Craftsman 23.0 HP 917.275031 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMI H°J 23.0 HP ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER 6 SPEED GARDEN TRACTOR Model No. 917.275031 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, I L 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 12 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Storage ............................................... 29 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters. • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date. • 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 equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME 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, IL 60179 2
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I, GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop--offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. 3
III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. -Use only an approved container. -Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. -Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. responsible adult. 4
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible. _,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!H BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _,CAUTION: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark _]L lug' CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. _,CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY \ND TYPE: OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): OIL CAPACITY'. 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND SPEED LO: HI: i (MPH): 0.7 1.7 1.4 3.3 2.3 5.4 REVERSE: 0.9 2.1 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM SYSTEM: BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35 MIN. CCA: 280 CASE SIZE:UIR BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES", REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. _WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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 an'ester 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 service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 6
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steedng Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Bolts _)(2) (1) Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs (2) etainer Springs Isingle loop) Gauge Wheels Wheels Q (2) Centedock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Video Cassette i For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet 7
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 (1) Pliers (1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet (1) 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 position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. 2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on ell four comers of carton, and lay panels flat. 3. Remove mower and packing materi- als. 4. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft. 2. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 3. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft. 4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel. 5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter. 6. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed• Tighten securely. 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. 8. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. _ _Steering _._-,_ Wheel Insert Hex Bolt o_ Lock Washer Steering _ Large Flat Wheel___ Wasner Steering _ _-'_ Tabs Sleeve _ Extension Steering Shaft __ 2," - .'-:. ,, Sleeve tJ,..,_"" , , - - I , • / t O. // Ill IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). ..-_j,*,, ,.. ";" "" ' Label °g ..% 8
INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Shoulder Bolt Knob _ NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _kWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. 3. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set =the parking brake. 4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 5. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. 8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. 1O.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. 9
. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 3. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. 4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. 5. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. 6. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown. 7. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. 8. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. 10. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. 11.Raise deck to highest position. 12.Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten securely. 13.Adjust gauge wheels before operat- ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. Chassis Bracket Front Double Loop Suspension Mower Retainer Arms Bracket Idler Sho_der Gat Bolt Wheel Front Electric Susper,_Jon Clutch Brackets Pulley \ Front Plate 3_ Washer 3/8-16 Double Center Loop Locknut Retainer Anti-Swa Spring Bar Use Pliers For Retainer Springs Loop Up Double Loop Retainer Spring (Outward pointing deck pins) Single Loop Retainer Springs Deflector /Sheild 10
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedy 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 replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE w in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. */CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: • / All assembly instructions have been completed. / No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. / All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tiros must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items: ,/Engine oil is at proper level. ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ,/Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. / Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. 11
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. i- ;i A BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L (®)_1 LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 12 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Ignition Switch Position Attachment Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Control Parking Brake Height Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever Shift Lever \ Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed. CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. RANGESHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H) and low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears. 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
I 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. 2. 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. Push-In to Choke Control Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Key Brake =Engaged" Brake Peda Position "Drive" Position Gear Shift Position Height Lever Adjustment Knob STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, move attach- ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE - • 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". • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, (dead). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when _LOcpping tractor on grass areas. AUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK- WARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. 1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position. 3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. 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. • Turn knob clockwise ((-_) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise (_)to 14 lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1:1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. 1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height. 2. Lower mower with lift control. Re- move rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. 3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. 4. Replace retainer springs into clevis pins. Retainer Clevis PI_'_- S P d n g "_'_/'_,_,. Gauge _'_///_"_ Ga uge_/_ '_ Wheel B ra _:ket _._._ 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. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Lower mower with attachment lift control. 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Clutch Hioh Position Switch Pull Out To _ / Low "Enga_ .S:Y" Position Deflector _ _,_J _ \, .: Shield Push In To _\J/ _ F_._ TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle con- trol lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift leverto 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room fortractorto roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- tion. • Do not push or towtractor at mo,re 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.). 15
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- " MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See =OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. AWARNING: 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 storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. ACAUTION: 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 flame. 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. 1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. 4. Move throttle control to fast position 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed. NOTE: Before sta_ng, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start alter several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. 16
