Craftsman 917.27066 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270660 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-860-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman Website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Storage ............................................... 29 Troubleshooting .................................. 30 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY' ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 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. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc. • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or ac- cident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner's manual. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA-I-rERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home war- ranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This War- ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 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. 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. 2 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone, Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and r_rnnvA kmw_ hAfnr_ _li_mnltnfinn
• Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do notturn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual- ly downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop_offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just 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. • 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. Taft 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual- ly downhill, if possible. Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety precautions. It means CAU- TION!I! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS iNVOLVED. _, CAUTION: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. • 1, WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOUNE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE30 API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°1=) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC GAP: .O3O") VALVE INTAKE: .003"-.005" CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .005"-.007" GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 - 5.7 (MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7 TiRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: t2PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BA'N'ERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADUGHTS BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25 MIN. CCA:190 CASE SIZE: U 1R BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. ITORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been de- signed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to ser- vice or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". M_NTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is av able on this product, Contact your near Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintair ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. _i, WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine anc should not be used on or near any unin proved forest-covered, brush-covered c grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spa_ arrester meeting applicable local or sta laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, should be maintained in effective worki order by the operator. In the state of California the above is re quired by law (Section 4442 of the Cali fornia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- rester for the muffler is available througl your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 5
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © m m (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I 6
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 i #10 (2) Weld Nuts | (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton ---' Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Steering Boot Plate Wheel Manual a i i a Pads Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Slope Sheet (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steering J_ Wheel Insert Steering Wheel ,C_ Adapter (2) Keys Steering .: Extension i Shaft :1 7
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below, (1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2" wrench (1) Pliers (1) Utility knife (1) Phiflips Screw- (1) _re pressure driver gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton. • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque. • Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. • Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely. • Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. • Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. Insert 3/8 Lockwasher _ Large Flat Washer 5/16Lock- _ j5/ 6Hex nut - _ Bolt Lower Steering.._./_ ,_ "_'_y'-. _,.. _Tab _."-.., -/ ,_ -Slots
HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR CHECK BAI-rERY • Lift seat pan to raised postion and open battery box door. • 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 "BAI-I-ERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging structions.) Label Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt Adj Flat Knob Washer TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position, • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheelin_ position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera- tion section of this manual). • Roll tractor forwardoff skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID A WARNING: Before starting read, understand and follow all instruct ons n the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. B_ sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in 'transmissiot engaged" position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake, • Place motion control lever in neutral (N position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflate¢ at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectior of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See 'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Servic and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual. Verify that the belt_ 9 are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'qO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. CAUTION; Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE; It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. Weld Nut From _ Hook The Top _ 7Points LockVasher _. _ Down Weld Screw N at _'_ _--/_/Jl_._. _ Latch Latch_17 / //'_t_=_ Hook .oo XJ.J\ ,,--we,,,,,,, Lock Washer Washer _ _ _ Washer Mulcher Plate _ Screw _CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractdr, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: J 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. J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). d 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. J Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in drive position. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items: J Engine oil is at proper level. J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ,I Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. ,I It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See 'q'O START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual). Deflector Latch Hooks f !0
