Craftsman 917.274990 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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23.0 HP

FI FPTRIP ^TART

50” MOWER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
NOT INCLUDED WITH TRACTOR)
6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.274990

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en

gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179
Visit our Craftsman websiteiwww.sears.com/craftsman

For answers to your questions
about this product, Cali;

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Safety Rules

Product Specifications...............

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

Operation

Maintenance Schedule..............

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

3

Service and Adjustments...

6

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

8

Troubleshooting

12

Repair Parts

18

Parts Ordering

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WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s
manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty
service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this
product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,
electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable
debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con
tained in the owner's manual.

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

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

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the
battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

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

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME
WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

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

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all 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 absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either the
entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine 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 unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.

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

others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and bum . Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-up
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine . Ailow machine to cool before
storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of­control and tipover accidents, which can re
sult in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back up
the slope or if you feel uneeisy on it, do not
mow it.

DO:

■ Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

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

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommenda
tions for wheel weights or counter
weights to improve stability.

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

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

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

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

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.

• Do rюt 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.

SAFETY RULES

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activi^. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.

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

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

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the
machine.

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

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

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

Never run a machine Inside a closed
area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.

Be sure the area Is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind
and down for smail 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.

SAFETY RULES

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

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.

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

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu

ally downhill, if possible.
ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONIM BECOMEALERTIt! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
^CAUTION: In order to prevent acci
dental starting when setting up, trans
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
ACAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

ACAUTION: 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.
AWARNING; Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

^WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE
CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILWPE
(API-SF-SJ):

OIL CAPACITY; W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030”)

GROUND SPEED LO: HI:
(MPH);

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE:
CHARGING

SYSTEM:
BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and nianufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
oannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, well-trained techni
cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32“F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32”F)

W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS

CHAMPION
RC12YC

0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

REVERSE; 0.9 2.1

REAR: 10 PSI
15AMPS @ 3600RPM

AMP/HR: 35
MIN. CCA; 280
CASE SIZE:U1R

27-35 FT. LBS

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

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under “Mainte
nance” and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.

^WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush­covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine’s exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the ■
California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears service
center (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before
you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.
(1) 9/16“ wrench
(1) 1/2* wrench

(1) 3/4” socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON
UNPACK CARTON

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

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

3. Remove mower and packing materi
als.

4. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight fonvard.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.

4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering
wheel.

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

6. Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.

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

8. Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grilt.

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

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
CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into sen/ice
after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

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

ASSEMBLY

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 bolt Is positioned over large
slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage
shoulder bolt In slot and puil seat
towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan fon/vard and
assemble adjustment knob and flat
washer loosely. Do not tighten.

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

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutchAjrake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its
adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment

9.

Flat Washer

Adjustment^!

Knob '

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for iocation and

function of controis)

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

2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.

4. Roll tractor.forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

^WARNING; Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor is ciear of

other people and objects.

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

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

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

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

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest
position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle
position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

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

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position.

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

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and
mower suspension arms are raised with
attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti
sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck,

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.

5. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.

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

loops up as shown.

7. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.

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

plate assembly to align holes and
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate and mower brackets.

Chassis

ShoUder
Bolt

Double Loop
Retainer
Spring

Bracket

„ , Front
Suspension ^/|o^,ver
Arms Rrarkpt

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin. If necessary, move
mower side-to-side to give space
between plate and mower brackets.

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

9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.

10. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

11. Raise deck to highest position.

12. Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using long shoulder bolts, 3/8
washers, and 3/8-16 center locknuts.
Tighten securely.

13. Adjust gauge wheels before operat
ing mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

fiated at the factory for shipping pur
poses. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.

Front

Suspension

Brackets

Electric
Clutch
Pulley

Front Plate
Assembly

Loop Up

10

Single
Loop
Retainer
Springs

Deflector
Shield

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower 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
replacing motion, mower drive, and
mower blade drive belts in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that the brake is
properly adjusted. See TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

t/CHECKUST

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

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

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

charged, (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps),

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

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

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

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

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following
important items:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.

/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

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

✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operat

ing condition.

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OPERATION

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

it;

a

BATTERY

A

CAUTION OR

WARNING

♦

REVERSE FORWARD

1

FAST

SLOW

0

©

ENGINE ON

i

FUEL

ENGINE OFF

l\l

CHOKE

OIL PRESSURE

MOWER HEIGHT

Of

LIGHTS ON

©

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

F R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

<S>1

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

c©

UNLOCKED

I

If

MOWER LIFT

PARKING BRAKE

DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

12

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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.

American National Standards Institute.

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

attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH; Turns the headlights on
and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting
a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB; Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
GEARSHIFT LEVER; Selects the speed
and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIfT LEVER: Allows high (H)
and low (L) speed for all forward and
reverse gears.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to
raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging (-).
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.

13

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOURTRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

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

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

2. Place parking brake lever in “EN
GAGED” position and release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal.
Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"
position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Choke Dis^gag^ Switch Pull Out To

Attachment Clutch

Corroí \ -i^Engage’

Throttle

Control-

“Brake;
Position

- Parking

ClutotV “Engaged­Brake Pedar / "Disengaged” \ Position
“Drive” ,, ./ Position Gear Shift
Position .,, . Lever

Adjustment Knob

Brake

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

■ To stop mower blades, move attach
ment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED”
position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)
position.

ENGINE-

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

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

• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than “OFF’ wilt
cause the battery to be discharged,
(dead).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas,

AgautiON: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower
performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine,

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK
WARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in
neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers
to desired position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to
start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired
direction.

• Turn knob clockwise to raise
cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise {r^) to
lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2*. 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
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 Inches
during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

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

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting

height In operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a fiat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting
height.

