Craftsman 917.270831 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual rRI:IFTSMI:IN 20.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.270831 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2 Product Specifications _ ......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 8 Operation ............................ . ............... 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Repair Parts ........................................ 32 Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is 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, negligenpe, improper storage or acci- dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding 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 Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 GENERAL OPERATleN • Read, understand, and follow all in- structions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge di- rection and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without ei- ther the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and re- 2 move keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while un- der the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or un- loading the machine into a trailer or truck. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you can- not back up the slope or if you feel un- easy 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. Un- even terrain could overturn the ma- chine. 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 gradu- ally downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could sud- denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • 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 ma- chine and the mowing activity. Neveras- sume 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 chil- dren 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 ma- chine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heat- er. • Never run a machine inside a closed 3 area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment 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 chil- dren 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. Un- even terrain could overturn the ma- chine. 7_all 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, tum slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible. • 1= Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWAREt!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. =OACAUTION: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. 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 GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30(ABOVE 320F SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS ISPARK PLUG: CHAMPION SAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM rALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006" ;LEARANCE: EXHAUST:.007"-.O09" 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: MPH): 1ST 1.2 2ND 1.5 3RD 2.3 4TH 3.5 5TH 4.8 6TH 5.4 REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING L3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS BA'FI-ERY: AMP/HR: 30 MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE:U1R 27-35 FT. LBS BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil- ity 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 service or repair this ffactor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. A0& WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless th_ engine's exhaust system is equipped witl a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 5
Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/6-16 x I (1) Large Flat Washer Q (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-114 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge © (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 6 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 I----_ I
i Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size B b_l_li _-_ Video Seat " Mulcher r Plate i; Q'-) F Steering Wheel I _ Steering I Boot L Manual 1i _ teering Wheel Insert I I ql I !t I i Pa_s Bag (2) __atch H,o.ok AssemDiles I , I Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter • Steering Extension ,Shaft ¢ I 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. t TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make,assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Phillips screwdriver When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO 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. • Remove mower and packing materials. • Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLLING 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 5116 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 steedng shaft extension. _Steering %,,_ Wheel Insert Hex Bolt Lock Washer _/_-_t _\_"_ Large Flat _ Washer :4 Boot Steering Wheel Extension Shaft _ Adapter _PI 5/16 Hex Bolt 5/1 6 Locknut Lower Steering "-----.-L._ 1 Shaft ?....- _Tabs. J • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. • Assemble large flat 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 tractor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY Lift hood to raised position. If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
• o" • i • ..'... ,*° 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 Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt Washer Adjustment Knob TO ROLLTRACTOR 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 freewheel- ing position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera- tion section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID _1_ WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place gear shift 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. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear• • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position, Continue with the instructions that follow. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown• NOTE: Pre-assembte 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. _lb 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. 9
Weld Nut From The To Lock Washer Weld Nut X_. I Screw Latch Hook Points Down Latch Hook Washer Washer Mulcherplate '_fScrew Nut Latch Hooks 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 de- signed for discharging and bagging also. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual*. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. / CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. 10 PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • / All assenlbly instructions have been completed. ,/" No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. • / All tires are prepedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/frent-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). • / Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check widng. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: / Engine oil is at proper level. • / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ,/Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OILPRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 4 _ ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L (®)SI LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) Y DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 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. Switch Attachment Clutch Lever • Ignition Switch Ammeter ." _ _ - "'-''" Lever Plunger Choke Control\ © Pedal Attachment Lift Lever Brake Lever Height Adjustment Gearshift Lev, Knob Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cuffing height. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. 12