• The attachments and ground drive can "now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWlNGTIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right side of the mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. 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 cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain ahd give best performance of the attachment being used. (. .- 17
FILL iN DATES ___ AS YOU COMPLETE _ _,-_-_,_-_._._, ,_-_'_ _" _ _¢-_ ,_._ "O'_'_ Checkor.keOperotlen Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T letedock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners i_ 1_7 C A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/4 T Lubdcatlen Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s Adjust Mogon Drive Be_t(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level ll_ V' Change Engine Oil 1_1,2.3 V ° E Clean Air Filter _2 N Clean Air Screen _2 G lespect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_ Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 11#_1,; E Clean Engine Cooling Fins V'= Replace Spark Plug _ if Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2 Replace Fuel Filter V p I . Change more Often when operating under 6 heavy toad or _n high ambient temperstures. 5 _ If aquFpped wlU1 adJu=tabhl ay=tmm. 2. Servlcl more often wheq operating _n dirty or dusly _ndltions. 6 - Not required if equipped with ma_ntmnance-free battery. 3. _f equipped with oLI filter, o'1 ange c41 evaq/50 _ounL 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bo_t to 35 tt.-Ib6, maximum. 4 - RepLace bladel more often when mowing in sand)" SOil. DO not ovDrltghten= GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to prepedy maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check brake operation. 3. Check tire pressure. 4. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. 5. Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION CHART ® Tie Rod Ball Joints ._) Spindle Zerk Zerk (_Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Bearing Zerk Gear Teeth _Check/ (_ Engine Add Transaxle Fluid (D SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil _) General Purpose Grease @ Refer to Maintenance =ENGINE" Section _) Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to Lubricate) IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant 18sparingly.
_CTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. 2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer securing blade. 3. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown. 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Trailin Blade Lock _Hex 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 sharpen- ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or.on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone bal- ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 5/8" Bolt de Center Hole BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. 19
• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BAI-rERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 5. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. 6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1. Block up rear axle securely. 2. Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts. 3. Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug. 4. Reassemble wheel to hub. Filler ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. 2O 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 starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. 2. Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4_ To open, pull down on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. 8. 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. Oil Drain Valve D_i;T_sed and Locked Position
CLEAN AIR SCREEN Ak screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other 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 removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Loosen knob and remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. 6. Remove nut and cartridge plate. 7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. 8. Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary. 9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. 10.Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. Cartridge Foam Pre-Cleaner Cartridge Plate Rubber Seal Nut Knob 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. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create 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" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. Fuel Filter_ CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened 21 engine life.
,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. 2. Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. 3. Lower mower to its lowest position. 4. Remove retainer spring holding anti- swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. 5. Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate. 6. Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen- gage arms from deck. 7. Raise attachment lift to its highest position. 8. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley. 9. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. Suspension Arms Chassis Bracket TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in =INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance =A" on both sides of mower should be the same. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. Electric Front Mower Clutch Pulley Bracket Front Plate Retainer Anti-Sway Bar Retainer Springs Springs (Both Sides) Mower Bracket
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so 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 "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance =F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance °F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links. NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8". • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground \ / BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut Front Plate Trunnion Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. 3. Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. 4. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. 5. Remove belt from idler pulleys. 6. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. 7. Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. 8. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown. 10.Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley. 11.Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley. 12.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers. 13.Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover. 23
. LH. Screws Electric Mandrel Idler Clutch =lleys L.H, Mandrel Mower Ddve Belt Belt Keepers Bolt in HoLing TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing. 4. Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley. 5. Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley. 6. Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. 7. Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. 8. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket. 9. Install new belt in lower groove of L.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown. 10.Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly. 11.Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover. 12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual). Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Mower Blade L.H. Ddve Belt Center Mandrel MandreF--..._ Maln_re R.H. Mandrel Idler Arm _ /( '_L__ _) spdn \ Sway Bar \ q,// // \ Bracket Idler _ H , Pulley TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in =OFF" position. 2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. Rotor .012" Locknut, Plate TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut =A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-314". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". 24
4. 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 a Sears or other qualified service center. IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. Clutching Flat Idler Engine Above With Parking Brake "Engaged" Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper Nut Bo_om Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). 2. Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley. 4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley. 5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers. 2. Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown. 3. Make sure V part of belt engages V- idler. 4. Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top. V part of belt should engage trensaxle pulley. 5. Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper. 6. Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers. 7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley. 25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. TO CHECK TOE-IN - 1. Position front wheels straight ahead. 2. Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B"). • Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B". TO ADJUST TOE-IN - 1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. 2. Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 118" to 1/4" less than dimension "B". 3. Tighten jam nuts securely. FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely. Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY _CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER- 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. ( )_"P°sitive" _ _(-)=Negative" 26 REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely Close terminal access doors. . 9. Close hood.
