Craftsman 917.275900 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
26.0 HR 48" Mower Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275900
This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip
ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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Safety Rules............................
Product Specifications
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Assembly/Pre-Operation .. Operation
Maintenance Schedule
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6 Storage......................................
7 Troubleshooting.........................
9 Repair Parts
16 Sears Service
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LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in
material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your
home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your conve
nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to
blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, elec
trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami
nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur
chase date.
• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip
ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary, from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capabie of amputating hands and feet and throw
ing objects. Faiiure to observe the foiiowing safety instructions couid resuit in serious injury or death.
WARNING: in order to prevent ac
A
cidental starting when setting up, trans porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WARNING: Do not coast down a
hill in neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
WARNING: 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.
^fikwARNING: Engine exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm.
^^WARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

* Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.
* Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
* 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 blades.
* Be sure the area is clear of bystand
ers before operating. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area. * Never carry passengers. * Do not mow in reverse unless abso
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working. Slow down before turning. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean ing the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways. Use extra care when loading or unload ing the machine into a trailer or truck.
Always wear eye protection when oper
ating machine. Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of riding mower-re lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious
injury. Follow the manufacturer’s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter
weights.
Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not ailow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
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SAFETY RULES
IL SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Opera tion on ail slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it. * Mow up and down slopes, not across. * Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
* Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
* Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may
lose traction.
Always keep the machine in gear when
going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
* Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis engage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
* Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roil over.
* Use extra care while operating ma
chine with grass catchers or other at
tachments; they can affect the stability
of the machine. Do no use on steep
slopes.
* Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
* Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the
edge or if the edge caves in.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. * Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a respon
sible adult other than the operator.
* Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
* Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.
Never allow children to operate the
machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.
IV. TOWING
Tow only with a machine that has a
hitch designed for towing. Do not at tach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommen
dation for weight limits for towed equip ment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
V. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Use only approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Never fuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel con tainer where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
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SAFETY RULES
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
Never operate machine in a closed
area.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion.
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 and remove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if neces
sary, before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and
replace with manufacturer’s recom mended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Ad
just and service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruc
tion labels, as necessary.
Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers. Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation. Children who
have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across. Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis engage 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.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity and Type:
Oil Type
(API-SG-SL):
Oil Capacity: W/Fllter: 4.0 Pints
Spark Plug:
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed
(MPH):
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 35
Blade Bolt Torque:45-55 Ft. Lbs.
4 Gallons Unleaded
Regular
SAE 10W30
(above 32° F)
SAE 5W-30
(below 32°F)
W/0 Filter: 3.5 Pints Champion RC12YC
Forward: 0 - 5.5 Reverse: 0 - 2.4
Rear: 10 PSI
Min. CCA: 280 Case size: U1R
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, well-trained techni
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in main
taining, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under “Mainte
nance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
AWARNtNG: This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is
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 ar
rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:
Expert service by our 12,000 profe
sional repair specialists.
Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
Product replacement if your covered
product can’t be fixed.
Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte nance check.
Fast help by phone - phone support
from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus conve
nient repair scheduling. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call Is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap
pointment online. Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional Information
call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS

Keys

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use
ASSEMBLY/PBE-OPER ATION
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory
this manual, It means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi tion {seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
2. Remove packing materials.
3. Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grille.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staplesin skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions).
Label

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys
3.When right or left hand is mentioned in
Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
4. Get off seat without moving its ad justed position.
5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
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 controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest po sition.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "trans mission disengaged position" (See ‘TO
TRANSPORT” in the Operation section
of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
ADJUST SEAT
1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob.
2. Lower seat into operating position and
sit in seat.
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TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location
Md function of controls)
WARNING: Before starting, read, un
derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "trans mission engaged" position (see "TO
TRANSPORT" in Operation section of
this manual).
4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.
5. Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attach ment lift lever to its highest position.
7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.
8. Release parking brake.
9. Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.
10. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.
11 .Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were over inflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor rect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous
ing should be properly leveled. See “TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

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

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

/CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
/ All assembly instructions have been
completed. / No remaining loose parts in carton. / Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight
ened securely. / All tires are properly inflated. (For ship
ping purposes, the tires were overin
flated at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers. / Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped. / Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in “transmission engaged”
position (see “TO TRANSPORT” in the
Operation section of this manual). While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items: / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu
lar 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. / Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual). / It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans
mission purging instructions (See “TO
START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANS
MISSION” in the Operation section of
this manual).
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OPERATION
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.
R
REVERSE
ENGINE OFF REVERSE
N
NEUTRAL
MM
OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
01 ffl
OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT
LIGHT
ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
H
HIGH
©
ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
ID
LIGHTS ON
L |\| 4»
LOW
CHOKE
0 oil ©
I
\
AND FEET AWAY
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
Hl
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3;
FAST
SLOW
LOCKED UNLOCKED
iSiiA
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
SLOPE HAZARDS
IGNITION SWITCH
llljll
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
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CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the tractor and/or engine.
HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage. FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (-).
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at tachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on
and off.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the
speed and direction of the tractor.
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITON - Allows operation of mower deck or
other powered attachment while in reverse.
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor Is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever up and release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac tor secure.