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 11
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Light Switch Position Throttle/Choke Control Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Control Height Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Parking Brake Motion Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine, FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. ATrACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine, AMMETER: Indicates battery charging ( ) or discharging (-). PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position. 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 glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec- tacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. • Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever Throttle/Choke "Engaged" Position Control _ -_ _--_._ J._<-'/_ "Disengaged" _ ._...'"_J'_ Position "Br - " _ ""_'_'__- / aKe Position "( ,,_"_ ;_:_Park,ng Brake _- _ ",_', \V/"Engaged" Clutch/Brake / .......... Pedal "Drive" "Disengaged" Control Lever Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, move attach- ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed. 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 re- move key. Always remove key when leav- ing 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. _, .C.AUTIO, N: A!ways .stop tractor com- p=etely, as oescnoea aoove, oerore leav- ing the operator's position, to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THRO'I-rLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. • Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to de- sired position. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move le- ver to desired position. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap- proximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dur- 13
ing 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 rela- tively high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- A_lLgage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place. TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual• • Choose the slowest speed before 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 motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed. Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever "Engaged_--_ Lever High Position Position __. • ':_' *'Dlsengaged-_--_,v//'=,]l } ._,::"L"_ Low Position Position t. __ .._:-'_ ,_" DiS3hdrge CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. 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. _res can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 14
• 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 GASOUNE • 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 depos- its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem- peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help in- sure good cold weather starting. _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in 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. 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 the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine, • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position, • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and re- lease 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 at- tempts, move throttle control to fast po- sition, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke posi- tion and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • 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 ac- cept the load, restart the engine and al- low it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several second_ to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neu- tral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operat- ing position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. • The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up. NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See 'q-O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 15
PURGE TRANSMISSION _ILCAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating trac- tor for the first time. This procedure will re- move any trapped air inside the transmis- sion which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- tion before operating the tractor. • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling posi- tion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this sec- tion of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) posi- tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full for- ward position and hold for five (5) sec- onds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut off engine and set park- ing brake. • Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in driving position (See 'TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) posi- tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever for- ward; after the tractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best 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. 16
MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 re- duce 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 re- cutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and in- terferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the mower cut- ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • 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 17
