Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual Â® I HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN Model No. 917.27!030 Safety o Assembly o Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800=859=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................. 2 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation ............................................... 12 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Maintenance .......................................... t8 Product Specifications ............................ 5 Service and Adjustments ...................... 22 Storage .................................................... 27 Troubleshooting .................................... 28 Repair Parts .......................................... 32 Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This Warranty does not cover: o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc. Â° Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. â¢ Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci- dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip- ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat- tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 GENERAL OPERATION â¢ Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. â¢ Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. Â° Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Â° Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowingÂ° Stop machine if anyone enters the area. o Never carry passengersÂ° â¢ Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. â¢ Be aware of the mower discharge direc- tion and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. â¢ Slow down before turningÂ° - Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set park- ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
o Turn off blades when not mowing. o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. â¢ Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. â¢ Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the machine into a trailer or truck. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or deathÂ° All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it, DO: o Mow up and down slopes, not across. o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Â° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps_ Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. o Use slow speedÂ° Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Â° Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. Â° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine_ , Keep all movement on the slopes s_ow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, ff possible. o Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could sud- denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in_ Â° Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction couid cause sliding, â¢ Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. â¢ Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. 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. o Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Â° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Â° Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. = Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. â¢ Never allow children to operate the machine_ Â° Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE , Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container_ Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke, Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. Â° Never run a machine inside a closed area. Â° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good conditionÂ° = Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly_ Â° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oi! or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storingÂ° = Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
o o before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine runningÂ° Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing themÂ° Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. â¢ Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. o Never carry passengers. o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. o Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. o Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Â° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. o Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Â° Mow up and down slopes (15 Â° Max), not across. Â° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps_ Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Â° Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wil! not have to stop or shift while on the slope. â¢ Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope, o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. ,_Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety precautionsÂ° It means CAU- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE- TY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug, ,_kWARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE t0W-30 API-SFiSGiSH): (above 32Â°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32Â°F) OIL CAPACITY: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC [GAP: ,030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 1 sT 1,1 2 NB 1.4 3 RD 2Â°3 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.5 6 TM 6.0 REVERSE: 1o7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30 MIN, CCA:240 CASE SIZE: UIR BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman 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 your nearest Sears Authorized 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". MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- able on this productÂ° Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules. Â° Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. o 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 arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-!8 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 Ã 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-18 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _" (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld _ (2) Lock Nuts #10 Washers #10 ., ; ,,, 6 .L ,,L,,,,_,,. _,,,,,,, , _,_p (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex (2) Lock Nuts Washers 1/4 1/4-20
Seat Parts packed separately in carton r-q Muicher Plate Video Cassette .......... r ,,,r ,, Steering Boot Manual (2) Shoulder Bolts Slope Sheet i { I l t b I 1 ..J_ Parts Bag Steering Wheel __2) Center- (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size _O (2) Gauge Wheels L_,__.._.J Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Latch Hook Assemblys Steering Extension Shaft ........ , ............. _,,., ,......... , â¢ ., ....... 7 lock Nuts 1,,, ,, '' , g Wheet Insert (2) Keys
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 1/2" wrench (I) Utility knife (1)Pliers (1) 3/4" Socket w/ drive rachet (I) Phillips Screw- driver (I) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON = Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6)Â° , Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat. , Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT o Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shafL Align mounting holes in exten- sion and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and tocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure- ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs_ torque. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Â° Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. o Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer- ing shaft extension. o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter_ Â° Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely. â¢ Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. = Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. Insert _ _S_/1_ 3/8 Hex Belt "_ _3/8 Lockwasher ',L... ___) Whee! _Boot Extension _ .,/Adapter "-----.._, Belt 5/16 Locknut_-._.___/ Lower Steering..___ ,_, "='--'.---, i # 3/ t I TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) â¢ Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position. o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal Â° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion. Â° Roll tractor forward off skid. . Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY _kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental grounding. . Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position. o Open battery box door and remove pro- tective plastic. o Remove terminal protective caps and discard. o If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6_10 amps. o First connect RED battery cable to posi- tive ( ) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash- er, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. Discard Terminal _ Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat Washer v I Hex ! Nut Hex Positive Negative (Red) Cable (Black) Cable o Close battery box door. Open battery box door for: . Inspection forsecure connections (to tighten hardware). o Inspection for corrosion. Â° Testing battery. Â° Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging. Seat Pan Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. â¢ Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. â¢ Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto Tighten shoulder bolt securely. o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. o Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat, â¢ Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. Â° Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Pan Sho_tUlder / Adjustment Knob Seat _ Flat Washer
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. â¢ Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing 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 sectoin of this manual. Verify that the belts are rout_ ed correctly_ CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Â° Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o Tighten hardware securely. Â° Raise and hold deflector shield in up- right position. â¢ Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. Â° Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. o Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. Weld Nut From The Top Lock Weld Washer Nut Hook Points Down Latch Washer Mulcher Plate Deflector Shield Latch Hook Weld Nut Lock Washer Washer Screw Hooks ,_,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place, Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE' It is not necessary to change blades. The mufcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. t0
