Craftsman 917.276090 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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25.0 HP, 54" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.276090

_] his product has a mowemission engine which operates

Read and follow aH Safety
Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

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

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

differentmy from previousmy buimt engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manuak

For answers to your questions about

th_ product, Ca,,:

1 800 659 8917

Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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mMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

AI_WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark

,_i,ug"

WARNmNG: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
AI_WARNmNG: 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

u to lose control of your tractor.

WARNmNG: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.
_WARNmNG: 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,

L GENERAL OPERATmON
* Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine
before starting.

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

the machine.

* Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

* Never carry passengers.
* Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

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

Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

* Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.

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

Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or
truck.

Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related in-
juries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

* Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

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

machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

H. SLOPE OPERATION

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

result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back

up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it.

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DO:

, Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the machine.

Taft grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommend-

ations for wheel weights or counter-
weights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

DO NOT:

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

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

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

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

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

Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.

ill. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Never as-
sume that children wi[[ remain where you

last saw them.

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

responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

safe machine operation.

Never allow children to operate the
machine.

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

iV. SERVICE

Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

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

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.

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

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Ad-
just and service as required.

Besurethearea isclearofother people
beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone

entersthearea.
Nevercarry passengersor children

evenwith thebladesoff.
Do not mowin reverseunlessabso-

lutelynecessary.Alwayslookdownand
behindbeforeandwhilebacking.

Nevercarry children.Theymayfall off
and beseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safemachineoperation.
Keepchildrenout of themowingarea
and underthewatchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.
Bealert andturn machineoff ifchildren

enterthearea.
Beforeand when backing,lookbehind

anddownforsmallchildren.
Mowup anddownslopes (15° Max),not

across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

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

and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS

Gasoline 5 Gallons
Capacity Unleaded

and Type: Regular
Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F '

'APFSG=SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter 4.0 Pints

VV/O Filter 3.5 Pints

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

Ground Speed Io: Hi:
(MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

Reverse: 0.9 2.1
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging
System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280
Case size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45=55 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATmONS 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.

_WARNmNG: 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 Iocat or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest
Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTmON

Congratulations on making a smart pur-
chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to
time. That's when having a Repair Protec-
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aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
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Here's what's included in the Agreement:
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* 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=

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Once you purchase the Agreement, a
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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
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new purchase for years to come. Purchase
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For prices and additional information

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Steering Wheel

Steering Steering
Wheel Wheel

Insert Adapter

Steering

Steering Extension

Sleeve Shaft

Gauge Wheels

Bar

(i) Adjusting

(4) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(4) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8-16

(4) Wheels@ IO ]_]

(4) Clevis Pins

w

(4) Shoulder Bolt

Rod

Nose Roller

(2) Lolcknuts_

5/16-18

(2) Hex Bolts

5/16-18 x 1

Retainer

Spring

Nose Roller
Brackets

EZ Tool

Bubble Level

Mower Leveling Wrench

Seat

(1) Washer @
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Knob

(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use Slope Sheet

Keys

(2) Keys

Mower

,%

(2)Flanged Pins

(2) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat the factory withthe exceptionofthose parts left

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafe and properoperationofyourtractor
allparts and hardwareyou assemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethe correcttools
asnecessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyou begin.

Steering WheeU

TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY
A socketwrenchset will makeassembly

easier. Standardwrenchsizesyou need

are listedbelow.
(1) 9/16"wrench (1) Pliers

(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utilityknife

Steering WheeU....

nsert

"_-- Lock Nut

Large Fiat

Washer

(1) 3/4"socketwith driveratchet
(1) Tire pressure gauge

When rightor left hand is mentionedin
this manual,itmeans,fromyour pointof
view,whenyouare intheoperatingposi-
tion (seatedbehindthe steeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materials.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKmD

ATTACH STEERmNG WHEEL

1. Remove Iocknut and large flat washer
from steering shaft.

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

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.

4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve
extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.

6. Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer

previously removed. Tighten securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

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

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.

Steering
Sleeve

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

INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.

3. Placeseaton seatpansohead of
shoulderboltis positionedoverlarge
slottedholein pan.

4. Pushdownon seattoengageshoulder
bolt inslotand pullseat towardsrearof

tractor.

5. Pivotseat andpanforwardandas-
sembleadjustmentknobandflat
washerloosely.Donottighten.

6. Lowerseat intooperatingpositionand
sit inseat.

7. Slideseat untila comfortableposition
isreachedwhichallowsyou to press
clutch/brakepedalalltheway down.

8. Getoff seatwithout movingitsad-
justed position.

9. Raiseseat andtightenadjustment
knobsecurely.

Seat

Seat

Bolt

FUatWasher

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for mocation and
function of controms)

_WARNmNG: 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. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedat and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

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

tion.

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

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and
slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

Adj_

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 SKmD (See

Operation section for mocation and

function of controms)

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 gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the
inside of mower mounting brackets as

shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-

tioned in tab holes in mower brackets.

2. Position nose roller between brackets
and install rod and retainer spring.

Lock Hex Bolt
Nut Rod

Tab "B"
Hole Bracket

UAU

Bracket ........._'_'_

/

Retainer Spring

Nose Roller

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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO
MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower.

1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into
bracket channel, Be sure that gauge
wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten
securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assembly,
set all the gauge wheels in the fourth
hole from top. Retain with clevis pins
and spring retainers.

Retainer

Pin J

Shoulder

Bolt_ Adjusting

Spling

\ Bar"-......

Gauge Wheel

3/8 Washer

mNSTALL MOWER AND DRmVE
BELT

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS-
SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional

guidance on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with
attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Turn steering wheel to the left as far as
it will go and position mower on right

side of tractor with deflector shield to
the right.