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL iN DATES ._'_'_/.. _ _/.. I}_ _ "/_ ._.. " "_..._"_ -i _. ,5"_ '' AS YOU COMPLETE /__,_'_O_,_ _ _._'_ _'_ _ R _d'_/_ REGULAR SERVICE _'_,f,_//'_.,,'/'_,_r S E a Vl C E DATES Check Brake Operation [ I_ I_ Check Tire Pressure _ Check Operator Presence and T Intedeck Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ If7 II _ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4 T Lubrication Chart I_ 0 CheCk Battery Level R C_ean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Adjust Blade Bait(s) Tension I_s AdjuSt Motion Drive Bert(s) Tension _'5 Check Engine Oil Level I1_ ll_ Change Engine Oil I_1_,: I_ E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen _1_ Inspect Muffler/Spark/vrester I1_ Replace Oil Fi_ter (If equipped) _,: N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2 Replace Spark PJug I_ ReplaCe Air Filter Paper Cartridge Id/_ I Replace Fuel Filter 1 ChangemoreoftenwhenoperatJngunde_'aheawIo_:lo(inhighaml_enttempe_ures 5-1fequippedWlthsdjust_system. 2 - Service more often wilen ope_atiflg in diriy ot dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped with maint_ance-fme batter,/. 3 - If equipped with oil flttar, change oil _ery 50 _ours. 7 - _ghten front axle pivot bclt to 35 ft_bs maximum¸ 4 - Replace blades more ofl_ when mowing in sandy SOil. Do not ovedighten. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not ._ Spindle cover items that have been subjected to Zerk F';" operator abuse or negligence. To receive - , L. P, Front ----'r-, r full value from the warranty, operator must Wheel _'_. maintain tractor as instructed in this Bearing manual. Some adjustments will need to zerk -_ be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. _ ! All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ," ments section of this manual should be _' checked at least once each season, i • 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 as- sure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION CHART _ _--Spindle Zerk _. .:::=:::::::. W-._..__Front WheeL_ '__J Bearing Zerk Engine _, ~..÷.- ._ General Purpose Grease A Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat- ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparing y. 18
"rRACTOR 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 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure that operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de- scribed below, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/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 • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated. Mandrel Trailing \ Blade Assembly Edge Up_ Center _'_ Hole _._"_ Flat Washer,,_,_ _ Lock Washe_ tar _"_'Hex Bolt (Grade 8)* *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone bal- ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Center Hole 5/8" Bolt or Pin Blade 19
BAI-rERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATI'ERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BA-I-FERY" 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 COOUNG The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. @AE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 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, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove drain plug. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. 2O
Oil Fill Cap/ €'_ Dipstick 0il _j. Drain Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. • Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. • Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins. • To reassemble, reverse above proce- dure. i Housing Screws DipstickTube Assembly Screws A air screen • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor. • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. • Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. _ Cover Knob _/Cartridge cover- _" Paper Foam _t ..._ Cartridge Pre-Cleaner _ Base MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-UNE 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. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clam.ps are properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. 21
Clamp _Clamp Fuel Filter _ CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc, • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. • Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs, • Disconnect front links from deck by re- moving retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- tor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links. TO INSTALL MOWER • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of re- moval instructions. Clutch Suspension Arms Rod Retainer Engine Pulley Front Link Retainer Spring Anti-Swaybar Retainer Springs (Both Sides) Retainer Springs (Both Sides) 22
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'_. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly ad- just your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make ad- justment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower One side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to _=_=_Mowerto Oro.n° _ _V ,oun0 A_-_.'"'_ Ground Line V-J-F -A • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen 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 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. Mandrel oo o o o Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Arm FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. 23 Nut "F"_ _____Nut "E" Trunnien_-_ /_ Front Links Trunnion TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
• Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of re- moval. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. Mandrel Pulley • Install mower in reverse order of re- moval instructions. Idler Pulleys Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and en- gage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readiust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6)feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary. Con- tact your nearest authorized service center/department. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Nut g Arm Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adjust- ment is necessary contact your nearest autho- rized service center/department 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and re- move downward from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above pro- cedure. Engine_ Pulley _\ O,=chlng,d,eru Stationary Idler--...... _1
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted as follows: • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additonal clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower aeck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps: • Loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. • If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Lever Neutral Gate ,Adjustment / .--_-. 1 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 your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washers Retaining Rin __ _, Axle Cover "_ Square Key (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK BATTERY _CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the en- gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega- tive grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicals. 25
TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE OR- DER - BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • Red cable last from both batteries. Positive Terminal Negative Terminal • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to posi- tive ( ) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Seat Pan Battery Door Box Baffery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. Keps Bolt Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia- gram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. 26
TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILLAS- SEMBLY • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Manintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair estyablishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THRO'I-rLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi- tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. Governor Governor Contr_ Control Plate \ O Clamp • Holes "A' Screw Throttle Cable 27 • Check that holes "A" in governor con- trol lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter 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. The carburetor has been preset at the fac- tory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, pro- ceed as follows: In general, turning idle mixture valve In (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may re- sult if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETIING • Air cleaner assembly must be as- sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. • Be sure the throttle control cable is ad- justed properly (see above). FINAL SEI-FING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move throttle control lever to slow posi- tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM. • While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclock- wise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. Release throttle lever.
ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until en- gine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the en- gine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set- ting can be dangerous• If you think the en- gine-governed high speed needs adjust- ing, contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. idle Speed Throttle Screw Lever Valve With Limiter 28
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thor- oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERYAND 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 ter- minals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to.separation and formation o acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al- ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta- bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure- tor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wil cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will net start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power :HART CORRECTION CAUSE • Out of fuel, • Engine not "CHOKED" prop- . e[ly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjust- ment. Dirty air filter. • Bad spark plug. • Weak or dead battery. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjust- ment, • Clutch/brake pedal not de- pressed. • Attachment clutch is engaged, • Weak or dead battery. • Blown fuse. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty ignition switch. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Weak or dead battery. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil • Fill fuel tank. • See 'q'O START ENGINE" in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before at- I. tempting to start. Replace spark plug. • Clean/replace air filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Check all wiring. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service center. Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Check all wiring. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section, • Contact an authorized service center. , • Depress clutch/brake pedal. • Disengage attachment clutch. • Recharge or replace battery. • Replace fuse. • Clean battery terminals. • Check all wiring, • Check/replace ignition switch. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Contact an authorized service center. • Recharge or replace battery. • Clean battery terminals. • Check all wiring. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. Set in "Higher Cut" position/re- duce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Clean/replace air filter. • Check oil level/change oil. I 30
PROBLEM Loss of power (cont'd) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Spark plug wire loose. • Dirty engine air screen/fins. • Dirty/clogged muffler. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjust- ment. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Bent blade mandrel. • Loose/damaged part(s). • Faulty operator-safety pres- ence control system. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Obstruction in clutch mecha- nism. • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Worn, bent or loose blade. CORRECTION • Clean and regap or change spark plug. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Connect and tighten spark plug wire. i • Clean engine air screen/fins. • Clean/replace muffler. • Check all wiring. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service center. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Replace blade mandrel. • Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. • Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an autho- rized service center/ department. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace blade mandrel. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. • Remove obstruction. • Rep,-_e mower drive belt. • Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. • Place throttle control in "FAST" position. • Shift to slower speed. • Allow grass to dry before mow- ing. • Level mower deck. • Check tires for proper air pres- sure. • Replace!sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 31
