Craftsman 917.276320 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

GARDEN TRACTOR

24.0 HP, 48” Mower Electric Start

Automatic Transmission

Model No.

917.276320

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

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

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

Visit our Craftsman websiterwww.sears.com/craftsman

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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Safety Rules

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

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Operation.......................................

Maintenance Schedule

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Storage

Troubleshooting

Repair Parts

Sears Service

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual,

Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in

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 cat! 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

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

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, elec

trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized (stale), in general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur

chase date.

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

limited warranty on battery

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,

please cal! 1-800-4-MY-HOMECg). 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.81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw

ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

»WARNING: In order to prevent ac

cidental starting when setting up, trans

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

»WARNING: Do not coast down a

hill in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

A} »WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can

lose traction with the ground and cause

you to lose control of your tractor.

A, ^WARNING: Engine exhaust, some

of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc

tive harm.

^^WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Never direct discharged material

toward anyone. Avoid discharging

material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the

operator. Stop the blades when cross

ing gravel surfaces.

Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working. Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean

ing the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unload

ing the machine into a trailer or truck. Always wear eye protection when oper ating machine.

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

large percentage of riding mower-re

lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious

injury.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights.

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

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn.

Do not 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.

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SAFETY RULES

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain

could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

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

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating ma chine with grass catchers or other at tachments; they can affect the stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

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

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in.

III. CHILDREN

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

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

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

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area

for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

IV. TOWING

• Tow only with a machine that has a

hitch designed for towing. Do not at tach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommen

dation for weight limits for towed equip ment and towing on slopes.

• Never allow children or others in or on

towed equipment.

• On slopes, the weight of the towed

equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

• Travel slowly and allow extra distance

to stop.

V. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

and other sources of ignition.

• Use only approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never fuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel con

tainer where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle

or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.

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SAFETY RULES

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed area.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if neces sary, before restarting. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recom mended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Ad

just and service as required.

Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels, as necessary.

Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously Injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across. Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

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

Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu ally downhill, if possible.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity and Type:

Oil Type

(API-SG-SL):

Oil Capacity:

Spark Plug:

[Gap: .040")

Ground Speed (MPH):

Tire Pressure:

Charging System:

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

5.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular

SAE 30 (above 32”F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32”F)

W/ Filter; 4.0 Pints

W/0 Filter; 3.75 Pints

Champion QC12YC

Forward; 0 - 5.8 Reverse: 0-2.1

Front: 14PSI Rear; 10PSI

16AMPS @ 3600RPM

Min. CCA: 280 Case size: U1R

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. ^WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

in the state of California the above is re

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor

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

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

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

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod

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

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here’s what’s included in the Agreement;

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe

sional repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can’t be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

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

• Fast help by phone - phone support

from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus conve nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap

pointment online. Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

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

new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

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

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional Installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water

heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS

ASSEMBmPRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

2. Remove packing materials.

3. Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grille.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

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

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions).

Labe!

ADJUST SEAT

1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs.

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

3. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4. Get off seat without moving its ad justed position.

5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Adjustment Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

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

2. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control In transmission

disengaged position (See “To Trans

port” in the Operation section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

WARNING: Before starting, read, un

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

people and objects.

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

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

3. Place freewheel control in "trans mission engaged" position (See “To

Transport” in the Operation section of this manual).

4. Sit on seat in operating position, de press brake pedal and set the parking brake.

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. Release parking brake.

8. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor rect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

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

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac

ing motion and mower blade drive belts

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

/CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we

wish to assure that you receive the best

performance and satisfaction from this

Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

/ All assembly instructions have been

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

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

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

ping purposes, the tires were overin

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

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

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

they are routed properly around pulleys

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

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped. / Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in “transmission engaged”

position (see “TO TRANSPORT" in the

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

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls, their

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

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat

ing condition.

/ Be sure Operator Presence System

and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Opera tion and Maintenance sections in this manual).

/ It is important to purge the transmission

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

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

^1^

ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON

NEUTRAL HIGH

&ИЯ

OPERATION

SYSTEM <ROS)

01 e 'fir Q

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED

LIGHTS ON

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

L l\l 4»

LOW

CHOKE FAST SLOW

IGNITION SWITCH

IGNITiO

0 oil © c©

ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR

AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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

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

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

LOCKED UNLOCKED

SLOPE HAZARDS

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

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

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

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

“™™“ and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

Motion Drive Belt Tension Handle

Throttle Control

Brake Pedal

Choke Control Ignition

ROS "ON" Position

J Attachment Clutch

Switch

Lift Lever Plunger

Attachment Lift Lever

Parking Brake Lever

Motion Control Lever

Free Wheel Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging {+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise

and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the

tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

freewheel control - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT lever plunger - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HAN DLE - Used when changing motion drive

belt and, if necessary, starting engine under extremely cold conditions.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake

pedal into the brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITON - Allows operation of mower deck or

other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

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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.

HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

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

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

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Choke Control

Brake Pedal

Push-In to

•'--''^HeighC

Adjustment

Knob “Disengaged” Brake Pedal Position “Drive” Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES ~

• To stop mower blades, push attachment

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress brake

pedal all the way down.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

returns to neutral (N) position when the brake pedal is fully depressed.

ENGINE-

• Move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control

between half and full speed (fast) posi tion, before stopping, may cause engine to “backfire”.