Terminal Hex Access Bolt (Red) Cable Guard _gative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poody, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING 1. While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. • Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments. • Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments. 2. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing. IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using light attach- ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not overpower spring. When removing attachment, always adjust spring tension to its lowest position. /_ Adjustme_q! =B°l-t - _ Bushing W_I/ /" J_'m Nut "Attachment Lift i / _ .... o Spring TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. To replace, reverse above procedure. Headlight Wire lector ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-read engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. 2. Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely. Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle speed Adjusting Needle Throttle Control Cable Choke Control Cable 27 ScreW:lamp
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. 4. Reassemble air cleaner. Closed for Full TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/ air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING - 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock- wise) 1 turn. FINAL SETTING - 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 2. Idle soeed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. 3. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance. 4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact Sears or other qualified service canter, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 28
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never stere the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BA'I-rERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see =TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI- NALS m in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposites from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experiance 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 and engine while in storage. 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) 1. Remove spark plug(s). 2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). 3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden- sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. 7 Water in fuel. 7. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 9. 10.Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 1. 2, Bad spark plug. 2. 3. Weak or dead battery. 3. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. 8. Engine valves out of 8. adjustment. ' 1. Clutch/brake pedal not 1. depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is 2, engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 3, 4. Blown fuse. ,4, 5. Corroded battery terminals. 5 61 6, Loose or damaged wiring. 7, Faulty ignition switch. 7. 8, Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. 9, Faulty operator presence 9. switch(es). 1, Weak or dead battery. 1. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Check all wiring. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Check all wiring. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Disengage attachment clutch. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuse. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace ignition switch. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 30
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 10. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Faulty operator-safety 1. presence control system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Mower deck not level. 2. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. and trash under mower. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. 5. Clogged mower deck vent 5. holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower housing. Clean/replace air filter. Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change spark plug. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 9. Drain fuel tank and carbure tot, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11.Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring. 14.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. Clean underside of mower housing. Replace blade mandrel. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 31
. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working i(if so equipped) il. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. i 10.Improper blades used. 11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Switch is"OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. . Battery will not 1. charge 2. 3. 4. Engine "backfires" 1. when turning engine"OFF" Blown fuse. Bad battery cell(s). Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty alternator. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10.Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connec tions. 5. Replace fuse. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connec tions. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alternator. . Move throttle control to =SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 32
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 L BATTERY _o AMMETER FUSE ) IC G _ I , I i -- i i _ :FH, _ D PTO (DISENGAGED) j I I ,o-l--x SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) B.U_ FUEL i i FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID CLUTCH I BR_ (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. Pro SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT ON C Fr B _" E,A'_ D OFF C GrB H RELAY © REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS SOLENOID STARTER BLACK I _j ELECTRIC CLUTCH i '85 86 _ OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 REGULATOR YEU.OW HEADLIGHTS GFC DA 33
