Craftsman 917.275700 Lawn Mower

Owner's Manual

Craftsman°

Lawn Tractor

24.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275700 r_ 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 equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,

Il 60179

U.S.A.

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

Warranty................................................2 SafetyRules..........................................3 ProductSpecifications ..........................6 Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................7 Operation...............................................9 MaintenanceSchedule........................16 Maintenance........................................16 Service andAdjustments.....................21 Storage................................................29 Troubleshooting...................................30 RepairParts.........................................34 SearsService........................BackCover

Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment

Fortwo (2)yearsfrom the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned upaccordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat arefoundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill also providefree laborfor theseapplicablewarrantedparts for the two fullyears.During the first 30 daysof purchase,therewill be nochargesto servicethe productat your homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryourconve- nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservicewill stillbe availableafterthe first 30 daysof pur- chase,but a trip chargewill apply.Thischargewill bewaivedif the Craftsmanproductis droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis within the UnitedStates. This Warrantydoes notcover:

Expendableitemswhich becomeworn duringnormaluse,includingbut not limitedto

blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts, andoil filters.

StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups

Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto, damage

causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment,impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto,elec-

tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto use the proper gradeand amount of engine oil,failureto keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual.

Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedby fueldeterminedto becontami-

nated or oxidized(stale). In general,fuelshould beused within30 daysof its pur- chase date.

Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

Limitedwarrantyon Battery

For ninety(90)daysfrom date of purchase,if anybatteryincludedwith this ridingequip- mentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtesting determinesthe battery will not holda charge, Searswill replacethe battery at no charge. Duringthe first30 daysof purchase,therewill be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After the first 30 days,foryour convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be avail- ablebut a trip chargewill apply. This chargewill bewaivedif the Craftsmanproductis droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This battery warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis withinthe UnitedStates. This warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which vary,from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2

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.

_I,

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.

_I,

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.

_I,

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. 3

I1. 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.

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuel suchequipmentwith a portable container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim of the fuel tank or containeropeningat all times until fuelingis complete.Do not usea nozzlelock-opendevice. • If fuel is spilled onclothing,change clothingimmediately. • Neveroverfillfuel tank.Replacegas capand 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. 5

Product

Specifications

Gasoline 4 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type

Sae

30 (above

32°F)

'Api-Sg-Sl):

Sae 5W-30

(below

32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O

Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion

Qc12Yc

(Gap: .040") Ground Speed Forward: 0 - 5.5

(Mph):

Reverse: 0 - 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front:

14 Psi

Rear:

10 Psi

Charging System:16 Amps @ 3600

Rpm

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35 Min. CCA: 280 Case size:

U1R

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".

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 required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See

Repair

Parts

section of this manual).

Repair

Protection

Agreements

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

Sears

Installation

Service

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

For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Slope Sheet 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

Cut along

dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

Remove

packing materials.

Remove

protective materials from trac- tor hood and grille.

Important:

Check for and remove any staplesin skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

How

To

Set

Up Your

Tractor

Check

Battery

Lift hood

to raised position.

Note:

If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See

"Battery"

in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tions).

Adjust

Seat

,

Label Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7

Slide

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

Get

off seat without moving its ad- justed position.

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)

Press

lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

Release

parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

Place

freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged" position (See

"To

Transport"

in the Operation section of this manual).

Roll tractor

forward off skid.

To Drive

Tractor

Off

Skid

(See Operation section for location and function of controls) ,all'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.

Be sure

all the above assembly steps have been completed.

Check

engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

Place

freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position. (See

"To

Transport"

in the Operation section of this manual).

Sit on seat

in operating position, de- press brake pedal and set the parking brake.

Press

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

Start

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

Release

parking brake.

Slowly

depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

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: v" All assembly instructions have been completed. v" No remaining loose parts in carton. v" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. v" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flated at the factory). v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. v" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. v" 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: v" Engine oil is at proper level. v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu- lar unleaded gasoline. v" Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. v" Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. v" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System

(Ros)

are working properly (See the Opera- tion and Maintenance sections in this manual). v" 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).

Thesesymbols mayappearon yourtractor or inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product. Learnand understandtheirmeaning.

R

N

H

I'.,I

"_

Reverse

Neutral

High

Low

Choke

Fast

Slow

Ignition

Switch

6

G

o, I 6

Engine

Off

Reverse

Engine

On

Engine

Start

Parking

Brake

Parking

Brake

Parking

Brake

Operation

Locked

Unlocked

System

tROS) Oi

Over Temp

Light

Battery

Reverse

Fuel

Oil Pressure

m

Attachment

Attachment

Clutch

Disengaged

Clutch

Engaged

Free Wheel

(Automatic Models only)

_D

Lights

On

& 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.

Danger,

Keep Hands

And Feet Away

t,,, .@

E

Forward

Mower

Height

Mower

Lift

Keep

Area

Clear

Slope

Hazards

(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. ,Jl_{{tll/IJll;,,

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. 9

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. Ignition Switch ROS "ON" Position Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Lift Lever Choke Control Freewheel Parking Brake Motion Control Lever Light Switch 02£_ql Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Ammeter

Indicates

battery charging (+) or discharging (-).

Attachment

Clutch

Switch

Used

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

Attachment

Lift

Lever

Used

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

Choke

Control

Used

when starting a cold engine.

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Used

for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

Freewheel

Control

Disengages

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

Ignition

Switch

Used

for starting and stopping the engine.