2. Lower mower with lift control. Re

move rear retainer spring and clevis

pin which secure each gauge wheel.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground.

Raise gauge wheels slightly to align
holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar
and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels
should be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer springs into clevis
pins.

Retainer
Spring

Gauge
Wheel Bar

Gauge
Wheel

Bracket

Clevis Pin

TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator

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

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift
control.

3. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control,

TO STOP MOWER BLADES ­disengage attachment clutch control.
^CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.

Attachment Clutch High Position
Switch Pull Out I y Lovr
“Engage”/ i .^Position

Push In To

“Disengage”

^ Attachment Lift Lever

Deflector

' Shield

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

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided 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 con
trol lever to slower position.

• if stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi
tion and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1 st gear and range
shift lever to tow (L) position. Be sure you

have allowed roomfortractorto roll slightly
as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release park
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

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

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi
tion.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five

(5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil,

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil till cap/
dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the
cap onto the tube. Remove and read
oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULL” mark on dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte

nance section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoiine. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32°F{0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

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

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

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

^CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if

the engine run out oi fuel, it will take extra

cranking time to move fuel from the tank to
the engine.

1. Sit on seat In operating position,
depress clutcfi'brake pedal and set
parking brake.

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

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

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to “START position and

release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, push choke control
in, wait a few minutes and try again. If
engine still does not start, pull the

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

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control
in slowly.

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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 lor one minute
using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to
push the choke control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, until the
choke control is fully in. If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control
in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly.

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

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Sen/ice and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.

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

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Senrice and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• Use the runner on the right side of the

mower as a guide. The blade cuts
approximately an inch outside the
runner.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

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

tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.
When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clip
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the
second to the desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as
the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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MAINTENANCE

Check Brake Operation

Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Syetema
Check for Loose Fasteners

SharpeiVReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level 1

Clean Battery and Termlneia
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt<s) Tendon

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Terrsion

Check Engirte Oil Level
Change Ertgine OH
Clears Air Filtar
Clean Air Scraen
Inspect Mufflef/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Co^irtg Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Rlter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover
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LUBRICATION CHART

® Tie Rod Ball Joints

abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace toe
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.

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© Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

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

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.

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

highest gear, then brake must be ad

justed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause 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 SYSTCM

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

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachement clutch control is in the
disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to ieave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never
operate unless the operator is in the

BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

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

3. Install new or resharpened blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

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

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

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.

Trailing
Edge Up

Rat Washer^v,.^ ^
Lock Washer-s^T?)

'î^ex Bolt (Grade)'^

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six tines on the bolt head.

Mandrel

'Assembly

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine,

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

• To check blade balance, you will need

a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal
ancer, follow the instructions supplied

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position. If either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is
balanced.

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.

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• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of electrolyte is
not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to “leaK"
power.

1. Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

2.

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.
Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
Coat terminals with grease or petro

5.
leum jelly.

Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING

6.

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if
necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restrict cooling.
CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1. Block up rear axle securely.

2.

Remove left rear wheel by removing
hub bolts.

3.

Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil
level must be even with plug threads,
necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug.

4.

Reassemble wheel to hub.

Transaxle Filler
Plug

SAE VISCOSITY GRACES

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TEMPgflATUne RAfX3E AIVTiCiPAT&D BEFORE NEXT OIL CHA^^SE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

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

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.

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

2.

Remove cap from end of drain valve
and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
Unlock drain valve by pushing upward

3.

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.

To open, pull down on the drain valve.
After oil has drained completely, close

5.

and lock the drain valve by pushing
upward and turning clockwise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
Remove the drain tube and replace the

6.

cap onto to the end of the drain valve.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill

7.
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section
of this manual.

8.

Use gauge on oil fill cafYdipstick for

If

checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

“FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Valve

LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API senrice classification SF-SJ.
Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating. Ciean with a wire brush or
compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooiing fins, and other
external surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary.
Make sure the cooling shrouds are
reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air fitter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Sen/ice air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

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

5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

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

damage the cartridge.

6. Remove nut and cartridge plate.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace
if necessary.

9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

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

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.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

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

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

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel titter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure

tor, replacement is required.

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

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

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

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

Clamps

Fuel Filter'

CLEANING

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

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo
tive type wax.

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

2^ engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Li. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

*2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key “OFP 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

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

2. Turn height adjustment knob to lowest
setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Remove retainer spring holding anti­swaybar to chassis bracket and
disengage anfi-swaybar from bracket.

5. Remove four retainer springs from
front plate assembly and remove
plate.

6. Remove retainer springs from

suspension arms at deck and disen

gage arms from deck.

7. Raise attachment lift to its highest
position.

8. Slide mower fonward and remove belt
from electric clutch pulley,

9. Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

Suspension
Arms

Chassis
Bracket

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL
MOWER AND DRIVE BELr in the
Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this

manual). If tires are over or underinflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position,

• Measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground level at front corners
of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of
mower should be the same.

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

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

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

Electric

Clutch Pulley

Front
Plate
Assembly

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway
Bar

etainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Front Mower
Bracket

NOTE; Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjust
ing.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-back
adjustment Is necessary, be sure to adjust
both front links equally so mower will stay
level side-to-slde.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
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 tractor.

Measure distance “P directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

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

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

• To lower front of mower housing,
loosen nut “G" on both front links an
equal number of turns.

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

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen
nut "H” from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “G" on both front links an
equal number of turns.

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

against trunnion on both front links.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will
change dim. “F’ by approximately 3/8“.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground

J —GROUND LINE

Bottom Edge of

. Mower to Ground

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Mandrel

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
I. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.
Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel

pulley.

Remove belt from electric clutch
pulley.
Remove belt from idler pulleys.
Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.

