Craftsman 272 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAWJ 18.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917,272410 • 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, I160179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Storage ............................................... 27 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Repair Parts ........................................ 32 Parts Ordedng ..................... 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 returning 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 dding 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 contained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household dwellings or in usage where profit is made. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'I-FERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in matedal or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War- ranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman dding 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 dghts 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 absolutely 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 placa. • 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 unload- ing the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large pe..rcantage of riding mower-related mjudes. These operators should evafuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them- selves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine pads and bum. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build- up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the mach=ne. Allow machine to cool before storage. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- control and tipover accidents, which can re- sult 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 overtum 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 recommenda- tions 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 tum on slopes unless necessary, and then, ham slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly tum over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do notmow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Donotusegrasscatcheronsteep slopes.
Ill. 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 o! 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 sedously 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 tree of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop end 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 pads, 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 responsible adult. • 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. 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 stope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn on slopes untess neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible. _,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONll! BECOME ALERTlt! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _ CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. ,_ 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. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related aocessodes 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.
3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1,25 GALLONS .3APACITY UNLEADED \NDTYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE32 °F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC IGAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: '_MPH): 1sT 1.2 2 _ 1.5 3 RD 2.4 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.8 6 TM 5.3 REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi REAR: 10PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30 MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: UlR 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 qualifyed 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 arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 6
Steering Wheel Insert 1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot q Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob S,opeSh.e, II:l Video Cassette (2) Keys
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aU 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 (2) 1/2"wranch (1) Utility knife (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 all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. 3. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID ATrACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and lecknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs torque. 2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 4. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steedng shaft extension. 5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. _.:_._./Insert '_ .---- 3/S Hex Bolt _T..._3/8 Lock Washer _"_-Larga Rat Washer Steering Wheel Steenng _._ Boot-------"--- _ Adapter--------___ 5/16 Locknut _,,...._ Tabs Extension / Shaft _._5/16 Hex Bolt 6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely. 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. 8. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BA'rrERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. 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 "BATrERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). 8
Batteej Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard pecking 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 Bolt Rat W_er_ NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor oft 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 oft skid. 5. Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) ,_kWARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all ins|ructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor ]s 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 geamhift lever in neutral position. 10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulchar plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown, 3, Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4, Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Muldher Deflector_ Plate Shield Latch Hooks TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe piece. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are de- signed for discharging and bagging also, CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overlnflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. Sea "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL B ELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • # CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVlEWTHE 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. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check wiring. Sea that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A'I-I'ENTION 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 operating condition. 10