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor grass discharge (cont'd) Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower drive belt worn. • Blades improperly installed. • Improper blades used. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Switch is "OFF". • Bulb(s) burned out. • Faulty light switch. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Blown fuse. • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. • Freewheel control in "disen- gaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, dam- aged or broken. • Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. • Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping en- gine. CORRECTION • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace mower drive belt. • Reinstall blades sharp edge down. • Replace with blades listed in this manual. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. • Turn switch "ON". • Replace bulb(s). • Check/replace light switch, • Check wiring and connections. • Replace fuse, Replace battery. Check!clean all connections. Replace regulator. Replace alternator. Place freewheel control in "en- gaged" position. Replace motion drive belt. Purge transmission. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping en- gine. 32
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BATTERY i ..... / I n D I I BLACK RED STARTER L ...... -J CLUTCH / BRAKE L ( (PEDAL UP) w_-_ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION - i I SWITCH _ J I J, GROUNDING GONNECTOR __ I PLUG IGNITION GAP UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGIN_S_ OUR TRAC _K _'TOR IS _QUIPPED wITH A S_PE.CIAL ALTERNATOR sYSTEM' "rile LIGHTS ARE NOT _ "_ _ 1 CONNECTED TO THE oWN ELECTR CAL SOU . HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _"D"_"mnED UP, THE LIGHTS GONNEGTION_' _,u," IGNmON SWITCH _CBECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. pO_G H CIRCUIT -MAKE" SULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR OFF 3 M L flON_ WIRING INSULATED CUPS B L A "( 1 NOTE: IF WIRtNG IN ULDBEREPLACEOTO RUN B L NONE SERVICING OF UNIT, 'THE"( SHO B L '--_S h'O_E pROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 33
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 i 43 24 41 21 22 I i I i I i 70 33 25 34
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144925 2 74760412 4 ST[To51125 8 156417 16 153664 19 S'rD551125 20 73350400 21 166182 22 41523 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 166145 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 44 7364O400 45 121433X 52 141940 70 166659 DESCRIPTION Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Washer Lock Hv,/Helical 1/4 Case Battery Switch, Interlock Push-In Washer Lock 1/4 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc Hamess Asm Light W/4152j Bulb Ught #1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red Fuse 15 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Man CI Am Hm 97 Bolt Btk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 Cover Terminal Red So_nc4d Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wire Loop Harness Engine NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 _3 74 54 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165583 2 14(_56 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 S'T'[To33710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155934X010 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 s'rD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217)(599 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 73800400 • 52 19091416 53 145201 54 161464 55 145202 57 STD522507 60 72140606 64 154798 74 STD541437 140 158418 142 165867 143 154966 144 154207 145 156524 191 74780612 -- 5479J Chassis Drav/asr Sctew, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 Panel, Dash, LH. Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L Panet, Dash, R.H. Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdlle w/Clips MS-558 Lens, Gdlle Fand/Ftrast Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket, Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Pivot Bracket Assembly, L.H. Pivot Bracket Assembly, R.H. Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Bracket Grille Picketf RH Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8016 UNC Bracket Suspension Front Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Foetlast STLT Rod Pivot Chassis/HGod Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 3/4 Gr. 5 Plug, Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 61 52 16 95 72 70 116 151 51 53 77 75 105 27 157 55 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 71 141417 Hydro Gear Model 319-0500 72 19132012 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 73 141418 3 144698 Pulley, Transmission 74 121199X 8 165866 Rod, Shift 75 121749X 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/9 x 1 76 12000001 14 STD551125 Washer Leck 1/4 77 123583X 16 73800500 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18 78 121748)( UNC 81 16.5595 18 74780616 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr.5 82 165711 19 738(X)600 Nut, Lock Hex w/Wsh 3/8.16 83 19171216 UNC 84 165816 21 106933X Knob Rd, 1/2-13 Pletc. Tnds. 89 164890X428 BIk. 90 124346X 22 145627 Rod, Brake 93 142564 24 73350600 Nut 94 140462 25 106888X Spnng, Rod, Brake 95 144643 26 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ca. 96 4497H 27 76020412 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 97 144201 28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 98 73510600 29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 103 73.940800 30 130807 Bracket, Transmission 32 74760512 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 104 141421 34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 105 71070516 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 108 17541026 36 19211616 Washer 37 1572H Pin, Roll 109 145(398 38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 116 72110610 39 74760644 Bolt 40 4470J Spacer, Split 145 74490540 41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler 146 74490536 42 19131312 Washer13/32 x13/16 x12 Ga. 147 74490524 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Belt 150 165850 48 154407 BellorankClutchGmdDrustl 151 19133210 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 156 166002 50 74760624 Bolt 157 153236 51 73680600 Nut 158 1&5588 52 73680500 NutCrownlock 5/16-28 159 165494 53 105710){ Link, Clutch 160 19292016 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 161 72140406 56 74760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4 57 141416 V-Belt, Drive 162 73680400 59 140312 Keeper, Belt, Center 163 74780416 61 17496612 Bcrew, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type 164 19091010 TT 165 .165623 62 B883R Cover, Pedal 166 166880 63 140186 Pulley, Engine 168 165492 64 71170764 BoltHex 7/16x4Gr. 5 169 165580 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro 70 