Attachment Clutch Switch
Pull Out To
“Engage”
Motion
Control Lever
Throttle
Control
“Brake” Position
Brake. Pedal
“Drive”
Position
Push-In to
Choke ^Disengaged” Controls
“Disengaged”
Position Parking Brake
“Engaged” Position
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES ­* To stop mower blades, push attachment
clutch switch in to disengaged position.
GROUND DRIVE ­* To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal all the way down.
* Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.
ENGINE ­* Move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) posi
tion, before stopping, may cause engine to
“backfire”. * Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and
remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
* Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
ACAUTION: Always stop tractor com
pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
* Operating engine at less than full throttle
reduces the battery charging rate.
* Full throttle offers the best bagging and
mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
Use choke control whenever you are start
ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
* To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever.
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral (N) position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever
determines the cutting height.
* Grasp iift iever.
» Press plunger with thumb and move
lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approxi
mately 1 -1/2 to 4". The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.
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• The average lawn should be cut to ap proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
* For best cutting performance, grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on aflat level surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure ail gauge wheels are in the same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck.
Retainer Spring
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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
ACAUTION: Do not operate the mower with
out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
Push In To “Disengage
y Position
Attachment
Clutch Switch Pull Out To “Engage”
Attachment
Lift Lever High Position
T\ Low
Deflector Shield
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ''ON'' position.
AwARNING: Backing up with the at
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS ''ON'', to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
1. Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi tion.
3. Look down and behind before backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS AWARNING: 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
control lever to slower position. * If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake. * Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.
* To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. * Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
* Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi
tion with attachment lift control.
2. Puli freewheel control out and down
into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
* Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
* To re-engage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
Transmission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom
mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor.
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 fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dip stick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If
necessary, add oil until “FULL’ mark on
dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
* For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
* To change engine oil, see the Mainte
nance section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
* Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera
tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information.
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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it wiii take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
4. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.
5. Move throttle control to fast position
6. 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.
7. 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 con trol out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)
8. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.
• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)
8. 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 en gine 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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as
follows:
1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2. Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.
3. Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during the
engine warm up period.
• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and
may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance
(see “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
PURGE TRANSMISSION
^^CAUTION: Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever while the engine
is running. To ensure proper operation and per formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will
remove any trapped air inside the trans
mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission
require removal for service or replace
ment, it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged posi tion (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With
motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
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4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse
position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: During this step there will be no
movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.
5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.
6. Engage transmission by placing free
wheel control in engaged position (See
“TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).
7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
8. Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves ap
proximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.
After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control
lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat
this procedure with the motion control
lever three (3) times.
Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
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If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos
sible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet.
Wet grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable 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 at tachment being used.
MOWING TIPS
* Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
* The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
* Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of
the tractor. This will result in a more
even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
* When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.
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MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Beits
Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filler
Clean Air Screen inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
✓ 3
1/1,2
✓ 1,2
✓ 2
✓ 2
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
•f^5
1/.2
✓ 2
✓ 2
SERVICE DATES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. * At least once a year you should replace
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
© General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet
to stop at highest speed in highest gear
on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
then brake must be checked and adjusted.
(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 rub ber.
» Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de scribed, repair the problem immediately.
* The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
* When the engine is running, any at
tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.
* When the engine is running and the
attachment clutch is engaged, any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.
* The attachment clutch should never op
erate unless the operator is in the seat.
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi
tion and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverse should shut off the engine.
* When the engine is running with the
ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position
and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverse should NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
A CAUTION: Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your tractor. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and
void your warranty.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to al
low access to blades.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter
clockwise.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
0282«
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp
ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage
to mower and engine.
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• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with
balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• 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.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petro
leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing, contact a sears or other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
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1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Drain
Tube
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin Is In the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not oveiilll.
For approximate capacity see “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at “FULL’ line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
1. Loosen knob and remove cover.
TC SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.
5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TC SERVICE CARTRIDGE
* Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car
tridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will damage
the cartridge.
1. Remove nut and cartridge plate.
2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.
3. Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary.
4. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.
5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.
Cartridge,
Foam Pre-Cleaner, l
Rubber Seal
Knob
Cartridge Plate
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure
the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Cperating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
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MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every
100 hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS’’ section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line.

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of ail foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
A
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
4. Turn ignition key to “STOP" and remove key.
5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
1. Place attachment clutch in “DISEN GAGED” position.
2. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.
3. Lower mower to its lowest position.
4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.
ACAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have
a tight grip on rod and release slowly.
5. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.
6. Remove four retainer springs from
front plate assembly and remove plate.
7. Remove retainer springs from suspen
sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.
8. Raise attachment lift to its highest position.
9. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
10. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.
Lock Bracket Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position)
Chassis Bracket
Front Mower Bracket Qyfch Double Loop
TO INSTALL MOWER
Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake.
1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec
tor shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout
ing 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. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.
Place the suspension arms on outward
7.
pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as
shown.
Install front plate assembly to tractor
8.
suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.
Retainer Springs
Front Plate
Assembly
Retainer Spring
Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Springs (Outward pointing deck pins)
Single Loop Retainer Springs
Flanged Pins
Front Mower Bracket
Deflector Shield
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9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes and insert
flanged pins. Secure pins with double
loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.