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and

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

Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out to

Motion Control

.ever

Parking Brake “Engaged” Position

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

^CAUTION: Always stop tractor com

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO ysEXHROTTLE 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 per formance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

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

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate mo

tion control lever when the parking brake

is set or when the brake pedal is de pressed. Doing so may result in misadjustment to the drive control system.

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control fever.

1. Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn

ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (/^) to raise cut

ting 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 coo! season and to over 3 inches during

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

• For best cutting performance, grass over

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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

mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.

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

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes

in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. Be sure 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

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.

^^CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Attachment Clutch Switch Pul! Out to “Engage”

Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position

QpEf^xioN SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key

is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

Clevis Pin

^WARNING: Backing up with the at

tachment clutch engaged while mowing

is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment dutch engaged, should only

be done when the operator decides it is

necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in

reverse unless absolutely necessary.

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USING THE REVERSE OPERATION

SYSTEM -

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

With engine running, turn ignition key

counterclockwise to ROS "ON” posi

tion.

Look down and behind before backing.

Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.

When use of the ROS is no longer

needed, turn the ignition key clockwise

to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON” Position Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

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

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• if stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

returns to neutral (N) position when the brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

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

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

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To re-engage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is dosed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL |_^VEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil

1. levelCheck engine oil with tractor on

ground.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re

move and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). To change engine oil, see the Mainte

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a mínimum 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.

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^CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temper

atures be!ow32°F{0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

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

TO START ENGINE

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

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

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

brake.

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.

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

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en

gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if

engine will not start you may need to dis engage the motion drive belt as follows:

1. Be sure parking brake is engaged.

2. Remove retainer spring from the drive

belt tension handle to relieve belt ten sion.

3. Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes.

4. Shut-off engine and engage parking brake,

5. Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

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

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

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

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance (see ‘TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

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PURGE TRANSMISSION

À CAUTION: Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and per formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace ment, it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safety on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by plac ing freewheel control in disengaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disen

gage parking brake.

4. Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this step there will be no

movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing free

wheel control in engaged position (See

“TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

Disengage parking brake.

8. Slowly move motion control lever for

ward, after the tractor moves approxi

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five

(5) feet return the motion control lever

to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this

procedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

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

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

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 mow

ing performance and proper discharge

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

mower cutting performance as well as

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

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems

Check for Loos© Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level

Ciean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

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

Change Engine Oil (without oH filter) Clean Air Filter

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

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

in high ambient temperatures.

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

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✓

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✓

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✓ 2

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

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your 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

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

CD Spindle

Zerk

® Front Wheel

Bearing zerk

CD Spindle

Zerk

JJ^CD Front Wheel

Bearing zerk

CD Steering

Sector Gear

Teeth

(D Mandrel

Zerks

CDGeneral Purpose Grease (DRefer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. !f you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

Engine

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

3YSTEM AND

OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de scribed, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

• When the engine is running, any at

tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any at

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

G2&2.®

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi

tion and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position

and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine.

BLADE CARE

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

A CAUTION: Use only a replacement

blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty.

BLADE REMOVAL

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

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated.

Mandrel

Assembly

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.

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• 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.

Blade

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.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

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

not necessary.

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

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades

are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip

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

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

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

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to “leak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32"F. Check your engine oil level more frequent

ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor

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

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.

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• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil vi/ill drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

when changing oil.

2. Install the drain tube onto the valve.

Oil Drain Valve

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

wise.

After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11mm) wrench to apply

a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do not over tighten. Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place.

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.

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil

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

ENGINE OIL filter

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

AIR filter

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

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

1. Remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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

NOTE; If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deterio

ration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

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. 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.

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MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester {if equipped) as it could cre ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG{S)

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

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

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor, replacement is required.

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

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

retor.

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

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line.

Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

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

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of ail gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass,

leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED" position.

3. Turn ignition key to “STOP" and remove key,

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

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

TRACTOR

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1. Place attachment clutch in “DISEN GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

- bracket.

^ CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

5. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.

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

7. Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi

tion.

9. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER

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

1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck,

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

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on outward

pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as

shown.

8. install front píate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

Lock Bracket

Belt Tension Rod

(Disengaged___-^—

Position)-— ^ //

Chassis Bracket

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Springs {Outward pointing deck pins)

Front Mower Bracket Electric Clutch

Pulley

Double Loop Retainer Springs

Front Plate

Assembly

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Flanged Pins

Front Mower Bracket

Deflector Shield

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

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack ets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged

pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on

head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

10. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en

gage slowly.

11. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

12. if equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

13. Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or under!nflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of

mower should be the same.

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

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

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

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground

__________

Mower to Ground

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its

highest position.

ii CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect

your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade

• Before making any necessary adjust

ments, check that both front plate links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C"

on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will

change distance “B” by approximately

3/16".

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut

“D” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

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BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

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

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

^ bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.

Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur

face.

Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.

mandrel pulley.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

Remove belt from idler pulleys.

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

11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12. Install belt in both idlers.

13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul

ley.

14. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

15. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16. Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

17. Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

18. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod

into locking bracket.

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то REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC

ONDARY) DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

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

2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

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

6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

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(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

7. Carefully roll belt off L.H, mandrel pul

ley.

8. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and R.H, mandrel pulley.

9. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

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

11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

12. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

13. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.

15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.

16. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See “TO

INSTALL MOWER” in this section of

manual).

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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.

Adjust the three nylon locknuts 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.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

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

1. Remove mower {See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this man ual.)

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2. Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from drive belt tension

handle.

3. Remove belt from all idler pulleys, transaxle pulley and then from engine

pulley.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and

lastly into ail the idler pulleys.

Check to be sure belt is positioned cor rectly and is on proper side of all belt

keepers.

Engage the drive belt tension handle

and replace the retainer spring.

Reinstall mower.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

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 BFIAKE

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

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

engaged” position. Pull freewheel con

trol out and into the slot and release so

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

TO ADJUST BRAKE Contact a Sears or other qualified service

center.

Retainer Spring

Drive Belt

Tension

Handle

Engine Pulley

BelC^

Keeper

V-ldler

Transaxle Pulley

Clutching Idler

Belt

Keeper Clutching Flat Idler

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

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

be necessary.

1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF"

position and engage parking brake.

Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of

the right rear wheel.

Move motion control lever to the neu

3. tral position.

Tighten the adjustment bolt.

Adjustment Bolt ^

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

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.

Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and

use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before op

erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS

MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

!f steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

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

Washers

Retaining

Axle Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

jj^

^WARNING; Lead-acid batteries gen

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, fiame and smoking materials away from bat teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

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

if “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

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

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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.

Weak or Dead Battery

Fully Charged Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

A WARNING: 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.

Lift hood to raised position.

Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

Close terminal access doors. Close hood.

Terminal Access

Door

Keps Nut

Hex Bolt

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

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

4. Close hood.

interlocks and relays

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

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

TO replace fuse

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

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

Terminal Guard

Positive (Red) Cable

Negative (Black) Cable

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ENGINE

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 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 swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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

2. Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner.

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

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

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. 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. Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center,, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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STORAGE

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

WARNING: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

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

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

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

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

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

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

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

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

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

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon

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

terminals.

• if battery is removed from tractor for

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

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposites from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experi

ence indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the car

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to “START” position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

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

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro

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

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

3. Engine flooded.

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

5. Dirty air filter.

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

7. Water in fuel.

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

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

11. Extreme Cold Conditions 11. See “To start engine” in

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

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

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

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

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

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

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and carbure

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

9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

operation section.

with fresh, clean gasoline.

7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Engine wlii not

turn over

Engine clicks but

1. Brake pedal not depressed

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

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

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

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

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

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

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

4. Replace fuse.

switch.

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

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

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE" position.

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

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil levei/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Ciean/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 carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. C!ean/replace muffler.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See “To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Excessive vibration

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.

Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent from build-up 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.

1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position.

See Operation section.

1. Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5. Cleanaroundmandrelsto open vent holes.

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

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow. 1.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

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

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

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

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

9. Blades improperly installed.

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

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

1. Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

Replace idler pulley.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Place throttle control in

“FAST” position.

Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Check tires for proper air

5. pressure.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

1. Light switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn light switch “ON”.

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

charge 2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in

“disengaged” position.

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

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

Engine “backfires” 1. Engine throttle control not set

when turning engine “OFF”

between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping

engine.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

Check/replace light switch. tions.

Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec tions.

Replace regulator.

Replace alternator.

Place freewheel control in

“engaged” position.

Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

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

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SCHEMATIC

TFiACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

^BATTERY

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IGNITION SWITCH

POSITIONCIRCUIT “MAKE”

OFF M”fG+Al

RUN/OVEfiRiDEB+A1

RUN B+A1 L+A2

START S -f S -i” A1

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY. BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

* WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF

UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED

TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

Page 35

electrical

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J

145211

10 11

150109

145769 16 176138 21

175688 22 4152J 24 185464 25 146149 Cable, Battery

108824X

26 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

170697

28 29 192749 Switch, Seat 30 193350 33 140403 34 110712X 40 193391 Harness Ign. 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 42

131563 Cover, Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid

122822X Ammeter

174652

50 52

141940 79 175242 92

193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch

192540 Screw Plastite 10-14 x 2.0

93 94 191834

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Tray, Battery Bolt 1/4-20x7.5 Zinc

Hold down Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

Switch Interlock Push-In

Harness Socket Light W/4152J Bulb Light Cable Starter

Fuse Cable, Ground Switch, Ign

Key, Ignition Switch Light/Reset

Switch, PTO

Hourmeter Adaptor Bulbholder Asm incandescent SV

Module Reverse ROS

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

Page 37

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART NO.

NO.

180375 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 4

73680700

193636X428 Dash

5 6 157882 7

17720408 8

184668 Support, Battery

14 175260X615 Hood Asm 99 177143 Rod By Pass 16 121794X Cover, Access 17 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 130 191611

174515X615 Grille 138 191121X428

19131312

STD523710

20 21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16 unc 144 24

179717X615 Footrest, RH 148 164655

179716X615 Footrest, LH

145052

30 31 161419 32 161327 33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 156 34

177018 Plate Asm Engine 35 19111116

17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4

36 37 192397X615 FenderPnt 39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 43 136939 44

136940 45

176018

DESCRiPTiON

Rail, Frame RH Nut 7/16-14 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

Washer 13/32x13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr, 5

Saddle, Hydro Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh key no. 157}

Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 158 17670608

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh Bracket Asm., Susp Chas.Rh

NO. NO.