2--... 3/8-16 Center

Locknut

Set All Wheels
To 4th Hole

2. Remove plastic tie strap from mower
belt and check belt for proper routing in

all mower pulley grooves.

3. Slide mower under tractor until it is

centered under tractor. DO NOT con-

nect any pins. When properly centered

the front mower brackets should be
aligned so when the front suspension

plate is lowered it should slide between

the mower brackets.

4. Lower attachment lift lever to lowest
position.

5. Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen-

sion plate.

6. ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left

side of mower, position front plate as-
sembly between front mower brackets,
align holes, position flanged pin notch
vertically and insert the pin all the way.

The notch is in line with the hole in pin.

7. Secure pin with double loop retainer

spring between the plate and mower

bracket. If necessary, move mower

side-to-side to give space between

plate and mower bracket.

8. Go to right hand side of mower and
insert pin and retainer spring in the

same manner.

9. CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect
right hand side first. Pull out and hold

the spring loaded pin, align hole in
suspension arm and release pin. Be
sure pin returns to fully seated position
and is attached to the suspension arm.

10. Go to left side of mower and connect
rear pin in the same manner.

11. Disengage belt tension rod.

12. From right side of tractor, install belt

onto engine clutch pulley.
mMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves.

13. Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket.

CAUTmON: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-
gage slowly.

14. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.

15. Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

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Belt Tension Rod

Gauge

Wheel

Rear Mower Pins

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovefin-
fiated at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.CHECK MOWER

For best cutting results, mower should
be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON
OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for re-
placing motion, mower drive, and mower

blade drive belts in the Service and Ad-

justments 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.

g Bracket

Electric Clutch Pulley

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 ovefin-

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

side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

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

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important

items:

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

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Front Plate Assembly

Double Loop
Retainer Springs

..P

Front Mower Bracket

Flanged Pin -
Position Notch

Vertically

Deflector Shield

v" CHECKL tS T

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L I\1

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST

SLOW IGNITION

6 G o5I

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE

,f

PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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.

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

®@@@@

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

DANGER indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

&

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicatesa hazard which,

,_l_l/llll/=ll;,,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.

FIRE indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READTHINSOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATmNGYOUR

TRACTOR

Comparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsof

variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethis manualforfuturereference.

Ignition Switch
Switch Position

Ammeter

Throttle Control

CUutch/Brake

Choke
ControU

Height
Knob

CUutchSwitch

Lift Lever
PUunger

Attachment
Lift Lever

Parking Brake

/

-Range Shift Lever

/

Gear Shift Lever

02147

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWmTCH - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-
tachments mounted to your tractor.

UGNT SWmTCN POSmON - Turns the
headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.

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

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.

NEmGNT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of the tractor.

RANGE SNmFT LEVER - Allows high
(H) and low (L) speed for all forward and
reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER - Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LiFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

mGNmON SWmTON - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AltIMETER - Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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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 PARKmNG 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.

Pushqn to Attachment CUutch

Choke "D!sengaged" Switch Pull Out To

Brake

Clutch/

Brake PedaU

"Drive"

Position

STOPPmNG
MOWER BLADES -

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

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedat all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

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.

Knob

"Engaged"

Position

GearShift
Lever

mMPORTANT: 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.

h_CAUTmON: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

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

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower perfor-

mance.

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, putl knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

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

controlled by the gearshift lever.

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

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

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

mMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-
ing the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (f-_) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_-'_)to

lower cutting height.

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The cutting height range is approximately

1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-
sured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights

are approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better
looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relath!ely high;
the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de-
sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST

MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this
section of manual).

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

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

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.

iMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer

Spring

Clevis

Pin

TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine. 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. Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

3. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTJON: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.

Attachment Lift Lever

Attachment Clutch High Position
Switch Pull Out To

"Engage" _

/" Low

.,,ffPosition

//

_,'_:" Deflector

Push in To _j

_,'13

"Disengage" )_

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

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting

up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position

and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range

shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you

have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly
as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release park-

ing brake and clutch/brake peda[.

• Make all turns slowly.

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TO TRANSPORT
* Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWmNG CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

I_,_ENTS

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 STARTmNG THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGmNE OraL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap

onto the tube. Remove and read oil
level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL:'

mark on dipstick is reached. Do not
overfill.

For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOUNE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of 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 quan-
tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

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

near an open flame.

mMPORTANT: When operating in temper-
atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGmNE
When starting the engine for the first time

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

the tank to the engine.

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

parking brake.

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

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine

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

needed.

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

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to start position and release

key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more

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

attempts, push choke control in, wait
a few minutes and try again. If engine
still does not start, pull the choke con-

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

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to

run smoothly. If the engine starts to

run roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.

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Theattachmentsandgrounddrivecan
nowbe used.Ifthe enginedoesnot
accepttheload,restartthe engine and
allowit towarm upfor oneminuteusing

thechokeasdescribedabove.

COLDWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and
below)

7. Whenenginestarts,slowlypushchoke
controlinuntilthe enginebeginsto run
smoothly.Continueto pushthe choke
controlinsmallstepsallowingthe en-
gineto acceptsmallchangesin speed
andload,untilthe chokecontrol is fully
in.Iftheenginestartsto runroughly,
pullthe chokecontroloutslightlyfor a
fewsecondsandthencontinueto push
thecontrolinslowly.Thismayrequire
anenginewarm-upperiodfromseveral
secondsto severalminutes,depending
onthetemperature.

Theattachmentscanbe usedduring
theenginewarm-upperiodand may
requirethe chokecontrolbe pulledout
slightly.