Lift

Lever

Plunger

Used

to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

Light

Switch

Turns

the headlights on and off.

Motion

Control

Lever

Selects

the speed and direction of the tractor.

Parking

Brake

Locks

clutch/brake into the brake position.

Throttle

Control

Used

to control engine speed.

Reverse

Operation

System (Ros) "On"

Positon

Allows operation

of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse. 10

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

How

To

Use

Your

Tractor

To Set

Parking

Brake

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

Depress

clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

Pull parking

brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure. Attachment Push-In to Clutch Switch "Disengaged" Pull Out To "Engage" Throttle Brake _@ Pedal Motion "Drive .... Disengaged" Control Lever Position Position Parking Brake "Engaged" Position

Stopping

Mower

Blades

•

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

Ground

Drive

•

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down. • Move motion control lever to neutral

(N)

position.

Important:

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

Engine

•

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

Note:

Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. 1 1 • 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 opping tractor on grass areas.

Caution:

Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.

Throttle

Control

Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

To Use

Choke

Control

Use choke control whenever you are start- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

To Move

Forward

And

Backward

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start

tractor with motion control lever in neutral

(N)

position.

Release

parking brake.

Slowly

move motion control lever to desired position.

To Adjust

Mower

Cutting

Height

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

° The averagelawn shouldbe cut to ap- proximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe cool seasonandto over3 inchesduringhot months. Forhealthierand betterlooking lawns,mowoften and after moderate growth.

Forbest cuttingperformance,grassover

6 inchesin heightshould bemowed twice. Makethe firstcut relativelyhigh; the secondto desiredheight.

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.

Lower

mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.

Remove

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

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.

Replace

retainer spring into clevis pin.

Be sure

all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

Important:

Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck. Retainer Spring Clevis Pin

To Operate

Mower

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

Select

desired height of cut.

Start

mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control.

To Stop

Mower

Blades

disengage

attachment clutch control.

_Caution:

Do not operate the mower with- out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Push In To "Disengage" Lift Lever High Position Position Attachment _- Clutch Switch Deflector Pull Out To _ Shield "Engage"

Reverse

Operation

System

(Ros)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System

(Ros).

Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the

Ros

"On"

position. ,d_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 clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Using

The

Reverse

Operation

System

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) 12

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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move motion control lever to neutral

(N)

position.

Important:

The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly.

To Transport

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

Raise

attachment lift to highest posi- tion with attachment lift control.

Pull freewheel

control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two

(2) Mph.

• To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure. Transmission Engaged [] Transmission Disengaged

Note:

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

Towing

Carts

And

Other

Attach-

Ments

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

Before

Starting

The

Engine

Check

Engine

Oil

Level

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

Check

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

Ai_Caution:

Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

Important:

When operating in tempera- tures below

32°F(0°C),

use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

Caution:

Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. 13

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

To

Start

Engine

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

Be sure

freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

Sit on seat

in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

Place

motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Move

attachment clutch to disengaged position.

Move

throttle control to fast position

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.

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)

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)

When

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

Automatic

Transmission

Warm

Up

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

Be sure

the tractor is on level ground.

Place

the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

Allow

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

Note:

If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below

32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance (see

"To Adjust

Carburetor"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Purge Transmission

_,Caution:

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

Important:

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

Place

tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

Disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged posi- tion (See

"To Transport"

in this section of manual).

Sitting

in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral

(N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. 14

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.

Move

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

Engage

transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See

"To Transport"

in this section of manual).

Sitting

in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral

(N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly

move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves ap- proximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

Mowing

Tips

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

Level

Mower

Housing"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. ( "

J

00272 • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used. 15

Maintenance

Schedule

_ __e_j_,f"

F,,_.

,Noates

,Zerv'Oe

As You

Complete

Regular

Service

f_%_

,T/"%'_/_

Dates

Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and

T

Ros

Systems If

R

Check for Loose Fasteners tf Ks

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _:_

C

Lubrication Chart

I1_

I1_

0 Check Battery Level _4

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

I_

Check Transaxle Cooling ,/ Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level

I_

I_

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

Ii_

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 11_1,2

I_

N

Clean Air Filter 11_2

G

Clean Air Screen _11_2

N_

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ,t

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins

I_

2 Replace Spark Plug _ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

V'2

Replace Fuel Filter _#' 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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

Lubrication

Chart

Spindle _ Spindle Ze rk ; _ ; Ze rk Front _ Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Bearing Zerk Zerk Mandrel @ Engine Zerks *_ 02500 [ _b General Purpose Grease @ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

Important:

Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 16

Tractor

Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance.

Brake

Operation

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

Brake"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Tires

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See

"Product

Specifications"

section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

Note:

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

Operator

Presence

System

And

Reverse

Operation

System

(Ros)

Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de- scribed, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disen- gaged position.

Check

Operator

Presence

System

• When the engine is running, any at- tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any at- tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never op- erate unless the operator is in the seat. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)

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

Raise

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

Note:

Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Remove

blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise.

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.

Install

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

Important:

Special blade bolt is heat treated. Trailing /_. _ Mandrel, Edge Up Blade _.. "_..<_/_-_'_ Assembly Blade_z _---'_/( (Special) ___._ "star Center Hole

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. 17

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

Note:

Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. _ Blade 5/8".Bolt_'_,%.J or Pin Center Hole__._

Batt E Ry

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

Note:

The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

To Clean

Battery

And

Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

Remove

terminal guard.