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are proper- ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- formance. - Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface. o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See '_FO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). â¢ With mower in desired height of cut poo sit!on, gauge wheels should be assem- bled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8- 16 Iocknut and tighten securely. o Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. Gauge Wheel Bracket \ 3/8-16 Lockr 3/8-16 Washer ge Wheel Bolt _ CHECKLIST Please review the fo!lowing checklist: ,I All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/" No remaining loose parts in carton. J" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. ,f All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinfiat- ed at the factory). J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling), ,I Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items: ,/Engine oil is at proper level. #" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu- lar unleaded gasoline. ,/Become familiar with al_ controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. ,/" Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. t 1
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON l MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only) 12
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, Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Light Switch Position Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Control Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Brake Height Adjustment Knob Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. HEIGHT ADJUASTMENT KNOB: Used to Adjust the mower cutting height. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine, AMMETER: indicates battery charging ( ) or discharging (-), PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position. 13
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses. -lOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR 'our tractor is equipped with an operator )resence 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 engineÂ° TO SET PARKING BRAKE â¢ Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Throttle/Choke Control Position Clutch/Bra :.e Pedal "Drive" Position Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged" Position "Disengaged" Parking Brake "Disengaged" Position Motion Control Lever STOPPING MOWER BLADES - â¢ Move attachment clutch lever to "DIS- ENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - â¢ Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. â¢ Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi- tion. ENGINE - Â° Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE; Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". Â° Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and !4 remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. o Never use choke to stop engineÂ° NOTE= Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run- ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when ,_pping on grass areas. tractor CAUTION, Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etco THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle, â¢ Operating engine at less than full throt- tle reduces the battery charging rate. Â° Ful! throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. = Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position_ â¢ Move gearshift lever to desired posi.- tion. o Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. Â° Turn knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting height. â¢ Turn knob counterclockwise (O)to lower cutting height, The cutting height range is approximately 1-I/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap- proximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowe& â¢ The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twiceÂ° Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to desired height. 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, o Select desired height of cut. Â° Lower mower with attachment lift con- troL - Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control. â¢ TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- gage attachment clutch control CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place,guard in place. Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever "Engaged"_4_-._ Lever High Position positioo "D sengaged'__t_ _ Low Position _ ,Â¢ , :;_Position __ I _,(/_D,scharge TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 Â° and do not drive across any slope. Â° Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. Â° Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. Â° If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. Â° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. Â° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. o Make all turns slowly_ TO TRANSPORT â¢ Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift controlÂ° Â° When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. = Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc_), TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 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 toad, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractorÂ° BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL â¢ The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Â° Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip- stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tubeÂ° Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec- essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reache& Do not overfill. Â° For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). â¢ To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual, ADD GASOLINE Â° Fill fuel tankÂ° Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline wil! increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve tife). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in 15
quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32Â°F(0Â°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storageÂ° To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp- tied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carbure- tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per- _nent damage may occur. CAUTION; Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flameÂ° 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. â¢ Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. o Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion. o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. o Move throttle control to choke position. 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, tf the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retryÂ° WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 Â° F AND ABOVE) o Â° When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. 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 aboveÂ° COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 Â° F AND BELOW) â¢ When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature. Â° The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine warm-.up period. 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 'q'O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWING TIPS â¢ ]ire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. â¢ Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Â° The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Â° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cut- ting. o When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings wil! dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive,- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. f 16 t
â¢ If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Â° Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. Â° The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wilt disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recut- ting action of the blades. â¢ Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. For best results, adjust the mower cut- ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. Max 1/3 o Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. o Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 17
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__/_o__i " AS YOU COMPLETE REGo R SERV,OE / ERV,OE DATES Check Brake Operation _ CheckTire Pressu,e e" e" Check Operator Presence and T ln!erlook Systems , , a Check for Loose Fasteners .... i_ ' ' ...... 6##7 '_ ............ Sharpen/Replace Mower Diodes e#'4 T Lubrication Chart _ f_ i 0 Check Battery Level ..... t_6, a CTean Battery and Terminals/Recharge _#' 6# # Chec---- k Transaxle Cooling _, ..... Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension .......... _ i,u, Check Engine Oil Level ,_ ,,_ , , , Change Engine Oil _2,_ E Clean Air Filter .... _2 ....... N Clean Air Screen _2 G Inspec--------'tMuffier/Spark Arrester i N ! Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ..... !_,2 E Clean Engine Cooling Fins ......... _2 Replace Spark Plug ........ _ e,"= Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ............. Replace Fuel Filter 1_ '_. Change more often when operating under e heaw Iced or in high ambient temperatures, 5 - If equipped wilh adjustable syslem 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 6 - Net required it equipped wilh malntenance4ree battery 3 - ft equipped wi_h ell filter, change oll every 50 hours 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 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 periodi- cally to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. â¢ 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. â¢ Check brake operation. â¢ Checktire pressure. â¢ Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. e Check for loose fasteners. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt 1o 35 ft -Ibs maximum Do net overtightee LUBRICATION CHART @ Spindle Zerk O Spindle Zerk O Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk O Engi @ Attachmenl Clutch ! t Gear Shift Pivots @ SAE 5w30 or 10w30 Motor OIL O General Purpose Grease O Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section IMPORTANT: Do net 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, powdered graphite type lubri- cant sparingly. 18
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenanceÂ° BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual). = Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- hero o 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 corrosionÂ° BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. - Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. = Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. â¢ Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque)Â° IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated, Btadher___ Mandrel Assembly Flat Was Trailing _.._'_. Edge Up ,-uy/t Lock Washer H ex Bolt _) "_"_"_'_ (Grade *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head, TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening 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. Â° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower. o To check blade balance, you wilt need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ance r). â¢ Slide blade onto 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 horF zontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. NOTE; Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are noL Center Hole 5/8" Bolt or Pin Blade Â° Â° 19 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal useÂ° However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Â° Keep battery and terminals clean. o Keep battery bolts tight, , Keep small vent holes open. â¢ Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can cause the battery to "leak" powen Â° Open battery box door. â¢ 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.