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 ELECTRICAL 33 / / I I I 34
EI'ECTRICAL TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917,275031 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145759 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Harness Socket Light WI4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150775 Cable, Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114-20 Unc 28 170697 Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Plunger 30 175566 Switch, Ign 33 140403 Key, Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign. 42 154336 Cover, Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch, PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bulbholder Asm. Incan descent 81 109748X Relay Asm. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _157 5 140 36 _ 152 37 6 130 t--_ 17 28 21 17 .i '_ 56 47 17 2 88 70 _1_4 67 83 • 85 "_ 17 86 17 36
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 175465 Ran, Frame RH 58 175316 2 175282 Draw'oar, Gt 60 17060620 4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 63 19131614 5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 67 156973 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 68 17490508 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 70 177679 8 145166 Support, Battery 84 142992 14 175259X558 Hood Asm 85 144911 16 121794X Cover, Access 86 74760716 17 17000612 Screw 88 18 174515X558 Gdlle 90 19 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga. 91 20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 316.16 x 1 106 21 B'I1T_41437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 122 24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 130 28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 137 30 145051X014 Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 138 31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pcVGT Strg 139 171873 32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 140 163806 33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 141 163805 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 142 161897 35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 144 161900 36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 148 164655 37 167286X558 Fender 150 161237 39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 152 177956 42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-16 x 1 153 160568 43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 157 161840 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 158 17670608 45 154913 Bracket Asm. Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh DESCRIPTION Bracket Asm., Fender ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16x 1-114 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Guide, Belt Gear Ddve ScrewThdroL 5116-18 x 1/2 Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive Stop, Over Center Mower Bracket, Support Transaxle Bolt Fin Hex 7116-14 UNC x I STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 STD551237 Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8 175464 Rail, Frame Lh 138776 Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 718 164863 Scraw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5 163975X428 Cupholde(Y'rGT Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Tr Magnet Y'rGT Stdker Plate YTGT Bracket Dash Rh Bracket Dash Lh Extrusion Bumper Duct Heat Hood Shield Browning Lens Asm Headlight Bar Lens Bar ScrewThdroL 3/6.16x 1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 GROUND DRIVE 28 \ 15 47 69 27 3 38
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6,16 40 178575 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 41 73931000 7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 42 8883R 8 12000034 Kiip, Ring 46 145170 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 47 138228 10 142509 Disc, Brake 48 72110612 11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 50 131494 12 73750800 Nutleck 112-20 Unf 51 13 139419 Washer, Special 52 14 138901 Bushing 53 15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga. 54 16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 55 17 126909X Spring 56 18 137104 Lever, Brake 57 19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 59 21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 60 22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 61 23 106932X Knob 24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 63 74760720 25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 64 154752 26 137552 Spring, Return 65 67609 27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 66 140296 5/16-18 x %3/4 67 19131312 28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake, Red 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 117 73900600 34 71673 Cap, Plunger 35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 x 16 Ga. NyJiser Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 Actuator, Interlock Switch Nut, Centerlock #10-24 Cover, Pedal Retainer, Spring Clutch Red Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-112 Gr. 5 Pulley, Idler, Flat STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 UNC 139123 Pulley, idler, Grooved 207J Washer, Hardened 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly 105706X Beadng, idler 137153 V-Belt 141756 Bracket, Shift Red, Hi-Lo 122253X Shift Red, Hi-Lo 122268X Spring Clip, Connecting Link 137524 Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal Bolt, Shoulder Washer, Hardened Washer, Flat Pin, Roll Hub, Cover Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 2120 23 / /" t6 / \ \ \ 14 1313' 4O