Disconnect

Black

battery cable first then

Red

battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Rinse

the battery with plain water and dry.

Clean

terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

Coat

terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

Reinstall

battery (See "REPLACING

Battery"

in the SERVICE

And

Ad-

Justments

section of this manual).

Transaxle

Cooling

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

Transaxle

Pump

Fluid

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

V-Belts

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

Engine

Lubrication

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification

Sg-Sl.

Se- lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. o]1 v_sccha_tl e

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. 18

To Change

Engine

Oil

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet

Api

service classification

Sg-Sl.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container.

Remove

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

Remove

yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Yellow Cap Drain Tube

Unlock

drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

To open,

pull out on the drain valve.

After

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

Remove

the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

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.

Remove

knobs and cover.

To Service

Pre-Cleaner

Wash

it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze

it dry in a clean cloth.

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

Clean

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

Reinstall

precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.

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. Cover Cartridge Foam

Clean

Air

Screen

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

Clean

Air

Intake/Cooling

Areas

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cool- ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

Note:

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. 19

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.

With

engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

Place

new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

Be sure

there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

Immediately

wipe up any spilled gaso- line. Clamp Fuel Filt_

Cleaning

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and 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. 20

,_Warning:

To Avoid

Serious

Injury,

Before

Performing

Any

Ser-

Vice

Or Adjustments:

Depress

clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place

motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place

attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn

ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

Make

sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect

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

Tractor

To Remove

Mower

Place

attachment clutch in "DISEN-

Gaged"

position.

If equipped,

turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

Lower

mower to its lowest position.

Disengage

belt tension rod from lock bracket.

_Caution:

Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

Remove

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

Remove

four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate.

Remove

retainer springs from suspen- sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

Raise

attachment lift to its highest position.

Slide

mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

Slide

mower out from under right side of tractor. Lock Bracket \ Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged ,,'7 Position) _' Chassis Bracket --

To Install

Mower

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

Swing

anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

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.

If equipped,

turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

Lower

mower linkage with attachment lift control.

Be sure

belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position.

Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

Place

the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown.

Install

front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. Front Mower Bracket Electric Clutch Double Loop Retainer Springs Front Plate Assembly Retainer

S

Bar

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Springs (Outward pointing deck pins) 21 02565 Single Loop Retainer Springs Flanged Pins Mower Bracket Deflector Shield

Position

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

Note:

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

Important:

Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves.

Engage

belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

_Caution:

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

Connect

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

If equipped,

turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

Raise

deck to highest position.

To Level

Mower

Housing

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

"Prod-

Uct

Specifications"

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

Side-To-Side

Adjustment

• Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

Note:

Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground _\ Suspension

-_ift

Link Adjustment ........__ Nut

Front-To-Back

Adjustment

Important:

Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level 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 ,_ghest position.

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. _. °o\_

I

oo/ Blade 22

Both Front Plate Links Must Be

Equal In Length

Front Plate Assembly Trunnion

To Replace

Mower

Drive

Belt

Mower

Drive

Belt

Removal

Park

tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Lower

mower to its lowest position.

Disengage

belt tension rod from lock bracket.

,_Caution:

Rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

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.

Check

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

Be sure

spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

Mower

Drive

Belt

Installation

Install

belt in both idlers.

Install

new belt onto electric clutch pul- ley.

Carefully

roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley.

Carefully

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

Reconnect

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

Reassemble

R.H. mandrel cover.

Engage

belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) -'---.._;;7 // // R.H. Mandrel Cover

I

Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys Spring Arm R.H. Sust Mandrel Primary Idler Arm 23

To Replace

Mower

Blade

(Secondary)

Drive

Belt

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

Remove

mower (See "TO

Remove

Mower"

in this section of manual).

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).

Carefully

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

Remove

belt from idler pulleys.

Check

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

Be sure

spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

Remove

Mower

Blade

(Secondary)

Drive

Belt

Carefully

roll belt off L.H. mandrel pul- ley.

Remove

belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.

Remove

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

Check

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

Be sure

spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

Install

New

Mower

Blade

(Secondary)

Drive

Belt

Install

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

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).

Install

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

Reinstall

mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.

Carefully

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

Reinstall

mower to tractor (See

"To

Install

Mower"

in this section of manual). L.a. Mandrel Secondary Idler Arm Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt Idler Pulley B.a. Mandrel Sp ing Secondary Spring Arm Center Mandrel 24

To Check

And

Adjust

Brake

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

To Check

Brake

Park

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

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

Depress

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

Measure

distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

If distance

is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

Engage

transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position.

Road

test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With parking brake "Engaged" _a t "A" m Nut perating rm Do not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

To Replace

Motion

Drive

Belt

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

Belt

Removal

Remove

mower (See "TO

Remove

Mower"

in this section of manual).

Note:

Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

Disconnect

clutch wire harness.

Remove

clutch Iocator.

Remove

belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

Remove

belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch.

Pull belt slack

toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

Remove

belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

Belt

Installation

Carefully

work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

Slide

belt into the center span keeper.

Pull belt toward

front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

Install

belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

Reinstall

clutch Iocator and tighten nut securely.

Reconnect

clutch harness.