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

8. Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and bolt in mower
housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9. Install belt In both idlers. Make sure
belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers
as shown.

10. Install new belt onto electric clutch
pulley.

II. Roll belt into upper groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley.

12. Carefully check belt routing making
sure belt is in the grooves correctly
and inside belt keepers.

13. Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

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L.H.

Mandrel
Cover

L.H
Mandrel

Screws

Mower
Drive Belt

Belt
Keepers

Electric
Clutch
Pulley

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT
Park the tractor on level surface,

Engage

parking brake.

1. “

Remove rnower drive belt (See “TO
REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT’ in
this section of this manual).

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

3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover. Unhook
spring from bolt on mower housing.

4. Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel
pulley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel
pulley, idler pulley, and L.H, mandrel
pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may
have accumulated around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.

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

8. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary
idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

9. Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.
mandrel pulley, Idler pulley, and
center mandrel pulley as shown.

10. Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.
Make sure belt is in all grooves
properly.

11 .Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel
cover.

12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See
“INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT in the Assembly section of this

manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See
‘TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

in this section of this manual).

LDrive Belt

Mower Blade

Mandrel

Secondary
Idler Arm

Spring

Sway Bar
Bracket

Center
Mandrel

Idler
Pulley

R.H. Mandrel
Cover

Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear
which may cause the mower blades to
not engage, or, to not stop as required.
Adjustments shouid be made by a Sears
or other qualified sen/ice center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and
ignition switches are in “OFF’ position.

2. Adjust the three nylon locknuts until
space between clutch plate and rotor
measures .012" at all three slot
locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After Installing a new electric
clutch, run tractor at full throttle and
engage and disengage electric clutch 10
cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor

Nylon
Locknut (3'

TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the left
side of the transaxle.
If tractor r^uires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in highest
gear on a level dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and
engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut “A" on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen
jam nut and turn nut “A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

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

necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,
further maintenance is necessary.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

Clutching Flat Idler l^^^^

Engine

Pl^y y

With Parking Brake "Engaged”

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom of left footrest, it is not necessary

to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL-

1. Engage parking brake (creates slack
in belt).

2. Remove mower drive belt from electric
clutch pulley only (See TO REPLACE
MOWER DRIVE BELT' in this section
of this manual).

3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle
pulley.

4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys,
then off engine pulley and front V-idier
pulley.

5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.
BELT INSTALLATION-

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on
engine pulley and front V-ldler,
making sure to route belt inside of belt
keepers.

2. Put belt coming from V-idter above
midspan belt keeper, then onto

clutching idler pulleys as shown.

3. Make sure V part of belt engages V­idler.

4. Place belt around transaxle pulley,
beginning at top.
V part of belt should engage transaxle
pulley.

5. Place long lower section of belt
through loop In midspan belt keeper.

6. Check to be sure belt is on proper
side of all belt keepers.

7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto
electric clutch pulley.

Transaxle
Pulley

Keeper

-V-ldler

jAs Viewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN
MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straightforward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If parts in the front axle or
steering mechanism have been replaced
or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1. Position front wheels straight ahead,

2. Measure distance between wheels at
front and rear of tires (dimensions “A”
and “B”).

• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to
1/4* less than rear dimension “B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN-

1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment
sleeves on tie rod.

2. Adjust tie rod until dimension “A" is

1/8" to 1/4* less than dimension “B”.

3. Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred to
affect the front wheel camber,contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL-

1. Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.
Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

2.

wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

3.
and tighten hub bolts securely.

Washers

Axle
Cover

Retaining

Ring'

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.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).

If “jurrper cables^ are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure;
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a

12 volt negative grounded system. The other
vehkal must also be a 12 volt negative
grounded system. Do not use your tractor
battery to start other vehides.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (-H) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

REPLACING BATTERY
^CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
Reinstall terminal guard.
First connect RED batte^ cable to
positive {+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to

7.

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

8. Close terminal access doors.
9, Close hood.

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Keps Nut

Terminal

Access
Door

Terminal
Guard

Negative (Black)
Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

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

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

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

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

1. While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for
heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

2. Retighten jam nut against spring

bushing.
IMPORTANT; Do not adjust for maximum
spring tension when using light attach

ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever
spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not
overpower spring. When removing

attachment, always adjust spring tension
to its lowest position.

Adjustment Bojt

^Spring Bushing

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS

SEMBLY

Raise hood.

2, Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3, Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.

4, To replace, reverse above procedure.

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and sys
tems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish
ment or individual. Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment Is necessary, proceed as
follows;

1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.

2. Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing damp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Adjusting
Needle

---------______________________

_______

Idle speed Adjusting

— Screw

Throttle
Control
Cable

Attachment Lift
Spring

Stop

^'^'^^'ilamp Screw

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Choke
Contro)
Cable

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, check adjustment as de

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
cartridge plate to expose carburetor
choke (See “AIR FILTER” in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely,

4. Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for Full
Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate for
differences in fuel, temperature, altitude
or load. If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles
In (clockwise) decreases the supply of
fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out

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

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING-

1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and
the throttle control cable is adjusted
properly (see “TO ADJUST
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE” in the

Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).

2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting
needle In (clockwise) closing it finger
tight and then turn out (counterclock
wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING-

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.
NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.

2. Idle speed setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, engine
should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine
idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed
adjusting screw in or out until correct

idle is attained.

3. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle In (clockwise)
until engine speed decreases and
then turn out (counterclockwise)

approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the
best low speed performance.

4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if
necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST-

5. Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or
dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle
out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if
necessary, until engine accelerates
smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust-damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact Sears or other qualified
service center, which has proper equip
ment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
^CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to be stored for
a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte
nance section of this manual.

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

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

BATTERY

» Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave c^les discon

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

• If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

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

experiance indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

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

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to “START” position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

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

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden

sation to form and will cause your
tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start 1. Out of fuel.