17490608 50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front 56 176016 58 183569 68 17490508

74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 unc x 1 Gr. 5

180374

91 122 192572

139 171873 142 161897

161900

175352

150 152

177956 153 179761

17000512 157

161840 Lens Bar 161

179612X428 Console Fuel Window 162 142432 Screw Hex 1/4-1/2 unc

183554

165 172 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 X .875

NOTE

: Alt component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRiPTiON

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16x1/2 Bracket Asm., Susp Chas. Lh

Bracket Asm,, Fender Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18x1/2

Rail, Frame Lh Screw Wshd Hex 10-32 x 5/8

Screw 10 X 3/4 Single Lead Hex Cup Holder Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT Bracket Dash Rh Bracket Dash Lh Extrusion Bumpers Duct Heat Hood Shield Browning Lightbox Asm W/Lens {Includes

Screw 5/16-18 X 3/4 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1/2

Bracket Support Tank

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART NO. NO.

2 7070E 3 7563R 6 STD561210 Pin. Cotter 108 7

140507 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 20 73940800 Nut 22

180235

130564 Knob

23 29 176600 33 12000053 34

71673 Cap, Parking Brake

35 137648

149412

36 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 178575 41

73931000

8883R

46 145170

72110614

131494

50 52

127783

105706X Bearing, Idler

161597 V-Belt

74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14x1-1/2

58 61 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 64

176601 65 179613

STD571812

123800X Washer

192390X428 Console Shift

70 73 74490548 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr. 5 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 77

74780716

73680700

DESCRiPTION

Transaxle Hydro Gear 331 -3000 (See Breakdown)

Key 1/4 X 2.5

Washer Thrust Wheel, Hub Assembly

Lever Asm Shift Lower Brake, Rod

Ring E

Rod, Parking Brake Spring, Drive Ground Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Nyiiner Screw, Fin. #10-24 X 1 Actuator, Interlock Switch 128

Nut Centerlock 10-24 unc 129 179473 Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Pulley, Idler, Grooved

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin. Roll

Bolt Hex 7/16-14 X 1-1/4 Gr. 5

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc

KEY PART NO. NO.

94 98 106 142918 107

111 112 114 117 120 121 122 72010520

123 192438 Rod Shift 124 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 126 166002 Washer SRRTD

127 177362 Link Control Clutch

130 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga. 131 132 175467 133 175468 135 137 1685H 138 142 143 145 146 147 141322 Washer 151 152 153 4497H Retainer Spring

NOTE

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

133835 141004

154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT 142917 156240 178558 73800500 73900600 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 175611

176624 Spring Drive GRND

76020312 Pin Cotter 3/32 X 3/4

177364 1370H Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32

175469 Strap Torque HG-3500 17000512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 163168 140462 Fan T Hydro

74760514 178705

: All comoonent dimensions aiven in U. S.

Fastener Christmas Tree Bracket Shift 0-Ring Asm Hydro Gear

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109 Spacer Shift Lever VGTH Washer Nylon High Temp Nut Lock Hx W/lns 5/16-18 unc Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16

Bracket Strap Torque Bolt RDHD SQ 5/16-18 unc X 2-1/2

5/16IDx1.0x.125

Bracket Asm Idler Tensioning

Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT Link Asm Control Hydro 3500 Nut Lock 5/16-18 NCThd

Washer Axle Flange HG-3000

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18x7/8 Bolt hex 5/16-18 X 1

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 186093X428 Wheel, Steering 2 178557 Axle Asm., Front 3 183226 Fitting, Grease 4 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 5 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 184946X505 Cap, Spindle 10 74781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 11 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front 12 73901000 Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 unc 13 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga. 14 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3/8 15 STD541537 Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 unf 16 186814 Shaft Asm., Steering 18 175572 DraglinkVgt 19 156011 Support Asm,, Steering Vgt 20 163887X428 Boot, Steering 21 186737 Adapter, Wheel Steering 22 155105 Bushing, Strg. BIk 23 152927 Screw 26 186095X428 Cap , Wheel Steering 27 3366R Bearing, Col. Strg. 28 17000612 Screw, 3/8-16x3/4 29 104239X Bearing, Flange 31 138136 Bushing, Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11/32x1 X 10 Ga. 33 STD551131 Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/16 34 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 35 187039 Gear, Sector Steering 36 186799 Tie Rod 41 155246 Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 42 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 45 19183812 Washer 9/16 ID X 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga. 46 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32x 1 X 10 Ga. 47 179471 Bracket Asm Idler Stationary 49 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 50 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 unc 51 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 52 175553 Clip Steering .750 53 188967 Washer Hardened

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs

149723 121361X

8 9

177748 10 175288 11

179335 12

143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 15 179115 18 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

175437X428 Control Throttle

20 21

191611

187767X428 Control Choke

26 3645J 27 139277

7834R

28 29

137180

3137145006

123487X

DESCRiPTiON

Model No. 446677-0470-El Muffler Pulley V-ldler Keeper Asm. Belt Engine Bushing

Clutch Electric Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 Yt/Gt 96

Screw 10 X 3/4 Single Lead Hex Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push-in Hinged Clamp Hose

KEY PART NO. NO.