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. 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 "EI_- GAGED" position and release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever Choke "Engaged" Position . Control _--_--.Z / "Disengaged ._._ \ "_\"'..,Z, qiJ :'_] Position Control"J "_-; "_i _e" ).uua'_..._.._ _ .Parking Brake : "Engaged" Clutc_r---'_ake _''''_ _ °-_,// .... Ped "- I-'OSltlOn '_ _/ _...._.._j Gearshift _. _" _Lever "Disengaged" u _ _t'_,._. n Position Height Position Adjustment Knob 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 "BJ:IAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE - • Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, (dead). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL 13 Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke conti'ol whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disen- gage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. • Start tractor with clutcWbrake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move gearshift lever to desired position. • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle. TO ADJUST MOWER cu'n'ING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise ( _ ) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (P_)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should b_ cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and . better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.. • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/ 8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 L°cknut_ -_ . Gauge _ = \. /" Wheel '_ _-, / ...- Mounting "_-_3_,, _ !_- /' Bracket __ _. 318 Washer _ _ _. .: Shoulder Gauge Wheel / --: _J Bolt 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. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- gage attachment clutch control. _1_ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place. Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged" PositJon.._-_-_ j / Attachemnt Lift / Lever High °.__ _- Position .. / _- _'" L°oWtion '7 " "1 L2 "Dis e ng ag ed__" 7 _'_ __ Position _ \..._ TO OPERATE ON HILLS _IL CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to lstgear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). 14
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I'rACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. o BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE 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, reinsart the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If neces- sary, add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For c01d weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. a_c WARNING: Experience indicates that ohol 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. _eCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank r 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. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position • Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold sthrting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke 15
control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. ° NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need- to be adjusted for best engine perfor- mance. See =TO ADJUST CARBURE- TOR _ in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adj0stments 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 tuming 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 clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps., Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. f J_ 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 reduce them in size so that as they fa onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, tt" mulched grass wi!l biodegrade quickl to provide nutdents for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of th_ blades, • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is th_ 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 cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulchinc reduce your width of cut on each pas., and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area b mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpen- dicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from we_ to week, Mow north to south one we_ then change to east to west the next week, This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. Max 113" 16
FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE __ ATES Check Brake Opel_tion _ _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T LubriCation Chart I_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals ll_ Check Transaxle Cooling ll_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_'s v', Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level _ Change Engine Oil I_l_t,= S Clean Air niter N Clean Air Screen GI Inspect Muffler/Spark Armster Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 1_1,_ N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2 Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2 Replace Fuel Filter I * _ge more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equ_oped with adjustab_ system. 2 - Set/ice more often when operating in dirty or dt_;ty conditions, 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance*free batlery, 3 * If equipped wi_ oit filter, change o_l every 50 hours, 7 - Tighten front oxte pk.ot bolt to 35 ft.-lt)s, n,_xJmum. 4 - Pepkzce blades more often when mowing in _ndy soil, Do not overltghlen, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ®Engine' should be checked at least once each _ , I I season. , , • Once a year you should replace the 't ,' J I spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. '.. j A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION CHART Zerk Wheel Bearing Zerk _SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL _)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE @REFER TO Maintenance =ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat- ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant spar ng y. 17
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). , TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" • section of this manual) • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. BLADE CARE ' For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL • 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. 18 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, 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. Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly Blade Center Hole Flat Washer, Lock Washe_ / _-_---Hex Bolt , *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. "An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an Unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. B_ecente r Hole 5/8"
BAI-FERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, 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 check{rig level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V_COSITY 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 carefu_ 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. Air Screen Oil Drain Plug Oil Fill Cap/ _ .- Dipstick " 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 stubborn dried gum fibers. ,20" .10" O" IO" 20* TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE _ p. -I
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. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartddge. • Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartddge. They may cause detedora- tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartddge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartddge. Knob Wing Pre-Cleaner Air Scree_ ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 2O Engine Coolinq Air GuideCover (Both Sides) i MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, ff 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 clamps are propedy positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. Fuel Filter -."__J_ CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i 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 short- ened engine life.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 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 plu_ TRACTOR 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, • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket. • 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. Small Retainer Spring IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring onto square hole in frame. TO INSTALL MOWER • Raise attachment lift lever to its high- est 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. 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" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. ';';" "'% Square Hole Suspension Arms "o.J_'_-, Engine Pulley Retainer Spring Anti-Sway Collar, Housing Large Retainer Spring Bracket :Tetainer Springs (Both Sides) \ "1 / _, / 21