o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. â¢ Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neoessary_ The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem- perature, SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start_ ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- stick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. â¢ Be sure tractor is on level surface. Â° Oil will drain more freely when warm. â¢ Catch oil in a suitable container. Â° Remove oil fill cap/dipsticko Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. â¢ Remove drain plug. â¢ After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip.. stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual. - Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level, Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. Air Cleaner Cover Knob Cover Wing Nut Foam Pre-Cleaner Rubber Air Cleaner Base Oil Fill Air Cleaner Cap/ Paper Dipstick Cartridge Oil Drain Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FILTER Your engine wilt 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. Â° Remove knob and cover. â¢ Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base, TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER Â° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. Â° Wash it in liquid detergent and water. Â° Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. Â° Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. 20
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE â¢ Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. Â° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. Â° Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. 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 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE= Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re- moved will cause engine damage due to overheating. 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. o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See '%0 CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this sec- tion of this manual, through step remove drain plug)o Â° Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter. o Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil fil- ter. o Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn. Â° Fill crankcase with new oil (See '%0 CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approximate capac- ity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page X of this manual. , Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre_ ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 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 carbure- tor, replacement is required. o With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. Â° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. Â° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. _el Filter CLEANING Â° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. â¢ Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type waxÂ° We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbu- retor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. 21
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: - Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. - Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. , Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Â° Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. â¢ Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. o Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. Â° Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. Â° Roll belt off engine pulley. Â° Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring. â¢ Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer springÂ° o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. = Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. â¢ Raise lift lever to raise suspension armsÂ° Slide mower out from under trac- tor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links. TO INSTALL MOWER o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position, Â° Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor_ , Lower lift lever to its lowest position. - Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Clutch Lever Retainer Spring Suspension Arms Engine Pulley Front Link Retainer Springs (Both Sides) Retainer Spring Suspension Arm Anti_Swaybar Retainer Springs (Both Sides) 22
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or drivewayÂ° Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT â¢ Raise mower to its highest position. o At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each otherÂ° o If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. o To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. o 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 t/8". â¢ Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom Bottom f Curl Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT; Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment 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 housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. o Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". = If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. o When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. Â° To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. o When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. Â° Recheck side-to-side adjustmenL .. _ . Â°Â°I Mandrel 7'D"q Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut Trunnion Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Â° Remove mower from tractor (See 'q-O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual)Â° â¢ Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulley& o Pull belt away from mowerÂ° 23
BELT INSTALLATION - o Install new belt in reverse order of removalÂ° o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves idler Pulley and inside all belt guides. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Idler Pulley Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO 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 six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. â¢ Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. â¢ Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. o If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2"o Retighten jam nut against nut "A". o Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center/department. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Jam Nut Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. Â° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) o Remove upper belt keeper. â¢ Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. â¢ Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor, Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers. o Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley. â¢ Install new belt by reversing above pro- cedure, IMPORTANT: Make sure upper belt keep- er is positioned properly between Iocator tab. Engine Pulley Clutching Idler l- Stationary Idler Transmission Input Pulley _ _ Locator eeper TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- tioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. 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 authorized service center. 24