TRACTOR-" MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 626_H 7 121748X 8 12000O29 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 ST0551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 STD523710 26 159946X428 27 3366R 28 17000612 29 104239X 31 138136 32 19111610 33 74780512 34 74780512 35 138059 36 137156 37 73360600 38 109850X 39 73700600 40 100851X 41 155246 42 17490508 44 160135X428 45 19132411 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Fitting, Grease Spindle Asm, LH Spindle Asro. RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-518 x 16 Ga. Ring, Klip #T5304-75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Uric Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/8 Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF Shaft Asro., Steering Rod Asm. Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 3640) Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm., Steering Vgt Boot, Steering Adapter, Wheel Steering Bushing, Strg. BIk Screw Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 Cap, Wheel Steering Bearing, Col. Strg. Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Beedng, Flange Bushing, Nyliner Snap Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hid Spr 5/16 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gear, Sector Steedng Tie Rod Jam Nut RH Thread Joint Asro. Ball RH Thread Jam Nut LH Thread Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 112 Tyt Extension, Steering Washer 13/32 x 1-1120 x 11 Ga. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mro 41
ENGINE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 69 18 15 17 37 12 16 26 _37 / 39 8 40 29 \ SPARK ARRESTER KIT J KEY PART NO. NO. I ...... 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 170056 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106082)( 18 161493 20 177328X428 21 164863 22 175441X428 24 S'R)551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 35 10010500 DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV674-75544 Muffler Pulley V-Idler Keeper Asm. Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electdc Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 3,50 YtJGt 96 Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge Control Throttle Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 ControIChoke Washer Ext Teeth 318 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Washer Split KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 37 t23487X ClampHose 39 17490636 Screw 1-r 3/8-16 x 2.114 UNC 40 17490664 Screw l-r 3/6-16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 42 STD551143 Washer Leek 7/16 43 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 Ga 5 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 24-041-02 Gasket 70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH 71 175546 Tube Exhaust RH 74 162295 Elbow Street Brass 80 M73030800 Nut Flange 81 148456 Plug Drain Oil Easy 82 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 83 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Wl Sems 84 17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 140124 seer 15 121249)( 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 16 123740X 140675 S_.rap, Fender 17 123976X 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 18 19171912 "t 45006 C_Lp, push in, Hinged 19 166369 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 Unc 20 124238X 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 21 171852 171877 Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 wlSems 22 STD541431 174894 P_n, Seat 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch 121248X Bushk_g, Snap 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-112 DESCRIPTION Spacer, Split Spring, Cprsn Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Ga. Knob, Seat Cap, Spring Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Nut, CrOwntock 5/;6-18 Uric NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch : 25.4 mm 43
"DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 16 18 15 4 2 6 5 10 11 8 --23 --23 12 1 KEY pART NO. NO. 1 177375 2 164085 3 171702 4 171703 5 177415 6 133644 8 177416 9 163204 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146047 13 164884 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Panel Decal, Dash Decat, Hood, RH Decal, Hood, LH Decal, Hood Side Panel Decal, Maintenance Decal, Engine Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, Clutch/Brake Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, Blower Housing K_Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 15 171813 Decal, Repl Parts 16 164085 Decal, Dash Atom Eng. 17 149516 Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi 18 164065 Decal, Insert Stag 19 138047 Decal, Baited/ 23 106202X Reflector, Taillight - - 138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust (Lift Handle) - - 157199X428 Pad, Footrest - - 178427 Manual, Owner's (Eng) - - 178428 Manual, Owner's (Span) WHEELS &TIRES 3 7 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 °° DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire 65139 Stem, Valve 106228X427 Rim Assembly, Front 81341-1 Tube, Front (Service Item Only) 106230X Tire, Front 27814 Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 90401"1 Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 104757X428 Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only) 105588X Tire, Rear 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only) 106277X428 Rim Assembly, Rear 6856M Fitting, Grease 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 rnrn 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 LiFT ASSEMBLY 40 42 43 35 73 39 38 34 31 32 t5 18 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 26 73680800 2 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 29 150233 3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 30 110807X 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc#5133-87 31 19131016 5 19292016 Washer 29132 x 1-114 x 16 Ga. 32 137150 6 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x1-1/2 33 STD560907 7 175830 Gdp, Handle Fluted 34 137167 8 175831 Button, Plunger 35 138057 9 122364X Plunger, Button 38 155097 10 2876H Spdng 2-118" 39 123935X 11 146704 Link Lift 40 17060516 12 163552 Retainer, Spring 41 73540600 13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt 42 19112410 14 169865 Bearing 43 123934X 