Make

sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

Install

mower (See "TO

Install

Mower"

in this section of manual). Clutch Clutchinc Idler Stationar Idler Clutch CenterS Keeper Transmission Input Pulley Clutch Wire Harness 25

Transmission

Removal/

Replacement

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE

Trans-

Mission"

in the Operation section of this manual.

To Adjust

Steering

Wheel

Align-

Ment

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

Front

Wheel

Toe-In/Camber

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

To Remove

Wheel

For

Repairs

Block

up axle securely.

Remove

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

Repair

tire and reassemble.

Note:

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

Replace

washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace

axle cover.

Note:

To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover Square Key (Rear Wheel Only)

To Start

Engine

With

A Weak

Bat-

Tery

_Warning:

Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See

"Bat-

Tery"

in the Maintenance section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

Important:

Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

To Attach

Jumper

Cables

Connect

one end of the

Red

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

Connect

one end of the

Black

cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect

the other end of the

Black

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

To Remove

Cables,

Reverse

Order

Black

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

Red

cable last from both batteries.

Dd

02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery 26

Replacing

Battery

,_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. Keps Nut Access.. ..... ,.,.... .-'-k =

L_

_V

o,t Terminal) _j_A-"<:_>_._ Guard , "_"" ------- Positive (Red) .........

L_

cNaeg_tive(Black) .........

J'_._,._

_ _-- Nebg_tive

To Replace

Headlight

Bulb

Raise

hood.

Pull bulb holder

out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

Replace

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

Close

hood.

Interlocks

And

Relays

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

To Replace

Fuse

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

To Remove

Hood

And

Grill

As-

Sembly

Raise

hood.

Unsnap

headlight wire connector.

Stand

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

When

replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector. Hood Headlight Wire Connector 27

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 Adjustthrottle

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:

With

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

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 nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With

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

Loosen

knob and remove cover as- sembly from air cleaner.

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.

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. Stop 02119 Swivel Clamp Screw Clamp Screw 28

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. _IkWARNING: 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.

Clean

entire tractor (See

"Cleaning"

in the Maintenance section of this manual).

Inspect

and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Lubricate

as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Be sure

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

Touch

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

Battery

• Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"To

Clean

Battery

And Terminals"

in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

Engine

Fuel System

Important:

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season.

Note:

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

Engine

Oil

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See

"Engine"

in the Maintenance section of this manual).

Cylinder(S)

Remove

spark plug(s).

Pour one ounce

of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

Turn

ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

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. 29

Troubleshooting

Chart:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

Problem

Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power

Cause

Correction

Out

of fuel.

Engine

not "CHOKED" properly.

Engine

flooded.

Bad spark

plug.

Dirty

air filter.

Dirty

fuel filter.

Water

in fuel.

Loose or damaged

wiring.

Carburetor

out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Dirty

air filter.

Bad spark

plug.

Weak

or dead battery.

Dirty

fuel filter.

Stale

or dirty fuel.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

Carburetor

out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Brake

pedal not depressed.

Attachment

clutch is engaged.

Weak

or dead battery.

Blown

fuse.

Corroded

battery terminals.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

Faulty

ignition switch.

Faulty

solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator

presence switch(es).

Weak

or dead battery.

Corroded

battery terminals.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

Faulty

solenoid or starter.

Cutting

too much grass/too fast.

Throttle

in "CHOKE" position.

Build-up

of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

Dirty

air filter.

Low oil level/dirty

oil.

Faulty

spark plug.

Fill fuel tank.

See "TO START

Engine"

in Operation section.

Wait

several minutes before attempting to start.

Replace

spark plug.

Clean/replace

air filter.

Replace

fuel filter.

Empty

fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline and replace fuel filter.

Check

all wiring.

See "To Adjust

Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Clean/replace

air filter.

Replace

spark plug.

Recharge

or replace battery.

Replace

fuel filter.

Empty

fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

Check

all wiring.

See "To Adjust

Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Depress

brake pedal.

Disengage

attachment clutch.

Recharge

or replace battery.

Replace

fuse.

Clean

battery terminals.

Check

all wiring.

Check/replace

ignition switch.

Check/replace

solenoid or starter.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Recharge

or replace battery.

Clean

battery terminals.

Check

all wiring.

Check/replace

solenoid or starter.

Raise

cutting height/reduce speed.

Adjust

throttle control.

Clean

underside of mower housing.

Clean/replace

air filter.

Check

oil level/change oil.

Clean

and regap or change spark plug. 30

Troubleshooting

Chart:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

Problem

Cause

Correction

Dirty

fuel filter.

Stale

or dirty fuel.

Water

in fuel.

Replace

fuel filter.

Empty

fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

Empty

fuel tank and car buretor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Connect

and tighten spark plug wire.

Clean

engine air screen/fins.

Clean/replace

muffler.

Check

all wiring.

See "To Adjust

Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center. Loss of power (continued) 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 blade Mower blades will not rotate

Spark

plug wire loose.

Dirty

engine air screen/fins.

Dirty/clogged

muffler.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

Carburetor

out of adjustment

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Worn,

bent or loose blade.

Bent

blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged

part(s). , Reverse operation system

(Ros)

is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.

Faulty

operator-safety presence control system.

Worn,

bent or loose blade.

Mower

deck not level.

Buildup

of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

Bent

blade mandrel.

Clogged

mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Obstruction

in clutch mechanism.

Worn/damaged

mower drive belt.

Frozen

idler pulley.