NOTE: To assist in locating hole In flanged
pin, the hole In pin is inline with notch on
head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout
ing in all mower pulley grooves.
10. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.
ACAUTION:' Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en
gage slowly.
11. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
12. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.
13. Raise deck to highest position.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated {See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you 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 adjust
ment on one side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 3/16".
• Recheck measurements after adjusting.
Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-
to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower blades should be adjusted so the
front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower
than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.
A CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Position any blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" at
front and rear tip of blade
• Before making any necessary adjust ments, check that both front plate links are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of
turns.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will
change distance “B” by approximately 3/16".
• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against
trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “C” on both front links an
equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.
• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
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BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE
EQUAL IN LENGTH
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
2. Lower mower to Its lowest position.
3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.
ACAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have
a firm grip on rod and release slowly.
4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.
5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around
mandrels and entire upper deck sur
face.
6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from
rear deck bracket by removing retainer
spring.
7. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.
8. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
10. Check primary idler arm and two Idlers to see that they rotate freely.
11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to
primary idler arm and spring arm.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
12. Install belt In both idlers.
13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul
ley.
14. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of
R.H. mandrel pulley.
15. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.
16. Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to
rear deck bracket with retainer spring.
17. Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.
18. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod
Into locking bracket.
Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position)
Spring Arm
R.H. Suspension Arm
R.H. Mandrel Cover
Electric Ciutch Pulley
-R.H. Mandrel
Primary Idler Arm
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake.
1. Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.
REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT
(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT’ illustration in this section of manual).
3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
mandrel pulley.
4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.
5. Check primary idier arm and two idlers
to see that they rotate freely.
6. Be sure spring is secureiy hooked to
primary idier arm and spring arm.
REMOVE MOWER BLADE
(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
7. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pul
ley.
8. Remove belt from center mandrel
pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.
9. Remove any dirt or grass which may
have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
10. Check secondary idier arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.
11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.
iNSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
12. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.
13. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.
REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT
(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of manual).
14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers.
Pull belt to front of mower to remove
slack.
15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely
tighten ail screws.
16. Carefully check belt routing making
sure belt is in all grooves correctly.
17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See “TO
INSTALL MOWER” in this section of
manual).
L.H. Mandrel
Secondary idler Arm
Mower Blade
(Secondary)
Drive Belt ’
Idler Pulley
Secondary Spring Arm
Center Mandrel
R.H. Mandrel
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TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
TO CHECK BRAKE
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in “transmission dis
engaged" position. Pull freewheel con
trol out and Into the slot and release so
it is held in the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake
needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
TC ADJUST BRAKE
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
2. Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut ‘A” on brake rod.
3. If distance is other than 1 -9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut ‘A” until distance
becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut ‘A’. Engage transmission by placing
4. freewheel control In “transmission
engaged” position. Road test tractor for proper stopping
5. distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than five (5) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is neces
sary. Replace brake pads or contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
With parking brake “Engaged”
Nijt "A’
Jam Nut
Operating
Arm
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL -
1. Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt
and position of all belt guides and keepers.
2. Disconnect clutch wire harness. Remove clutch locator.
3. Remove belt from stationary idler and
4.
clutching idler.
Remove belt downward from engine
5. pulley and around electric clutch. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.
Remove belt from center span keeper
7.
and pull belt away from tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1.
Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the
input pulley.
2.
Slide belt into the center span keeper.
3.
Puli belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto
engine pulley.
Install belt through stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5.
Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut
securely.
6.
Reconnect clutch harness.
7.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
8.
Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).
Electric Clutch
Clutching Idler
Stationary Idler
Center Span Keeper
Transmission
Input Pulley
Clutch Locator
Clutch Wire
A Harness
Do not touch this nut. if further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before op erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal {left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY
AwARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT
TERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES,
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
REVERSE
Retaining Ring
Axle
Cover
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
Weak or Dead Battery
-ully Charged
Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
AWARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard.
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3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal guard.
6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
9. Close hood. Keps Nut
Terminal Access
Door
Terminal
Guard
Hex Bolt
Positive (Red)
Cable Negative (Black) Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS
SEMBLY
1. 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. When replacing hood, be sure to
reconnect the headlight wire connector.
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex
pense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine manufacturer's service
outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.
2. Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle (If Equipped)
Idle Speed
Adjusting Screw
hrottle Control Cable
Choke Control Cable
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Clamp Screw
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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec
essary. check adjustment as described be low 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.
Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
2.
cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See “AIR FILTER” in the Main tenance section of this manual). Choke should be closed. If it is not,
3. loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.
Reassemble air cleaner.
Closed For Full Choke
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec
essary. 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 adjust
ing needle in (clockwise) closing it
finger tight and then turn out (counter
clockwise) 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 1750 RPM. If engine idles too
slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at tained.
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) approxi
mately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low
speed performance.
4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces
sary.
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 neces
sary, 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 ad
justing, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center, which has proper equip ment and experience to make any neces sary adjustments.
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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor
age at the end of the season or If the trac
tor will not be used for 30 days or more.