394017490636

17490664 41 126197X Washer 1-1/2 OD x15/32 ID x .250 42 STD651143

179953

43 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 47 175287 Spacer Engine 62

146629 69 165391 Gasket 70 176069 Tube Exhaust LH 71 176070

183906 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1

79 81

188800 82

188799 Drain Oil Valve

171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc X 3/4

83 84 17060624 Screw 3/8-16x1-1/2

DESCRIPTION

Screw TT 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 unc Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc

Washer Lock 7/16 Bolt Hex 7/16-20x3.75 Gr. 5

Shield Heat Muffler

Tube Exhaust RH Tube Drain Oil

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART KEY PART NO.

NO.

180598 Seat

180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 16 3 140675 5 145006

STD541437

6 7 124181X

171877 Bolt 5/16-18Unc X 3/4 w/Sems 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

10 180186 1213174648

121248X

14 72050412

DESCRiPTiON

Strap, Fender Assembly Clip, Push in, Hinged Nut 3/8-16 unc 19 166369 Knob, Seat Spring, Seat Cprsn

Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20x1-1/2

NO. NO.

15 121249X

123740X Spring, Cprsn

17 123976X

19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga,

124238X

20 37

73800500

NOTE

:: Alt component dimensions given in U. S.

inr.heR 1 inch = 25 4 mm

DESCRiPTiON

Spacer, Split Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Cap, Spring Seat Nut, Lock Hx w/lns. 5/16-18

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DECALS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 193599

2 149516 3

186242

186243 140837

133644

186572

156439

181252

195885

175291

14 15

186725

DESCRIPTION

Deca! Dash Decal Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm Decal Hood RH Decal Hood LH Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal Maintenance Decal Fender Decal Fender Danger Decal FTREST Decal Replacement Decal V-Belt Schem Decal Hood Side Pnl

WHEELS AND TIRES

20 11

iï £

il y

KEY PART NO. NO.

16 17 18 19

20 22

178482 195838 164065 138047 178455 191066 106202X 179768X428 166960 179769X428 195627 195628

DESCRIPTION

Decal Deck HVYDTY Decal Chassis Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Deck Caution Decal Engine Reflector, Taillight Pad Footrest LH Decal Drawbar CNTRL

Pad Footrest RH Owner’s Manual, English Owner’s Manual, Spanish

KEY PART NO. NO.

3 4

8 9

10 11 12

59192 65139

106228X624

8134H

105588X 278H 9040H

104757X428

106230X 7154J

106277X624 6856M

144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve

Rim Asm Front Tube, Front {Service Item Only) Tire, Front Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing Flange(Front Wheel Only) Cap Axle {Front Wheel Only) Tire Rear Tube Rear {Service Item Only) Rim Asm Rear Fitting Grease Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY

PART

NO.

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever

180045 3 159189 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 19292016

71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 42

6 7

175830

175831X505 Plunger, Button

183894 Spring 72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

10 11

175375

12 163552 Retainer Spring 74 175802 Arm Susp. Rear RH 23 STD624008 24

73350800 73800800

26 29 150233

110807X

STD551037

31 32

137150 STD560907

33 34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

DESCRIPTION

Shaft Asm,, LiftVgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 41 175994 Nut, Lift Link 7/16-20

Grip, Handle Fluted

Link Lift Retainer, Spring

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion, Infin Height

Nut, Special 79

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

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt Pin, Cotter 3/32 X 1/2

PART

NO.

138057

165097 Pointer, Height Indicator

123935X

17060516 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18x1

19112410 123934X

145212

73350600

73 75 175805

76 175560 77

176205

78 175689 Trunnion Susp. Front

175378 Arm, susp. R LH

NOTE

!: Alt component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc Plug, Hole

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. Scale, Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC Plate Asm. Susp. Front

Pin, Flange Trunnion Susp. Arm

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deck

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

KEY PART NO. NO.

180358

178915

5 4939M Retainer Spring

178024

174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade

11 180054 13 174360 14

174358 Mandrel Asm. 110485X

15 16

174493

72110610

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

132827

20 174378 21

73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

24 105304X

178102 Spring, Torsion

110452X

26 27 180655X428 Deflector Shield

19111016

28 29 131491 Rod, Hinge

173984

30 31 187690 32

153535 Pulley, Mandrel 178342 Nut. Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16

33 37

177968 39 174375 42

165723 43 174373 45 180806 46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20x5/8 47

180808 48 174368 49 73900600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 Unc 50 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 Gr. 5

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Deck Weldment Mower 48

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Sway Bar (The following blades are

available)

Blade, 48" Hi-Lift Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing

Bearing, Bali, Mandrel Stripper Mandrel Deck

Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16x1.25

Bolt. Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18

Baffle, Vortex Mower Cap, Sleeve

Nut, Push Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Screw, Thdroll Washer Head

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Pulley, Idler, Driven Spacer, Retainer Arm, Idler Secondary Cover, Mandrel Deck

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary V-Belt, Mower, Primary

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

175820 Pulley Idler Flat 56 155986 57 156941 91 180535 94

176066

180534

95 97

178515 Washer Hardened 98 179479 99 189993 Pulley Idler'V

72110616

100 110 175016 112 174387 113 72110506 114 174384 115

174609 116 193406 117

174873 118 73930600

19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

119 121 174371 Spring Secondary Drive 122

174606 126 174372 Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 130 17000616 132 17000612