15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 70 145212 16 674A2.47 Spring Asm., Assist Lift 72 110452X 18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist 73 73350600 19 s'rD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 75 175805 20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist 76 175560 21 S'1_52710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 78 175680 23 STD624(X_ Retainer, Spring 24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 112-13 Uric DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion, Infin Height Nut, Special Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Spring, Compression Inf Hgt Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Rod, Adj Lift Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc Pointer, Height Indicator Plug, Hole Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 Washer 11132 x 1-1/2 xl0 Ge. Scale, Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos & Oil Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC Plate Asm Susp Front Pin Flange Trunnion NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
• MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275031 45 45 63_62 27_ L 43 48 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 38 156085 2 STD541413 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 39 131494 3 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 136572 4 7631J Runner, Mower LH 42 S'[D533107 5 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 43 136460 6 STD624008 Retainer, Spring 44 165723 7 130832 Arm Suspension, Rear 45 STD541437 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 46 74760628 Patched 47 137200 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 48 137729 Unplak_l 49 136574 10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade Mower 50 137272 Vented 51 137273 11 137380 Blade (3 Required) 52 139245 13 137553 Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg 53 137789 14 137152 Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent 54 139573 15 110485X Bearing, Ball Mandrel 55 144959 16 174493 Stdpper, Mower Vented 56 138687 17 106735X Rod, Hinge 57 136577 18 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 58 133957 19 I05304X Cap, Sleeve 59 137644 20 123713X Spring, Torsion Deflector 60 139031 21 137607 Bracket, Def]ec_r 61 136573 22 110452X Nut, Push 62 133943 23 110509X Shield, Deflector Mower 63 72110612 24 136320 Runner, RH 64 19121414 25 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 65 151831 27 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 66 156009 28 132823 Spacer, Spdng Stop Idler 67 73930600 30 157722 Screw Thdrel Rolling Washer 99 72110614 Head - - 143651 31 178342 Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel - - 158330 33 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 34 72140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 35 72110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2 36 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 37 137166 Stiffener, Arm Idler DESCRIPTION Keeper, Belt Idler Pulley, Idler Flat Pulley, Cdven Bolt, Carriage 5116-15 Unc x 3/4 Arm, Idler Secondary Spacer, Retainer Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Bolt, Fin Hex 316-16 Unc x 1-3/4 Cover, Mandrel RH Screw, Thd Roll 114-20 x 518 Cover, Mandrel LH Arm, Idler Primary Spring, Secondary Pulley, Idler V Groove Shield, Idler V-Belt, Mower Pdmary V-Belt, Mower Secondary Spring, Primary Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge Wheel, Gauge Bolt, Shoulder Pin, Clevis Bracket, Wheel Gauge Washer Hardened Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga Pulley Idler Fiat Mower Keeper, Belt Idler 44/56" Nut, Centedock 318-16 Bolt, Carriage 318-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.5 Mandrel Assembty (Includes Key Nos. 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 33) Deck Assembly - Service (Std. Deck - Order Separately All Nose Roller and Gauge Wheel Components) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
"TRANSAXLE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 | 2 7 38 23 29 31 8O 3 5 4 6 2 7 74 70 73 4t 25 24 48
TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 62761"1 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740111 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 3O 5855H 31 174731 32 6277H 33 4225R 34 35 4198R 36 4200R 37 7395 38 160789 39 174729 40 13320400 41 17580520 45 6271H 46 13060200 49 4895H 50 4222R 51 1529R TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 52 8119M Needle Beadng Retaining Ring 53 4220R Thrust Beadng Race Final Drive Gear 54 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Differential Gear 55 4213R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Pinion 56 4442R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer DifferentiaICarder 57 4195R 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R Final Drive Pinion Bolt, Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R 1st Reduction Gear Shaft (l"Throed Length) 60 7528R 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer Steel Ball 61 4208R 3rd Reduction Pinion High Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R 2nd Reduction Gear Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H Needle Beadng Thrust Beadng Race 64 4203R Low Speed Gear and 2nd 4th Reduction Pinion Reduction Pinion Cluster Shaft, Brake 65 4204R Reverse Gear Snap Ring, CrescentType 66 2898J Key, Hi-Pro 118 x 17132 High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033 Klip Ring Needio Bearing 68 42(ToR Intermediate Speed Gear Sintered Iron Bearing 69 4206R High Speed Gear Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 137(7,-I Thrust Bearing Race Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69 Intermediate and High Differential Pinion Bushing Speed Cluster Pinions Gdpco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 139120 Input Shaft Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R Low Speed Pinion Oil Seal 74 12000008 E-Ring