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppled with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING EHO,NEOH ENG,HEOFF OILPeESSUnE L,ONTSO. OVI,_MP ]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATFACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 11
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, Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch switch Ammeter ..... -. Throttle/Choke Contml Ught Switch U_ Lever Plunger Attachment LiR Lever Clutch/Brake Psdai Height Adjustment , Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. A'FFACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. A'I'FACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLF_JCHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed. 12
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 Attachment Clutch Throttle/ Switch Pull Out To Choke "Brake" Position Lever g Brake Clutch/Brake .Engaged _ Pedal =Drive" Position Position Posif_on 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 stopping tractor on grass areas. _I_CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTrLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throftle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. 1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move gearshift lever 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 currlNG HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured 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. 13
• 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 (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). 2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt. 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iooknut and tighten securely. 3. Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. Gauge .\ r_ \ Wheel _-_ _ _,_ Bracket_',_ i !_"_F--_ _ _J Shoulder 3/8 Washer._ _,_/'Bolt Gauge Wheel 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. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. 14 _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Clutch Attachment Uft Lever Switch Pull Out To _ High Position Engage., _._ .-S<_..._Lp_Wtion _'_, Deflector ueh,n% Disengage" _ TO OPERATE ON HILLS _I, CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart movement, slowly release parking 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) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.),
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are 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 controt of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 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. _kWARNING: 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. [I, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE When starting _e engine for the first tlme or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to rnove fuel from the tank to engine. 1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutcWbrake 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 choke position. NOTE: Before starting, reed the warm and cold starting procedures below. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and _oove) 6. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine end allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. 15
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 = F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up pedod. NOTE: if at a I'_h _ (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 o_ this manual. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has 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 largo areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, ddveways, etc. After one ortwo 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 dded 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 end leave undesirable clumps. Anow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. I 16 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the eady afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicu- lar to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. Max 1/3"
AS YOU COMPLETE Ch_d_ Brake Or_a,on t/ t/ CheW'are Pm_ure I, / t/ C_ed_ Operator Presence and T Interlock Syste¢_ I_ R Check for Loose Fast_ _ 1/7 I_ Sharpe_R_ace Mowor 818de_ V'4 T Lub_,=.=, C.=_ t/ l/ 0 Cheex Bat_ _ R c_,_ _ =rid Tm_t= V t V' Che_ Transaxle Cooling A_lu_ 8lade _$) T_ I,/s A_u_ Motion Odw Ben(s) T_ iV/s Ch=_ E,_,o O, =.=v_ V' t/ E Cleln Nr F'llter ql_=! N Clean Air Screen f/'= bM_pect MulfledSpark Armster 11_ Rep_ca Ca R_ (w tqutppeo_ V_.= Re_a=aspark P_ug V' V" Replace N_ Rlte_ Paper C8_tddge V*e Replace Fue_ Filter 1 - CI_I_ m0nl OP_m v/_n o0emaing uetde¢ i hlevy 10ed 0¢ kl hl_t lld01_t ka_oemb=_ 5. N _ _1_ _¢lultab_ ily_em. 2 - _c= rr_= caem vw_m op_mtk_ m _ or 4usly ¢_-_=&o_ e. Not mqui_d if eq_p_d w_ m_ime,tee_e4me _wy. 3 - If eq_pped wi_ ol h. ci_nge el _e.y 50 hou_ 7. T_4e_ front =[de pk_ boll _o 35 L._4. r_tdmu_ 4 - Rep:o_ btede= rnom clteq _lm m0._tg i_ i_*_*/axe. Oo rxx o.e,t;ghlen. 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 propedy 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 Zerk Zerk (_)Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Beanng Ze_ '= _-- ,--' shift L__._ L_÷J Pivots _) SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL _) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE _) REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 17