Frozen

blade mandrel.

Replace

blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Tighten

loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

Turn

ignition key to

Ros

"On"

position. See Operation section. , Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Replace

blade. Tighten bolt.

Level

mower deck.

Clean

underside of mower housing.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center.

Clean

around mandrels to open vent holes.

Remove

obstruction.

Replace

mower drive belt.

Replace

idler pulley.

Contact

a Sears or other qualified service center. 31

Troubleshooting

Chart:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

Problem

Cause

Correction

Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine

"Off"

Engine

speed too slow.

Travel

speed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower

deck not level.

Low/uneven

tire air pressure.

Worn,

bent or loose blade.

Buildup

of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

Mower

drive belt worn.

Blades

improperly installed.

11.

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

Light

switch is "OFF".

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

Faulty

light switch.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

Blown

fuse.

Bad battery

cell(s).

Poor cable

connections.

Faulty

regulator (if so equipped).

Faulty

alternator.

Freewheel

control in "disengaged" position.

Motion

drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

Air trapped

in transmission during shipment or servicing. , Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

Place

throttle control in

"Fast"

position.

Shift to slower

speed.

Allow

grass to dry before mowing.

Level

mower deck.

Check

tires for proper air pressure.

Replace/sharpen

blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Clean

underside of mower housing.

Replace

mower drive belt.

Reinstall

blades sharp edge down.

Replace

with blades listed in this manual.

Clean

around mandrels to open vent holes.

Turn

light switch

"On".

Replace

bulb(s) or lamp(s).

Check/replace

light switch.

Check wiring and connections.

Replace

fuse.

Replace

battery.

Check/clean

all connections.

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. 32

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Schematic

Battery

Solenoid

Ignition

Switch

Position Circuit

"Make"

Off

M+G+A1

_Un/Overrid_

B+A1

Run

B+A1

L+A2

Start

3 + S + A1

Blue

Fuel Shut-Off

Solenoid

(If So

Equipped)

Red

@ _[

Ignition

]

Sparkplugs

UNiT P<_ _P%_S ® ........................................................................................

On

Twin

Cyl.

Engines)

Hour

Meter

(Optional)

Note

Yourtractoris

Equipped

With A Special

Alternator

System.

The Lights

Are Not

Connectedtothe

Headlights

b

D

b b •

O

Non-Removable

Removable

Connections

Connections

02843

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

Wiring

Insulated

Clips

Note:

If Wiring

Insulated

Clips

Were

Removed

For Servicing

Of

Unit, They Should

Be Replaced

Will

Become

Their

Brightest.

To Properly

Secure

Your

Wiring.

33

Electrical

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700 41

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Electrical

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

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

7603J

Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Harness Light 22

4152J

Bulb Light 24

8860R

Cable Starter 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34

110712X

Switch Light / Reset 40 193389 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45

122822X

Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 192540 Screw Plastite 10-14 x 2.0 94 191834 Module Reverse ROS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Chassis And Enclosures

9O

31 209_ 217 54

6O/

209 74 209 t 44 60 chassis-stealth.stlt 28 37 >209 / 209 14 278 _.209 209 209 36

Tractor - - Model

Number

917.275700

Chassis And Enclosures

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9

193636X428

Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash LH 13

188702X010

Panel Dash RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17

175260X428

Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26

Std541437

Locknut Hex with Insert 3/8-16 unc 28

174515X428

Grille 29 161840 Lens Bar 30

192395X428

Fender/Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender/Support 37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x

1/2Tyt

38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10-32 x 5/8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1.375 OD 60

Std533707

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74

Std541437

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 90

124346X

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-Hd 1/4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt 159

191120X428

Cupholder 161 164655 Bumper Extrusion .600 x 3.50 209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 217

179132X428

Console FueIWindow 278 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex

Note:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Ground Drive

32 52 5 32 16 30 36 36 35 202 150 48 151 51 53 77 26 16 16 29-_. \@ 84 75, 73 16 76 i 55 drive-hydro, stlt 59 38

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Ground Drive

Key

Part

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

No.

No.

Description

1

- -

Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 61 17120614 Number 314-0510 (See Break 62

123533X

down ) 63 174607 8 192502 Rod Shift Fend. 65 10040700 9 179334 Clutch Electric 66 154778 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 69 142432 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy 1/4 71 169183 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 73 169182 16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 unc 74 137057 17

126197X

Washer 75

121749X

1-1/20D

x 15/32 ID x .250 76 12000001 19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc 77

123583X

20 173937 Bolt Hex 78

121748X

7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 Thr. 81 165596 21 130564 Knob 82 165711 22 169498 Rod, Brake 83 19171216 23 190736 Bracket Anti-Rotation 84 169594 24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc 89

192387X428

25

106888X

Spring, Brake Rod 95 170201 26 19131316 Washer 96

4497H

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 112 19091210 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 120 73900600 29

124236X

Knob Brake Parking 150 175456 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 151 19133210 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 156 166002 34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 158 165589 35

120183X

Bearing, Nylon 159 183900 36 19211616 Washer 161 72140406 37

1572H

Pin, Roll 162 73680400 38 179114 Pulley, Composite 163 74780416 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 165 165623 41 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler Flat 166 17490510 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 168 165492 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 169 165580 49

123205X

Retainer, Belt 197 169613 50 72110612 Bolt 198 169593 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 199 169612 52 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 200 72140508 53