Sintered Iron Bearing 75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J NeedleBeadng Shift Fork, L.H. 79 1167R SealingWasher Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700 Nut, Hax, Jam 7116-20 Oil Seal 81 6270H Oil Seal Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984 Reverse Idler Shaft Gearcase, Reverse Idler 84 5384J Gearshift Lever, Bent Shaft and Bearings, R.H. 85 2978J Gearshift Cap (Includes Key No.'s 17,18, 86 633A85 Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin 25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82) 87 8739H1 Shift Lever Guide Bali,Keyed Dowel Pin 88 4924H Spring NeedleBealtng 89 19151516 Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Thrust Beadng Race Gauge 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X Shift Mechanism Seal 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511 Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Thrust Bearing Race Gauge Gate, Lower, Shift 92 75J Gearshift Gate and Gearcase and Bearings, Reinforcement LH. (Includes Key #'s 18, 93 6274H Shift Ball Cover Gasket 25, 49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 94 76020412 Cotter Pin 118 x 3/4 Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T. 95 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 96 159783 ScrewHex Washer Head Oil Seal Machine Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T. 97 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly Needle Beadng 98 174741 Tmnsaxle, 6 Speed, Needle Bearing Complete Assembly Needle Bearing NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR- - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 3| 32 I 3t CRANKCASE] / I! o-..16 17 _15 '- XI-7 V I 5O
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 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 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 24-033-03-S 24-041-23-S 24-096-59-S M-645020-S X-75-23-S 25-351-01-S 24-755-66-S 24-411-05-S 24-041-40-S 24-318-70-S 25-186-01-S 24-599-01-S M-640034-S 24-072-09-S 24 468 16-S 24 100 10-S 24-755-74-S 24-153-16-S 24-086-32-S 24-445-01-S 24-016-01-S 24-016-02-S 24-017-01-S 24-017-02-S 24-032-05-S 235011-S 24-089-02-S 12-173-01-S 12-755-03-S 24-318-67-S 24-755-76-S 25-313-02-S 24-755-57-S M-545016-S 24-445-02-S 24-126-44-S 24-112-12-S 24-294-06-S 24-326-13-S 24-326-14-S 25-237-14-S CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Kit, breather cover w/ 1 _asket (Includes 2, 3) 2 asket, breather Cover, breather 3 Screw, hex. flange 4 M6xl.0x20 (4) 5 Plug, allen hd. 1/8" Lifter, valve (4) 6 Kit, valve train (Includes 8, 11, 12) Rod, push (4) Gasket, cylinder head (2) Head assembly, #2 cylinder 7 Arm, rocker (4) Pivot, rocker arm (4) Screw, hex. flange 8 M6xl.0x34 (4) 9 Stud, cylinder head M8x1.25x20, M10x1.5x33, 105 mm long (8) Washer, flat 8 mm (8) Nut, hax. flange M8xl.25 (2) Kit, valve cover - plain 10 _ncludes 18, 19) 11 -Ring 12 Screw, shoulder (4) Strap, lifting 13 Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 14 Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 15 Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 16 Valve, intake (.25) (2) 17 Seal, valve stem (2) 18 Retainer, spring (4) Spring, valve (4) 19 Cap, valve spring (4) 20 Kit, retainer (4) Head assembly, #1 cylinder 21 Kit, valve cover - breather 22 (IncL18, 19, 30) 23 Grommet, rubber 24 Kit, breather separator 25 _ncludes 30, 32-35) 26 crew, hex. flange 27 M5xO.Sx16 (2) Strap, breather Bracket, breather separator Spacer Fitting Hose, breather Hose, breather Clamp, hose (2) 24-032-01-S 24-294-13-S 24-380-13-S 24-067-13-S 24-067-14-S 24-874-09-S 24-874-10-S 24-874-11 -S 24-874-15-S 24-108-08-S 24-108-09-S 24-108-10-S 24-018-01-S 12-422-09-S 12-422-13-S 12-422-07-S 12-422-08-S 12-422-10-S 12-422-11-S 12-422-12-S 24-012-10-S 52-139-09-S M-545010-S 24-018-04-S 24-402-05-S 12-153-01-S 24-126-19-S 12-123-04-S M-545016-S 12-153-02-S 24-038-04-S 24-755-46-S 12-153-03-S 24-018-09-S M-931010-S 28-032-09-S 24-468-15-S 24-144-33-S Seal, oil front Crankcase _USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) Fitting Pin, dowel locating (6) Connecting Rod (Std.)(2) Connecting Rod (.25) (2) Piston wiRing Set (Std.) (2) _lndudes 7, 8) Piston wiRing Set (.25) (2) Piston wiRing Set (.50) (2) Kit, piston wiring set (.08) Ring Set (Std.) (2) Ring Sat (.25) (2) Ring Set (.50) (2) Retainer, piston pin (4) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft Sh,m camshaft Shim, camshaft Camshaft Plug, cup Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2) Retainer, reed (2) Reed, breather (2) O-Ring, lower oil fill tube Bracket, oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 O-Ring, upper oil fill tube Dipstick assembly (Includes 21, 22) Kit, oil fill cap (includes 22) O-Ring, dipstick Ring, retainer Washer, nylon (top) Seal, governor cross shaft Washer (bottom) Shaft, governor cross NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 ;NITIONIELECTRICAL I t 0--4 -/'-"* Q t7 BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLES J AIR INTAKE ] II\ 52
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONICHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes llncludes 2-4,and 24 113 2-4) 8-S) 2 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 3 25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16" ((4) 4 24-100-02-S Nut, plastic (2) X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5116" (4) 5 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) M5x0.8x20 (4) 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 6 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange 24-157-03-S Fan M5x0.8x16 (3) 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 7 M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange M1Ox1.5x46 M5x0.8x16 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 8 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange X-42-15-S Key M6xl.0x16 (6) 24-025-04-S Flywheel 9 24-146-16-S Plate, backing - # 2 side 25-403-03-S Rectifier-regulator 10 24-146-20-S