TRACTOR 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 tiros 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 flat tiros 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 attachment 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 flat 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 belt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up / Blade Center j_ Fat ,o k _---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 baiancer. (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 untit the blade is balanced. "_ _ Blade BA'I'I'ERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with 18an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean. , Keep battery bolts tight. , Keep small vent holes open. , Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on /our tractor is maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. _dding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BA'I-FERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Open battery box door. 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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated Nith API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating :emperature. • .m o _ m _ m im iw 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 did 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 inward slightly and turning counterclcokwise. 4. To open, pug out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 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 Closed and Locked ( Posit_on ::;.] .. c CLEAN AIR SCREEN rain Tube Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and 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. 19
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 wig 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. Remove knob and cover. 2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. 6. 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. 7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. 8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. Air Cleaner _ Cover Knob Cover _Wing Nut F°arn ---_,_k "_ _ Grommet P re-C,_ _--_"_ Rubber • _ _'_J _Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge Air _ AirP_;_;aner Base Screen--'"_ '_"_ _t_-_n_ar J "Oil Fil Cap/ _ _ipstiek ip in Plu 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. 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. 1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug). 2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter. 3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. 4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn. 5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS" section of this manual. 6. Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation. O2 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. 2O
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline, Clam_ Clamp Fuel FIItar -'f _ 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 engine life. • 1, 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 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. 1. Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED" position. 2. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Roll belt oft electric clutch pulley. 4. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. 5. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. 6. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. Srnall Retainer 7. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links, TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4, Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Electric Suspension Arms Pulley Front Link Retainer Ant_-Sway ;prings (Both Sides) Retainer Spring 21
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. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure he_ht from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten rift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground \ / Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. If links are not equal in length, adiust one link to same length as other link. To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. When distance =D" is t/8" to 1/21 lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment. _.. o=\_ / o o/Mandrel o o ¢ BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH =b____ Suspension _Adu_uStment FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side.If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. ut =E" Nut " Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade ddve belt may be replaced without tools. Perk the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. 22
BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure bolt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Mandrel Mandrel TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear 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 1-1/2 =, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut against nut "A". 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 neces- sary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With Parking Brake "Engaged" 1"1/2= Nut "A" Jam Nut _ting TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a bolt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) 2. Disconnect clutch wire harness. 3. Remove clutch leeator. 4. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler, 5. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove bert upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers. 6. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch, 7. Install new belt by reversing above procedure. Electdc/ Clutch Clutching / Idler Stationary / Idler Y Clutch Locater TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (leek gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transax]e is in neutral (N), NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. 2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, 3, Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. 4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: if additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. Gearshift Neutral Lock Gate 23 ! Adjustment Bolt
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/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. BIcok up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace 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. "13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. A Retaining A (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATI'ERY _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 A'I-I'ACH 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 fuet 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. Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Charged Battery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BA'i-I'ERY _,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 seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 3. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 4. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 24