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH DESCRIPTION Strap, Torque, Lh Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Strap, Torque, Rh Spacer, Split Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ring, E Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Shaft Asm Cross Spring, Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 G Unk TransaxJe Console, Shift Nut Seff-Thd Wshd 1/4 Line Fuel Fan T' Control Asm Bypass Hydro Spring, Retainer 1" Keeper, Belt Rb Nut Keps 3/8-16 UNC Nut, Hex JamTeplock 1/2 UNF Arm, Control Pump 500 Hy Bolt, Head Hex 5/1.6 x 18 ', Screw Hex Wb Hd #10-24 5/8 Adapter Fan Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 1/4 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 GI Bolt Hex 5/16-19 x 2-1/4 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1- Bushing Bellcrank Grd Dri\ Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Washer 5/16 x 1.0 x 1.25 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18unc-.' Bracket Shift Mount HubTapered Flange Shift Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 1_ Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3 Gr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 x 1 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 G Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 6/16 x 1,0 x .125 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x ._ Plate Fastener Cross Sha NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. in¢ 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 STEERING ASSEMBLY • . o::- , -. : / ..... l ....... _41 I ll 44 4O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 62t56H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 _1137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 1268473( 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 139769 39 19133808 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 145054 43 121749X 44 153720 46 121232 47 6855M 51 STD541431 54 7478052O 62 167902 63 STD523710 65 154.7B0 66 1544O4 67 74781044 68 154429 79 19132012 80 74950612 Steering Wheel Axte,Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Aasembly, L.H. Spindle Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bearing, Steering Co}umn Draglink Extended Stamped Washer, Lock Beedng Axle STLT/GT Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC Shaft Assembly, Staering Washer, Thrust .515 x ,750 x .033 Support, Shaft Screw, Hex Wsh Hd Ton( Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag Gear, Sector Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Screw, Thd, Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Rod, Tie Bushing, Steering Screw Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge Gripco Nut Adaptor, Steering Wheel Beet, Steering Shaft Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT Cap, Spindle Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hexw/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC Bolt Rn Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 Kit Steering Asm Service Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Axle Bearing Arm Pitt[nan Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4 Axle, Brace Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 2 33 33 3 81 38 78 4 2g OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . Spark Arrester 23 / 42
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162157 17720410 4 137352 13 165291 14 1328(_24 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 15988O 29 137180 31 10920P_X 32 158_90 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861 Control Throt/Ch Lh Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 28U707-1174-E1 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3" Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Teeth 3/8 Shietd Browning/Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr CapAsm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tyt , Une Fuel 20" Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown) Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga Washer Lock H W Hlcl Spr 5/16 Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4 Screw "Fndrol 3/8-16xl -1/4 Tytt Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut NOTE: _1 component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 140122 140551 STD5237t0 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIk/olk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bo_t Fin Hex 3/8-16ur_ X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/'32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 17 123976X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 21 153236 Screw Thdrol 3/6.16 X 1Ty-tt 22 S'['[To41431 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 25 127018)( Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Z_nc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zldc Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-?_A Nut He:< Lock w/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. Bolt Shoulder 5/1 6-18 X 62 NOTE: AII compone_ dimensions givenin U.S. inches 1 inch = 25Amm 44
DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 9 13 6 13 10 2O 21 14 12 16 21 KEY NO. PART NO, 1 156811 2 167179 3 1632oo 4 163202 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 13 163250 14 1603_6 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck Mower EZ • Decal. Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, V-Bait Drive Schematic Decal, Dash Panel Decal, V-Bait Schematic KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 15 165388 Decal, Engine 16 142341 Decal, Drawbar Conttor Move- ment Hyd LT 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 21 163205 Decal, Fender Sd. Wht - - 138311 Decal, Lift Handle - - 154515 Pad Footrest LH STLT - - 166706 Pad Footrest RH STLT - - 166707 Owner's Manual, English - - 165377 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS & TIRES 5,a 4,10 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap ValueTire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106_22X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service 6 278H FitUng Grease 7 9040H Bearing Range 8 106108)(427 Rim Asm 8"rear White Barvice 9 106268X Tire R Ts 18x9 5-8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service 11 104757X Cap Axle BIk 1 50X1 00 - - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube) NOTE: All component dimensions gk, en in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 6 3 2 8 / /' / / ./ I' / / 6 5 19 13 31 32 19 13 20 15 20 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 1200(3002 E Ring #5133_o2 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Unk Asm Lift LH. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H. 13 4939M Retainer Spdng 15 127218 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73680800 NUt Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing, Pvt. Lift. Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 NOTE: A]I component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 4 36 58 31 106 "_ 102 103 105 lo3- \/i_,/ # / | 101/_.p,_" 104 106 17 4 \ 21 16 14_ ,18 18 21 22 _/3 24 28 29 27 48
MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 164961 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 S'TD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 _1137 10 14(_g6 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140_29 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 'f23713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111016 29 131491 30 157722 31 12g_63 32 153535 33 137266 34 STD533717 35 133835 36 131494 37 19131316 40 _1437 41 133551 43 140063 44 !400e8 45 _400_ 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. Mower Housing Bolt Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar Retainer Spdng Arm, Suspension, Rear Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 Washer, Lock Washer, Hardened Blade, Mulching Bearing, Ball Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented (Includes Key Number 6} Housing, Mandrel, Vented Beadng, Ball, Mandrel Stripper, Vented Mower Deck Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt, Shoulder Baffle, Vortex Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC Stiffener Bracket Bracket, Deflector Cap, Sleeve Spring, Torsion, Deflector Nut, Push Shield, Deflector Washer 11/32x5/3x 16 Gauge Rod, Hinge Screw Thdrol Washer Head Washer, Spacer Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Toplco_, Ranged Bolt Fasther, Chds_as Tree Pulley, Idler, Flat Washer t3/32x 13/16x 16 Gauge Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Rod, Pivot, with Nibs Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs Guard, Mandrel, L.H. Retainer Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 6 DESCRIPTION 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140G66 59 141043 67 16_113 68 144200 71 149.427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000O29 76 128g03 77 127845 78 160570 79 127498 80 153701 81 7335O6OO 82 1420_8 83 120958X 84 1.56064 85 7214062O 92 S'T'D541437 101 136420 102 71161010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 123 15z o 129 19131312 130 b--"T'{_3710 131 STD533710 132 1913,:_o0_ 141 62661-1 - - 130794 164963 Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Spring, Torsion Brakes Guard, TEN Idler Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs Spdng, Return Arm, Clutch, Secondary Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x 1.44 Keeper, Spdng Lever ASm. Clutch Pri PIm ST/. Bushing, Large, Brass Spring, Mower Clutch Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion, Adj. Washer Sintered Keeper Belt Idler BoJt Carnage 3/6-16 x 2-1/2 Nut Mulcher Cover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Washer Felt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 G Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 q 5 Bolt, RBHD SQNK 3/8-16 UN( 1 Spaser Washer 13/32. I.D. x ! 3/80.0. xl/4 Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Stan- dard Deck, Order Separately Mulcher Plate Components, t_ Nos. 101-106) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 1 58 23 19 99 37 139 43 18 \, 28 99 \ / 900 53 52 4 35 113" 98 5O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142986 Housing, Lower 40 150778 Locknut, He)( 6/16-24 UNJC 2 142987 Assembly, Upaer Housing 41 142958 Brake Rotor/Stator Kit 3 142932 Seal, Lip 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 4 142926 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 142990 Differential Assembly 5 142933 Ring, Retaining 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 6 142934 Searing, Shaft Barl 53 142961 Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250 7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 56 142963 Shaft, Input 8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 58 142964 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.36 9 142937 Swashplate,Variable 59 142965 Pin .50D x .43 IO x .750 13 142938 Brock, Cylinder Assembly 62 142966 Arm, Control 14 142939 Arm,Trunnion 63 142967 Puck, Dampener 16 142940 Seal, Lip 64 142920 SetScrew 17 142941 Guide, Slot 68 142969 Spring 18 150772 Shaft, Motor 69 144610 Stud 5/16-24 19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977 Spring, Block 23 142944 Block, Cylinder Assembly 9G 142978 Washer, Block Thrust 24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993 SleeveSearing 25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 99 142976 Seal, Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113 142917 Cap, Vent Assembly 27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 114 142918 Fitting, O-RingAssembly 28 142949 Ring, Retaining 119 142980 Spacer 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x 1 134 144607 Nut, Castre 5/16-24 30 150787 Nut, Jam 135 144608 Pin, Cotter 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775 Spring, Compression 35 142952 Arm, Bypass 140 150776 Nut, Hex 5/16-24 36 142953 Ring, Retaining 900 140607 Transaxle- Complete 37 142954 Arm, Actuating 38 142955 Pin, Actuating NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 39 150777 Bott 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 230 230 614 718 307 63_ 337 2 6® 6@ "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634A O _51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 123_ ,Jr REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 142 1270 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 523 423 _524 3 @ 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 1022 "_, _=_ 358 GASKET SET 51 977 137 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 _ 535 445 304 305_ 468 _) 75 7224 646_ 284 334 _ e_l 333 I 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E 1019 LABEL KITJ 11036 LABEL KIT- EMISSIONS I [1058 OWNER'S MANUALI 783 728 615 544 201 474 802 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 495858 7 273280 8 495735 9 27803 10 94621 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 4.98971 94196 20 291675 22 94624 23 492326 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 32A 33 34 35 37 4O 45 46 51 52 53 75 78 87 93 94 95 222698 495860 495977 4.95978 495979 495854 495852 495851 495855 263129 498319 498320 494504 495490 94695 94648 495856 4,95857 262811 2245O2 224641 262411 496884 272465 272569 94637 