105710X

Link, Clutch 202 72110614 55

105709X

Spring, Return, Clutch 254 17000616 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 263 17000612 57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Washer Keeper Belt Engine Screw Hew Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc Strap Torque LH Strap Torque RH Spacer, Axle Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Shaft Assy. Cross Taper Spring Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Link Transaxle Console, Shift Rod Bypass Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 unc Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer 5/16 ID x 1.0 x .125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 unc x 1 Gr. 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastener Cross Shf. Nyliner Snap-in 5/8 ID Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105" Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 1 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Steering Assembly

_' ........ l- ...... ,

I _

1 _41

J

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1

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88 68 68 67 / ..... / -j-/ steering stealth prem 6 40

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Steering Assembly

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

1

186094X428

Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm L14 4 169839 Spindle Asm R14 5 626614 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6

121748X

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 Washer Lock 3/8 12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front 15 145212 Nut 14exFlange Lock 17 177883 Shaft Asm Steering 29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 32 180580 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38

186095X428

Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42

163888X428

Boot Steering 43

121749X

Washer 25/32 1 1/4 x 16 Ga. 46

184946X505

Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm. 72 19183812 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/80D 12 Ga. 82 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .15 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 unc 91 175553 Clip Steering 94 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 95 188967 Washer Harden .793 x 1.637 x .060 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41

Engine

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Key

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 13 14 17 23 25

2"---I

14 38 32

I

33 23 29

Optional

Equipment

Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin 39 17 13

Part

Key

Part

No.

Description

No.

No.

175437X505

Control Throttle/Choke 29 137180 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 31 179022 Engine B&S Model 32

179124X428

445677-0413-El(See Breakdown) 33

123487X

149723 Muffler 37

8543R

159955 Exhaust Tube LH 38 181654 160589 Exhaust Tube RH 41 139277 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/sems 45 17000612 162797 Shield Browning 72 183906 165391 Muffler Gasket 81 73510400 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 112

3645J

17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 SMGML-1/2 169837 Shield Heat

187767X505

Control Choke "81

I

I

Description

Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Stem Tank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc Bushing

Note:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Seat Assembly

18 seat Itknob 14

I

I

9 5 22 21

Key

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Part

No.

180598 180166

Std523710

19131610 145006

Std541437

124181X

17000616 19131614 180186 166369 174648

Description

Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch

Key

Part

No.

No.

13

121248X

14 72050412 15

121249X

16

123740X

17

123976X

18

124238X

21 171852 22

Std541431

24 19171912 25

127018X

Description

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43

Decals

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700 11 7 16 9 3 13 21 4 11 10 21

Key

Part

No.

No.

1 187407 2 138047 3 194023 4 194024 5 194027 7 193654 8 178455 9 195860 10 156439 11 189637 12 178482 13 133644 14 175291

2O

Key

Part

Description

No.

No.

Decal Reflector LH 15 187408 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 16 164065 Decal Hood RH 18 193307 Decal Hood LH 20 149516 Decal Fender Craftsman 21 194025 Decal Dash 23 189684 Decal Deck Caution

-

166960 Decal Replacement Hood

-

184310X428

Decal Fender Danger

-

184311X428

Decal Panel Dash

-

195922 Decal Mower Heavy-Duty

-

195923 Decal Replacement Parts Decal V-Belt Schematic 15

Description

Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Opr. Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal By-Pass Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner's English Manual Owner's Spanish 4,10 wheel 1

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 lO6222X 59904 lO6732X417

278H

9040H

8

106108X417

9 138468 10

7152J

11

104757X428

-- 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire FTs 15 x 6.0 - 6 Service Tube Front (Service Item Only) Rim Asm 6" front Service Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only) Rim Asm 8" rear Service Tire R Ts 20 x 8-8 C Service Tube Rear (Service Item Only) Cap Axle BIk 1.50 x 1.00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 44

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Lift Assembly

4 6 lift-rh=lpc=stlt 14

Key

Part

No.

No.

1 179504 2 159476 3 188822 4 12000002 5 19211621 6

120183X

7 175830 11 175370 12 175371 13

4939M

15 175562 16 73350800 17 175689

Description

Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Bearing, Nylon Grip, Handle, Fluted Link, Lift, L.H. Link, Lift, R.H. Retainer Spring Plate Asm Suspension Front Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 unc Trunnion Front Susp.

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups. Arm. 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20 49 145212 Nut Hex/Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 52 175378 Arm Suspension Rear LH 53 175802 Arm Suspension Rear RH 54 175560 Pin Flange NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Mower Deck

46 112 114 21 122- !9!i >30 46 47 116 18 mower deck,48prem stlt 46

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Mower Deck

Key

Part

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

No.

No.