^WARNING: Never store the tractor
with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing In any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store In a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
2. Inspect and replace belts. If necessary (See belt replacement Instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” In
the Maintenance section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables discon
nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
• If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
» Empty the fuel tank by starting the en
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
* Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
* Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor
age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car
buretor. Do not empty 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 cyllnder(s).
3. Turn Ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

» Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
* Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
* If possible, store your tractor indoors
and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
* Cover your tractor with a suitable pro
tective cover that does not retain mois ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manuai uniess directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.
3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before
4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.
5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Water in fuel. 7. Empty fuel tank and carbure
8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check ail wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor”
10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
2. See “TC START ENGINE” in Cperation section.
attempting to start.
tor, refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter.
in Service and Adjustments section.
10 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See ‘To Adjust Carburetor” in Service and Adjustments section.
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Engine will not 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress brake pedal.
turn over 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Engine clicks but 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.
will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in “CHCKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change
1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
spark plug.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manuai uniess directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTiON
Loss of power (continued)
Excessive
vibration
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
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).
1. Reverse operation system
(ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and car buretor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Check all wiring.
14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position.
See Operation section.
Engine continues
to run when
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
operator ieaves seat with attachment ciutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven 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 from bulld-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Mower biades wii not rotate
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass
discharge
1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
down. in this manual.
11 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not 1. Light switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn light switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.
Battery win not 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in
“disengaged” position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
Engine “backfires”
when turning engine “OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.
3. Replace regulator.
1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
1. Move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) position before
stopping engine.
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SCHEMATIC
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
IGNITION SWITCH
POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE”
OFF M4-G-4-A1
RUN/OVERRIDEB+A1
RUN B+A1 L+A2
START B + S+A1
YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.
NOTE
NON-REMOVABLE
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CONNECTIONS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF
UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED
TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
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ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20x3/4 8 7603J Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 /4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Harness Light 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 186846 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light / Reset 40 193389 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 /4-20 x 1/2 42 154336 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18x1/2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 192540 Screw Plastite 10-14 x 2.0 94 191834 Module Reverse ROS
NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 193636X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHDSQNK 3/8-16x1 11 167203 Panel Dash LH 13 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1/2 17 175260X428 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut Hex with Insert 3/8-16 unc 28 174515X428 Grille 29 161840 Lens Bar 30 192395X428 Fender/Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender/Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18x1 /2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10-32 x 5/8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1.375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 90 124346X Nut Seif-Thd Wsh-Hd 1/4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis
144 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood
154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt 159 191120X428 Cupholder 161 164655 Bumper Extrusion .600 x 3.50 209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 217 179132X428 Console Fuel Window 278 191611 Screw 10 X 3/4 Single Lead-Hex
MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
175582 Bracket Footrest
NOTE: All component dimansions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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GROUND DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
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drive-hydro.stlt_73
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
GROUND DRIVE
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
8 192502 Rod Shift Fend. 9 179334 Clutch Electric
10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8x1 14 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy 1/4 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/lns. 5/16-18 unc 17 126197X Washer 1-1/2 OD x 15/32 ID x,250
19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc 21 130564 Knob 22 169498 Rod, Brake 23 190736 Bracket Anti-Rotation 24 STD541237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 26 STD551037 Washer 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1 /8 X 3/4 CAD. 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 29 124236X Knob Brake Parking 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 36 STD551062 Washer 37 STD571810 Pin. Roll 38 179114 Pulley, Composite 39 STD533727 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 41 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler Flat 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw StI 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 50 72110612 Bolt 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-15 unc 52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 53 10571 OX Link, Clutch 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 X .875 62 123533X Cover, Pedal 63 174607 Pulley, Engine
_ _ _
Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 314-0510 (See Break down)
64 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo
1/4 X 1/2 unc 71 169183 Strap Torque LH 73 169182 Strap Torque RH 74 137057 Spacer, Axle 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 76 STD551262 E-Ring 77 123583X Key, Square 78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1 -5/8 x 16 Ga. 81 165596 Shaft Assy. Cross Taper 82 165711 Spring Torsion 83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 84 169594 Link Transaxle 89 192387X428 Console, Shift 95 170201 Rod Bypass 96 STD624003 Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad
112 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 unc 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 156 166002 Washer 5/16 ID x 1.0 x .125 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 159 183900 Hub Shift 161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5 162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc 163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 unc x 1 Gr. 5 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 166 17490510 Screw 5/16-18x5/8 168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 169 165580 Plate Fastener Cross Shf. 197 169613 Nyliner Snap-in 5/8 ID 198 169503 Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105"
199 169612 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc 200 72140508 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 1 202 STD533110 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1 -3/4 Gr. 5 254 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 SMGML 263 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75
NOTE: All comoonent dimensions aiven in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
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TRACTOR
STEERING ASSEMBLY
MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 186094X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75
10 175121 Link Drag
11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3/8
12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf
13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front
15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock
17 177883 Shaft Asm Steering 29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 32 180580 Rod Tie 33 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 34 10040600 Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr. 3/8 35 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9/16 IDx 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga, 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25/32 1 1/4 x 16 Ga. 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm. 82 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .15 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 unc 91 175553 Clip Steering 95 188967 Washer Harden .793 x 1.637 x .060
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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ENGINE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
engine-ko.twin_18
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 175439X505 Control Throttle 25 187768X505 Choke Control 2 191611 Screw 10 X 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)
3 Engine, Kohler Model CV730- 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear 4 149723
5 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH 37 8543R Line Fuel 6 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc X 3/4 w/Sems 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 10 146629 Shield 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 13 Muffler Gasket (Order from 101 M73030800 Nut Flange Toplock M8-1.25
14 148456 172317060624
169837
0043 (See Breakdown) Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone
Engine Mfgr.) Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Shield Heat
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
3233179124X428
123487X
112
3645J
116
184362
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm
Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black
Bushing Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1.25
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
KEY PART NO. NO.