Plate, backing -# 1 side X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16" (2) 11 24-063-20-S Baffle, cylinder barret-# 2 24-086-18-S Screw, phillips hd. 11°16x71 side 8 (2) 12 24-063-14-S Baffle, valley - #2 side 236602-S Connector (3 contact) 13 24-063-58-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator side (Includes 24 126 71-S) 14 24-063-23-S Baffle, valley - #1 side 12-132-06-S Spark Plug (2) 15 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 M5xO.Sxl0 (2) (2) 48-154-02-S Clip, cable NOT ILLUSTRATED X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-096-66-S Cover, control 24-584-01-S Module, ignition (2) 24-086-06-S Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/ M-545020-S Screw, hex flange 4" (2) M5x0.8x20 (4) 235173-S Clip, cable AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 22 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24-126-71-S Bracket, stator wire X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 24-176-82-S Harness, wiring Lead, black (rect.-reg. 6" - 12 gauge 24-518-12-S insulated grip barrel eyelets) 24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen 25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-164-06-S Manifold, intake 2 M-651055-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.Ox55 (4) 3 24-041-01-S Gasket, intake manifold (2) 4 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base 5 24-094-18-S Base, air cleaner 6 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitback cup 7 24-109-09-S Cup, fuel spitback 8 24-083-03-S Element, air cleaner 9 24-083-05-S Precleaner, element 10 231032-S Seal, breather 11 24-096-01-S Cover, inner air cleaner 12 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 13 24-096-73-S Cover, air cleaner 14 54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal (Includes 15 & 16) 15 25-341-03-S Knob, cover 16 24-153-20-S O-Ring 17 24-063-51-S Baffle, spitback cup NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I / 3 ENGINE CONTROLS J \ "1 q OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ] ,=-a i_, I _-'_ • O 11 11 _\lS 54
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M-839080-S 25-098-08-S M-841080-S 25-435-04-S 25-755-33-S 25-141-05-S 25-221-01-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 (2) Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 Kit, solenoid Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6) Ring Kit, brush ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 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 24 211 03-S 24-090-33-S M-641060-S 24-089-01-S 25-158-08-S 24-079-04-S 25-158-11-S M-545016-S M-547050-S 24-089-03-S 24-126-56-S M-645016-S 12-237-01-S 24-086-43-S 24-090-07-S X-20-1-S M-541050-S 24-468-01-S 24-089-45-S M-446030-S 24-090-13-S M-545020-S 24-089-51-S 24-0g0-05-S 41-468-03-S M-403025-S 24-079-05-S Bolt, round head square neck Lever, governor Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 Spring, linkage Bushing, linkage retaining Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 Nut, hex. lock M5xO.8 Spring, choke return Bracket, control Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (4) Clamp, cable (2) Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (2) Lever, throttle actuator Washer, lock 1/4" Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8 Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3) Spring, governor Nut, hex M4xO.7 Lever, throttle control Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 Spring, throttle limitar Lever, choke Washer, spring 1/4" Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 Linkage, choke 1 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly (Includes 2-10) 2 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2) 3 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) 4 24-393-08-S Oil pump assembly (Includes 5) 5 24-123-05-S Tube, oil pickup 6 24-162-26-S Screen, oil 7 24-043-12-S Kit, governor gear w/pin (includes 8) 8 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating 9 52-448-02-S Tab, locking 10 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear 11 24-153-08-S O-Ring 12 X-75-32-S Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8" 13 24-136-01-S Nipple, oil filter 14 52-050-02-S Filter, oil 15 52-032-08-S Seal, oil (PTO end) 16 24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 17 24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x45 (9) 18 X-75-10-S Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" N.RT.F. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 55
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT J FUEL SYSTEM J ! t nl EXHAUST I ,, 2" ), 15 56
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.27 5031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. I. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1. 24-853-61-S 2. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 2. 24-041-15-S EXHAUST 3. 24-053-61 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-04t-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 4. 24 041 14-S 2. 25-072-04-S Stud, MSx1.25x33 (4) 5. M-629095-S 6. M-641060-S 7. 47.154-01-S 52o353-22-S -- PA-75544 Replacement EnBine 8. -- 24 782 14 Miniblock 9. 25-237-14-S -- 24 755 1O8-SGasket Set 10. 24-086-12-S 11. 24-393-16-S 12. 24-100-0t-S 13. 24-353-03-S 14. 15-353-04-S 15. 24-050-02-S DESCRIPTION Kit, carburetor w/gaskets _ncludes 2-4) asket, carburetor Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) (Service with Kits 24 757 36°S, 24 757 38-S) Gasket, air cleaner base Stud, M6xl.0x95 (2) Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) Clip, cable . Line, fuel 12 Clamp, hose (6) Screw, hex. cap. M6xl.7x18 (2) Pump, fuel - pulse Nut, plastic (2) Line, fuel 10-5/8" Line, fuel 1%1/2" Filter, fuel NOT ILLUSTRATED -- 24 757 36-S Kit, choke repair -- 24 757 38-S Kit, gasket repair NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 57
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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