHD

Disconnect Asm Rod Bypas LTH Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1 Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 X 2 X 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5

NutCrownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 X 5/8 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x.561 Plate Fastening Nyliner Snap-In 5/8”ID Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105” Hyd

Nut Hex Flange Lock Strap Torque Lh LTH2000 Strap Torque Rh LTH2000 Link Shift Transaxle LTH2000

Screw 5/16-18 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 x 16 Ga.

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

STEERING ASSEMBLY

—38

-12

-39

Page 41

TRACTOR -

STEERING ASSEMBLY

MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY PART NO. NO.

139768

184706 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4

169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

6266H

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

6 8 12000029

175121 Draglink

10 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 12

73940800

13 136518

145212

15 17 180641

126847X Bushing, Link, Drag

26 28 19131416

17000612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4

30 STD561210 32

130465 36 155099 37 152927 Screw 38 139769

19183812 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga.

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

40 41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel 42

145054x428

121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

43 44

180640 46 184946X505 Cap, Spindle 51 73540400 54

71130420

160367

65 67

72110618

169827

68 71

175146 82

169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 87

173966 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553

- -

17490608

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Ring, Klip

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut, Hexfiange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga.

Pin Rod, Tie Bushing, Steering

Insert, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft Extension Shaft Steering Nut Crownlock 1/4-28

Bolt Hex 1/4-28 Unf x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14 Clip Steering

Screw 3/8-16 X 1/2

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 42

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY PART

NO. NO.

170545 Control, Throttle

17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cut

DESCRIPTION

ting 1/4-20 X 1/2

3 Engine {See Breakdown) B&S

Model No. 31M777-0234-E1

4 137352 Muffler

13 165291 Gasket B&S 14

148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer

169837

23 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527

123487X Clamp, Hose

33 37

137040

Shield Brn/Dbr Guard Arrestor, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly Line, Fuel

KEY PART NO. NO.

181654

124028X

DESCRIPTION

Plug, Drain Oil Easy Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd.,

Roll. 1/4-20 X 3/4

17000612

Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge 72

183906 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1

78 17060620

Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 SMGML

TAP/R

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 43

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY

PART

NO.

1 180597

180166

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, Fender 3 71110616 Bolt 4

19131610

5 145006

STD541437

6 7 124181X

8 17000616

19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge

1011180186

166369

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge

Clip, Push-in Hinged 16

Nut Spring, Seat Screw 3/8-16x1-1/2

Pan, Seat Knob Seat

KEY

PART

NO.

12 121246X

121248X

13 14 72050412 15 134300

DESCRIPTION

Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Split .28 x .88

121250X Spring

17 123976X

Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc 22

73800500

Nut

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 (

NOTE: Ail component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 44

DECALS

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

tH~>¿

KEY PART NO. NO.

156811

2 188097

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, HP Engine

3 184728 Decal, Hood, R.H. 4

184729 Decal, Hood, L.H.

5 184915 Decal, Hood Replacement

133644

6 7

184730 Decal, Hood Side 8 172331 9 184899

10 156439 11

179128

146046 Decal, V-Be!t Drive Schematic

Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck

Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, Deck B 42”

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

183827 Decal, Lower Dash

13 14

160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 138047

20 149516

178392

- -

Decal, Battery Diehard Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Chassis Disconnect LTH 2000

- -

138311 Decal, Lift Handie

- -

165800X428

165799X428

188095

- -

188096 Owner's Manual, Spanish

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

65139 106222X

3 4 59904

Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner's Manual, English

DESCRIPTION

Valve Cap, Tire

Stem, Valve Tire, Front Tube, Front Tire {Not Provided,

Service Item Only)

106732X624

278H

Rim, Front

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

106108X624 Rim, Rear

8 9

122082X 7152J

Tire, Rear Tube, Rear Tire (Not Provided,

Service Item Only)

104757X428 Cap, Axle 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

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

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 45

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

KEY PART

NO. NO.

159460

2 159471

105767X

3 4 12000002 E-Ring

19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 x21 Gauge

120183X Bearing, Nylon

6 7 125631X

122365X Button, Plunger, Red

8 11

139865

139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17

175689 18 73800800 19 139868

163552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 32

73540600

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Lift Lever inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove

Grip, Handle, Fluted Link, Lift, LH.

Link, Lift, R.H. Retainer Spring Link, Front Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Locknut, Hex, with Washer insert 1/2-13 Unc Arm, Suspension, Rear

Bearing, Pvt, Lift Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Page 46

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

Page 47

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

1 165892

2 STD533107 Boil

138017

3 4

165460

5 STD624008

178024

850857

STD551137 Washer, Lock

DESCRIPTION

Mower Deck Assembly, 42”

NO. NO.