NOTE:If at a highaltitude(above3000
feet)or incold temperatures(below32 F)
thecarburetorfuel mixturemayneedto

beadjustedforbestengineperformance.

See"TOADJUSTCARBURETOR"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

Tirechainscannotbeusedwhenthe
mowerhousingis attachedto tractor.

Mowershouldbe properlyleveledfor
bestmowingperformance.See"TO

LEVELMOWERHOUSING"inthe
ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this

manual.

• The left handsideof mowershould be

usedfortrimming.

• Driveso thatclippingsaredischarged

ontotheareathat hasalreadybeen
cut. Havethe cut areato the rightof

thetractor. Thiswill resultin a more
evendistributionofclippingsandmore

uniformcutting.
Whenmowinglargeareas,start by

turningto therightso that clippingswill
dischargeawayfrom shrubs,fences,
driveways,etc. Afterone or two rounds,
mowin theoppositedirectionmaking

left handturnsuntilfinished.

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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.

J

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F,LL,NOATES

REGULAR SERVICE DATES

AS OOOOMPLETEf 4C ZERV,OE

cChh;; kkTBirak;rOpe[_;i° n _

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems
a Check for Loose Fasteners If I_ ll_

CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11#43

t Lubrication Chart t_ ll_
0 Check Battery Level 1_4

a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ If

Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V-Belts I_

Check Engine Oil Level if
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
N Clean Air Filter _1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2

N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark

E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_1,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins if 2
Replace Spark Plug If If

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge If2
Replace Fuel Filter

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

in high ambient temperatures.

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

GENERAL RECOMMENDATmONS

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

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

futl 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
interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

Arrester

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.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATmON CHART

@ SI @ SpindUe
Zerk Zerk

@Front Wheel @Front Wheel

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

@Steerin(

Sector
Gear Engine

Teeth

@ChecW @ Mandrel
Add Zerk

Transaxle
Fluid

d0 SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oH
@ GeneraU Purpose Grease

_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGUNE" Section

mMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATmON
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).
TmRES

* Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).

* Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-
ber.

* Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.

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

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly. If your trac-
tor does not function as described, repair
the problem immediately.
* The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

* When the engine is running, any at-

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

* When the engine is running and the

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

* The attachment clutch should never op-

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

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

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-
low access to blades.

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.

miVIPORTANT: 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).

mMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated.

Blade Bolt _. _

(Special) _Cer_. Star

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage
to mower and engine.
* The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

* To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with

balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.
* Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" Bolt or Pin

Center Hole

Mandrel

Assembly

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
* Keep battery and terminals clean.
* Keep battery bolts tight.
,, Keep small vent holes open.

19" 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 elec-
trolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi-

nals 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

Keep transaxb free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1. Block up rear axle securely.

2. Remove left rear wheel by removing
hub bolts.

3. Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil
level must be even with plug threads.

If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SG-SL Replace filler plug.

4. Reassemble wheel to hub.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation.

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.

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

2. Install the drain tube onto the fitting.

3. Open drain valve by using a 7/16"
(11 mm) wrench turning counterclock-

wise.

OHDrain VaUve

To Open

To Close

Drain Tube

J-_ Transaxle Filler

Plug

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.

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

F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100

c -do -2o -1; ; 1; _o do 4o

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

4. After oil has drained completely, close
the drain valve turning clockwise. Use
the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench to apply
a small amount of torque to keep it
closed. Do not over tighten.

5. Remove the drain tube and store in a
safe place.

6. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into
the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube when taking reading. Keep oil
at "FULF' 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.

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AiR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

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

5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
,, Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged 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.

Cartddc

Rubber
Sea[

Knob

Foam
Pre-C[eaner

Nut

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: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to
overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could 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
dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine coo{, 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.

Fuel F[[ter-_

,..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 exter-
nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean

at all times.

,, Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

,, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

,, Protect painted surfaces with auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your
tractor unless the engine and 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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WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER=

VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

2, Place gearshift lever in neutrat (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. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

,_ bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and re-
lease slowly.

4. Remove mower belt from electric

clutch pulley.

5. DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS
FIRST - Pull out the spring loaded pin,

disconnect suspension arm from pin
and release pin.

6. Go to other side of mower and discon-
nect rear pin in the same manner.

7. Remove the four retainer springs and

two flanged pins from front plate as-
sembly and remove plate.

Belt Tension Rod Bracket

8. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.

9. Turn tractor steering wheel to the left
as far as it will go.

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

TO iNSTALL MOWER
Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As-
sembly section of this manual. NOTE: You

will need to reattach front plate assembly
to tractor after sliding mower under the

tractor.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground such as a carport or ga-
rage. Make sure tires are properly inflated
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual). If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

Electric Clutch Pulley

! Front Plate Assembly

Rear Mower Pins

Double Loop

gle Loop

Retainer Springs

Flanged Pins

22

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH
BUBBLE LEVEL

NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side

surface below tractor for levelness with a

long board and the bubble level.

Using the lift lever, place mower in
position where no part of the mower,

including gauge wheels, is touching the
ground.

From left side of tractor, find the level
decal on top of mower and place bubble

level on decal as indicated.
Mower is level side-to-side when bubble
is between the two lines in the bubble
level.

If adjustment is necessary, under left
hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment
nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate
direction to bring bubble between the

lines in the bubble level.
Remove bubble level from

store in a safe place.

Bubbb Between

Lines

mower and

Bubbb Level

Level Decal

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

Suspension

Lift Link
Nut

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 side4o-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower blades should be adjusted so the

front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower
than the rear tip when the mower is in its

,_ghest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.