Hard to start

CAUSE CORRECTION

2. Engine not “CHOKED"
properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Staie or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring,

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See'TO START ENGINE”
in Operation section.
Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
Check all wiring.

See *To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace
battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See “To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service Adjustments
section.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Engine will not

turn over

Engine ciicksbut
wili not start

1. Ciutch/brake pedal not
depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is
engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

SO

1. Depress ciutch/brake
pedal.

2. Disengage attachment
clutch.

3. Recharge or replace
battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition
switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean batte^ terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

CAUSE

1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE"
position.

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

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10-Spark plug wire loose,
11, Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12, Dirty/clogged muffler.
13, Loose or damaged wiring.
14, Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15, Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

1. Set in “Higher Cuf position/
reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel
filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.

15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.

Engine continues
to run
when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.

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

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1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Mower blades will
not rotate

Poor grass
discharge

Headllght(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley,

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air
pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades Improperly Installed.

10. Improper blades used.

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

1. Switch is “OFF.

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.
Place throttle control in

1,

“FAST’ position.

Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry before

mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.

Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.

11, Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch “ON”,

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec
lions.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not
charge

Engine “backfires’

when turning
engine “OFF"

1. Bad battery cell (s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator
(If so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

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

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1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec
tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Move throttle control to
“SLOW position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

POsntON

ClflCurr

OFF

DNi-UGHTSl

OH

START

WIRINQ INSULATED CUPS
NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED
CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY
SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

properly secure your

WIRING.

''MAKE'*

M+O-t-Al

NONE
B + A1 L4-A2
B*A1 NONE

B 4; S -f A1 NONE

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

posmoN

OFF C + Q.B + H

ON

NON-REMOVABLE

CIRCUIT

C + F.B4-E.A + 0

CONNECTIONS

33

G F C

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11

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ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

144927 BaHery

2

74760412

8

7603J
10 145211
11

150109
12

145769
16

153664
21 166184
22 4152J
25

150775 Cable, Battery
26 108824X
27

73510400
28 170697
29 160784
30

175566 Switch, Ign
33

140403
«1

170238
42

154336
45

122822X
50

174652 Switch, PTO
52

141940
79

163996
81

109748X
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bolt He* Head 1/4-20 x 3/4
Tray, Battery
Bolt 1/4-20 * 7.5 Zinc
Hold down Battery Dash Mount
Nut Push Nylon 1/4*
Switch Interlock Push-In
Harness Socket Light W/4152J
Bulb Light

Fuse
NutKepsHe* 1/4-20 Unc
Cable, Ground
Switch, Plunger

Key, Ignition
Harness Ign.
Cover, Terminal
Ammeter

Protection Wire Loop
Buibholder Asm. Incan descent
Relay Asm.

35

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

1 175465
2 175282
4 73680700

163976X428 DashYTGT2Cyl

5
6 157882
7 17720408
8 145166
14 175259X658

16 121794X
17 17000612 ^new

174515X558

18

19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga. 91

19

STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16x1

20

21 S'TO541437

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH
28 145244X558

145051X014

Э0
31 161419 Brace. Supt 1 -pc VGT Strg
32 161327

161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh

33
34 177018
35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16 Ga.
36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4
37 167286X558 Fender
39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 152
42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 153 160568
43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
44

136940

45

154913

47

17490608

50

175476

56 154914

DESCRIPTION
Rail, Frame RH 58

Drawbar, G1
Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC

Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2
Support, Battery
Hood Asm 85 144911 BiackeL Support Transaxle
Cover, Access

Grille

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 122 161464

Footrest, LH

Saddle, SIkscr Vgt

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh

Plate Asm Engine Chassis

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 158 17670608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16x1/2
Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1/2
Bracket, Chassis Front
Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

PART

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

175315 Bracket Asm., Fender

60 17060620

1Э131614

63
67 156973 Guide, Bell Gear Drive
68 17490508
70 177679
84 142992 Stop, Over Center Mower

86 74760716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC xl
88 STD5S1143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 7/16

STD551237

90

175464

106 138776 Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Uwr

130 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 X 3/4
137

74780716
138 163975X428
139 171873
140 163806 Magnet VTGT

141 163805 Striker Plate YTGT
142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh
144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh

148 164655

150 161237

177956 Shield Browning

157

161840

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

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16x1-1/4
Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18x1/2

Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8
Rail, Frame Lh

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

BoH Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5

CupholderYTQT
Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 TT

Extrusion Bumper
Duct Heat Hood

Lens Asm Headlight Bar
Lens Bar

37

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER917.274990

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GROUND DRIVE

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KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

1 SSSSMI Key, Woodrufl 37 121749X
3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38
4

17490508
5 STD541437
6 STD561210 Pin, Cotier 41
7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 42 8883R Cover, Pedal
8 12000034 Klip, Ring 46 145170
9 140080 Bolt, Hub 47

10 142509 Disc, Brake 48 72110612
11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 50 131494
12 73750800
13 139419 Washer, Special 52 139123
14 138901 Bushing 53 207J
15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga. 54
16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28x3/4 55 105706X
17

128909X Spring 56

18 137104 Lever, Brake 57
19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 59 1222S3X

21

23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4
22

633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 61 137524
23 106932X
24

136925 Support, Puck Brake
25

136923 Puck, Brake Top
26 137552 Spring. Return
27 17490528

28

73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 68 5142H
29

137213 Brake, Rod 69 136327

30 19131616
34

71673 Cap, Plunger

35

137648 Rod, Parking Brake

36 149412

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x3/4
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 40 176575 Acluator, Inlertock Switch

Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf

Knob

Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 66
5/16-18x1-3/4

Washer 13/32x1 x16Qa.