1
180598
2
180166
3
STD523710
4
19131610
5
145006
6
STD541437
7
124181X
8
17000616
9
19131614
10
180186
11
166369
12
174648
DESCRIPTION Seat
Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-in Nut Hex w/lns 3/8-16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3/8-16 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch
X 1-1/2

KEY PART NO. NO.

13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X
18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 /4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 /4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc Nut Hex Lock W/lns 5/16-18
Washer 17/32 x 1 -3/16 x 12 Ga.
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DECALS
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 187407 Decal Reflector LH 2 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 3 194023 Decal Hood RH 4 194024 Decal Hood LH 5 194027 Decal Fender Craftsman 6 193645 Decal Dash 7 177918 Decal Engine 8 178455 Decal Deck Caution 9 169239 Decal Replacement Hood 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 11 169189 Decal Panel Dash 12 178482 Decal Mower Heavy-Duty 13 133644 Decal Customer Resp.
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
14 175291 Decal V-Belt Schematic
15 187408 Decal Reflector RH
16 164065 Decal Steering Wheel
17 177914 Decal Engine
18 193307 Decal Fender Opr. 20 149516 Decal Battery 21 194025 Decal Hood Side Panel 23 194270 Decal Engine
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184310X428 Pad Footrest LH
- -
184311X428 Pad Footrest RH
- -
166960 Decal Bypass
- -
195943 Manual Owner's English 195944 Manual Owner's Spanish
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WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO.
1
2
3 4
5
59192 65139
106222X
59904
106732X417 278H 9040H
DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire
Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 X 6.0 - 6 Service Tube Front (Service Item Only) Rim Asm 6" front Service Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)
10 11
106108X417
138468 7152J
104757X428
144334
Rim Asm S" rear Service Tire R Ts 20 X 8-8 C Service Tube Rear (Service Item Only) Cap Axle BIk 1.50 x 1.00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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LIFT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 179504 Plunger Assembly 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 20 163552 Retainer Spring 3 188822 Pin Groove 31 176205 Trunnion 4 12000002 E-Ring 32 175994 Nut Link Lift 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 49 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 51 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga, 7 175830 Grip Handle Fluted 52 175378 Arm Suspension LH
11 175370 Link Lift L.H. 53 175802 Arm Suspension RH
12 175371 Link Lift R.H, 54 175560 Pin Flange
13154939«
175562
161773350800
175689
Retainer Spring Plate Asm. Susp. Front Nut Hex Jam 1 /2-13 unc Trunnion Front Susp
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. DESCRIPTION
NOTE: All comoonent dimensions aiven in U.S, inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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MOWER DECK
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900
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MOWER DECK
KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8
3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 47 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 5 4939M Retainer Spring 48 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary
6 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear Sway Bar 49 73900600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 unc
8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm, Blade 52 175820 Pulley Idler Flat
11 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-Lift (For bagging 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj.
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173921 Blade, 48" Mulching (For mulching 72 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
13 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 97 178515 Washer Hardened
14 174358 Mandrel Asm. Housing 98 179479 Spring Primary Drive
15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 99 1S9993 Pulley Idler'V"
16 174493 Stripper Mandrel Deck 100 72110616 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2
17 72110610 Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25 110 175016 Arm Spring Break
IS 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 112 174387 Link Tension Relief Lever
19 132827 Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18 113 72110506 Bolt 5/16-18x3/4 20 174378 Baffle, Vortex Mower 114 174384 Tension Asm. Relief Lever 21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 115 174609 Arm Spring Tension Relief 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 116 193406 Bolt, Shoulder 25 178102 Spring, Torsion 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 26 110452X Nut, Push 118 73930600 Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 unc 27 180655X428 Deflector Shield 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 121 174371 Spring Secondary Drive 29 131491 Rod, Hinge 122 174606 Bushing Pivot Tension Relief 30 173984 Screw, Thdroll Washer Head 126 174372 Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 31 187690 Washer, Spacer 130 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1,0 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 184 173979 Keeper Belt Idler 33 178342 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 37 177968 Pulley, Idler, Flat {Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33) 39 174375 Pulley, Idler, Driven 42 165723 Spacer, Retainer 43 174373 Arm, Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover, Mandrel Deck