73800500 Nut Lock Hex w/lnc. 5/16-18 unc

180 182 179127

163552 Retainer Spring

183 184

173979

- -

174356

- -

181579

NOTE

All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 men = ¿ьл mm

Bar Pnt Adj. Pin Head Rivet Bracket, Asm Noseroller, RH Noseroller Bracket, Asm Noseroller, LH

Spring Primary Drive Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 2

Arm Spring Secondary Link Tension Relief Lever Bolt 5/16-18 X 3/4 Tension Asm. Relief Lever Arm Spring Tension Relief Bolt, Shoulder Gauge Wheel Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bushing Pivot Tension Relief Screw 3/8-16 X 1.0

Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Rod Roller Nose Keeper Belt Idler

Mandrel Assembly {Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33) Replacement Mower, Complete

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TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000

Key Part Key No. No. Description No.

1 161122 Kit, housing main gg

2A 193015 Kit, housing r/h 71

2B 193016 Kit, brake boit 77

3 184703 Kit, center section 81

161125 Spacer (BDR BDU 10) 88 142932 Seal, lip

142928 Retaiiiing ring 88

6 7

142933 Retaiiiing ring 90 142934 Bearing, bail 92

169524 Swash plate (BDR BDU 10) 93

173158 Bearing, thrust (lOcc) 94

161126 Shaft, input (310-3000) 95 142978 Washer, block Uirust 96

142977 Spring, helical compression 97

169888 Kit, cylinder block (IQcc) 106

150786

24 161127 25 169526 26 161128 27 161128 Spacer (310-3000) 28 161130 29 169527 Capscrew

142941 Guide block (BD-21)

169887 Trunnion, tapered square

31 32

161133 142940

33 34

178318

35 178318

170421

36 37 142967 Friction puck

184684

38 39

169528 40 142945 Seal, lip 41 142952 42

142963 43

142966 44 150787 Bolt 3/8-24 X 2-1/2

184702

178320 Puck, adjusUng (310-3000)

48 50 178343

169530 Lower cover

51 52

169531 53 144581 54

161138 55 178321

56 169533 Charge manifold 310-3000 57 161142 Retainer, motor bearing (310-3000) 58 161143

161144

59 60 161145 61 161146 62 161147 63 161148 64 161148 Carrier, planetary (310-3000)

Main housing 66 Lip seal Flange bearing 67

Trunnion bushing 68

Cradie bearing 68 R.H. Housing 73

Flange bearing 74 Needle bearing {see 1412) 76 Lip seal (-875 ID x i.3 OD x .25) 76

Bolt, hex hd 1 /4-20 X 1.25 W/patch 78 Bolt, hex hd 1/4-20 x 2.26 W/patch go

Center section e2 Bushing .50 X .60 X .50 83 Bushing .90 X i.02 X .75 84 Piate, bypass Check piug assembiy,.044 86 Check piug assembiy, no bleed 87

10CC cylinder block 108 10CC piston 110 10CC piston spring Piston seat washer Block, (BD-21& IHT) 21CC Cylinder biodi Piston seat washer 21 CC piston 21 CC piston spring Shaft, motor (310-3000) Bearing, thrust (21cc) Control arm (310-3000)

Gear, lèi pinion

Bearing, journal Seal, lip Return arm (310-3000) Actuating arm (310-3000) Bolt, stud 5/16-24

Kit, bypass plate Bypass actuator (IHT)

Bypass arm Retaining ring Pin

Spring, neutral (310-3000) Screw, hex head washer cap screw

(IZT) 1/4-20 X 3/4 Geroter assembly

O-ring Charge pump housing Kit, filter Gasket.10 X.16X4.24 Filter

Pin, carrier (310-3000) Gear, 15t planet (310-3000) Gear, 67t spur (310-3000) Gear, 21f sun (310-3000) Plate, planet thrust (310-3000) Gear, 51t ring (310-3000)

111

116 117 120

121

122 124 125 128 129 130

131

132 134 137 139

141

144 145 146

161

152 163 155

167 169 203

900

Note:

Part No. Description

161150 Gear, differenfiai bevel (310-3000) 161151 Gear, differenUal bevel pinion

161152 Shaft, differential (310-3000) 161153 Plate, differential thrust (310-3000) 168534 Bearing, Range (310-3000) 161155 Washer, flat (1.00 Id) (310-3000) 161156 Nut, 5/8-18 hex jam (310-3000) 168635 Bearing, ball (310-3000) 161157 Seal, lip (310-3000) 161158 Shaft, axle (310-3000) 142884 Washer, flat 178322 Sealant tube 161159 Screw, torx head 5/16-18 (310-3000) 161160 Bearing, needle (210-3000) 161161 Washer, flat (0.880 ID) (310-3000) 161162 Ring, retaining (310-3000) 161163 Seal, lip (.875 ID x 1.38 OD x .25)

161164 Brake disc (310-3000) 178323 Washer (310-3000) 178784 Screw, 5/16-24X 1 1/2 socket head cap

178783 Bearing, ball 178326 Spacer, locating (310-3000) 178787 Screw (310-3000) 142969 Spring 142980 Spacer 169537 Nut, nylon Insert hex lock 5/16-24 168538 Bearing, sleeve (310-3000)