Spring, Drive Ground

KEY PART

150035 Nyllner

39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 X1

73931000 Nut, Centeriock #10-24

138228 Clutch Rod

51 STD541437

161590 Clutch, Ami Assembly

137153 V-Belt

141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

60 122266X Spring Clip, Connecting Link
62

STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16
63 74760720
64 154752
65 67609 Bolt, Shoulder

140296 Washer. Hardened

67 19131312

117 73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

NOTE All component с1|тепвюп5 given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 X 16 Ga.

Retainer, Spring

BoB, Cam. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
Pulley, Idler, Flat
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
Pulley, Idler, Grooved
Washer, Hardened

Bearing, Idler

Shift Rod. Hi-Lo

Pulley, Transaxle

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 X 1-1/4
Shaft, Clutch^rake Pedal

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll
Hub, Cover

39

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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40

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY
NO.

1

2

3
4
5
6
7 121748X
8 12000029
9

10

11
12 73901000

13
14 STO551137
15
16 145103

17 137347
18

19 156011
20
21 159945
22 155105

23

25 STD523710

26

27 3366R

28

29

31

32 19111610

33 74760512

34

35

36 137156
37 73360600
38
39 73700600
40
41 155246
42
44 160135X428 Extension, Steering
45

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

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.274990

PART
NO.

159944X428
178557
6№SM
161849
181848
6266H

121232X Cap, Spindle
74781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 X 2-3/4
136518

121749X

STD541537

175572

163887X428

152927 Screw

159946X428 Cap, Wheel Steering

17000612
104239X

138136

74780512

138059

109850X Joint /Ism. Ball RH Thread

109851X

17490508

19132411 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION
Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front
Fitting, Grease
Spindle Asm, LH
Spindle Asm., RH
Bearing, Race Thrust Harden
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
Ring,Klip#T6304-75

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 578-11 Unc
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3/8

Nul, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod /Ism., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (inc. Key No. 36-40)

□raglink. Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1 Gr. 5

Bearing, Col. Strg.
Screw 3/8-16x3/4
Bearing, Flange

Bushing, Nyllner Snap
Washer 11/32x1 x10Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 6/16-18x3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

Screw Thdiol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

41

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42

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1

2 149723

121Э61Х Pulley V-ldler

8

177748

9

175287

10
11 170056
12 143996
15 151346

109227X

16
17 106082X

161493

18
20 177328X428
21 164863
22 175441X428 Control Choke

STD551237 Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

24
25 73920600
26 3645J
27 139277
28 7834R FuelUne

137180 Spark Arrester Kit

29
35 10010500

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler
Model No. CV674-7S544 39 17490636
Muffler

Keeper Asm. Bell Engine
Bushing
Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YVGt 96

Pad Spacer
Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

Control Throttle
Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16x3/4 80

Nut Keps3/8-24UNF 83
Bushing
Stem Tank Fuel

Washer Split

KEY PART

37 123487X

40 17490664
41 1261Э7Х

42 STD551143
43 173937
47 175288
62 146629

24-041-02 Gasket

69
70 175545
71 175546
74 162295

М7ЭОЭ0800 Nut Range
81 148456
82 148315

171877
84 17060624

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Clamp Hose
Screw TT 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 UNC

Screw TT 3/8-16 X 4 UNC

Washer 1-1/2 OD x 15/32 ID x

.250

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 Ga 5
Bushing
Shield Heal Muffler

Tube Exhaust LH
Tube Exhaust RH
Elbow Street Brass

Plug Drain Oil Easy
Plug Oil Drain Easy
Bolt 5/16-18 UNC X 3/4 W/ Sems
Screw3/8-16x 1-1/2

43

SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART

NO.

NO.

140124

1

140551

2

140675

3

127018X

4

145006

5

STD541437

6

124181X

7

171877

8

174694

10
12 121246X

121248X

13
14 72050412

DESCRIPTION
Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat
Strap, Fender
Boll, Shoulder 5/16-18x.62
Clip, Push In, Hinged
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uno
Spring, Seat Cpran

Bolt 5/16-1 euncx 3/4 w/Sems
Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch
Bushing, Snap
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

PART

KEY
NO. NO.

121249X

15

123740X

16

123976X

17

19171912

18

166369

19

124238X

20

171852

21

STD541431

22

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Split
Spring, Cprsn
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5
Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Qa.
Knob, Seat
Cap, Spring Seat

Boll, Shoulder 5/16-18
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

44

DECALS

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PAHT

KEY
NO. NO.

1 177375
2 164085

171702

3
4 171703

177415

5

133644

6

177416 Decal, Engine

8

163204

9

156439

10
11 4900J
12 146047

DESCRIFTK»!
Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood. RM
Decal, Hood, LH
Decai, Hood Side Panel
Decal, Maintenance

Decal. Fender, Craftsman
Decal, Fender Danger
Decal, Clutch/Biake
Decal, V-Belt Drive
Schematic

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART
NO. NO.

164884

13
15 171813

164085

16
17 149516

164065

18

138047 Decal. Battery

19

106202X

23

■ -

138311

- -

157199X428

- -

179079
179080

- -

PART

KEY
NO.