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. 6. Close battery box door. Battery Door \ Hood W,re Nut Hsx Positive (Red) Cable Negative (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 poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Chock wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift oft of tractor. 4. To replace, reverse above procedure. 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-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authodzed engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THRO'FFLE 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 from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. 2. Chock to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. 3. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes. 4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit. Cable Screw Speed Control Throffie l 25
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset 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 seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a Ilrniter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). 2. Start engine and atlow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift]motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. idle soeed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. 4. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle In (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. 5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - 6. 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 a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Idle Speed Screw _/_'_1 Idle Fuel II Adjusting _ _ _I ! .oed,o 26
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _ore, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for e 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 pads 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 _'1"O CLEAN BATFERY AND TERMI- NALS" 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, 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 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 fuet 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. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) I. 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 trector 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. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnot_art Hard to start Englnewlll not turn over Englne clicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirtyfuel filter. 7 Waterin fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. lO.Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Bad spark plug. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Dirty fuel filtar. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Weak or dead battery. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Check all wiring. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuel filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal. 2. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuse. 5. Clean battery terminals. 6. Check all wiring. 7. Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Recharge or replace batter 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven fast. 2. Throttle in"CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil leveVdirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 15.Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. t. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4, Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 9. Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11.Clean engine air screen/fins. 12.ClearVreplace 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. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION I_1owerbladeawill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower i 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge Readllght(s) not Norldng ',If so equipped) 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. 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) bumed ou 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown luse. Battery will not charge 2. 3. 4. Engine "backfires' 1. when turning engine"OFF" 1. Bad battery cell(s). Poor cable connections. 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. 1O,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. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty alternator, 4. Replace alternator. Engine throttle control not t. Move throttle control to set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds befor= stopping engine, stopping engine. 30
SCH_MAT|C -rRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 WINING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THeY HF.N3UGHTS SHOULD bE REf_.ACED TO pROPE_Y _ECURE YOUR WIRING. Fro SWITCH €IRCUIT ,, NON-REMOVABLE REt_OV_JE CONNECTIONS CO_t_ECTIONS GFC DA 31
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ELECTRICAl- I 26 4O 8O
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery Mec.h Hinge 16 153664 Switch, nledock 21 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152.J Suto, Ught 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 26 175'i58 Fuse,20Amp 27 735104(_ Not Keps Hexl/4-20 Unc 28 4207./ Cab/e, Ground, 6 Gauge, B_ck, 12" 29 160784 SwitCh, Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch, Ignition 33 140403 Key, Igniiton 40 'L78442 Harness, Ignition 41 711104_ BoYI, Hex Head, FJn. t14*2O x l/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal, Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Reotangular 50 174652 Switch PTO 5J 140405 RiogRelainerPTO 52 141940 Protection Wire LOOp 80 146685 Harness Clutch Evx. 81 109748X Relay Asm. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 207 _ _ I 26 44 I I1 3 3 142 60 43 2 I 2O8 :34
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Dmwt]_ 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumpe¢ Hood/Dash 9 168343X012 Dash 10 ST[To33710 Bolt, Carriage 3,/8-16xl 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 13 172107X010 Panel, Bash, R.H. 14 174906_8 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 174330X612 Hood Asseml_y 18 126938X BumperHood 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 26 ST[To41437 Nut 28 177403 Gdlle Lens Asm 29 174332x599 Lens, Gdlle 30 175692X612 Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT 31 139976 Bracket, Fender StJppod 37 1749(_06 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket, Pivot 58 150127 Ducl Air Engine P/L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3;8-16 UNC x 3/4 64 154798 Dash Lowar STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crowniock 3/8-16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3,/8-16 x 1-1/4 142 1757G2 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Brackel Pnt FOotrest STLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis/Hood 159 155123X428 Cuphok:k_ 166 164863 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo #13-16 x 3/4 206 170165 Boll Shoulder 5/16 -18 Tr 207 176705(_ ScrewThdrol 5/16-18xli2TYTr 206 176_ Screw Thdrol 3_8-16 x 1/2 212 175143 InSed Lens Reflective 211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock - - 5479J Plug, Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE 26 27