Pedal

Yellow
Cap

ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT METHOD

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.

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 dim. "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.

23

BOTH FRONT PLATE UNKS MUST BE

EQUAL mNLENGTH

Nut

Front Plate

7

Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE rvIOWER DRmVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage
parking brake.

2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket.

h.m_

Mandrel
Cover

Belt Tension
Rod

(Disengaged

_, CAUTmON: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re-

lease slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. and LH.
mandrel covers and remove covers.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley,
both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul-
leys.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys
and around idler pulleys as shown.

2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley.
mMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel
covers. Securely tighten all screws.

4. Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket.

A CAUTmON: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-

gage slowly.

5. Raise attachment lift lever to highest

position.

Locking Bracket

Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Position)

m.m.

Mandrel
Cover

m.m_

Mandrel

Idler
Pulleys

24

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by a Sears

or other qualified service center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and igni-
tion switches are in "OFF" position.

2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until
space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-
tions cut in the side of brake plate.

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

Rotor

NyUon'JJ_}SUot(3)
Locknut (3)

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 aii the way down and engage
parking brake.

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

The rear wheels must lock and skid when
you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to
be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedat 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 1-3/4", loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A".

,

Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

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

With Parking Brake"Engaged"

INut "A"

Nut

Operating
Arm

TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For ease of service there is

a belt installation guide decal on bottom of

left footrest. It is not necessary to remove
mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

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

2. Remove mower drive belt from electric
clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).

3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

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

5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

ers.

2. Put belt coming from V-idler above mid-
span belt keeper, then onto clutching

idler pulleys as shown.

3. Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

4. Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

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

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

7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric
clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

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Clutching Fiat Idler

Engine Belt Keeper Keeper
Pulley V-Idler

TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL AUGN-

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 TOE4N/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Above MidspanX Belt

Belt
Keeper

Pulley

Clutching Idler

Belt Transaxle

Twists Belt

V-Idler

As Viewed from Bottom

Pulley

Keeper

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.

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.

Retaining Washers
Ring _

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGmNE WroTH A WEAK BAT-
TERY

_:_WARNmNG: 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:
mMPORTANT: 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, REVERSE
ORDER -

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

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

DD

02614

Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery

REPLACmNG BATTERY
_WARNmNG: 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 }E"

Access (,

mex

Bolt

Door

(Red) Cable

Guard gative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT 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.
mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRmLL 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 re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

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 Speed

Idle Fuel Adjusting Adjusting
Needle (if Equipped) Screw

lrottle
Control
Cable

Stop

Clamp Choke
Screw Control

Cable

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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.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Main-
tenance section of this manual).

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

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

4. Reassemble air cleaner.
Closed For Full

Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be 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.
mMPORTANT: 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. 28

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.

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorforstor-
ageatthe end ofthe seasonor ifthe trac-
torwill not beusedfor 30 daysor more.

41_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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM
mMPORTANT: 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 carbure-
tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbu-

retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGmNE OraL

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

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start position for a

few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust
and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

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

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Wiii not start

Hard to start

CAUSE CORRECTmON

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.

1. Fill fueltank.

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

3. Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

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

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace
battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

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

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Engine wiii not

turn over

Engine clicks but

wiii not start

1. Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is
engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

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1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal.

2. Disengage attachment
clutch.

3. Recharge or replace
battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition
switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:

See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON

Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too

.

fast.

2.

Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.

3.

Build=up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.

4.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.

Faulty spark plug.

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

8.

Stale or dirty fuel.

9.

Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of
adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of 15.Contact a Sears or other
adjustment, qualified service center.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower
housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel
filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

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

section.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run
when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut o uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

.

Faulty operator=safety
presence control system.

.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.

Mower deck not level.

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

5.

Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

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

.

Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not

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.

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See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM
Mower blades wiii

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

CAUSE

1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air
pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

.

Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

9.

Blades improperly installed.

10.

Improper blades used.

11.

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

mandrels.

CORRECTmON

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower
housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.

10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

Battery wiii not
charge

Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

.

Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stoppinc
engine.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec=
tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control

between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.

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AMMETER FUSE

SOLENOID

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...................................................... REGULATOR J"_J\_ 'v _

FUEL i //" ) GAP

[_ ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

SOLENOID RED _ _

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(PEDAL UP)

OPTIONAL) BLACK

v UNit _" (2 PLUGS

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

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ELECTRIC CLUTCH

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(NOT OCCUPIED
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CONNECTOR

W SPARK PLUGS

ALTERNATOR J

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WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

IGNITION SWITCH CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

OFF M+G+A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

ON+LIGHTS B+A1 L+A2 WIRING.

ON B + A1 NONE

START B + S + A1 NONE 02742

PTO SWITCH

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REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

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HEADLIGHTS

GFC

DA

PTO SWITCH

CONNECTOR

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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

10 145211 BoIt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc
11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 176138 Switch hterlock Pushqn
21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J
22 4152J BuIb Light

25 185456 Cabie, Battery.Red .31"
26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc
28 170697 Cabte, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Hunger
30 175566 Switch, Hgn

33 140403 Key, Hgnition
40 188032 Harness Hgn.