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR-REPAIRS â¢ Block up axle securely. â¢ Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). Â° Repair tire and reassemble. , On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axleo Insert square key. â¢ Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. o Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to stow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washers Retaining Ring Axle TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK BATTERY _kCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener* ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - Â° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. â¢ Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery, TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - o Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. o Remove RED cable last from both bat- terieso Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Charged Battery Negative Positive Terminal Terminal TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Â° Raise hoodÂ° o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. o Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre- vent it from starting. o Check widng. See electrical wiring dia- gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY â¢ Raise hood. o Unsnap headlight wire connector. Â° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. Â° To replace, reverse above procedures. N Headlight Wire _ctor 25
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outleL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: â¢ With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi- tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. â¢ Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. â¢ If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes. Â° Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac- tory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: tn general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if nee- dle is turned in too tight. NOTE; The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a timiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap_ The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needleÂ° Â° Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). Â° Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. = Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at- tained. o Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. â¢ Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- sary. ACCELERATION TEST - â¢ Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjustedÂ° Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set- ting can be dangerousÂ° if you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO- RIZED service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Speed Cont_ idle Speed i Throttle Lever Adjusting Screw Idle Fuel Adjusting ----'--"- Needle 26
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. _CAUTION- Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thor- oughly. Remove atl dirt, grease, leaves, etco Store in a clean, dry area_ Â° Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this man- , ual). o Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. o Be sure that alf nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessaryÂ° o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur- faces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY Â° Fully charge the battery for storage. o After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging_ o To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI_ NALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). o After cleaning, leave cables disconnect- ed and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. â¢ Be sure battery drain tube is securely attatchedo o 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 filter, fuel hose, or tank during storageÂ° Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gas0hel 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. ! â¢ Drain the fuel tank. Â° Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Â° Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. o Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta- bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer containerÂ° RU[I engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure- tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure- tor 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). CYLINDERS â¢ Remove spark plug(s). Â° Pour one our_ce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). Â° Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. o Replace with_ new spark plug(s). OTHER â¢ Do not store gasoline from one season to another. o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. Â° If possible, s_ore your tractor indoors and cover it tp give protection,f,rom dust and dirt. _ o Cover your tractor with a suitable pro- tective cover that does not retain mois- turer Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warmÂ° 27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM .... CAUSE,, Will not start , . Out of fuel. Hard to start Engine will not turn over ll,,i _l Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power n,,ui i . Engine not "CHOKED' prop- ei ly â¢ Engine flooded â¢ Bad spark plug â¢ I_rty air filter . Dirty fuel filterÂ° Water in fuel â¢ Loose or damaged wiring Â° Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjust- mento â¢ Dirty air filter, â¢ Bad spar k plugo â¢ Weak oCUead battery, â¢ Dirty fuel filter, Â° Stale or dirty fuel. Â° Loose or damaged wiring. , Carburetor out of adjustment. â¢ Engine valves out of adjust- rnenL Â° Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. â¢ Attaohment clutch is engaged. â¢ Weak or dead battery. Â° Blown fuse. â¢ Corroded battery terminals. . Loose or damaged wiring, . Faulty ignition switch. o Faulty solenoid or starter. - Faulty operator presence switch(es). n ,,mn, , ,, Jl , H,,,J - Weak or deacl battery. Â° Corroded battery terminals, Â° Loose or damaged wiring. Â° Faulty solenoid or starter. . Cutting too much grass/too fast. â¢ Throttle in CHOKE position. Â° Fill fuel tank. Â° See ',TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. â¢ Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Â° Replace spark plugo â¢ Clean/replace air filter. Â° Replace fue! filter Â° Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. â¢ Check all widng_ o See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. â¢ Contact an authorized service center. . Clean/replace air filter. â¢ Replace spark plug, Â° Recharge or replace battery, - Replace fuel filter. â¢ Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. â¢ Check all wiring, o See ''To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. â¢ Contact an authorized service center. i ,i,,,,, Depress clutch/brake pedalÂ° â¢ Disengage attachment clutch, - Recharge or replace battery Â° Replace fuse_ Â° Clean battery terminalsÂ° . Check all wiringÂ° â¢ Check/replace ignition switch. â¢ Check/replace solenoid or starter â¢ Contact an authorized service centerÂ° iml , I Â° Recharge or replace battery Â° Clean battery terminals o Check all wiring . Check/replace solenoid or starter. ,, ,,,i,,,i â¢ Set in "Higher Cut" posi- tion/reduce speed. Â° Adjust throttle control. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i i i, i ,,H,,,,,,, Loss of power' (co'n't'd) â¢ '""'Build-up of grass, leaves and = Clean underside of mower hous- trash under mower_ , Dirty air filter. Â° Low oil level/dirty oilo Â° Faulty spark plug. â¢ Dirty fuel filter. â¢ Stale or dirty fuel. â¢ Water in fue!. J, Excessive vibration â¢ Spark plug wire loose. ing,' = Clean/replace air filter, . Che'ck oil level/change oil â¢ Clean and regap or change spark plug. o Replace fuel filter. â¢ Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasolineÂ° â¢ Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Cle_n engine air screen/fins. Cle&n!replace muffler. Check all wiring, ' ,, _, _ See "To Adjust CarburetOr" in Service and Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center, Replace bladei" "'Tigbt_p blade boItM _ Replace blade mandrelÂ° Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. _ Check wiring, switches ;and con- nections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Rep!ace blade, Tighten blade bolt_ â¢ Level mower deck. â¢ Clean underside of mower hous- ing. = Replace blade mandrel. - Clean around mandrel_ to open vent holes. i Â° Remove obstructio'nl â¢ Re!?_ce mower drive be!t, o Replace idler pul!ey,. , Replace blade mandrel. J ,Hm,, H ,,.,, ..... H . Plac# throttle control in '!FAST" position. Â° Shift.to slower sl_eed. Â° Allow grass to dry before mow- ing,. Â° Dirty engine air screen/fins. , Dirty/clogged muffler,. . Loose or damaged wiring, o Carburetor out of adjustment. ,,,,, Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at- tachment clutch .... engage.d Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass 'discharge' Â° o o 0 o Engine valves out of adjust- ment. Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel Loose/damaged part(s)o Faulty operator-safety pres- ence control systemÂ° Q o 0 o o o o o o Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower_ Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash aroun d mandrels. Obstruction in clutch mecha- nismo Worn/damaged mower drive belto Frozen idler pulley_ Frozen blade mandrel., Â° Engine speed too slow. â¢ Travel speed too fast. Â° Wet grass_ O @ o 0 o g o o o 0 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM ;CAUSE ] ,m,, ,, Poor grass discharge â¢ Mower deck not levelÂ° (cont'd) Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Â° Ldw/uneven tire air pressure_ â¢ Wbrn, bent or loose blade. o Buildup of grass, leaves and tr_ish under mower. o Mower drive belt worn.. â¢ Blades improperly installed.. Improper blades used.. â¢ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. â¢ Switch is "OFF",, â¢ BUlb(s) burned out. F_ulty light switch. â¢ Loose or,_lamaged wiring. ...... â¢ Blown fuse. , ......... â¢ Bad battery cell(s). â¢ Poorcabie connections. o Faulty reguI_tor (if so equipped),, " Â°,,,,,Faulty alternator. .... Â° CORRECTION â¢ Level mower dec'k'i .... o Check tires for proper air pres- sureÂ° . Replace/sharpen bladeÂ° Tighten blade bolt. â¢ Clean underside of mower hous- ing. â¢ Replace mower drive betto o Reinstall blades sharp edge down.. o Replace with blades listed in this manual o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. â¢ Turn switch "ON". o Replace bulb(s)o Â° Check/replace light switch. o Check wiring and connectionsÂ° â¢ Replace fuse. _ ......... â¢ Replace battery. . Check/clean all connections,. â¢ Replace regulator,. o Replace alternator. Engine throttle control not set' : ' Move throttle control to "SLOW" " i at "SLOW" position for 30 position and allow to idle for 30 se#onds before stopping seconds before stopping engine,_ engine. 30
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 02103-(WH#161351) RED BATTERY E_,AC_ ! SOLENOID AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G M L NoNE RUN/LIGHT, B L A Y L RUN , B L NONE START 9 L S NONE FUSE 30 AMP CLUTCH / BRAKE I _ (PEDAL UP) STARTER _J AT_T-CLUTC' (CLUTCH OFF) LINE t PRESENCE RELAY #1 0 c[ _-o SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNIT GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLETHE LIGHTS WIL!. DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS RELAY WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST e NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONN ECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31
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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 3 8TD551025 4 STD551125 6 8TD541025 8 156417 16 161343 19 STD551125 20 7335040O 21 14743O 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 160784! 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 161351 41 71110408 42 13'1563 43 145673 44 73640400 45 '122822X 52 141940 70 140426 81 109748X NOTE: DESCRIPTION Battery, 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 x 5/6 x 16 Gauge Washer, Lock 1/4 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Case, Battery Mech Hinge Switch, Interlock N_ OPN/N,OPN Washer, Lock 1/4 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC Harness, Ught Socket (wt4152J) Light Bulb Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W16 Wire Fuse, 30 Amp Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, I2" Switch, Plunger Normal OP Olive Switch, Ignition 4 Position Nut, Ignition Cover, Ignition Switch Key, Molded, Craftsman Harness, Ignitbn Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 Cover, Terminal Solenoid Nut,Keps BIk Hex t/4-20 UNC Ammeter, Rectangular 15 Amp Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter) Harness, Engine Kohl Cmd-L 15AR ReBay Asm, Ail component dimensions given in U,S, inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 33
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 3t t4 11_'_"_ 37 53 54 57 60 3 3 74 37 14 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 160392 2 t40356 3 17490612 4 1913"12_6 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 t4 17490608 t7 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 161464 55 145202 57 STD552507 58 150127 60 STD533707 64 154798 74 STD54t437 140 158418 142 156095 143 154966 144 154207 145 156524 -- 5479J NOTE: Chassis Assembly Drawbar Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x3/4 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L Panel, Dash, RH Screw, Thd., Roll 3/8d6 x 1/2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x t2 Gauge Locknut Grille w/Clips MS-558 Lens, Grille FendedFootrest Pnt STLT N Hold 558 Bracket, Fender/Support ScrewThdroi 5/16-!8 x 1/2 Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH, Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4 - 20 UNC Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Bracket, Grille Pickoff LH Screw, Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/8 Bracket, Grille Pickoff RH Bolt, FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC x .75 Duct, Air Engine PL/LT Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 Dash, Lower STLT Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Bracket, Suspension Front Plate, Reinforcement STLT Backrest, Swaybar Chassis Bracket, Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood Plug, Button All component dimensions given in U.S_ inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 35
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE / 84 42 116 52 18 21 6 32 52 61 48 27 ._ 150 151 51 37 26 27 36