Deck 50 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1 -1 /2 Gr. 5 {The following blades are avail 54 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1
able) 55 72140608 Bolt Carriage Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 1 and discharging) 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet mowers only) 92 73800600 Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16
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174356 Mandrel Asm. Service
- -
181579 Relplacement Mower, Complete
NOTE: All comoonent dimensions aiven in U.S.inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510-20
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HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510-20
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 170351 Kit, Main Housing 64 142892
Main Housing, Machined 65 170411 Bushing ,865 X ,985 X ,790 67 170413
2 170352 Kit, Side Housing 69 170415
Side Housing, Machined 70 170416 Bushing ,865 X .985 X .790 71 170417 Bushing ,624 X ,719 X ,562 72 170418
3 170353 Kit, Center Section 73 142884
Center Section, Machined 74 170419 Bushing ,707 X ,788 X ,591 75 170420
4 170354 Swashplate, Trunnion Machined 76 170421
5 169898 Kit, Cylinder Block (lOcc) 77 170422
Block - Cylinder 78 142969 Piston 79 142980 Spring, Compression 80 150778
Washer Thrust 6 178322 Sealant Tube 81 170423 7 170356 Hexflange Screw 1 /4-20 X 1.25 82 170424 8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 83 161168 9 170358 Shaft, Input 84 170425 10 170359 Retaining Ring 85 170426 11 170360 Spacer 87 173160 12 169870 Retaining Ring 88 178334 13 170361 Seal, Lip ,67 X 1,58 X .276 90 170430 14 173158 Bearing, Ball 6203 (BDR) 93 170431 16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 107 170432
1/4-20 X 1.25 108 170433 17 170363 Seal, Lip 18X32X7 18 170364 Arm, Control 109 170434 19 173159 Bearing, Thrust (1 Occ) 111 170435 23 170365 Check Plug Assembly 113 170437 24 170366 Shaft Motor 119 191031 27 170367 Gear, Pinion, 13t 28 170368 10t / 48t Gear 29 170369 Gear, lot Jackshaft
30 170370 60t Bullgear 120 188312 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.75 X .625 123 178800 32 170389 Sleeve Bearing (Outboard) 124 170444
.75 X 1.575 X .625 33 142991 Washer 34 170390 Lip Seal, Axle Shaft 35 170391 Shaft, Axle (Keyed, R.h.) 36 170392 Shaft, Axle (Keyed, L.h. ) 37 150792 Gear, Splined Diff.
(210-1000 & 310-0750)
38 150793 Gear, Miter Diff. 125 170445
(210-1000 & 310-0750) 39 150809 Differential Shaft (310-0750) 40 170393 Retaining Ring 126 191028 41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 42 170395 Magnet, Ring 43 170396 Spring, Bypass 127 170447 44 150797 Bolt 3/8-24X2-1/2 45 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base, Filter 47 170399 Actuator, Bypass 48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm, Bypass 128 173165
50 170402 Retaining Ring .25 External 51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .25 X .25 52 170404 Washer, Flat 0.050” (210-1000) 53 170405 Retaining Ring 54 170406 Bearing, Center Block 55 142977 Spring, Helical Compression 129 191032 56 142978 Washer, Block Thrust 130 186352 57 20W-50 Oil 58 142929 Kit, Brake Yoke 59 170408 Rotor, Brake 60 142883 Brake Puck 900 166768 61 142882 Brake Puck Plate 62 170409 Pin, Brake Actuating NOTE: All con 63 170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20 X 2 W/patch, 1 inch
Bolt, Nylok Spacer, Brake Torsion Spring Bolt, Square Head - Brake Nut, Castle 5/16-24 Pin, Cotter 3/32x3/4
Brake Spring Washer (310-0750) Washer, Flat
Seal, Oil Ass’y Check Plug
Bolt, Stud 5/16-24
Puck, Friction
Spring
Spacer
Nut, Nylon Insert Hex Lock 5/16-24 Wedge, Friction
Clip, Washer
Pin
Fitting, 5/16 X Sae 5/32 Tube
Hose, Expansion Tank
Cap, Vent
Bolt, Self Tapping (BDR)
Puck, Inner Wedge
Spring Clip, Housing
Deflector Washer, Motor Shaft
.71IDX 1.150DX.03 Thick
Plug, Straight Thread 9/16-18
0-ring ,7X .301 ID
Bracket, Support Expansion Tank
Kit, Fan - Washer - Nut Fan, 7 In
Hex Look Nut 1/2-20(Nylon Insert) Washer, or Slotted,
.53 X 1.63 X .06
Pulley
Belt Keeper
Kit, Center Section Filter Bypass
Center Section Machining Base
Filter W/ Poppet Check Plug Assembly, .027 Washer Check
Plug Assembly, Washer Spring,
Bypass Actuator, Bypass
Deflector Bottom, Filter Bushing,
.707 X .788 X .591
Kit, Filter Bottom, Filter Spring,
Bypass Actuator, Bypass
Deflector Base, Filter W/ Poppet
Kit, Fan/pulley Hex Jam 1/20-20
(Nylon Inser) Washer, OD Slotted,
.53 X 1,63 X .06 Fan, 7 In Pulley
Kit, Seal Lip Seal .67 X 1,58 X
.276, Lip Seal 18 X 32X7
Lip Seal .706 XI.584 X.25
Lip Seal .741 X .250 X .250 Tc
Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25
O-ring .07 X .301 ID
Kit, Expansion Tank Tank, Expansion
Cap, Vent
Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2
Bracket, Support Expansion Tank
Silicon Sponge 1 /2 X 1/2 X 3/16