.......-- 20W-50 oil 12202

161166 Spacer, trunnion (310-3000) 150800 Plug, plastic shipping 150813 O-rsng

150812 Breather vent, plastic

168639 Ring, retaining (310-3000) 161168 Pin 142883 Brake puck 193019 Bolt, hex hd 1/4-20 x 1.25 W/patch 178329 Kit, brake yoke 178330 Brake arm 170409 Pin, brake actuating 170415 Nut, castle 6/16-24 170416 Pin, cotter 3/32x3/4 170411 Spacer, brake torsion spring 142882 Brake puck plate 193020 Bolt, hex hd 1/4-20 x 2.25 W/patch 178331 Brake comp. Spring 178333 Plh, spring (310-3000) 161176 Washer, fiat 178335 Spring, brake arm bias 168545 0-rlng 168546 Spring, retief 168547 Steel ball 7/16 170417 Brake spring 178336 Brake pull rod 170434 Plug, straight thread 9/16-18 178337 Kit, fan/puliey

168548 O-ring 164701 Pin, spring 5/16 X 1.75 178338 Kit, seal

176056 Transaxle

1 Inch = 25.4 MM

(310-3000)

Fitting, plastic hose O-ring

Vent, plastic Vent, cap

Nut, Jam 1/2-20 Washer, OD slotted .53 X 1.63 X .06 Pulley Fan

Lip seal 15 X 5 x 37 Lip seal 12x25x7 Lip seal 10 X 25 X 7 O-ring .103 X 1.862 Seal 25 X 62 x 10 Lip seal .875 ID x I.3 OD x .25 O-ring .070 X .239 Kit, o-ring, manifold Pin, spring 5/16 X 1.75 Pin, spring 1/4 x 1.00

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 116677, TYPE NUMBER 0470-El

967

305

29 I

I 1019 LABEL KIT |

32 ^

I 1330 REPAjR MANUAL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE |

I 105S OWNER’S MANUAL |

I 1036 EMISSION LABEL |

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677 jyPE NUMBER 0470-El

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

ro’ol

104 ^ 105 it

27S @ 633 9

987 9

1123 ® 1124 &3

1128 1 150 1 ^

211

209

914"

227 1

505 ®

■n o

616

552

552A 0

742

552A B

691 ®

11B ^

404 O

141 1

108

562

231

■ • ^ 633

1023A|

1022

1054

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 116677, TYPE NUMBER 0470-El

1070

363

23 1 —r—^

7261 69Sf

16S®

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677 jyPE NUMBER 0470-El

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

699753

499585

3 391086 4 699747 5 697580 5A

697581 7 693997 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 8 499601

690937 • Gasket-Breather

691108

11 690942 Tube-Breather 187 A 12 697227 13 791130 15 690946

790132

16 20 690947 22

694966 23 691053 Flywheel 24

222698 Key-Flywheel 219 698231 25 697679 25 697681

26 697683 26 697685

690975 28 690229 29 699699 32

690976 33 697576 34 499597 35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 305 691005 36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 309 42

499586 Keeper-Valve 310 691263

690977

790562

46 48 698173

695241

50 51 690950*0t Gasket-intake 53 690951 54

699816 73 494439 74

698425 75 691056 89 690283 Plug-Oil 95 690718

499802

104 690984 105 690985 108 690986 Valve-Choke 117

690986

118 690989 121

499811

499804 Carburetor

125 130

690993 Valve-Throttle

131 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft

DESCRiPTiON

Cylinder Assembly Kit-Bushing/Seai (Magneto Side)

• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Sump-Engine Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2)

Breather Assembly Screw (Breather Assembly)

• Gasket-Crankcase 188 691108 Screw (Cylinder Head) 192 Plug-Oil Drain Crankshaft

• Seal-Oil (PTO Side) Screw (Engine Sump)

Piston Assembly (Standard) Piston Assembly (.020” Over size) Ring Set-Piston (Standard) Ring Set-Piston (.020” Over size) 250 Lock-Piston Pin 252 Pin-Piston Rod-Connecting 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp) Screw (Connecting Rod) 276 69O997*0+t Washer-Sealing

Valve-Exhaust Valve-intake

Tappet-Valve 311 497608

Camshaft Short Block Manifold-Intake

Stud (Carburetor) Screw (Intake Manifold) Screen-Rotating Screw (Rotating Screen)

Washer (Flywheel)

Screw (Throttle Valve) Kit-Idle Speed

0 Pin-Float Hinge 0

Valve-Float Needle

Jet-Main (Standard) Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

NO. NO.

133 499803 135 699729 137 690994 141 499807 142

499808 146 690979 150 6909950t Gasket-Nozzle 160 690996 Retainer-Solenoid

691001 •+ Gasket-Air Cleaner

163 165 693148 187 698472

691049 Line-Fuel (Molded)

690083

209 697674 Spring-Governor 211 691019 Spring-Governed idle 212

695238 Link-Throttle

691021

213 216 691022

690412 Washer (Governor Lever)

220 222

698761 Bracket-Control

227

691048

231 690718

695666

240

690957 Retainer-Breather

690956

691024 Clamp-Casing

265

287

691108 304

698073

691262 Motor-Starter

332

691059 Nut (Flywheel) 333 691060 334

691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 337

491055

694012

358 363 19203

19374 Wrench-Spark Plug

383 385 691108 387 808656

404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank)

•

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch =

DESCRiPTiON

Float-Carburetor

Tube-Fuel Transfer

0t Gasket-Float Bowl

Kit-Choke Shaft

0 Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

Nut (Ring Gear)

Line-Fuel (Molded) Screw (Control Bracket)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Bracket-Choke Control Link-Choke Gear-Governor

Lever-Governor Control Screw (Choke Valve)

Filter-Fuel

Collector-Oil

Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Housing-Blower

Screw (Blower Housing) Bolt-Starter Motor

Brush Set Armature-Magneto Spark Plug

Set-Engine Gasket

Flywheel Puller

Screw (Fuel Pump) Pump-Fuel

25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.276320

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677 jyPE NUMBER 0470-El

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.