42 188032 Cover, TerminaI
45 122822X Ammeter

50 174652 Switch, PTO
52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

79 175242 BuIbholder Asm. Incan descent
81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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130

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CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 66

2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 67

4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 68

5 187934X428 Dash 70

6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 84
7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 85

8 184668 Support, Battery 86
14 175260X615 Hood Asm 88

16 121794X Cover, Access 91
17 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Zc 106

18 174515X615 Grille 122
19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 130

20 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 137
21 STD541450 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 138

24 179717X615 Footrest, RH 139
28 179716X615 Footrest, LH 142

30 145051X014 Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 144
31 161419 Bracket Support 1-pc 148

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 150
33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 152

34 177018 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 153
35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x11/16 x 16 Ga. 156

36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 157
37 179772X615 Fender 158

39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 161
43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 162

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 165
45 187270 Bracket Chassis 169

50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front
58 183569 Bracket Fender

63 19131614 Washer 13/32xlx14Ga.

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

PART
NO.

17490608
156973

17490508
188578

188164
144911

74780716
STD551143

180374
17580520

161464
171875

74780716
179125X428 Cupholder YTGT

171873 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT
161897 Bracket Dash Rh

161900 Bracket Dash Lh
164655 Extrusion Bumper

175352 Duct Heat Hood
177956 Shield Browning
179761 Light Box Asm w/Lens

17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4. BIk
161840 Lens Bar

17670608 Screw ThdroI. 3/8-16 x 1/2
179612X428 Console Fue! Window

142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2
183554 Bracket Support Tank

188598 Bracket Chassis Sway

DESCRIPTION

Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2
Guide, Belt Gear Drive

Screw ThdroI. 5/16-18 x 1/2
Guide, Belt
Up Stop
Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 uric x 1
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Rail, Frame Lh
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1.25

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8
Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

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

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GROUND DRmVE

KEY PART KEY PART
NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016
4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 178575

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 41 73931000

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 42 8883R
7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 46 145170
8 12000034 Klip, Ring 47 138228

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 48 72110612
10 142509 Disc, Brake 50 131494

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 51
13 139419 Washer, Special 52

14 138901 Bushing 54
15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga= 55

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 56
17 126909X Spring 57

18 137104 Lever, Brake 59

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 60
21 23260412 Screw, Fiat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 61
22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 62

23 106932X Knob 63 74780720
24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 64 154752

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 65 179613
26 137552 Spring, Return 66 140296

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd= 67 19131312
28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 69 136327

29 137213 Brake, Rod 117 73900600

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga= 150 9858M1

34 71673 Cap, Plunger 155 12000028

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 157 1370H

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga= NOTE:

38 150035 Nyliner inches

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 68 5142H

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

139123 Pulley, Hler, Grooved
161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly

105706X Bearing, idler
137153 V-Belt

141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo
122253X Shift Rod, Hi-Lo
122268X Spring CIip, Connecting Link

184787 Pulley, Transaxle

STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16

All component dimensions given in U.S.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Screw, Fin= #10-24 x 1
Actuator, InterIock Switch

Nut, Centerlock #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt, Carr=3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr=5
Pulley, idler, Fiat

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer, Hardened
Washer, Fiat

Pin, Ro!I
Hub, Cover
Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc

Key, Woodruff
Ring Retainer

Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 159944X428

2 190407
3 183226

4 161849
5 161848

6 6266H
7 121748X

8 12000029
9 184946X505

10 74781044
11 136518

12 73901000
13 121749X

14 STD551137
15 73540600

16 186814
18 187799

19 156011

20 163887X428
21 159945

22 155105
23 152927

26 159946X428
27 3366R

28 17000612
29 104239X

31 138136
32 19111610

33 STD551131
34 74780512

35 187039
36 186799

41 155246
42 17490508

44 160135X428
45 19132411

51 73940800
52 175553

53 188967

DESCRIPTION
Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm, Front
Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH
Spindle Asm, RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring, Ktip #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4
Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 unc
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Crown Lock 3/8-24 unf

Shaft Asm, Steering
Draglink, Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt
Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw
Cap, Wheel Steering

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

Bearing, Flange
Bushing, Nytiner Snap

Washer 11/32xlx10Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4
Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod
Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

Screw Thdro! 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt
Extension, Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.
Nut Hex Jam TopIock 1/2-20 unf

Clip Steering
Washer Hardened =793 x 1=637x =060

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO.
1

2 149723
8 121361X

9 177748

10 175287
11 179335

12 143996
15 179115

18 179124X428

20 177328X428
21 171875

22 187768X428
26 3645J

27 139277
28 188669

29 137180
37 123487X

39 17490636

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DESCRIPTION

Engine Kohter Model No=

CV730-0029
Muffler

PulIey Vqdler

Keeper Asm=Belt Engine
Bushing

Clutch Electric

PulIey Engine VGT EIect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 5=0Yt/Gt
Cap Asm

Control Throttle
Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

Control Choke
Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Attester Kit
Clamp Hose

ScrewTT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 uric

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KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

40 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc
41 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x =250

42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16
47 175288 Bushing

62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler
69 24-041-49 Gasket

70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH
71 175546 Tube Exhaust RH

80 M73030800 Nut Fiange
81 188800 Tube Drain Oil Easy

82 188799 Valve Oil Drain
83 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 W/Sems

84 17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
85 179953 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3.75 Gr.5

86 184362 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1.25

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 188714 Seat

2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat
3 140675 Strap, Asm Fender

4 127018X Bolt ShouIder 5/16-18 x ,62
5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged

6 STD541437 Nut, CrownIock 3/8-16 uric
7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems

10 182493 Pan, Seat
12 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch

13 121248X Bushing, Snap

5

seat 1-vgt

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412
15 121249X

16 123740X
17 123976X

18 19171912
19 166369

20 124238X
21 171852

37 STD541450

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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

Spacer, Spilt
Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga,

Knob, Seat

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 uric

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DECALS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 177665
2 164085

3 186242

4 186243
5 186725

6 133644

8 185980

9 186572

10 156439

11 181249

12 146047

13 178482

14 188298

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DESCRJPTBON
Decal

Dash Panel, Lower 16 178455

Decal

Dash 17 149516

DecaI

Hood, RH 18 164065

Decal

Hood, LH 19 138047

DecaI

Hood Side Panel 20 181470

Decal

Maintenance 21 177914

Decal

Engine 22 177918

DecaI

Fender 23 106202X

Decal

Fender Danger 24 177916

DecaI

Clutch/Brake 25 177917

\i-Belt Drive Schematic - - 179768X428

DecaI
Decal

Deck HVYDTY - - 179769X428

Decal

V-Belt Schematic - - 190485

DecaI

Repl Parts - - 190486

KEY PART
NO. NO.