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 adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower,.tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. B_ Bottom edge of or[om r edge of _ _-_"/_-"-'_ mowe mower t_ I_ k\{nl I l°roun d ground_L---__----_l _ gV-!J rou . i.e (_ Suspension • Arm ©O Lift Link Adjus_nent Nut _''7_'-_- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so 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. • 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 =P against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "P 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 "P against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. . : . /. Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut =p_Nut =E" Trunni°n/v__ Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • 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. Mandrel Pulley Idler Pulle 22
BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is _nounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet. stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/Drake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut =A". • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Nut =A" Jam Nut -Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • 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, Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above procedure. Engine Pulley-- Clutchingldler j StaUonary 16_ler Transaxle Puney___ -- TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFTLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. Gearshift Lever_ Neutral Lock Gate [ 23
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washer Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key .-'_ (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BA'I-FERY _1= CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emer- gency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery, 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 ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both'battedes. 24 e( ) "Ne, (-) REPLACING BA'I'FERY CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. • Lift hood to raised position. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • Reinstall terminal guard. • First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely • Close terminal access doors. • Close hood. Terminal Keps Nut Access .... Ooor. iii} Guard Hex Bolt _4_1_ Positive (Red) "t. Cable _'L--Negative (Blacl_) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY • 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 procedure. Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. • Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle. Tightencable clamp screw securely. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. • Reassemble air cleaner. Clamp Quarter Circle / 25 Swivel
Choke Closed _ 4 I Choke Lever TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the mixture screw out (countemlockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/ air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may reslut if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY S EI-I'ING - • Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable and choke are adjusted properly (see above). • With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (countemlockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. FINAL SETTING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and s_ift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM. • While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions. • Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Release throttle lever. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT" Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed, overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous, if you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO- RIZED service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. ldle Speed i: crMix_u re few Throttle Lever Idle Speed Screw Throttle Lever Idle Mixture Screw 26
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor w_th 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 storable. When mower is to be stored for a penod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities 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 Customer Responsibilities 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 "1"O CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cab4es where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng storage. Also, experi_tnce indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called 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. • 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 alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburdtor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities 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 seasor to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden- sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 27
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE PROBLEM Willnot_art Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Ditty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. • Dirty air filter. • Bad spark plug. • Weak or dead battery. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. • Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. • Attachment clutch is engaged. • Weak or dead battery. • Blown fuse. • Corroded battery terminals, • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty ignition switch. • Faulty solenoid or starter. i• Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. CORRECTION • Fill fuel tank. • See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Replace spark plug. • Clean/replace air filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Check all wiring. • See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service center/department. • Clean/replace air filter. • Replace spark plug. • Recharge or replace battery. • Replace fuel filter, • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Check all wiring. • See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service centerldepartment. • 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/department. • Recharge or replace battery. • Clean battery terminals. 28
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE =ngine clicks but will lot start (Cont'd) Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues i to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. • Spark plug wire loose. • Dirty engine air screen/ fins. • Dirty/clogged muffler. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Bent blade mandrel. • Loose/damaged part(s). • Faulty operator-safety presence control system. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, andtrash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. CORRECTION • Check all wiring. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Clean/replace air filter. • Check oil level/change oil. • Clean and regap or change spark plug. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Drain fuel tank and carbura tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Cpnnect and tighten spark plug wire. • Clean engine air screen/fins. • Clean/replace muffler. • Check all wiring. • See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service center/department. • 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 authorized 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. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch rotate mechanism. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of Drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" • 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 pressuPe. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower drive belt wom. • 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 widng. • Blown fuse. • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty altemator. • Freewheel control in =disengaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken. • Air trapped in transmiss- ion dudng shipment or servicing. • Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. CORRECTION _• Remove obstruction. Replace mower drive belt. Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. • Place throttle control in "FAST" position. • Shift to slower speed. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Level mower deck. • Check tires for proper air pressure. • Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace mower ddve belt. • Reinstall blades sharp edge (_own. • Replace with blades listed in this manual. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. • Turn switch "ON". • Replace bulb(s). I- Check/replace light switch. • Check wiring and connec tions. Replace fuse. Replace battery. Check/clean all connec tions. • Replace regulator. • Replace alternator. • Place freewhee! control in "engaged" position. • Replace motion drive belt. • Purge transmission. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 30