405 697820 418 690999

698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 914 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover)

445 447

691003

447A

691108

474

696458 501 691185 505 691029 510 497606

692024

513 523 691036 524 691032

691037 Tube-Dipstick 987

525 526 691108

—

544 552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 1019 790094

552A

690553 562

690311 573 691009 601 691038 Clamp-Hose 615 698290 616 691045 628 691108 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 633 690998 0:|: Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1029 635 66538

654

690958 668 691215 672 690234 0t Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1054

690657 ■ Seal-Governor Shaft

691

693149 Screw (Ring Gear)

695 697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 703 691010 Clip 1090 691293

690959 Pin-Locating

718

499612 Gear-Ring

726 741

690980 742

690328

696999 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) tainer)

750 783 693058 788 691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump Tube) 789 698330 789A 790544 Harness-Wiring 1127 690992 797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1169 798 697890 801 691283 Cap-Drive 802 691286

—

803 842

691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 847 499602 851 493880

698072 Adapter-Air

855

691012

865 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 977

DESCRIPTION

Screw (Back Plate) 865B Plate-Carburetor

Screw (Air Guide Cover) Screw (Air Guide Cover) Alternator Regulator 947 499809 Nut (Governor Control Lever) Drive-Starter 967 Clutch-Drive 968 790096 Dipstick

■ Seal-Dipstick Tube Screw (Regulator)

Armature-Starter (Service with 691262 Starter Motor) 1017

Bushing-Governor Crank 1022 690971 Gasket-Rocker Cover Bolt (Governor Control Lever) Plate-Back 1023A499600 Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)

Retainer-Governor Shaft Crank-Governor 1026A690982 Rod-Push (Aluminum)

Boot-Spark Plug Nut (Carburetor) Spacer

Gear-Timing 1119 Retainer-E Ring

Gear-Pinion 1124 Harness-Wiring 1126 690991

Screw (Rocker Arm) Cap-End

Housing-Starter (Service with 6 pin and Exhaust) 691262 Starter Motor)

Dipstick/Tube Assembly

Terminal-Spark Plug

Cover-Air Guide

NO. NO.

691015

868 690968 Seal-Valve 918 694000

695239

929 943 690589

965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump

273638

975 499810 Bowl-Float 977

694013 691000 0t Seal-Throttle Shaft

1005 698760 Fan-Flywheel

690954

1013

690770

1023 499599 1024 499054

1026 690981 1027 696854

690972 Arm-Rocker 691042 Shaft-Pump

1035 1036 790626 1051 691265

280275 Cable-Tie 1058 275475 Owner’s Manual 1059 698516

690372

1070 1095 694013 Gasket Set-Valve

1100 690973

691183

690987

1123

690988

1128 690990

693140 1267

698440 1329 446777-0126 Replacement Engine (Transfer

273521 Repair Manual

1330

•

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

No. 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

+ Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

DESCRIPTION

Cover-Air Guide

Hose-Vacuum Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

•

Seal-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) Solenoid-Fuel

Filter-Pre Cleaner Cover-Air Cleaner

Gasket Set-Carburetor

Nipple-Oil Filter Screen-Oil Pump Kit-Label

Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1) Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Steel) Filter-Oil

Label-Emission Ring-Retaining

Kit-Screw/Washer Screw (Flywheel Fan) Retainer-Brush

Pivot-Rocker Arm Screw (Alternator) Seal-O Ring (Solenoid Re

Seal-O Ring (Fuel Transfer

Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube) Screw (Float Bowl) Screw (Carburetor Nozzle) Screw (Carburetor Cover Plate) Latch-Blower Housing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

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

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

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Craftsman 917.276320 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

I. GENERAL OPERATION

II. SLOPE OPERATION

III. CHILDREN

IV. TOWING

GENERAL SERVICE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

PARTS BAG CONTENTS

ASSEMBmPRE-OPERATION

UNPACK CARTON

CHECK BATTERY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

/CHECKLIST

OPERATION

L l\l 4»

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TO ysEXHROTTLE CONTROL

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

TO OPERATE MOWER

QpEf^xioN SYSTEM (ROS)

TO TRANSPORT

Transmission Disengaged

ADD GASOLINE

TO START ENGINE

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

LUBRICATION CHART

TRACTOR

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL

TO SHARPEN BLADE

BATTERY

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

V-BELTS

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

TRANSAXLE COOLING

ENGINE OIL filter

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

MUFFLER

SPARK PLUG{S)

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

CLEANING

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTOR

TO INSTALL MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

ENGINE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

STORAGE

TRACTOR

BATTERY

ENGINE OIL

OTHER

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor cut - uneven

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

ENGINE