10

DESCRmPTmON
Decal, Deck Caution

Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi
Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery
Decal, Deck Leveling

Decal, Engine KoN Sears Logo
Deca!, Engine LTX Twin

Reflector, Taillight
Decal, Engine LTX RH

Decal, Engine LTX LH
Pad, Footrest, LH

Pad, Footrest, RH
Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

WHEELS &TmRES

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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON

1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire
2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106228X624 Rim Assembly, Front
4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
5 106230X Tire, Front

4

10

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)
7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

5

9

8 104757X428 Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)
9 105588X Tire, Rear

10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)
11 106277X624 Rim Assembly, Rear

12 6856M Fitting, Grease

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches1 inch = 25.4 mm

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NO.

121006X
180045

159189
12000022

19292016

71110624

175830
175831X505

183894
175375

163552

STD624008
73350800

73680800

150233
110807X

19131016
137150

76020308

137167

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DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
Rod Asm., Lever 35 138057

Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt 38 155097

Lever Asm, Lift Rh 39 123935X
E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 40 17060516

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga+ 41 175994

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/2 42 19112410

Grip, Handle Fluted 43 123934X

Button, Plunger 70 145212

Spring 0.62 OD x 2.125 72 110452X

Link Lift 73 73350600
Retainer Spring 74 187277
Retainer, Spring 75 175805

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 76 175560
Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 unc 77 176205

Trunnion, Infin Height 78 175689

Nut, Special 79 187276

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 85 189013
Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 86 188528

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U+S+

45inches 1 inch = 25+4 mm

lift rh 17

DESCRIPTION
Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc

Pointer, Height Indicator
Plug, Hole
Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, 7/16-20
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga+

Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil
Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc
Arm Susp+ RH
PIate Asm Susp+Front

Pin Flange
Trunnion Susp. Arm

Trunnion Susp+ Front
Arm Susp. LH

Insert Wear
Bolt Shoulder

Tp,AGTOB"" _'a,,,,,,-"-

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KEY

PART KEY PART

NO.

NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1

187295 Deck Weldment Mower 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj.

5

4939M Retainer Spring 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet

6

187297 Cover Mandrel LH 58 187342 Baffle Right

7

188187 Cover Mandret RH 59 187344 Baffle Left

8

174365 Bott 7/16 Asm= Blade 60 187607 Baffle Center

11

187254 Blade, Standard 90 74760516 Bolt 5/16-18 x 1

13

187291 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 94 176066 RolIer Nose 48"

14

187281 Housing, Mandrel 95 180534 Bracket Asm N Roller LH

15

110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 97 178515 Washer Hardened

17

72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 98 187282 Spring Clutch Drive

21

73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 uric 113 72110508 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 x 3/4

25

178102 Spring, Torsion 114 187556 RodTension Relief

26

110452X Nut, Push 116 184219 Bolt, ShouIder

27

187257X428 Deflector Shield 117 174873 Gauge Wheel

29

131491 Rod, Hinge 118 73930600 Nut, Center!ock 3/8-16 uric

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173984 Screw, Thdroll Washer Head 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga=

31

187690 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 122 187557 Bushing Tension Relief

32

177865 PuIIey, Mandrel 180 73800500 Nut 5/16-18

33

178342 Nut, Fig=Top Lock Cntr=9/16 182 179127 Rod RolIer Nose Harrow

34

73680600 Nut 183 163552 Retainer Spring

35

188635 Pin Suspension Rear - - 187292 Mandrel Asm= Service dncludes

38

188657 Spring Compression Key Nos=13-15 and 33)

39

187284 PuIIey, Idler, Stationary - - 188271 Replacement Mower, Complete

42

165723 Spacer, Retainer (Std=Deck-Order separateIy nose

43

187278 Arm, Idler rotIer components key nos= 90, 91,

46

137729 Screw, ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8 94, 95, 180, 182, 183)

47

191273 V-Belt, Mower

49

73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 uric

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72110616 Bolt, Cam 3/8-16 x 2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U=S=inches
72110610 Bolt 1 inch = 25=4 mm

51

52

188460 PuIley Idler Clutching

(For mulching mowers only) 91 180535 Bracket Asm N Roller RH

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4197R
2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R
5 4215R

6 4217R

7 174728

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X
20 4218R

21 6252H1
22 7810H

23 6262H
24 7393R

25 992R1
26 139111

27 4986R
28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 174731

32 6277H

33 4225R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 174729

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H
50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

AxIe Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R
Final Drive Gear 54 4209R
Differential Gear 55 4213R

Differential Pinion 56 4442R
Differential Carrier 57 4195R

AxIe Thrust Washer 58 4214R

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R
(1" Thread Length) 60 7528R

Steel Ball 61 4208R
Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H
Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R

4th Reduction Pinion
Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033
Needle Bearing 68 4205R

Sintered iron Bearing 69 4206R
Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 1370H

Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69

Differential Pinion Bushing
Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 139120
Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R
OiI Seal 74 12000008

Sintered iron Bearing 75 1153R
Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J

Shift Fork, LH. 79 1167R
Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700

OiI Seal 81 6270H

Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J
and Bearings, R.H. (includes 85 2978J

Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 86 633A85
77 and 82) 87 8739H1

Dowel Pin 88 4924H

Needle Bearing 89 19151516
Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X
4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511

4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J
Thrust Bearing Race

Gate, Lower, Shift 93 6274H
Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 94 76020412

dncludes Key umbers 18, 25, 49, 96 159783
50 (2), 51 and 52) 97 633A109

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.RT. 98 184956

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4
Oil Seal

Pipe Hug 1/4-18 N.RT.