68 144959 V-Bell Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Frt. Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” eck

101 136420 Retainer Spring 102 Bar Sway Deck Boil, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

103 19061216

104

105 160793

149846 73800600 71081010 STD551110

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J Nut, Weld

111 179292 112

179293 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

113 17060510

4898H

116

165746 Wheel, Gauge

118 73930600

STD551037 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

19131312

129

- -

134149 139775 138971

{The following blades are avail able) Blade, 42” Mulching Std {For mulching mowers only) Blade, 42” Mulching Premium 117 {For better wear when mulching) Blade, 42” Hi-Lift 119

{For bagging or discharging) 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

110485X

15 16 174493

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

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

132827

Bolt, Shoulder

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 21

STD541431

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 147

23 177563 Bracket, Deflector 148 24 105304X

123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector

110452X

26 27

130968X428

Cap, Sleeve

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector 152

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 153 29 131491 Rod, Hinge

173984

30 31 129963 32

153535 Pulley, Mandrel 178342

33 34 STD533717

131494

36 37 STD551037

STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Housing, Shaft, and Shaft

40 44

140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. Hardware Only - Pulley Not 45 STD624003 46 137729

133944

48 52

139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Mulcher Cover and Gauge Wheel

184907

53 54

178515 55 155046 56 165723 59 141043

Screw Thdrol

Washer, Spacer

Nut, Toplock, Flanged 158 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x1/2 Boil 159 Pulley, Idler, Flat

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

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

Washer, Hardened (Std. Deck - Order separately Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake components key nos. 101-106

Washer, Hardened Arm, idler

Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV idler

131 STD533710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 142

165890 143 157109 144 158634 145 165888

171977

146

131335

169022 Spring Return Idler 149 165898 150 19091216 151 169670

169676

169674 154

169675

169671 Spring Retention Lever

155

169672 Spacer

156 157

169669

72140614

184

19131410

130794

169583

NOTE: All component dimenstons gtven in U.S.inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Knob Custom Ova! Nut Lock Hex w/lns. 3/8-16

Mulcher Cover

Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Screw Taping 3/8-16 x .625

Bolt, Shoulder

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 X 12 Ga.

Arm Spring Brake Mower

Bracket Arm idler 42”

Keeper Belt 42” Clutch Cable

Pulley idler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

Spring Extension

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Flat 3/8” Type B

Spring Retainer

Rod Clutch

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga.

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Included)

Replacement Mower, Complete

and 116-119)

Page 48

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000

205

4iSB i 1

115 87

157'' 113

'■ 67 „ ...J 109 °°

127

'■ -114

-87

Page 49

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000

KEY PART NO. NO.

772151

DESCRIPTION

Cover L.H. 3 770135 Case 5 776355 6 778263

786197

13 778368 14

778368 15 778373 17

786139

Counter Shaft Spur Gear 11T Neutral Sleeve (.572) Bevel Gear (Incl. 14) (13 Teeth) Bevel Gear (Incl. 13) (13 Teeth) Ring Gear (54 Teeth)

Drive Pin 22 792194 Spring 23 792195

792073A

25 26 792125 28 792035 29 780065 31 780189

790071

36 37 790007

799021

792204

40 41 790102

Washer .750 ID

Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

Retaining Ring

Washer .627 ID .091W Washer .563 ID .062W

Brake Disk

Brake Pad Plate

Brake Pad

Roll Pin .25

Brake Lever 42 792202 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 42A

792203 792171 Screw, 10-24 X .500

43 44A

790100 Inside Brake (Mach)

44B

790099 Outside Brake (Casting) 45 790101 47

774869

Screw, 1/4-20 X 1-3/4

Actuator Rod

Axle 16.812 48 774688 Axle 11.625 49 778378 56 778379 65 780195 67

776440

Spur Gear 18T Spur Gear 81T

Washer .750ID .062W

Brakeshaft

KEY PART NO.

NO.