225136 94832 491323 281346 94O98 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bearing, Cylinder * Seal Oil Base, Engine Head, Cylinder *** Gasket, Cylinder Head Breather Assembly * Gasket, Valve Cover Screw, Sems Tube, Breather * Gasket, Crankcase Cove_ .015" * Gasket, Crankcase Covel .005" * Gasket, Crankcase Covel .009" Screw, Cylinder Head Plug, Oil Drain Crankshaft Timing Gear Key * Seal, Oil Screw, Sems, Base Mounting Flywheel and Ring Gear Assem- bly, Magneto Key, Flywheel Piston Assembly, Standard Size Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize Piston Assembly, .030" Oversize Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize Ring Set, Piston, .030" Oversize Lock, Piston Pin Pin Assy., Piston, Standard Size Pin Assy., Piston, .005" Over- size Rod Assembly, Connecting Rod Assembly, Connecting, .020" Undersize Crankpin Bore Screw, He)( Washer Head, 1-57/64 Screw, He:< Washer Head, 1-5/8 Valve, Exhaust Valve, Intake Spring, Valve Guard, Fly,#neel Retainer, Valve Spring Tappet, Valve Gear, Cam **** Gasket, Carburetor (Carburetor to Elbow) *** Gasket, Carburetor (Elbow to Cylinder) Stud, Carburetor Mounting Washer, Spring Screw, Pan Head * Seat, Govemor Shaft Bushing, Throftla Shaft Valve, Needle ** Screw, Throttle KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 98 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge 105 231855 ** ValveFleat 106 231854 ** Seat, InletValve 108 224558 Valve, Choke (Lmt 153) 108A 224540 Valve, Choke (Lmt 154) 111 262715 Spring Choke (Lmt 155) 117 232118 ** Jet, NeadleValve(Std.) 232119 Jet, Needle Valve (Hi-AIt.) 121 499233 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting 125 499153 Carburetor Assembly 127 - - - ** Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only) 130 224539 Valve, Throttle 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, Throttle 133 494381 Float, Carburetor 137 281165 **** Gasket, Float Bowl 138 281164 **** Washer, Bowl 141 495097 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A- Matic) 141A 495931 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A- Mai_c) 142 232117 ** Nozzle, Carburetor 146 94196 Key, 13ming Gear 164 214047 Elbow, Carburetor 166 94555 Stud, RockerArm 171 281051 Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting 186 493496 Connector, Hose 187 298099 Une, Fuel (Cut to Suit) 188 94627 Screw, Seres 192 492160 ScrewAssembly, RockerArm 201 262767 Link, Governor 209 260695 Spring, Governor 216 262766 Unk, Choke 219 490815 Gear, Governor 222 495611 Plate, Governor Control 224 94905 Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner 225 4.95157 Crank, Governor 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Governor 230 94742 Washer, Governor Crank 232 262785 Spring, Governor Link 238 262836 Cap, Valve 240 394358 Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Une) 265 221535 Clamp, Casing 284 94704 Screw, Hex Head * Included in Gasket Set (495993) ** Included in Carburetor )cat (499233) *** thcluded in both Gasket Set (495993) and Valve Overhaul Kit (495992) **** Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 56
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO, NO. 294 910068 Screw, Set 757 213098 Link, Counterweight 304 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399691 Counterweight Assembly 306 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight Blower Housing Mounting 761 94593 Screw, Counterweight 306 225020 Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear, Starter 307 94930 Screw, Cylinder Shield 801 394856 Cap, Drive 309 497595 Motor, Starter 802 497605 Cap, End 310 497602 Sort, Thru 803 497(Y]4 Housing, Starter 311 497608 Brush Set 842 27(}920 * Seal, Oil Filler Cap 333 495859 Armature, Magneto 847 496415 Fill Group, Oil 334 94731 Screw, Sems, Armature Mount- 851 224110 Terminal, Ignrdon Cable ing 868 494435 *** SealAssembly, Valve 337 491055 Plug. Spark 868A 272610 *** Gasket, Vatve 346 93705 Screw, Hex Head 871 262835 Bushing, Guide (Intake & E 356 497708 Wire Assembly haust) 358 495993 Gasket Set 872 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner 363 19203 Puller, Rywheel 875 4_62 Body, Air Cleaner 383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and Connector Asea 423 94903 Screw. Sems 947 497672 Solenoid 446 4,93909 Cartridge, Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex 467 493903 Knob, Air Cleaner 975 4,95933 BowlAssembly, Carburetor 468 494439 Screen, Flush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 474 393474 Stator, Alternator 987 281166 ** Seal, Throttle Shaft 482 93621 Screw, Sems 1005 291400 Fan, Flywheel 503 806000 Strap, Starter 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan 510 497606 Drive, Starter 1019 4,-,°6758 Label Kit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler 1022 272475 *** Gasket, Cover 524 281370 * Seal, FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover, RockerArm 525 496113 Tube, Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod, Push, Intake 535 272403 Element, Filter 4,95136 Rod, Push, Exhaust 537 281106 * O-Ring, AJrC/ear}er 1029 224554 Arm, Rocker 544 497603 Armature, Starter 1033 4_0992 Valve Overhau[ Krt 552 491966 Bushing, Governor Crank 1034 495248 GutdeAssembly, Push Ro 562 94907 Bolt, Carriage 1036 499364 Label Kit, Emissions 592 231978 Nut, Hex 1044 94673 Screw, HexHeap 601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 "tie, Cable 614 93,306 Pin, Cotter 1058 2"726_3 Manual, Owner's 615 263080 Retainer 1090 497607 Retainer. Brush 618 2_280_ Spring, Choke Return 1091 281364 Cap. LJmiter 634 494453 ** Seal, SpringAasy. 2500 28N707-1026 ReplacereentEngine 634A 494455 ** Seal, Spring Assy. ---- 496050 Replacereant Sh_ 635 280872 Beat, Spark Plug RPM Settings: Low: 1650-1850, High: 3200-3400 646 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner 657 94906 Screw, SanlS * Ir}cluded in Gasket Set (495993) 663 94620 Screw, Serf-Tapping ** Inciuded in Carburetor Kit (499233) 718 230192 Pin, Dowe} *** Inc_oded Jr} both Gasket Set {495993) and 726 399676 Gear, Ring Valve Overhaul Kit (495992) (Includes Mounting Hardware) **** Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carbure 727 490324 Cover, Starter _ (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set 728 94951 Screw, Torx_ (494385) 729 281390 Clip. Wire 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. ir 741 2_ Gear, Timing 1 inch = 25.4 mm 57
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 (o _ Operate your Tractor up and dowp the face of slopes (not J _U_ 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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