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 --- Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431 Dana, Modei Number4360-122 53 105710X 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 55 105709X 3 123666X Pulley, Transax[e 56 STD523712 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 57 160855 5 121520X Strap, Torque 58 127274X 6 17490512 Screw, Thd.., Roll 5/16-18 x 3/4 59 140312 8 154792 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 61 17490612 10 STD56t2t0 Pin, Cotter 62 8883R 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 63 140186 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNFW/Patch 64 71170764 Grade 8 14 STD551125 Washer 65 STD551143 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Grade 66 154778 5 70 t34683 18 STD523710 Boft Fin Hex3/8-16 UNC Ã 1. Gr 72 19132012 5 19 STD541437 Nut 74 t09502X 21 106933X Knob 75 121749X 22 130804 Rod, Brake 24 STD541237 Nut 76 STD581075 25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 77 123583X 26 STD551037 Washer 78 121748X 27 STD561210 Pin 28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 80 !60783 29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake, Red 81 161077 30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 82 123782X 31 127275X Keeper, Belt, L.H. 83 19171216 32 STD523107 Bolt 84 145643 34 155071 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 85 150360 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 86 157480 36 STD551062 Washer 87 19212016 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 88 12000008 38 123674X Pulley; Idler, Flat 89 158391 39 STD523727 Boit 90 124346X 40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 41 154777 Keeper, Belt, ldlerFooI-Proof 112 19091210 42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 116 72110610 Gauge 148 159103 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 149 122052X 48 154407 Bellcrank Ciutch Grad Drv Stl 150 150935' 49 t23205X Retainer, Belt 151 19133210 50 STD523715 Bolt 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC NOTE: DESCRIPTION Nut Crown Lock 5/t6o18 UNC Link, Clutch Spring, Clutch Return Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 V-Belt, Ground Drive Keeper, Beft, R,.H. Keeper, Belt, Center Span Screw, Thd., Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt, HeÃ Head, Fin.. 7/16-20 x4 Grade 5 Washer Keeper, Belt, Engine, FooFProof Guide, Mower Drive Belt, RH Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge Spacer, Sp_it Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge E-Ring Key, Square 2.0 x 1845/.1865 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ann, Shift Shaft Assembly Spring, Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Tie Rod Nut, Nylock Bushing Washer E-Ring Console, Shift, STLT Nut, Self-Threading, Washer Hd 1/4 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1 25 Spacer Spacer Retainer Pm Mower Bushing Nylon Coffered Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. All component dimensions given in U,S, inches 1 inch = 25A mm 37
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 STEERING ASSEMBLY t . C-._2-2&-. , t zt: t _ I 62 44 51__54 27 _ 17 \ _= = i 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 I3 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 t55099 37 152927 38 139769 39 t9133808 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 145054 43 121749X 44 153720 46 121232X 47 6855M 51 STD541431 54 7478052O 62 156594 63 STD523710 65 154780 66 154404 67 74781044 68 154429 NOTE; Wheel, Steering Axle, Asm Front Spindle, Asm Lh Spindle, Asm Rh Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer, 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga Washer, 27/32 x I 1/4 x 16 Ga Ring, Klip #t5304-75 Bearing, Col Strg BIk Draglink, Extended Stamped Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 Bearing, Axle STLTIGT Locknut, Flange 5/8-tl UNC Shaft, Asm Strg Private Label Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support, Shaft Washer, Shim 114 x 518 x 062 Screw, Hex Socket Hd 1/4-20 x 5/8 Shaft, Asm Pittman Bracket, Steering Bushing, Rod "Re BIk LI Gear, Sector Washer, 13/32 x 718 x 16ga Screw, Thdro1318-16x314 Ty-tt Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad Rod, Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing, Strg 5/8 Id Dash Screw, TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange Insert, Steering Wheel Washer, 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge Gfipco Nut Adaptor, Wheel Strg Boot Shaft Steering Washer, 25132 x 1-I/4 x 16 Gauge Extension, Steering Non-Adjust Cap, Spindle Fr Top BIk Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hex w11ns 5/16 -18 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 5/16 - 18 UNC x I -1/4 Kit, Steering Assembly Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x I Gr. 5 Spacer, Axle Bearing, Arm Pittman Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8ql UNC x 2-3/4 Axle, Brace All component dimensions given in UoS, inches I inch = 25,4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 33 29 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 13_77 _'_ i 23 / 4O
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 4O 44 46 62 77 79 80 81 NOTE: PART NO. 162156 17720410 159420 13280328 1320030O STD551231 159880 137180 109202X 158990 123487X 17490512 137040 124028)( 17490412 19091416 STD551131 19101216 M740108025 74760508 128861 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/choke Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16-435t4 Muffler Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPTx 3-1/2 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt Washer Shield, BRN/DBR Guard Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuet Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented Clamp, Hose BIk Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd Roll, t/4-20 x 3/4 Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 Ã 16 Gauge Washer, Lock Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Bolt, Hex Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 UNC x 1/2 Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut All component dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 21 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 13 121248X 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 STD523710 Bolt 15 134300 19131610 Washer 13/32xl xl0Gauge 16 121250X 145006 Clip, Push=In Hinged 17 123976X STD541437 Nut 2 ! 153236 124181X Spring, Seat 22 STD541431 17490616 Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8-16 x 1 24 19171912 19131614 Washer t3/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 155925 Pan, Seat Emboss QCKConn, 25 127018X 120068X Knob Seat t/2=13 UNC BIk NOTE: !21246X Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Boft, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Split 28 x B8 Spring Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Nut Washer 17/32 x I-3/I 6 x 12 Gauge Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62 All component dimensions given in U S, inches 1 inch = 25 4 mm 42