NO.
59192

1
2 65139

106228X427

3
4 8134H
5 106230X
6 278H
7 9040H

8 104757X428

lOSSBBX Tiro, Rear

9

7154J

10

106277X428 Rim Assembly, Rear

11

12 6856M

144334

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

description

Decal, Blower Housing
Decal, RepI Parts
Decal, Dash Amm Eng.
Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi
Decal, Insert Strg

Reflector, Taillight
Decal, Handle Lft Height
Adjust (Lift Handle)
Pad, Footrest
Manual, Owner's (Eng)
Manual, Owner's (Span)

DESCRIPTION
Cap, Valve. Tire

Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front
Tube, Front (Service Hem Only)
Tire, Front

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

Tube. Rear (Service Hem Only)

Fining, Grease

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. T ube)

45

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

46

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1

121006X
177535

2

159189

3

12000022

4

19292016

5

71110624

6

7 175830
3 175831

122364X

9

2876H

10
11 146704

163552

12
13 139668
14 169865

STD541437

15

674A247

16

18 143363

STD551037

19

5328J

20
2123STD52710

STD624008

73350800

24

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Rod Asm., Lever
Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt
Lever Asm., Lift Rtl

E-RingTnjarc#5133-87 31

Washer 29/32

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx1-1/2 33
Grip, Handle Fluted
Button, Plunger
Plunger, Button
Spring 2-1/8’
Link Lift
Retainer, Spring
Atm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 70
Spring Asm., Assist Lift
Bracket, Spring Assist 73
Washer 13«2 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 75
Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist
BoH, Fin Hex 3/8-16x1
Retainer, Spring
Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

X

1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

KEY PART

26
29

X

32

34 137167
35
38
39
40
41 73540600
42
43

72

76
78

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

DESCRIPTION

73680800
150233

110807X
19131016
137150
ST05e0907

138057
155097

123935X Plug, Hole
17060516

19112410
123934X
145212
110452X
73350600

175805
175560
175689

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Nut. Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc
Trunnion, tnfin Height

Nut, Special

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Spring, Compression Int Hgt
Pin, Cotter 3/32 X 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift
Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Height Indicator

Screw 5/16-18x1
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24
Washer 11/32 X 1-1/2 xIO Ga.
Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Nut Push Phos S Oil

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC
Plate Asm Susp Front
Pin Flange
Trunnion

47

TRANSAXLE

7 38 23

^*24 90

Г 67 25 *

i Од 2*

''■S 26^. 2*

' J. 29

, ^ %¿

^ lO

61 ^

Í5 '

75

70

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

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70 /

73

48

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TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 4197R

12000034

2
3

4199R

4

4216R

5 4216R

4217R

6
7 174728

74020652

6

9 7392M

137261

10

11

4965R
6266H

12

4212R

13
14 137125

6276H

15

633A63

16

8118M

17
IB 8740H1

122238X

19

4216R

20
21 6252H1
22 781 OH

6262H

23
24 7393R

992R1

25

139111

26
27 4986R

122254X

28

6269H Oil Seai

29

585SH

30
31 174731

32 6277H
33 4225R
34 7396H
35 4198R

36 4200R

7395H

37
38 160789
39 174729

40 13320400
41 17580520

6271H Oil Seat

45

13060200

46

489SH Needle faring

49

50 4222R
51 1529R

DESCRIPTION

Axle Shaft
Retaining Ring
Final Drive Gear

Difterentiat Gear
Diflerenlial Pinion
Diflerential Carrier
Axle Thrust Washer
Bon, Hex Hd 3/8-24x3-1/4
(V Thread Length)
Steel Ball
Spring Shift Fork Detent

Shift Fork, High-Low Range

Thrust Bearing Race

41h Reduction Pinion
Shaft, Brake
Snap Ring, Crescent Type
High-Low Range Gesirs

Needle Bearing
Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range
Differential Pinion Spacer
Differential Pinion Bushing
Gripco Cenlerlock Nut 3/8-24
Shift Fork, R.H.
Oii Seat

Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft
Shift Fork, LH.
Shift Shalt, High-Low Range

Pressure Relief Valve
Qearcase, Reverse Idler

Shaft and Bearings, R.H.
(Includes Key No.'s 17,18,
25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82)
Dowel Pin
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
4th Reduction Gear Shaft
4th Reduction Gear Spacer
Thrust Bearing Race

Gate, Lower, Shift
Gearcase arxl Bearings,
L.H. (Includes Key #'s 18,
25, 49, 50 (2), 51 and 52)
Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T. 95
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/4 96

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

811ЭМ

52
53 4220R
54 4209R

4213R

55

4442H

56

57 4195R

4214R

58

4194H

59

7528R

60

4208R

61

4207R

62

7398H

63

64 4203R

4204R

65

2898J

66

12000033

67

4205R

68
69 4206R

1Э70Н

70

71 бЗЗАбЭ

139120

72

4201R

73
74 12000008
75 1163R
77 6803J

1167R

79

73360700

80

6270H Oil Seal

81

136964

82
84 5384J

2978J

65

633A85

66

873ЭН1

87

4924H

68

19151516

89

110542X

90

19161511

91

92 75J

6274H

93

76020412

94

10040500
159783

633A109

97

174741

98

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

1 Inch = 25.4 mnfi

DESCRIPTION

Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion, Low
4th Reduction Gear
3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2nd Reduction Gear Shaft
Final Drive Pinion

1 St Reduction Gear Shaft
1st Reduction Shaft Spacer
3rd Reduction Pinion High
2nd Reduction Gear
Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd
Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear
Key, Hi-Pro 1/8x17/32
Klip Ring
Intermediate Speed Gear
High Speed Gear
Thrust Bearing Race
1 ntermediata and High
Speed Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
E-Ring
Reverse Idler Gear
Needle Bearing
Sealing Washer
Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Reverse Idler Shaft
Gearshift Lever, Bent
Gearshift Cap
Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball,Keyed
Spring

Washer 15/32x15/16x16

Gauge
Shift Mechanism Seal
Washer 9/16 X 15/16 x 12
Gauge

Gearshift Gate and
Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket
Cotter Pin 1/8 X 3/4
Washer, Lock 5/16
Screw Hex Washer Head
M^ine
Gearshift Lever Assembly
Transaxle, 6 Speed,
Complete Assembly

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER | ^

I f

Ih

i

21

1_„

r

1

CHANKCASEr

0—1»

p

O

s-«

-7

o
o

Q

50

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER
KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-033-03-S