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breskdown) 61 Peedess 206-545C 62 2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 63 3 123666X Pugey, Transaxle 64 4 12(X30(_8 Ring,Retainer 65 5 121520X Strap,Torque 66 ft 1706C512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 70 8 165866 Red Shifter Fender STLT 74 9 145028 Clutch Electric 75 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 77 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 78 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 79 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/lns 5/16-18 x Gr.5 80 18 $31To23710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16UNC x 1Gr. 5 81 19 STD541437 Nut 82 21 1(To933X Knob 83 22 13(_04 Red, Brake 84 24 STD541237 Nut 85 25 106888X Spdng, Brake Red 89 26 STD55105'7 Washer 90 27 ST[To61210 Pin 96 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 160 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 112 30 16.o592 Bracket, Transaxle 113 32 STC523107 Bolt 120 33 72140506 Bo!t RDHD SQNK 5-16-18 Uncx3/4 145 34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 150 35 120183X Besdng, Nylon 151 36 STD551062 Washer 156 37 $3_571810 Roll Pin 158 38 165936 Pulley, Idler, Flat 159 39 74760648 Bolt 161 40 175461 Spacer, Split 162 41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 163 42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga. 164 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 165 48 154407 Bencrank Clutch Grad Dr/Sit 166 49 1232_5X Retainer, Belt 168 50 STIT_23715 Bolt 169 51 STiTo41437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 170 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC 197 53 165710X Link, Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 20_ 56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17(:60612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 8883R Cover, Pedal 175414 Putley, Engine 15(_80 Belt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4 Gr. 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 171258 Bracket Asm Anlt-Rotation EVX 137057 Spacer, Axle 121749X Washer 25,/32 x 1-t/4 x 16 Ga. STD581075 E-Ring 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga ST[ToS0(_5 Key Woodruff 145090 Arm, Shift 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 165711 Spring, Torsion 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 166231 Link Transaxle 150360 Nut, NyIock 158391 X428 Console, Shift, STLT 124346X Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 STD624003 RetainerSpring 1" 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 3/8 x 16 Ga. 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. t 27285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees Nut Lock Fig. 3/6-16 Unc 74480540 Belt, Hex Rghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 175456 Spacer Retainer 19133210 Washer 13,/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 1660(_ Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5 73680400 Nut Crownlock t/4-20 Unc 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1 Gr 5 19(;91010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 165492 Bolt Shouleer 5/16-18 x .561 165580 Plate Fastening Lt 178394 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear 169613 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID 169593 Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105 Hd 72116612 Bolt Cart. SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Steering Wheel 2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 13 136518 Spe, cer Brg AXle Front 15 145212 Nut Hexftange Lock 17 177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering 29 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 x 5/4 32 171888 Rod,Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 34 1004(To00 Washer Lock 5/16 35 73540500 Crownlock NUt 5/16-24 36 155099 Bushing, Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert, Steering Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF 41 159945 Adaptor, Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot, Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT 46 12123P.X Cap,Spindle 51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC 54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 63 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1Gr 5 65 16_67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 7214G618 Bolt RDHD SQ 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle, State 71 175146 Steering Asm 16_35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553 Clip Steering NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 38 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ._ ,| • o- ,_ 4 4O
ENGINE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Control, Tlvottle 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV492-27506 4 159420 Muffler 13 12-041.O3 Ga.sket Kohler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 $1_o51237 Washer 23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 29 137180 ARestor, Spark 31 1092(_X Tank, Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented 33 123487X Clamp, Hose 37 137040 Line, Fuel 38 148315 Plug, Drain Oil Easy 40 124(TL8X Bushing 44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Tnd., Roll 1/4-20 x 3/4 45 170(_612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge 77 19101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 80 747605(_ BO9 Hex Hd 5/16-18Uncx 1/2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Unc 101 M73030800 Nut Flan-ge M8-1.25 Nor_Lk Zinc 1(35 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Se_t 2 1405.51 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 Ig'_3*r6"rg Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-in Hinged 6 ST[:_41437 Nut 7 124181X Spdng, Seat 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1ol/2 9 "_g13_614 Washer f3/32 x / x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan, Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 13 121248X Bushing, Snap 14 72(T_0412 BOll, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 Spacer, Split ,28 x .88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut, Flange 114 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 22 S]O541431 Nut 24 19f7fg12 Washer f7/22 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. 25 127018X Bo4t, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