DECALS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 6 3 10 i2 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 156368 2 163262 3 163200 4 163202 5 163207 6 133644 8 163203 9 163204 t 0 156439 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, Decal, Oper. Instr_ 12 146046 Decal, Dash Pnt Kohler 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H.. 20 149516 Decal, Hood, L.H. 21 138047 Decal, Fend Sd Sht -- 138311 Decals CUstomer Maintenance - - 154515 Decal, Deck Mower EZ - - 1545t6 Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - 163473 Decal, Fender Danger - - 163474 DESCRIPTION Decal, V_Bett Drive Schematic Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Batte[y Diehard Sears Decal, Lilt Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish 4,10 7 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 11 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X -- 144334 NOTE: DESCRIPTION Valve Cap, Tire Stem, Valve ]]re, Front Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service item Only) Rim, Front Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) Beadng, Flange (Front Whee! Onty) Rim, Rear Tire, Rear Tube, Rear Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) Cap, Axle Sealant, Tire 10 oz. All component dimensions given in US inches t inch = 2&4 mm 43
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 11 13 4 6 49 3O 3 50 26 7 8 t / t / l / ! ! 5 20 _._ 161718 20 15 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm inner/Sprg wlPlunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X GripHandle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft Lh Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Uft Rh Fixed Length 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut,Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 LockNut, Hex, with Washer insert 1/2-13 UNC 19 139868 Arm, Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 191310t6 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2-1/8" 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73550600 Nut Hex Jam 318_16unc 29 138057 knob lnfin Height 30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 31 140302 Bearing, Pivot, Uft Spherical 32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 49 145212 NutHexfiange Lock 50 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oi! NOTE: AtF component dimensions given in USr inches 1 inch = 25 4 mm 45
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 MOWER DECK 76 92 34 33 32 t05 '106 21 22 23 24 25 26 46
MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 1t0485X 16 140329 t7 72110610 t8 STD533106 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111016 29 131491 30 157722 31 129963 32 153535 33 137266 34 STD533717 35 133835 36 131494 37 STD551037 40 STD541437 41 133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 5! STD541410 52 139888 53 131845X900 54 133943 55 155046 56 !22052X TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Mower Housing 58 140086 Bolt 59 141043 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar, 67 162113 Front 68 144200 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 71 142427 Retainer Spring 72 131870 Arm, Suspension, Rear 73 127847 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 74 121748X Washer, Lock Washer, Hardened 75 12000029 Blade, Mulching 76 128903 Bearing, Bat{ Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 77 Vented (Includes Key Number 78 6) 79 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 80 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 81 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 82 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 83 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 84 Bolt, Shoulder Baffle, Vortex 85 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 92 101 Stiffener Bracket Bracket, Deflector 102 103 Cap, S_eeve 104 Spring, Torsion, Deflector Nut, Push 105 106 Shield, Deflector 111 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x16 Gauge 112 Rod, Hinge 113 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 114 Washer, Spacer 115 Pulley, Mandrel 116 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 117 Bolt Fastner, Christmas Tree !18 119 Pulley, Idler, Fiat t21 Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x 16 Gauge 128 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 129 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs t30 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs 131 Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer 132 19132203 Screw, Thd Roll i/4-20 x 5/8 141 6266H Washer, Hardened - - 130794 RoUer Assembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #I0-24 Grade 5 Locknut -- 145411 Boil, Shoulder 5/16-t8 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer DESCRIPTION Spring, Torsion Brakes Guard, TUV idler Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs Spring, Return Arm, Clutch, Secondary Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bolt, Shoulder 3/8q6 UNC x 1.44 127845 Keeper, Spring 160570 Lever Asm Clutch Pri Ptm STLT 127498 Bushing, Large, Brass 153701 Spring, Mower Clutch STD54t237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Uric 142028 Trunnion, Adj. 120958X Washer Sintered t56084 Keeper Belt Idler 72140618 Bolt Cordage 3/8q 6 x 2-1/4 STD541437 Nut 136420 Mulcher Cover 71161010 Screw 1906't216 Washer #10 STD551110 Washer, Lock 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger 2029J Nut, Wefd 155197 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H. 155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 3/4 STD54143t Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC 72110504 Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2 137644 Bolt, Shoulder 133957 Wheel, Gauge 73930600 Nut, Centeriock 3/8-16 STD551037 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge 143723 Bracket 153390 Washer Felt 19131312 Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x 12 Ga.. STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr_ 5 STD533710 Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC xl Spacer, Washer 13/32 IoD. x 1- 3t80.D. x 1/4 Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-t5, 31 and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Standard Deck, Order Separately Mutcher Plate and Gauge Wheel Components, Key Nos. 101-106and 111-121) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,,S, inches t inch = 25.4 mm 47
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 20 21 22 27 53 24 31 32 25 33 44 7 47 4-B 49 50 62 63 67 7O 48