24-041-23-S
24-096-59-S

M-645020-S

5 X-7S-23-S
6 25-351-01-S
7 24-755-66-5

8 24-411-05-3
9 24-041 -40-S

10 24-318-70-S
11 25-186-01-S
12 24-599-01-S
13 M-640034-S

14 24-072-09-5

24 468 16-5

15

24 100 10-S

16

17 24-755-74-S

18 24-153-16-5
19 24-086-32-S
20 24-445-01 -S
21 24-016-01-S

24-016-02-5

22 24-017-01-3

24-017-02-3
23 24-032-05-5
24 235011-3
25 24-089-02-5
26 12-173-01-S

27 12-755-03-5
28 24-318-67-5
29 24-755-76-S

30 25-313-02-5
31 24-755-57-3

32 M-545016-S

33

24-445-02-3

34

24-126-44-3

35 24-112-12-5

36 24-294-06-3
37 24-326-13-5
38 24-326-14-3
39 25-237-14-3

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.274990

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION
Kit, breather cover w/

gasket (Indudes 2, 3)
Gasket, breather

Cover, breather
Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x20 (4)
Plug, alien hd. 1/8“
Lifter, valve (4)
Kit, valve train (Includes 8,

11, 12)

Rod, push (4)
Gasket, cylinder head (2)

Head assembly, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker (4)

Pivot, rocker arm (4)
Screw, hex. flange
M6x 1.0x34 (4)
Stud, cylinder head
M8x1.25x20, Ml0x1.5x33,

105 mm long (8)

Washer, flat 8 mm (8)
Nut, hex. flange M6x1.25

(2 )

Kit, valve cover - piain
(Includes 18. 19)
O-Ring
Screw, shoulder (4)
Strap, lifting
Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)
Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)
Valve, intake (Std.) (2)
Valve, intake (.25) (2)
Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer, spring (4)
Spring, vaive (4)
Cap, valve spring (4)
Kit, retainer (4)
Head assembly, #1 cylinder
Kit, valve cover - breather
(lncl.18, 19, 30)
Grommet, rubber
Kit, breather separator

[Includes 30, 32-35)
Screw, hex. flange
M5X0.8X16 (2)
Strap, breather
Bracket, breather
separator
Spacer
Fitting
Hose, breather

Hose, breather

Clamp, hose (2)

NO. NO.

24-032-01-3

3 24-294-13-3
4 24-380-13-5
5 24-067-13-3

24-067-14-3

6 24-874-09-S

24-874-10-5

24-874-11-3

24-874-15-3

7 24-108-08-3

24-108-09-3
24-108-10-S

8 24-018-01 -S
9 12-422-09-5

12-422-13-5
12-422-07-3
12-422-08-3
12-422-10-3

12-422-11-3

12-422-12-3
10 24-012-10-3
11 52-139-09-S
12 M-545010-3

13 24-018-04-5
14 24-402-05-S
15 12-153-01-S
16 24-126-19-3
17 12-123-04-S
18 M-545016-S

12-153-02-5

19

24-038-04-3

20

21 24-755-46-S
22 12-153-03-S
23 24-018-09-5
24 M-931010-S
25 28-032-09-3
26 24-468-15-S
27 24-144-33-5

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

DESCRIPTION

Seal, oil front
Crankcase
(USE; Miniblock 24 782 14)
Fitting

Pin, dowel locating (6)
Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)
Connectim Rod (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(IrKludes 7, 8)

Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

Kit, piston w/rlng set (.08)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2)
Ring Set (.50) (2)
Retainer, piston pin (4)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.j
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
Camshaft

Plug, cup
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x10 (2)
Retainer, reed (2)
Reed, breather (2)
O-Ring, lower oil fill tube
Brackei oil fill tube
Tube, oil fill
Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

O-RIng, upper oil fill tube

Dipstick assembly (Includes

21. 22)

Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)
0-Rlng, dipstick
Ring, retainer
Washer, nylon (top)
Seal, governor cross shaft
Washer (bottom)
Shaft, governor cross

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IGNITION/CHARGING
KEY PART

NO. NO.

54-755-15-S

M-403025-S

X-25-92-S

3
4

24- 112-04-S
25- 086-47-S

5

24-157-03-S

6

12-086-14-S

7

12-468-03-5

8

X-42-15-S

9

24- 025-04-S

10

25- 403-03-S

11

X-25-92-S

12

24-086-1 e-s

13

236602-5

14

54-755-09-5

15

12-132-06-S

16

M-S48025-S

17

48-154-02-5

18

X-25-63-S

19

24-584-01-5

20

M-545020-5

21

22 235173-5

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71-5

X-22-11-S
24-176-82-S

24-518-12-S

24- 113-18-S
25- 454-03-5

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BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES
KEY PART

DESCRIPTION
Kit, grass screen

(includes 2-4,and 24 113

18-5)

5crew, hex. cap M4x0.7x25
VVasher, plain 5/16" (41

Spacer, grass screen (4)
Bolt, shoulder (4)
Fan
Screw, hex. flange
Ml 0x1.5x46
Washer, plain 3/8"

Key
Flywheel
Rectifier-regulator

Washer, plain 3/16" (2)

Screw, Phillips hd. 11-16x7/

8(2)

Connector (3 contact)

Kit. 15 amp stator
(Includes 24 126 71-5)
Spark Plug (2)
Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25

Lllp, cable
Washer, plain 1/4"
Module, ignition (2)
Screw, hex flange

M5x0.8x20 (4)
Clip, cable

Bracket, stator wire
Washer, lock 1/4"
Harness, wiring
Lead, biack (recl.-reg. 6"

12 gauge

insulated grip barrel
eyelets)

Decal, grass screen

Tie, wire (3)

NO. NO.