DECALS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 10 9 13 11 3 7 7 4 13 16 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 11 164065 2 177374 Decal, HP Engine 12 146046 3 177356 Decal, Hood, RH. 13 177350 4 177357 Decal, Hood, LH. 14 160396 5 179405 Decal Hood Replacement 15 179128 6 133644 Decal. Customer Maintenance 16 138047 7 177355 Decal, Hood Side 20 149516 8 172331 Decal, Deck - - 138311 9 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman -- 165800X428 10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger -- 165799)(428 - - 179410 -- 179411 Decal, Sting. WhL Domed Prem, Brs Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, Lower Dash Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal. Deck Decal, Battery Diehard Decal. Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal. Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual. English Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &TIRES 4,10 7 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire 2 65139 Stern, valve 3 106222X 33re, Front 4 59904 Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 5 106732X427 Rim, Front 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Beadng, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 106108X427 Rim,Rear 9 122082X Tire, Rear 10 7152J Tube, RearTire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 11 t04757X428 Cap, Axle - - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch -- 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY 44
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 2O 31 32 36 37 38 40 41 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000(X_ E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 12O183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, H _xlle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 13_65 Link, Uft, L,H. 139666 Link, Lift, R.H. S_4008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link, Front 733508(_ Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2o13 UHC 175689 Trunnion 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear 163552 Retainer Spheg 169865 Bearing, Pv4 Lift 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 123935X Plug, Hole 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 155098 Indicator Height NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 MOWER DECK 34 43 106 "_ _ 102 103 105 1oz. -_ 27 46
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272410 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 55 155046 2 S_Ta33107 Bolt 56 165723 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 59 141043 Front 61 174882 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 68 174883 5 STD624C08 Retainer Spdng 22 738006_0 6 13(_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 101 136420 8 85_857 Bolt, Rex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr, 8 10_ 71081010 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 103 19061216 10 142296 Washer, Hardened 104 11 134149 Blade, Mulehing 105 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 106 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 111 15 110485X Bearing, Bail, Mandrel 112 16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 113 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 114 19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 115 20 159770 Baffle, Vodex 116 21 STD541431 Nut Crownleck 5/16-18 UNC 117 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 118 23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 119 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 129 25 123713X Spdng, Torsion, Deflector 130 26 110422X Nut, Push 131 27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 143 157109 28 19111016 Washer 11/32xS/Sx16Ga. 144 158,534 29 131491 Red,Hinge 145 165888 30 157722 Borew ThdrolWasher Head 146 171977 31 129963 W_sher, Spacer 148 169222 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 149 165898 33 178342 Nut, Toptack, Flanged 150 19091216 34 STD533717 Bolt 159 72140614 36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat - - 130794 37 STD3510_37 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16UNC - - 177410 44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 45 ST[To24g03 Retainer 46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 54 133943 Washer, Hardened DESCRIPTION Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler Spring Ext. Elect. Clutch V-Belt Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Mulcher Cover Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 STD551110 Washer, Lock 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger 2029J Nut, Weld 172292 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH. 179293 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H. 17060508 Screw Taping 5/16-18 x 1/2 STD541431 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 Unc 72110504 Bolt, Carhage 5/16 Unc x 1/2 4822H Bolt, Shoulder 165746 Wheel, Gauge 73930600 Nut, Centadock 3/8-16 STD551G37 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Ga. 5/_To23710 Bog, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc xl Gr. 5 STD533710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNCx 1 Bracket Arm Idler 43" Keeper Bolt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spdng Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 15 Ga. Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1 - 3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 9-10, 13-15, 31 and 32) Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimer_ions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C NUMBERS HERE 79 157 48