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J 2274J Screw, Tapping, !/4-20 X .734 134400 Ball, Detent 38 160944 105904X Spring, Detent 39 124639X 160940 Screw, Tapping, No_ I0-24 X 40 120472X ..482 41 105928X 134788 Assy, Kit, Shifter 42 161565 I08727X V-Ring 43 134394 120951X Puck, Friction 44 120473X 148266 Beadng, Flange 45 160942 2225J Ring, Retaining 46 142678 134793 Assy, Kit, Shim, .625 Shaft 47 124641X 143697 Gear, Spur, 15T 48 106589X 120415X Washer, Plain, .632 X 1 38 X 49 120408X .046 50 !05937X 142674 Key, Woodruff, No. 9 51 2226J 161563 Assy, Kit, Input Shaft 161564 Pinion, Bevel, 12T 52 134401 105909X Ring, Retaining 53 2264J 105910X Chain, 24 Pitches 148269 Seal, Oil 54 160946 160943 Gear, Spur, 12T 55 160947 138246 Collar, Clutch 56 160948 138238 Assy, Kit, Clutch Keys 57 110071X 148268 Bearing, Flange 58 120952X 143673 Shaft, Intermediate 59 160949 2244J Key, Woodruff, No. 61 60 160950 105916X Ring, Retaining 61 160951 120470X Sprocket, 18T 62 120961X 110070X Spacer, 1.131 X t.45 X ..494 63 7294J 142677 Gear, Spur, 37T 64 108989X 142681 Gear, Spur, 35T 65 160952 124644X Gear, Spur, 30T 66 120954X 108980X Gear, Spur, 25T 67 160953 120406X Gear, Spur, 22T 68 138244 134796 Gear, Spur, 19T 69 108996X 105925X Washer, Rain, ..640 X 1.37 X ..061 70 160954 2228J Washer, Plain, Â°632 X 1Â£0 X 71 73810500 .046 72 120416X NOTE: DESCRIPTION Washer, Plain, .632 X 1o00 X ..031 Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30"1" Shaft, Idier Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 Sprocket, 9T Gear, Bevel, 36T Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft Shaft, Drive Cover, Detent Gear, Spur, 12T Gear, Spur, 20T Gear, Spur, 25T Gear, Spur, 28T Gear, Spur, 31T Washer, Plain, .632 X 1o00 X Â°060 Washer, Neoprene Washer, Plain, .758 X 1 25 X _031 Axle, LH Gear, Miter, 12T, Splined Ring, Retaining Gear, Spur, 32T Shaft, Cross Gear, Miter, !2"1, Idler Axle, RH Housing, Lower Puck, Fdction Disc, Brake Spacer, Brake Puck Jaw, Brake Pin, Dowel Screw, Tapping, 5/16-18 X 2.35 Lever, Actuating Washer, P{ain, .321 X 1 00 X .055 Bracket, Anti-Rotation Nut, Lock, 5/16-24 Grease All component dimensions given in U,S inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 23 22_6t C.A.KCAS I 5O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER cvi6s, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE!BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (2) 1 2 12-755-63 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3- 2 17) 3 3 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) 4 4 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 5 5 12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12-017-02 Valve, intake (25) 7 6 12-016-0t Valve, exhaust (Stdo) 8 12-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) 7 X-75-23 Plug, alien hd_ pipe 1/8 8 12_318-19 Cylinder Head 9 25-186-01 Arm, rocker (2) 10 12-599-03 Pivot, rocker arm (2) 11 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x34 (2) 9 12 12-089-0t Spr_ng, vaive (2) 10 13 12-173-01 Cap, valve spring (2) 14 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (2) 15 12-468-05 Washer, plain 13/32 16 12-112413 Spacer, head bolt exhaust port 1t 17 12-086-15 Screw, hex.Lflange M10xl_Sx81 12 (5) 18 X-426-9 CIamp, hose (2) 19 12-326-03 Hose, breather !3 20 M-0645020 Screw, hex_ flange M6xlo0x20 (5) 14 21 12-096-07 Cover, valve w/nipple 15 22 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 23 12-018-01 Retainer, breather reed 16 17 24 12-402-02 Reed, breather 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 t8) 12-445402 M-0839025 12-380-17 12-755-49 12-089-18 ! 2-422-08 12-422-09 12-422-10 12-422-11 12-422-12 12-422-13 12-422-07 12-144-19 12-874-07 12-874-08 12-874-09 12-018-02 12-108-07 12-t 08-08 12_108-09 12-067-05 12-067-06 12-380-01 12-043-05 M-0631005 12-144-02 52-139-09 12-755-64 12-144-24 X-25-102 12-032-0 t SM-063t015 12-154-05 Strap, lifting Screw, hex.. flange M8x1.25x25 Dowel, locating (4) Kit, camshaft (Includes 7-8) Spring, actuating Shim, camshaft - blue Shim, camshaft (A.Ro) red Shim, camshaft (AÂ°Ro) yellow Sh{m, camshaft (A.R.) green Shim, camshaft (A_R.) gray Shim, camshaft (AoR..) black Shim, camshaft (A. R.L) white Shaft, balance Piston w/Ring Set (Stdo) (Includes 1t -12) Piston w/Ring Set (25) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) Retainer, piston pin (2) Ring Set (Std.) Ring Set (Â°25) Ring Set (.50) Connecting Rod (StdÂ°) Connecting Rod (..25) Pin, govemor regulating Gear, governor assembly Washer, plain 6mm Shaft, governor gear PIug, cup Kit, govo cross shaft w/clip (Includes 20,24) Shaft, governor cross washer, plain 1/4 Seal, gcvemer cross shaft Washer, plain 6mm Clip, hitch pin 51
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 0 @ 5_ to 2 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. M.0839070 25-098-05 12-755-54 12-227.06 12-! 70-05 12-221-01 12-227-13 12-211.01 KEY DESCRIPTION NO, Screw, hex. flange MSx125x70 1 (2) 2 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 3 Kit, drive end Cap, drive end 4 Armature 5 Kit, brush & spdng Cap, commutator end 6 Bolt, hexo flange 114-20x4_5/8 7 (2) 8 9 10 OIL PANfLUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. 1 12.038.01 2 25-755-13 3 12-153-03 4 12-t53.02 5 12-t23.04 6 SM-0545020 7 12-I53.01 8 25-162-07 9 12.096-03 I0 M-0545016 11 25-462-09 12 X-75-2 13 12-O50-01 14 X-75d0 15 12-393-01 16 12-153.06 17 12-096-34 16 M-0545016 19 12-032_03 20 24.086-16 21 24-086-17 22 12-199-38 DESCRIPTION Dipstick assembly (Includes 2-3) Kit, o{I fill cap (Includes 3) O-Ring, oil filt cap O-Ring, upper oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx20 O-Ring, lower oil fill tube Screen, etl pickup Cover, oil pickup screen Screw, hex.. flange M5x0 8x16 Valve, oil pressure relief Plug, pipe Filter, oil Plug, sqo hal. solid 3/8 Pump, oil assembly O_Ring, oil pump cover Cover, oil pump Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16 (3) Seal, oil (RT.O. end) Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45 (11) Screw, hex. flange MSx125x45 Pan, oil 11 12 I3 14 15 16 PART NO. 12.079.07 12-237.01 M-0664020 M.0 545016 12_536-10 M.0443020 12.089_11 12-089-23 I2-089-24 t2-755_83 12-100.07 52-211-04 t2-090-26 25-158-1I 12.079-01 25-158-08 DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, lobed socket M6xLOx20 (2) Screw, hex.. flange M5xO.Sx16 Control, speed assembly (Includes 6,8,9?) Screw, pan head M4x0.Tx20 Spring, speed control (2) Spring, choke return Spring, governor Kit, governor lever (Includes 11- 13) Nut, hex_ flange M6x1.0 Bolt, round head Lever, governor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle Bushing, linkage retaining 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 2 ill ill illlll i i 3_ /t3 "-11 3 2 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO, NO, 1 M.0641060 3 X-22-11 4 M.0629116 5 12-853-83 6 12.04t-02 7 12.053-83 8 12-041-0t 9 12-265-04 11 X-309-14 12 52-353-22 !3 25-050.02 15 12-559-01 24 t 2431.01 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-757-02 12-757-03 12-041 -Of 12.04 t .02 12.041-05 12-041.06 12.032-06 12-757-09 124341-06 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Nut, hex flange M6xl 0 (2) 1 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) Washer, star I/4 2 12-139.01 Plug, cup Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST (Includes 6,7,8 qty 1) Gasket, air cteaner Carburetor assembty KEY PART (For information only not NO. NO. DESCRIPTION available separately) Gasket, carburetor (2) Deflector, heat 1 254)72-04 Stud (2) Clamp, hose (2} 2 124341-03 Gasket, exhaust manifold Line, fuel 12" 4 12-126-1t Bracket, muffler Filter, fuel 5 12-445-06 Strap, lifting Kit, fuel pump w/gaskets 6 M.0645025 Screw, hex. flange M6xl 0x25 (2) (lncJudes 16-18) 12-522-18 Short Block Sleeve, insulating 12-755-82 Gasket Set Kit, float Kit, carburetor repair Gasket, carburetor Gasket, air cleaner Gasket, bowl Gasket, bowl screw Seal, solenoid Kit, solenoid Gasket, bowl screw 55
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SaGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATaON O1 (D ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 Â° MAX. !__A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I A_ greater than 15Â°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I ..... caution when changing dkectio ? on slopes. !
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