1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 48 174368 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 49 73900600 5

4939M

Retainer Spring 50 72110612 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 52 175820 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 54 74780616 (The following blades are 55 72140608 available) 56 155986 11 173921 Blade, 48" Mulching 57 156941 (For mulching mowers only) 72 19131312

-

180054 Blade, 48" Hi-Lift 92 73800600 (For bagging and discharging) 97 178515 13 174360 Shaft Mandrel Asm. Greaseable 98 179479 14 174358 Housing Mandrel 99 189993 15

110485X

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 100 72110616 16 174493 Stripper Mandrel Deck 110 175016 17 72110610 Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25 112 174387 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 113 72110506 19 132827 Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18 114 174384 20 174378 Baffle, Vortex Mower 115 174609 21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 uric 116 193406 24

105304X

Cap, Sleeve 117 174873 25 178102 Spring, Torsion 118 73930600 26

110452X

Nut, Push 119 19121414 27

180655X428

Deflector Shield 121 174371 28 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 122 174606 29 131491 Rod, Hinge 126 174372 30 173984 Screw, Thdroll 130 17000616 31 187690 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 184 173979 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel

-

174356 33 178342 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 37 177968 Pulley, Idler -- 181579 39 174375 Pulley, Idler, Driven 42 165723 Spacer, Retainer 43 174373 Arm, Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover, Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 47 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

Description

V-Belt, Mower, Primary Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 uric Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric x 1 Gr. 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 uric x 1 Bar Pnt Adj. Pin Head Rivet Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 uric Washer Hardened Spring Primary Drive Pulley Idler"V" Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2 Arm Spring Secondary Link Tension Relief Lever Bolt Carr. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tension Asm Relief Lever Arm Spring Tension Relief Bolt, Shoulder Gauge Wheel Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 unc Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Spring Secondary Drive Bushing Pivot Tension Relief Arm, Idler, Primary Deck Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Keeper Belt Idler Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15) Replacement Mower, Complete (Std. Deck - Order separately nose roller components key nos. 91,94, 95, 132, 182, and 183) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47

4:_ (30 81 77 79 73 1'7 16 12 35 64 93 2\ 32 63 59 60 58 27 \ 125 48 122-

120-

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Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Hydro Gear Transaxle

- - Model Number

314-0510

Key

Part

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

No.

No.

Description

1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 62 142887 5 169898 Block - Assembly 63 170410 6 170355 Sealant 10.50z 7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 64 142892 8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 65 170411 9 170358 Shaft, Input 66 189386 10 170359 Ring - Retaining 67 170413 11 170360 Spacer 68 170414 12 169870 Ring - Retaining 69 170415 13 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 70 170416 14 169869 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40mm Od X 71 170417 12mm 16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 5/16- 72 170418

24X0.75

73 142884 17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 74 170419 18 170364 Arm, Control 75 170420 19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust 23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 76 170421 24 170366 Shaft, Motor 77 170422 27 170367 Gear - Pinion, 13t 78 142969 28 170368 10t/48t Gear 79 142980 29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 80 150778 30 170370 60t Bull Gear 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing

.75 X 1.575 X

81 170423 •625 82 170424 32 170389 SleeveBearing(Out board) .75xl .750x.625 83 161162 33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d

X .13

84 170425 Thk 85 170426 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 86 170427 35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, R.H.) 87 170424 36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, L.H.) 88 170429 37 150792 Miter Gear (Splined) 90 170430 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 93 170431 39 150809 Shaft 107 170432 40 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining 108 170433 41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 42 170395 Magnet, Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring, Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base, Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator, Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm, Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring .250 External 122 170442 51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250X .250Tc 123 170443 52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d

X

124 170444 .05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 125 170445 54 170406 Bearing, Center Block 126 170446 55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression 127 170447 56 142978 Washer 900 166768 57 20w-50 Oil 58 170407 Brake Yoke Rotor, Brake Brake Puck Puck Plate Brake Actuating Pin Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/Patch, SpeciaIFlange Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch Spacer Spring, Brake Arm Bias Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed Arm, Brake Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 Compression Spring Brake Anti- Drag Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X .032 Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/80.D Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25 Check Plug Assembly, .027,Washer Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975 Spring, Helical Comp Spacer Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon Insert) Wedge, Friction Pack Clip, Washer .316xl .50x.1046 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headless Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube Hose, Expansion Tank Expansion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust Deflector Washer, Motor Shaft .71idx1.15odx.030thk Plug, Sae #6 O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D. Shield, Vent Bracket, Support Expansion Tank Silicon Sponge Fan, 7 In. Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon Insert) Washer, Belleville Belt Keeper Center Section-Filter-Bypass Assembly Filter Assembly Fan - Pulley Service Assembly Seal - O-Ring Kit Transaxle Complete

Note:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Briggs

Engine-Model

Number

445677, Type Number

0413-E1

50

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Briggs

Engine-Model

Number

445677,Type

Number

0413-E1

35_ 36 883 914 883

121 Carburetor

Overhaul

Ki1

977 Carburetor

Gasket

SE'r 51 _ 137@ 2760 672_ 150_ 987@ 1123© 1124gg 6330

616W

552 O

552A8

742 @ 404 ©

552A

6 691 ÷ 51

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Briggs

Engine-Model

Number

445677,Type

Number

0413-E1

11329 Replacement

Engine I

74I_

lO7O _ _ 332_ 75_ 726_ 695 165_ 3o3_

358 Engine Gasket Set

789A

1054_ 7[_ 405

I 1330 Repair Manual

I

334_ 3091

1095 Valve Gasket Set

78351_ _ 803 697_ 52

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Briggs

Engine-Model

Number

445677, Type Number

0413-E1

Key

Part

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

No.

No.