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KL=Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIP'TK_N NO. NO. IESCRIP'i3ON 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 4tA 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 114 - 20 x 1-1/4" 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 Locknut 5 / 16 - 24 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 750(_-5 Brake Pad Holder 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786G66 Spacer ,2625 x 1,0 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket 7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 7746G0 Axle (t 1-15 / 16- Long) 8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long) 8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth) g 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth) 10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth) 11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (1 g teeth) 12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth) 13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (include. 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 14) 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) (Include. 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth) 13) 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth) 15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth) 17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 taeth) 18 786102 Spacer 1,130 X ,695 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth) 20 792077A Ball 5/16" dia 65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3,/8 - 16 x 3/6" 66 776422 Input Shaft ,:o 792079 Spring ,310 OD x .525 L 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170 Retaining Ping 25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-5/6" 70 786187 Spacer .890 25 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069 Square Cut Ralg 27 7_r2035 Retaining Ring 7tB 788092 "O'Ring 28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 IO x .056W 29 78G072 Thrust W_sher ,627 _D x .031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring 29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 79 792144 Spring ,430 OD x ,5000 L 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth) 29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth) 30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 }D x .032W 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 31 780001 Fiat Washer .750 ID x ,056W (Use 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16" As Needed) 150 78809_A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone 31A 780195 Fiat Washer .750 IO x ,062W 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 32 788083 Oil Seal 5/6" 180 730229A GearOil80WgO 34 780194 Bushing .563 900 794712 ReplacementMST-206-545C 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID Trans_Lxle 35A 780197 Flanged Bushalg ,751 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate NOTE: /_31 component dimensions given in U.S, inches 38 79g021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 1 inch = 25,4 mm 39 786026 Dowel Pin 40 792076A Fiat Washer ,312 ID x .06gw 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER HEADf VALVE AND BREATHER I _fLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD I 19 IB 1B CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR I '1_-14 5O
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (inlndudes 2 Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 04 1 01-S (_Use Short Block 12 522 49 (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 3 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting 041 03-f) 4 M-839025-S Screw, hex. flange 3 12-411o03-S Rod, push (2) M8x1.25x25 4 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 5 24-380-13-S Dowel, locating (4) 5 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12-755-49-S Kit, camshaft (Includes 7,8) S ring, actuatln 12-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) 7 12-089-31-S sPim,h camshaft (Ag.R.) 6 12-016-01-S Valve, exhaust Std.) 8 12-422-08-S blue 12-016-02-S Vave, exhaust .25 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)red 7 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8" 12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft (A _.R. yellow 8 12-318-36-S Cylinder Head 12-422-11-S Shim, camshaft(_.R.)green 9 25-186-01-S Arm, rocker (2) 12-422-12-S Shim, camshaft IA }AR gray 10 12-599-03-S Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft A.R. black 11 M-640034-S Screw, hex. flange 12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft .R. white M6xl.0x34 (2) 9 12-144-28-S Shaft, balance 12 12-089-01-S Spring, valve (2) 10 12-874-07-S Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) 13 12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring (2) (Includes 11,12 14 12-755-03-S Kit, retainer(2) 12-874-11-S Pistonw/RingSet(.08) 15 12-468-05-S Washer, plain 13/32" 12-874-08-S Piston w/Ring Set I 1"25 16 12-112-13-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12-874-09-S Piston w/Ring Set .50 port 11 12 018 02-S Retainer, piston pin (2) 17 12-086-15-S Screw, hex. flange 12 12-108-07-S Ring Set (Std.) M10x1.Sx81 (5) 12-108-08-S Ring Set (.25) 18 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2) 12-108-09-S Ring Set (,50) 19 12-326-03-S Hose, breather 13 12-067-11-S Connecting Rod Std.) 20 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange 12-067-06-S Connecting Rod (.25) M6xl.0x20 (5) 14 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating 21 12-096-07-S Cover, valve w/nipple 15 12-043-05-S Gear, governor 22 M-5450t0-S Screw, hex. flange 16 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 ram M5x0.8xl0 17 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear 23 12-018-01-S Retainer, breather reed 18 52-139o09-S Plug, cup 2412-402-02-SReed, breather 19 12-755*64-S Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip Inaiudes 23) 20 X-25-102-S Washer, pain 1/4" 21 12-032-01-S Seal, governor cross shaft 22 M-631015-S Washer, plain 6 mm 23 12-154-05-S Clip, hitch pin NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITIONIELECTPJCAL I ALLUMAGE _LECTRIOUE 2-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR El" DI_CALENT I 12 S t0 \ 6m _7 0-,I _ 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 M1Ox1.5x46 ((_/)a 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S sher, plain 1/4" 3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 3 12-146-07-S Plate, blower housing 4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4) 4 M-550010-S Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xf0 5 12-157-06-S Pan 5 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion 6 X-42-15-S Key 6 12-027-76-S Housing, D!