Cap. Expansion Tank Shipping
Kit, Brake Arm And Spring Arm, Brake
Spring, Brake Arm Bias
Instruction Sheet Transaxle
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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043
HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
24-033-03-SKit, breather cover w/gasket
2
24-041-51-SGasket, breather
3
24- 096-87-SCover, breather
4
25- 139-60-SPIug. alien hd. 1/8” M-645020-SScrew, hex. flange M6x1.0x20
5
(Includes 2-4)
(4)
6
25-351-01-SLIfter, valve (4)
7
24-755-66-SKIt, valve train (Includes
8
24-411-05-SRod, push (4)
9
24-841 -03-SKIt, cylinder head gasket (2)
10
24- 318-72-SHead assembly, #2 cylinder
11
25- 186-01-SArm, rocker (4)
12
24-599-01 -SPIvot, rocker arm (4)
13
66-086-07-SScrew, hex. flange (4)
14
12-086-16-SScrew, hex. flange Ml0x1.5x90
15
24-755-141 -SKit, valve cover - plain 24-153-28-SO-Rlng
16 17
M-651030-SScrew, hex. flange M6x1.0x30
IS
24-445-01-SStrap, lifting
19
24-016-01-SValve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 24-016-02-SValve, exhaust (.25) (2)
20
24-017-01-SValve, Intake (Std.) (2 24-017-02-SValve, Intake (.25) (2) 66-032-05-SSeal, valve stem (2)
21
22
235011 -S Retainer, spring (4) 24-089-02-SSpring, valve (4)
23 24
12-173-01 -SCap, valve spring (4)
25
12-755-03-SKit, retainer (4)
26
24-318-69-SHead assembly, #1 cylinder
27
24- 755-142-SKit, valve cover - breather
28
25- 313-03-SGrommet, rubber
29
24-755-57-SKIt, breather separator
30
M-545016-SScrew, hex. flange M5x0.8x16
31
24-445-02-SStrap, breather 24-126-44-SBracket, breather separator
32
24-112-12-SSpacer
33
24-326-74-SHose, breather
34
8,11,12)
(Includes head mounting hardware)
(8)
(Includes 16,17)
(4)
(Includes 16,17,28)
(Includes 28,30-33)
(2)
CRANKCASE KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-032-01-SSeal, front oil
2 Crankcase
(USE: Miniblock 24 782 23) 3 24-294-13-SFitting 4 24-380-13-SPin, locating (6) 5 24-067-13-SConnecting Rod (Std.) (2)
24-067-14-SConnecting Rod (.25) (2)
6 24-874-08-SPiston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)
(Includes 7, 8)
24-874-16-SPIston w/Ring Set (.08) (2) 24-874-20-SPiston w/Ring Set (.25) (2) 24 874 21-SPiston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)
7 24-108-05-SRing Set (Std. & .08) (2)
24-108-06-SRing Set (.25) (2)
24-108-07-SRing Set (.50) (2) 8 24-018-01 -SRetainer, piston pin (4) 9 12-422-09-SShim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-13-SShim, camshaft (A.R.) 12-422-07-SShim, camshaft (A.R.) 12-422-08-SShim, camshaft (A.R.) 12-422-10-SShim, camshaft 12-422-11-SShim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-12-SShim, camshaft (A.R.) 10 24-012-16-SCamshaft 11 52-139-09-SPIug, cup 12 M-545010-SScrew, hex. flange M5x0.8x10
(2)
13 24-018-04-SRetainer, reed (2) 14 24-402-05-SReed, breather (2) 15 12-153-01-SO-Ring, lower oil fill tube 16 24-126-19-SBracket, oil fill tube 17 12-123-04-STube, oil fill 18 M-545016-SScrew, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 19 12-153-02-SO-Ring, upper oil fill tube
20 24-038-04-SDipstick assembly (Includes 21,
22) 21 24-755-46-SKit, oil fill cap (Includes 22) 22 25-153-02-SO-Ring, dipstick 23 24-018-09-SRetainer, ring 24 M-931010-SWasher, nylon (top) 25 28-032-09-SSeal, governor cross shaft 26 24-468-15-SWasher (bottom) 27 24-144-38-SShaft, governor cross
NOTE: Ail component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-114-S Housing, blower
(Includes 2,3,and 24 113 18- (Includes 2, 24-096-85-S &
S) 25-086-91-S) 2 25 086 117-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2) 3 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 3 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4)
(4)
5 24-157-08-S Fan 4 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16
6 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange (3)
Ml 0x1.5x46 5 M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16
7 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8” 6 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16
8 X-42-15-S Key
(6)
8 24-025-01-S Flywheel 7 24-146-18-S Plate, backing - # 2 side
10 41-403-09-S Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-20-S Plate, backing - # 1 side 11 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16” (2) 9 24-063-39-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2 side 12 24-086-18-S Screw, Phillips hd. 11-16x7/8 10 24-063-60-S Baffle, valley - #1 side
(2) 11 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10
13 236602-S Connector (3 contact)
(2)
14 12-132-02-S Spark Plug (2) 12 24-063-58-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side 15 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2) 13 24-063-69-S Baffle, valley - #2 side 16 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator NOT ILLUSTRATED
(Includes 17) 24-096-85-S Cover, blower housing
17 24-126-139-S Bracket, stator wire 25-086-91-S Screw, tapping 18 235173-S Clip, cable 25-113-39-S Decal, clear lamination
19 4S-154-02-S Clip, cable 20 X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4” 21 24-584-01-S Module, ignition (2) 22 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION
NOT ILLUSTRATED KEY PART
- -
24-126-137-S Bracket, ground strap NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
- -
25-468-07-S Washer, flat
_ _
24-176-82-S Harness, wiring 1 M-651040-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x40