1 24-027-20-5 Housing, blower (Includes

2 24-100-01-5 Nut, plastic (3)
3 25-139-16-5 Plug, button 9/16’
4 24-100-02-5 NuL plastic (2)

5 M-545020-5 Screw, hex. flange

6 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

7 M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange

8 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

9 24-146-16-5 Plate, backing - # 2 side
10 24-146-20-5 Plate, backing - # 1 side
11 24-063-20-5 Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2

12 24-063-14-5 Baffle, valley - #2 side
13 24-063-58-5 Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1

14 24-063-23-5 Baffle, valley - #1 side
15 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-096-66-5 Cover, control
24-086-06-5 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION
KEY PART

NO. NO.

1

24-164-06-5

2

M-651055-S

24-041-01-5

3

24-041-14-5

4

24-094-18-5

5

24-041-13-5

6

7

24-109-09-5

24-083-03-S

8

24-083-05-S

9

10

231032-5
24-096-01-5

11

12-100-01-5

12

24- 096-73-5

13

54-755-01-5

14

25- 341 -03-5

15

24-153-20-5

16

24-063-51-5

17

DESCRIPTION

2-4}

M5x0.8x20 (4)
M5x0.8x16 (3)

M5X0.8X16

M6x1.0x16 (6)

side

side

M5x0.8x10 (2)

4" (2)

DESCRIPTION
Manifold, intake

Screw, hex. flange
M6x1.0x55 (4)
Gasket, intake manifold (2)
Gasket, air cleaner base
Base, air cleaner
Gasket, fuel spitback cup
Cup, fuel spitback

Element, air cleaner
Precleaner, element
Seal, breather
Cover, Inner air cleaner
Wing Nut
Cover, air cleaner
Kit, knob with seal
(Includes 15 S 16)

Knob, cover

0-Rlng

Baffle, spitback cup

NOTE: /yi component dimensions given in U.S,

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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rARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROLS |

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OIL PAN / LUBBICATIOnT*

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10-^B

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STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange

2 25-098-08-5 Starter, solenoid shift

3 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25
4 25-435-04-5 Kit, solenoid
5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes

6 25-141-05-S Ring
7 25-221-01-S Kit, brush

ENGINE CONTROLS

PART

KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION

NO.

1 24 211 03-S

24-090-33-3

2

M-641060-S

3
4 24-089-01-S

25-158-08-S

5
6 24-079-04-S

25-158-11-S

7

M-54S016-S

8

M-547050-S

9

24-089-03-S

10
11 24-126-56-S
12 M-645016-S

12-237-01-S

13
14 24-086-43-S

24-090-07-S

15
16 X-20-1-S
17 M-541050-S

18 24-468-01-S

24-089-45-S Spring, governor

19
20 M-446030-S Nut, hex M4X0.7
21 24-090-13-S
22 M-S45020-S

23 24-089-51-S

24 24-090-05-S

25 41-46B-03-S

26 M-403025-S

27 24-079-05-8 Linkage, choke

DESCRIPTION

M8x1.25x80 (2)

(Includes 4-7)

6)

Boll, round head square
neck
Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x16
Nut, hex. lock MSxO.B
Spring, choke return
Bracket, control
Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange
M5X0.8X16 (2)
Lever, throttle actuator
Washer, lock 1/4"
Nut, hex. flange MSxO.S
Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Lever, throttle control
Screw, hex. flange
M5x0.8x20
Spring, throttle limiter
Lever, choke
Washer, spring 1/4"
Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART
NO. NO.

24-199-07-S

M-645025-S

M-631005-S

3

24-393-08-S

4

24-123-05-S

5

24-162-26-S

6

24-043-12-S

7

12-380-01-S

8

52-448-02-S

9

12-144-02-S

10

24-153-08-S

11

X-75-32-S

12

24-136-01-S

13
14

52-050-02-3

52-032-08-8

15

24-086-17-S

16
17 24-086-16-S

18 X-75-10-S

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

DESCRIPTION

Pan, oil assembly
(Includes 2-10)
Screw, hex. flange
M6X1.0X25 (2)
Washer, plain 6 mm (2)
Oil pump assembly
(includes 5)
Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil
Kit, governor gear w/pin

Includes 8)

’In, governor regulating

i

Tab, locking
Shaft, governor gear
O-Ring

Plug, hex. clsk. 3/8"
Nipple, oil filter
Filter, oil
Seal, oil (PTO end)
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45
Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 (9)

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

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CRANKSHAFT

FUEL SYSTEM

A ^

EXHAUST I

2—ei

—1

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CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART
NO.

NO.

24-014-72-S

1.
52-139-09-S Plug, cup

2.

EXHAUST
KEY PART

NO. NO.

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

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

PA-75544 Replacement Engine
24 782 14 MlnlblOCk
24 755 108-S Gasket Set

DESCRIPTION NO.

Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1.

DESCRIPTION

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

2. 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor
24-053-61 Carburetor assembly (For

3.

4. 24 041 14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

5. M-629095-S Stud, M6x1.0x9S (2)

6. M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange MBxl.O (2)

7. 47-154-01-S Clip, cable

8. 52-353-22-S Line, fuel 12"

9. 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (6)

10. 24-086-12-S Screw, hex. cap.

11. 24-393-16-S Pump, fuel • pulse

12. 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2)

13. 24-353-03-S Line, fuel 10-5/8"

14. 15-353-04-S Line, fuel 11-1/2"

15. 24-050-02-S Filter, fuel
NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24 757 36-S Kit, choke repair

- • 24 757 38-S Kit, gasket repair

NOTE; All component dimensions given In U.S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

(Includes 2-4)

information only not
available separately)
l^ndce with Kits 24 757

36-S, 24 757 38-S)

M6x1.7x18 (2)

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