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

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

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion, Low
4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2rid Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion
1st Reduction Gear Shaft
1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High
2rid Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd
Reduction Pinion Cluster
Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32
Ktip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear
High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring
Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft
Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin
Shift Lever Guide Bail, Keyed
Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga.
Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16x 15/16 x 12 Ga.

Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4
Screw, Hex, Washer, HD.

Gearshift Lever Assembly
Transaxte, 6 Speed, Complete

Assembly

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

24-033-03-S

2,

24-041-50-S

3<

24-096-87-S

4.

M-645020-S

25 139 60-S

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24-755-66-S

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24-84!-03-S

10.

24-318-72-S

11.

25-186-01-S

12.

24-599-01-S

13.

12 086 16-S
66-086-07-S

14.

15.

24-755-141-S

24-153-28-S

16.

17.

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18.

24-445-0!-S
24-016-01-S

19

24-016-02-S

20

24-017-01-S
24-017-02-S

66-032-05-S

21

22.

235011-S

23.

24-089-02-S

12-173-0!-S

24

25.

12-755-03-S

26

24-318-69-S
24-755-142-S

27.
28

25-313-03-S

29

24-755-57-S

30

M-545016-S

31

24-445-02-S

32

24-126-44-S
24-112-12-S

33
35

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DESCR{PTION

Kit, breather cover w/gasket

(hcludes 2, 3)

Gasket, breather
Cover, breather
Screw, hex<flange M6xl 0x2O (4)
Plug, hex ctsk. 1/8"

Lifter, valve (4)
Kit, valve train (Includes 8, 11,12)
Rod, push (4)

Kit, cylinder head gasket (2)
(Includes 13)
Head assemMy, #2 cylinder

Arm, rocker (4)

Pivot, rocker arm (4)

Screw, hex. flange M10xl.SxgO (8)

Screw hex<flange M6xl 0x34 (4)
Kit, valve cover - plain
(Includes 16,17)
O-Ring

Screw, hex<flange M6x! 0x30 (4)
Strap, lifting

Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)
Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)
Val',se, intake (Std.) (2}

Valve, intake (.25) (2)
Seal valve stem (2)

Retainer, spring (4)
Spring, valve 44)
Cap, valve spring (4)

Kit, retainer (4)

Head assembly, #1 cylinder

Kit, valve cover - breather (Includes 16,17,29)

Grommet, rubber

Kit, breather separator

(Includes 29,31-34)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0 8x16 (2)

Strap, breather

Bracket, breather separator

Spacer

Hose, breather

CRANKCASE

KEY PART
NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON

1. 24-032-01-S Seal, front oil

2. Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 14)

3. 24-294-13-S Fitting

4. 24-380-13-S Pin, locating (6)

5. B4-067-13-S Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)
24-067-14-S Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

6. 24-874-08-S Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(Includes 7, 8)

24-B74-16-S Piston w/Ring Set (.08)
24-874-20-S Piston w/Ring Set (.25)

24-874-21-S Piston w/Ring Set (.50)

7. 24-108-05-S Ring Set (Std. & .08) (2)

24.-108-OB-S Ring Set (.25)
24-108-07-S Ring Set (.50)

8. 24-018-01-S Retainer, piston pin (4)

9. 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft

12-422-11-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)
12-422-12-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

10. 24-012-16-S Camshaft

11. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

12. M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5xO<8×10 (2)

13. 24-018-04-S Retainer, reed (2)

14. 24-402-05-S Reed, breather (2)

15. 12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

16. 24-126-19-S Bracket, oil fill tube

17. 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill

18. M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

19. 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

20. 24-038-04-S Dipstick assembly (Includes 21,22)

21. 24-755-46-S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)

22. 25 153 02-S O-Ring, dipstick

23. 24-018-09-S Ring, retainer

24. M-931010-S Washer, nylon (top)

25. 28-032-09-S Seal, governor cross shaft

26. 24-468-15-S Washer (bottom)

27. 24-144-38-S Shaft, governor cross

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

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

DESCBmPTION

1. 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1.

2. M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2.
3= X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 3=

4. 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 4.
5= 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6xl =0x16 (4) 5=

6. 24-157-08-S Fan 6.

7. 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x46 7.

8. 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 8.

9. X-42-15-S Key 9.
10= 24-025-01-S Flywheel 10=
11= 41-403-09-S Rectifier-regulator 11=

12= X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16" (3) 12=
13= 24-086-18-S Screw, phillips hd= 11-16x7/8 (2) 13=

14. 236602-S Connector (3 contact) 14.

15. 12-132-02-S Spark Plug (2) 15.
16= M-548025-S Screw, hex=cap M5x0=8x25 (2) 16=

17. 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator 17.

18. 24 126 71 -S Bracket, stator wire 19.
19= 48-154-02-S Clip, cable 20=

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 (4)

23. 235173-S Clip, cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-137-S
24-176-82-S
25-454-03-S
24-113-18-S

(Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18-S)

(includes 18) 18.