“ -
24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen
- _
25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3) 2 24-164-51-S Manifold, intake (Includes 3,4)
(4)
3 24 153 27-S 0-Ring, intake port (2) 4 24 041 52-S Gasket, carburetor 5 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base
6 24-094-34-S Base, air cleaner 7 24 126 130-S Bracket, air cleaner base
8 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 9 24-063-51-S
fO\
\£L)
Baffle, fuel spit-back 10 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spit-back cup 11 24-109-09-S Cup, fuel spit-back 12 24-083-03-S Element, air cleaner 13 24-083-05-S Precleaner, element 14 231032-S Seal, breather 15 24-096-01-S Cover, inner air cleaner 16 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 17 24-096-67-S Cover, air cleaner 18 54-755-01-S Kit, knob w/seal
(Includes 19,20) 19 25-341-04-S Knob,cover
20 24-153-20-S 0-Ring
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION
KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil 2 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem 2 24-393-37-S Oil pump assembly (Includes 3 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx. hd. 3 24-381-11-S Tube, oil pickup
4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid (Includes 3) 4 24 153 01-S 0-Ring, oil pick-up 5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6) 5 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2)
6 25 141 05-S Ring 6 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25
7 25-221-01-S Kit, brush
ENGINE CONTROLS
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 24-211-03-S Bolt, round head square neck 2 24-090-33-S Lever, governor 3 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0
4
24-089-01-S Spring, linkage
5 25-158-08-S Bushing, linkage retaining
6 24-079-04-S Linkage, throttle
7 25-158-11-S Bushing, throttle linkage 8 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 9 M-547050-S Nut, hex. lock M5x0.8
10 24-089-03-S Spring, choke return
11 24-126-56-S Bracket, control
12 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16
13 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable (2)
14 24-086-43-S Screw, thread forming (2)
15 24 112 27-S Spacer, control assembly
16 24-090-47-S Lever, throttle actuator
17 24 468 20-S Washer, lock 1/4”
18 M-446030-S Nut, hex. M4x0.7
19 24-090-13-S Lever, throttle control 20 24-468-01-S Washer, plain 5.5 mm 21 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 22 24-090-05-S Lever, choke 23 41-468-03-S Washer, spring 1/4” 24 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 25 24-079-22-S Linkage, choke 26 24-089-55-S Spring, throttle limiter 27 24-089-25-S Spring, governor
M8x1.25x80 (2) (Includes 2-11,16) bly (Includes 3-7) 3,4)
7 24-162-26-S
8 24-043-12-S Kit, governor gear w/pin 9
12
•380-01-S 10 11
12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20
21 24-086-16-S 22 25-139-57-S
448 02-S
24
• 144-02-S
12
•153-08-
24
■755-52-
24
■136-05-
24
■041-29-
24
•594-24-
24
■050-02-
52
■139-62-
25
■032-08-
52
•086-17-
24
(2) Screen, oil
(Includes 9)
Pin, governor regulating Tab, locking Shaft, governor gear 0-Ring
Kit, oil cooler (Includes 14-16)
Nipple, oil filter Gasket, oil filter adapter Cooler assembly, oil
Filter, oil
Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8” Seal, oil (PTO end) Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 Screw, hex. flange
M8x1.25x45 (9)
Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8” N.RT.F.
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
(4)
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CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2)
2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup
EXHAUST KEY PART
NO. NO.
1
24- 041-49-S
2
25- 072-04-S
PA-CV730-0043Replacement Engine
24 522 327 Short Block 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set
FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION Gasket, exhaust (2)
Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)
1 24-853-102-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets
2 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor 3 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base 4 M-629095-S Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2) 5 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2)
6 47-154-01-S Clip, cable 7 52-353-22-S Line, fuel 12-1/2" (pump to
8 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (6) 9 24-086-12-S Screw, hex. cap M6x1.7x18 (2)
10 24-393-16-S Pump, fuel - pulse 11 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2) 12 24-353-12-S Line, fuel 10-5/8” (pump to
13 15-353-04-S 14 24-050-02-S
NOT ILLUSTRATED
- - 24-234-02-S Bowl, fuel
- - 24-757-18-S
- - 24-757-19-S
- - 24-757-20-S
- - 24-757-22-S
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inchest inch = 25.4 mm
{Includes 2,3)
carb)
pulse fitting) Line, fuel 11-1/2” Filter, fuel
Kit, overhaul w/gaskets Kit, choke repair w/gaskets Kit, gasket Kit, solenoid replacement w/gaskets
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of siopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns graduaily to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Fold this page aiong dotted line indicated above. Hoid page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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