70 786196 79 792201

792154

85 87 788088A

792141 Washer .377ID .058W

99 100 792200 101 792199

DESCRIPTION

Spacer .625 .765 Spring OH Fill Plug Oil Seal 3/4"

Snubber Washer

Snubber Spring .47ID 102 792184 Washer .437ID .078W 103 792193 104

792198

105 780096

786162

106 107

792046 788104

109

Screw, 1/4-28 x .490

Nut, 3/8-24

Washer .625 ID .057W

Sleeve Assembiy

Screw, 1/4-20Х 1"

“0" Ring 113 786199 Sleeve Ass”y (incl. 157) 114

786200 Sleeve Ass”y (incl. 87) 115 786198 Sleeve Assembiy (incl. 87) 127 784384

788093A

150 157 788102

Shift Lever Ass’y (Incl. 109) Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon

Oil Seal 9/16"ID 180 730229 BOil Spec. (80W90) 182

788103

Grommet 183 792118 Relief Valve 184

792196 Hose Barb 185 798050 190 792150

Tubing 1/2x5 Washer

191 792151 Nut 7/16-20

794787 Differentia! (Gear Reduction

200

Drive)

798044

203 206 798055 207

798053 208 798040

798054

209 210 794788

Pulley & Hub AssV Disconnect Lever Mounting Plate Fan Control Lever Hydro Module LH Fender Cc

Page 50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

BRIOGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-El

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

1022

868 S)

1024

943 o

750*

1027

Page 51

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-El

1029

1Q36 EMISSION LABEL

75 @

1070 ‘

1040

305

Page 52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

BRIOGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-El

240

616

334

72Q\

Page 53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-El

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

1 697174 Cylinder Assembly

399265 Kit-Bushing/Seai (Magneto Side) 105 231855 0Valve-Float Needle 3 391086 •Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 106 4

697188 Sump-Engine 108

698404 Head-Cylinder 108A 692344

5 7

692410 9 697109

697157 Screw (Breather Assembly) 121 697241

10 11

697113

697110 •Gasket-Crankcase

13 690360 15 690946 16 697516

690947

20 22

692125

693557

23 24

222698 Key-Flywheel 25 697159

697160

697162 Piston Assembly (.020” Over

697163

697164 Ring Set-Piston (Standard)

697165 Ring Set-Piston (.010” Oversize)

697171

697172 27

698469 28 697099 29 697518 32 692852 Screw (Connecting Rod) 33 698370 Valve-Exhaust 34

695761 Valve-Intake 276 692255 35 691279 Spring-Valve (Intake) 36 691279 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 305 37

697108 Guard-Flywheel

690964

40 43 691968 Slinger-Governor/Oil

690564

698492

697762

50 690193 Manifold-Intake

692137*

690227 Stud (Carburetor)

53 54

691148 73 494439 74 691674 Screw (Rotating Screen)

690582

75 78 691003 Screw (Flywheel Guard)

690602

93 94

498030 Kit-idle Mixture 95 691636 98 495800 Kit-idle Speed

DESCRIPTION

•+Gasket-Cylinder Head 117 694352

•Gasket-Breather Tube-Breather

Screw (Cylinder Head) Piug-Oil Drain Crankshaft

•Seal-Oil (PTO Side)

Screw (Crankcase Cover) 141 495097 Flywheel

Piston Assembly (Standard) Piston Assembly (.010” Over 186 size)

size) Piston Assembly (.030” Over size) 209 692208

Ring Set-Piston (.020” Oversize) Ring Set-Piston (.030” Oversize) Lock-Piston Pin 232 691842 Spring-Governor Link Pin-Piston (Standard) Rod-Connecting (Standard)

Retainer-Valve 306

Tappet-Valve 309 693551

Camshaft 310 690323 Short Block (Replacement 311 497608 Engine 31M777-0234-E2 Art not available at this time)

NO. NO.

104

690525 0Pin-Float Hinge 690577

690464

118 697228 125 697190

127

695005 130 691750 Valve-Throttle 131 494379 Kit-Throttle Shaft 133 494381 137

281165 0tGasket-Float Bowl 141A

495931 142

697140 146 691639

698174 187

697098 Line-Fuel (Molded) 188 691693 Screw (Control Bracket) 192

691986

202 691841 216 691840 Link-Choke

222 694042 227 691374 231 691636

238 691843 Cap-Valve 240 394358 Filter-Fuel

691024 Clamp-Casing

265 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp)

304

698420

697102 Screw (Blower Housing) 305A

697103

697107 Shield-Cylinder 307

691003

333 495859 Armature-Magneto 334

691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 337

491055

DESCRiPTiON

OSeat-Inlet

Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) Valve-Choke (Choke-A-Matic)

0Jet-Main (Standard)

Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

Carburetor

Plug-Welch

Float-Carburetor Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual Chok

Kit-Choke Shaft (Choke-A-Ma1

ONozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

Connector-Hose

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Link-Mechanical Governor Spring-Governor

Bracket-Control

Control Lever-Governor

0Screw (Choke Valve)

0ij:Sealing Washer

Housing-Blower Screw (Blower Housing) Screw (Cylinder Shield)