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

1 inch = 25=4 mm

Bracket, ground strap
Harness, wiring

Tie, wire (3)

Decal, grass screen

54-755-01-S

20-341-01 -S
24-153-20-S
24-096-67-S

12-100-0!-S
24-096-01-S
231032-S

24-083-05-S
24-083-03-S
24-109-09-S
24-041-13-S

24-094-34-S
24-041-14-S

24-164-51 -S
24 041 52-S
24 153 27-S

M-651040-S
24 126 130-S
M-545010-S

24-063-51 -S

Kit, knob with sea!

(Includes 2,3)

Knob, cover
O-Ring
Cover, air cleaner

Wing Nut
Cover, inner air cleaner
Seal, breather

Precleaner, element

Element, air cleaner
Cup, rue! spit-back

Gasket, fue! spit-back cup

Base, air cleaner
Gasket, air cleaner base

Manifold, intake (Includes 15,16)
Gasket, carburetor

O-Ring, intake port (2)
Screw, hex= flange M6xl =0x40 (4)

Bracket, air cleaner base
Screw, hex= flange M5x0=8xlO (2)

Baffle, spit-back cup

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 24-027-114-S

2. 24-100-01 -S

3. M-551016-S

4. M-545016-S

5. M-545020-S
6= M-645016-S

7. 24-146-16-S

8. 24-146-20-S

9. 24-063-39-S
10= 24-063-58-S

11= M-545010-S

12. 24-063-14-S

13. 24-063-60-S

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-096-85-S
25-086-91-S
25-113-39-S

Housing, blower (Includes 2)
Nut, plastic (2)
Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16
Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (3)
Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 (4)

Screw, hex=flange M6xl =0x16 (6)
Plate, backing - # 2 side
Plate, backing - # 1 side

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

Cover, blower housing
Screw, tapping !0-16xl/2" (2)
Decal, clear lamination

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STARTING SYSTEM

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

1. M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2)

2. 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift (includes 3-7)

3. 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd. (3)

4. 25-435-05-S Kit, solenoid (includes 3)

5. 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (includes 6)

6. 25-141-05-S Ring

7. 25-221-01-S Kit, brush
ENGmNECONTROLS
KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 24211 03-S

2. 24-090-33-S

3. M-641060-S

4. 24-089-01 -S

5. 25-158-08-S

6. 24-079-04-S

7. 25-158-11 -S

8. M-545016-S

9. M-547050-S

10. 24-089-03-S

11. 24-126-56-S

12. M-6450!6-S

13. 12-237-01-S

14. 24-086-43-S

15. 24-1!2-27-S

16. 24-090-47-S

17. 24-468-20-S

18. M-446030-S

19. 24-090-13-S

20. 24-468-0! -S

21. M-545020-S

22. 24-090-05-S

23. 41-468-03-S

24. M-403025-S

25. 24-079-22-S

26. 24-089-55-S

27. 24-089-25-S

Bolt, round head square neck
Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6x! .0
Spring, linkage
Bushing, linkage retaining
Linkage, throttle
Bushing, throttle linkage
Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x16

Nut, hex. lock MSxO.8
Spring, choke return

Bracket, control
Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x18 (4)

Clamp, cable (2)
Screw, hex. flange MSxO.Sx18 (2)
Spacer
Lever, throttle actuator

Washer, plain

Nut, hex M4xO.7
Lever, throttle control

Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20
Lever, choke

Washer, spring 1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25
Linkage, choke
Spring, throttle limiter

Spring, governor

OIL PAN/LUBRICATmON

1= 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil

(Includes 2-11)
2= 24-393-37-S Oil pump assembly (Includes 3,4)
3= 24-381-11-S Tube, oil pickup
4= 24 153 01-S O-Ring, oil pump
5= M-831005-S Washer, plain 8 mm (2)

8= M-845025-S Screw, hex=flange MSxl=Ox25 (2)
7= 24-182-26-S Screen, oil

8= 24-043-12-S Kit, governor gear w/pin

(Includes 9)
9= 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

10= 24-448-01-S Tab, locking
11= 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear

12= 24-153-08-S O-Ring
13= 25-139-82-S Plug, hex= ctsk= 3/8"
14= 24-136-01-S Nipple, oil filter

15= 52-050-02-S Filter, oil
18= 52-032-08-S Seal, oil (PTO end)

17= 24-086-!7-S Screw, hex=flange M8xl=25x45
18= 24-088-18-S Screw, hex=flange M8x1=25x45 (9)
19= 25-139-57-S Plug, sq= hd=solid 3/8" N=RT=R

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRtPTmON

1= 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes 2)

2= 52-139-09_S Plug, cup

EXHAUST
KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTmON

1= 24-041_49_S Gasket, exhaust (2)

2= 25-072=04-S Stud, M8xl =25x33 (4)

24-522-332 Short Block
24-782-23 Miniblock

24-755q 13-S Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1= 24-853-90-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. 25-353-03_S Line, fuel 14"

7. 25-237q 4-S Clamp, hose (6)

8. 24-086-12-S Screw, hex. cap. M6xl.7x18 (2)

9. 24-393-16_S Pump, fuel - pulse

10. 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2)

11. 24-353-03-S Line, fuel 10-5/8"

12. 15-353-04-S Line, fuel 11-1/2"

13. 24-050q 0-S Filter, fuel

14. 47-154-01-S Clip, cable

NOT mLLUSTRATED

- - 24 234 02-S Bowl, float

- - 24 757 18-S Kit, overhaul

- - 24 757 19-S Kit, choke repair

- - 24 757 20_S Kit, gasket

- - 24 757 21_S Kit, accelerator pump repair

- - 24 757 22-S Kit, fue! shutdown solenoid

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

(includes 2,3)

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

_ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

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