Description

1 699753 Cylinder Assembly 150 690995 aS Gasket-Nozzle 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 160 699727 Retainer-Solenoid Side) 163 691001 o+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 165 693148 Nut (Ring Gear) 4 699747 Sump-Engine 187 691049 Line-Fuel 5 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1)

187A

691050 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required

5A

693999 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) Length) 7 693997 o+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 188 691108 Screw (Control Bracket) 8 499601 Breather Assembly 192 690083 Adjuster-Rocker Arm 9 690937

Gasket-Breather

209 697674 Spring-Governor 10 691108 Screw (Breather Assembly) 211 691019 Spring-Governed Idle 11 690942 Tube-Breather 212 695238 Link-Governor 12 697227 • Gasket-Crankcase 213 691021 Bracket-Choke Control 13 791130 Screw (Cylinder Head) 216 691022 Link-Choke 15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 219 698231 Gear-Governor

15A

691680 Plug-Oil Drain 220 690412 Washer (Governor Gear) 16 790136 Crankshaft 222 698761 Bracket-Control 20 690947

Seal-Oil

(PTO Side) 227 691048 Lever-Governor Control 22 694966 Screw (Crankcase Cover) 231 690718 Screw (Choke Valve) 23 691053 Flywheel 240 691035 Filter-Fuel 24 222698 Key-Flywheel 250 690957 Retainer-Breather 25 694003 Piston Assembly (Standard) 252 690956 Collector-Oil 694007 Piston Assembly (.020"Over- 265 691024 Clamp-Casing size) 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp) 26 694004 Ring Set (Standard) 276 690997 oQ:I: Washer-Sealing 694008 Ring Set (.020" Oversize) 287 691108 Screw (Dipstick/Tube Assem- 27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin bly) 28 690229 Pin-Piston (Standard) 304 790688 Housing-Blower 29 499583 Rod-Connecting (Standard) 305 691005 Screw (Blower Housing) 32 690976 Screw (Connecting Rod)

305A

790690 Screw (Blower Housing) 33 499596 Valve-Exhaust 309 691262 Motor-Starter 34 697464 Valve-Intake 310 691263 Screw (Starter Motor) 35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 311 497608 Brush Set 36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 332 691059 Nut (Flywheel) 42 499586 Keeper-Valve 333 691060 Armature-Magneto 45 690977 Tappet-Valve 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 46 790562 Camshaft 337 691043 Spark Plug 48 698172 Short Block 358 694012 Gasket Set-Engine 50 695241 Manifold-Intake 363 691062 Puller-Flywheel 51 690950 oO:1: Gasket-Intake 383 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug 53 690951 Stud (Carburetor) 385 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 54 695239 Screw (Intake Manifold) 387 808656 Pump-Fuel

54A

699816 Screw (Intake Manifold) 404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 73 494439 Screen-Rotating 405 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 74 698425 Screw (Rotating Screen) 418 690999 Plate-Carburetor 75 691056 Washer (Flywheel) 431 790816 Elbow-Intake 89 690283 Plug-Oil 445 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 95 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve) 447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 98 699721 Kit-Idle Speed

447A

691108 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 104 694918 (3 Pin-Float Hinge 467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 105 698537 (3 Valve-Float Needle

467A

790697 Knob-Air Cleaner 108 699723 Valve-Choke 474 696458 Alternator 117 699494 Jet-Main (Standard) 501 691185 Regulator

117A

699495 Jet-Main (Standard) 505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 121 699734 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 510 497606 Drive-Starter 125 699709 Carburetor 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 130 690993 Valve-Throttle 131 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft • Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 133 699724 Float-Carburetor

O

Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key, 135 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer No. 121 137 690994 O:1: Gasket-Float Bowl :1: Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 146 690979 Key-Timing 977 + Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 1095 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53

Tractor

- - Model

Number

917.275700

Briggs

Engine-Model

Number

445677,Type

Number

0413-E1

Key

Part

Key

Part

No.

No.

Description

No.

No.

Description

523 691036 Dipstick 524 691032 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 525 691037 Tube-Dipstick 526 691108 Screw (Regulator) 544 Armature-Starter (Serviced by 691262 Starter Motor Only) 552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank

552A

690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 562 690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 573 691009 Plate-Back 601 691038 Clamp-Hose 615 698290 Retainer-Governor Shaft 616 691045 Crank-Governor 617 697891 SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 628 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 633 690998 {3:1: Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 635 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 668 691215 Spacer 672 690234 {3:1: Gasket-Carburetor Plate 691 690657 • Seal-Governor Shaft 695 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 703 691010 Clip 718 690959 Pin-Locating 726 499612 Gear-Ring 741 690980 Gear-Timing 742 690328 Retainer-E Ring 750 696999 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 783 693058 Gear-Pinion 788 691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump 789 698330 Harness-Wiring

789A

696576 Harness-Wiring 797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer)

797A

693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 798 697890 Screw (Rocker Arm) 801 691283 Cap-Drive 802 691286 Cap-End 803 Housing-Starter (Serviced by 691262 Starter Motor Only) 842 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) 847 499602 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube 851 493880 Terminal-Spark Plug 855 691011 Adapter-Air Cleaner 865 691012 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 1)

865A

691014 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 2)

865B

691015 Cover-Air Guide 868 690968 •+ Seal-Valve 877 399916 Wire/Connector-Alternator 883 690970 •+ Gasket-Exhaust 914 691127 Screw (Rocker Arm Cover) 918 694000 Hose-Vacuum 929 695239 Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

929A

691003 Screw (Choke Control Bracket) 943 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 947 699728 Solenoid-Fuel 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump 967 273638 968 790689 975 499810 977 699735 987 691000 1005 790698 1013 690954 1017 690770 1019 693995 1022 690971 1023 499599

1023A499600

1024 499054 1026 690981

1026A690982

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