Motor-Starter Screw (Starter Motor) Brush Set

Spark Plug

0t+ Gasket-Intake

Screw (intake Manifold) Screen-Rotating

Washer (Flywheel) 0 OBushing-Throttle Shaft OScrew (Throttle Valve)

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

•

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 Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

High Speed: 3000-3200

1 inch = 25-4 mm

Page 54

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272762

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-El

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

358 697191 Gasket Set-Engine 868 690968 •-h Seal-Valve 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 383 89838 404

691691

415 690283 Plug

697122

431 445 697153 462

691261

474

696459 691532 Strap-Starter 977 690192 Set-Carburetor Gasket

503 505 691251 510 693699

692024

513 523 697086 524 691032 •Seal-Dipstick Tube 1022

697184 Tube-Dipstick

525 544 692034 Armature-Starter 1024 499054 552 697144 Bushing-Governor Lever 562

691119 579 691029 584 697112 Cover-Breather Passage

95162

601 614

691620

692012 Crank-Governor

616 617

692138 • 00 Ring Seal (Intake Manifold) 1040 698470

634

690801 0Seal-Spring Assembly (Manual

634A 690802 635 691909

643 698401 654

690958

668 691500

692407 •Seal-Governor Shaft

691 692 690572 Spring-Detent 1127 691657 697 690372 718 690959

691224

729 741

697128

750 691033 757 697607 Link-Counterweight 1267

697134

758

697392 Pin-Counterweight

759 783 693713 789 698329 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) High Speed: 3000-3200 801 691283 Cap-Drive 802

691286 Cap-End

693757 Housing-Starter

803 830 691095 842

691031 •Seal-0 Ring (Dipstick Tube)

847

697611 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

692424 Terminal-Spark Plug +

851

DESCRIPTION

Wrench-Spark Plug 914

Washer (Governor Crank)

Elbow-Intake 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump

Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 967 Washer (Brush Retainer) Alternator

Nut (Governor Control Lever) 987

Drive-Starter

Clutch-Drive

Dipstick

Bolt (Governor Control Lever)

Nut (Starter Cable)

Clamp-Hose

Pin-Cotter

Choke) 1051 691265

0Seal-Spring Assembly (Choke-A-

Matic) 1059 698516

Boot-Spark Plug

Retainer-Air Filter

Nut (Carburetor)

Spacer

Screw (Drive Cap) 1263

Pin-Locating 1264 697104 Screw (Breather Reed)

Clip-Wire 1265 697125

Gear-Timing

Screw (Oil Pump Cover)

Counterweight 1270 697156 Plug-AVS Counterweight

Gear-Pinion

Harness-Wiring

Stud (Rocker Arm) 121

NO. NO.

877

393456

690960 943 690589 947

694393 Solenoid-Fuel

697015 Filter-Pre Cleaner

697574 Cover-Air Cleaner

968 975 495933 Bowl-Float

691326 0 «Seal-Throttle Shaft

697111

1005 1017

690770

1019 697143 Kit-Label

272475 692492 Cover-Rocker

1023 1026 692003

692011

1027 696854 1029 691751

1034 690822 Guide-Push Rod

693784 Shaft-Pump

1035 1036 695700

1044

691658 Screw (Flywheel)

1051A 698802 Ring-Retaining

690372

1070 1090 691293 1091 691333 1095 690190 Gasket Set-Valve 1119 691183

697124 Reed-Breather

691917

1266 1266A 697123 0Seal-O Ring (Intake Elbow)

697575 1279 690960 RPM Settings:

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

DESCRIPTION

Wire/Connector-Alternator

Screw (Rocker Cover)

•0 Ring Seal (Oil Pump Cover)

Fan-Flywheel Screen-Oil Pump

•-i-Gasket-Rocker Cover Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (intake) Rod-Push (Exhaust) Fllter-Oi! Arm-Rocker

Label-Emission Plate-Trim

Ring-Retaining Kit-ScrewA/Vasher

Screw (Flywheel Fan) Retainer-Brush Cap-Limiter

Screw (Alternator) Screw (Float Bowl)

Support-Blower Housing

•0Seal-O Ring (Intake Elbow) Latch-Blower Housing Screw (Blower Housing Support) Low Speed: 1900-2100

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

Page 55

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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________J_____

■vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv., II . IL. . . II , VVVVVVVVVptv

LJj

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

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WARNING: To avoid serious Injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 1S degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structuie.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Au Canada pour service en français:

1-80CFLE-FOYER^c

(1-8CX>533-6937)

www sears ca

188095 Rev. 2 7.9.03 TR/MH Printed in U.S.A.