€, blower 7 12-025-15-S Fl_.r_',_heel 7 12-Q63-18-S Baffle, intake side 8 12-155-09-S Connector 8 25-154-02-S Clip, mounting (3) 9 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 9 12-086-37-S Screw, captive washer 2) M5xO.8x20 (3 10 237878-S Kit, s a or 10 12-063-2g-s Baffle, cylinder head 11 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange 11 M.645016-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.gx16 M5xO.Sx2O (2) (2) 12 12-154-06-S Clip, cable (2) 12 12-063-19-S Raffle, cylinder 13 41-403-09-S Regulator, rectifier - 15 amp NOT ILLUSTRATED 14 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-541050-S Nut, hex. flange MSxO.8 15 M-639016-S Screw, he}(. flange M6xl.0x16 (2) AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 16 236602-S Connector 17 12-132-02-S S ark Plug KEY PART 18 X-728-1-S C_i NO. NO. DESCRIPTION p, cable (2) 19 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-281-01-S Duct, air M5x08xl0 2) 2 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover ZO 12-584-g4-s Modue, gniton 3 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner NOTILLUSTRATED 4 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element 12-176-44-S Harness, widn _o 5 12-100-08-S Wing Nut 24-518-12-S Lead, black (6 T - 12 gauge- 6 12-083-10-S Kit, air cleaner element insulated grip barrel eyelet (Includes 5, 7, 8) terftlinals) 7 12-743-12-S Filter, element (includes 5, 8) 12-518-35-S Lead, white (36' - 18 gauge - B 12-032-11-S Seal 1-711R" full insulated push on tab 9 12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes 11, 12) an_ / uninsulated socket 10 12-072-04-S Stud, mounting plate terminals) X-25-5-S Washer, plain 5/16" (attach M6xl.0x75 ground lead and this washer f 1 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread forming (2) to lilt strap screw) 13 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-113-53-S Decal, air cleaner NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mrn 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| ENGINE CONTROLS DI_MARRANT DE LE SysTI_ME P_OTEUR CONTROLE 1 I -_ II-- t / 11 1-- -,_ r 7_ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _,--Io 11 ' I _ 4 _ -- llk C_/ i C2,,! 54
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-11-S M8xl,25x70 2) 2 12-237-01-S 2 25-098-07-S Starter aseambly ncludea 3- 3 24-086-43-S Q_ 4 M-664020-S 3 12-755-54-S _t, ddve end 4 12-227-18-S Cap, ddve end 5 12-536-10-S 5 12-170-05-S Armature 6 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spdng 6 M-443025-S 7 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end 7 M-443020-S 8 12-211-01-S Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4-5/ 8 12-089-11-S 8 (2) 9 12-089-23-S 10 12-089-24-S OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 11 12-755-83-S KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION I 12-038-01-S _stick assembly (Includes 2 25-755-13-S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3) 3 12-153-03-S O-Ring, oiI fill cap 4 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube 5 12-123-04-S Tube, Otl fill 6 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 7 12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube 8 25-162-07-S Screen, oil ptickup 9 12-096-03-S Cover, oil pickup screen 10 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 11 25-462-09-S Valve, oil pressure relief 12 52-050-02-S Filter, Oil 13 25-139-57-S Plug, sq. nd. solid 3/8" 14 12-393-01-S Pump, oil 15 12-153-06-S O-Ring, oil pump cover 16 12-096-34-S Cover, oil pump 17 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (,'3)3 18 12-032-03-S Seal, oil (R3'.0. end) Screw, hex. flan e 19 24-086-16-S MSxl.25x45 (11 _ / 20 24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 21 12-199-56-S 11,14-1 iy'7) (Incl. Assemb ,Pan, oil 12 12-100-07-S 13 52-211-04-S 14 12-090-28-S 15 25-158-08-S 16 12-079-10-S 17 25-158-11-S Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket MSxl.0x20 (2) Control, speed assembly _ncludes 6-9) crew, pan head M4x0.7x25 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x20 Spring, choke (2) Spdng, choke return Spring, governor Kit, govemor lever (Includes 12-14) Nut, hex flange 1/4-20 Bolt, 1/4-20x1" Lever, governor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttte linkage NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST VILEBREOUIN __ --1 F:CHAPPEMENTI FUEL SYSTEM 'UEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I 6 10 I tl Q--t 56
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 _e, cable 12-454-03-S, Termina_ 25-452-20-S 4 12-041-62-S Gasket, air c eerier 5 12-053-118 Carburetor assembly (For Informa6o_ only not available separately) (Includes Kit, float 12-757-02-S Kit, carburetor repair 12-757-03- S, Kit, solenoid repair 12- 757-33-S) 6 12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor (2) 7 12-265-06-S Deflector, heat 8 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2) 9 52-353-22-S Line, fuel 12-1/4" 10 25-050-03-S Filter, fuel in-line 11 47-154-01-S Clip cable NOT iLLUSTRATED *M-561010-S Screw. thread forming M5x0.Sxl0 *X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 12-757-02-S Kit, float 12-757-03-S Kit, carburetor repair 12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor !2-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-041-05-S Gasket, bowl 12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl screw 12-032-06-S Seal, solenoid 12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid repair 12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl screw 12-454-03-S Tie cable 25-452-20-S Terminal 12-518-37-S Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge - insulated socket and un]nsulatud socket terminals) *attaches carburetor ground lead to carb baffle. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-014-57-S Cmnkshalt (Includes 2) 2 25-139-27-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 25-072-04-S Stud, M6x1.25x33(2) 2 12-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold 3 12-126-11-S Bracket muffler 4 12-445-06-S Strap, lifting 5 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 12 522 49 _ort Block 12-755-93-S Gasket Set NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 57

SUGGESTED GUIDId. FOH SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIUN SIGHTING _ ..Cu T GUIDE TH _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I 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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