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BATTERY RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) W_TE REO / *LL "3 IGNITION SWITCH PoSmON CIRCUIT "MAKE" FUSE 15 AMP. *! I '© ,O- ----- I i I B ,' _--¢C2_2___-_ L ....... ,J CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BL/_K BUICK (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID STARTER 8LACK W_TE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) • A_I f_E I ....... i i .... 1 I I I _ i "I i- ? 'o _ _-_E_CUiaR ' " .......... [" aL*CK (CLUTCH _FF) I GROUNDING CONNECTOR 4 ORANGE NOTE l • mF SPARK • PLUG BLACK IGNITION UNIT I (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT _ VQ4.TS AC M_N. 0 _ _PM 3 AMp DC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM I_SCONNECTEO) RED t I I UQm_G SVST_ OUTPUT i ALTERNATOR = _MPAC e _ RPM DIODE OP_WN HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. OFF G M L NONE RUN/LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING, 31
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ELECTRICAL 42 41 26 I i I 25 16 29 I 32
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 7603J Case Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7.1/2 11 150109 Hoiddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 . Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch, Intednck Pushdn 19 Std551125 Washer Lock 1/4 20 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc 21 166182 Hamess Light Socket (W/4152j) 22 4152J Bulb Ught #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position " 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 169596 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk. Fin Flex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 168327 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 70 166658 Harness Engine B&S NOTE: All component dimensions given in U, S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 33
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 53 55 6O 13 3 74 3 14 34
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I_'Y PART NO. NO. 1 1B681_ 2 140356 3 17060612 4 STD551(_5 5 155272 9 165454XO13 10 STD533710 11 155927 • 12 145660 13 169118 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 154791X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 161464 55 145202 57 STD522507 58 140547 60 STD533707 64 154798 74 STD541437 114 158112 115 17060620 116 19131614 140 158418 142 165867 143 164_ 144 154207 145 156524 159 155123X428 DESCRIPTION Chassis Assembly Drawhar Screw 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 1 Panel, Dash, L.H. Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L Panel, Dash, R.H. ScrewThdml 3/8-16 x 1/2 Hood Assembly BumperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Line Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 Unc Grille w/Clips MS-558 Lens, Grille Fend/Ftrast Bracket, Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Pivot Bracket Assembly, L.H. Pivot Bracket Assembly, R.H. Nut Lockw/Insert 1/4-20 UNC Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Bracket Grille Pickofl LH Screw Hex Wshd 8-16 x 7/8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75 Air Duct P/L 18HP B&S Opp. Twin Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Bracket Suspension Front Plate Reinfomement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood Cupholder NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 35
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 GROUND DRIVE 57 , r_ 1 156 2 62 25 :36
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 GROUND DRIVE KEY PARr KEY PART NO. NO. OESCRIP'nON NO, NO. DESCRIP]ION 1 ........ Tmnsaxle (See Breakdown) 59 140312 Peedess 206-545C 61 17060612 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 62 8883R 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 63 140186 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 64 164975 5 121520)( Strap,Torque 65 STD551143 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4 66 154778 8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 70 134683 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 72 19132012 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74 137057 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28UNFW/PatchGr. 8 75 121749)( 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 76 STD581075 18 STD523710 BoltFinHex3/8-16UNCxl Gr5 77 123583X 19 STD541437 Nut 78 121748)( 21 106933X Knob 79 S'rD580025 22 130804 Rod, Brake 80 145090 24 S'rD541237 Nut 81 165592 25 106888X Spring, BrakeRod 82 165711 26 S'rD551037 Washer 83 19171216 27 S'1"D561210 Pin 84 166231 28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 85 150360 29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake, Red 89 158391X428 30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 90 124346X 31 127275X Keeper, Belt, LH. 96 STD624003 32 STD523107 Bolt 112 19091210 34 155071 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 113 127285X 35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 116 72110610 36 STD551062 Washer 145 74490540 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 150 38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 39 STD523727 Bolt 151 19133210 40 4470J Spacer, Split ,395 x .59 156 166002 41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler 158 165589 42 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12Ga. 159165494 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 160 19292016 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Dry Stl 161 72140406 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 162 73680400 50 STD523715 Bolt 163 74780416 51 STD541437 NutCrownLock3/8-16UNC 164 19091010 52 STD541431 NutCmwnLock5/16-18UNC 165 165623 53 105710X Link, Clutch 166 166880 55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 168 165492 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 169 165580 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Ddve 58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R.H. Keeper, Bolt, Center Span Screw 3/8-16 x3/4 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Washer Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool.Proof Guide, Mower Ddve Belt, R.H. Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. Spacer, Axle Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. E-Ring Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga Key Woodruft Arm, Shift Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 Spring, Torsion Washer 17132 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Link Transaxle Nut, Nylock Console, Shift, STLT Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 Retainer Spdng 1" Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge Strap Torque 90 Degrees Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 165850 Bushing Bellcrank Grcl. Drive Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 114-20 x 3/4 Gr.5 Nut Crownleek 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin l/4-2OUnc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening Lt NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 rnm 37
STEERING TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ! _ P"-_"- 38 _ i _ _\_ • : ...... _,-_ _°j i C, i i __,F _ 62 44 U 47 40 67 68 43 I I 30 _ t J 38
J TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 STEERING KEY PAR'r NO. NO. DES_ 1 1_9768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R - 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 3O STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 139769 39 19133812 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 145054X428 43 121749X 44 153720 46 121232X 47 6855M 51 STD541431 54 74780520 62 167902 63 STD523710 65 154780 66 154404 67 74781044 68 154429 79 19132012 SteedngWheel Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Assembly, LH. 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 Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer, Lack Bea ring Axle STLT/GT Nut, Lock, Range 5/8-11 UNC Shaft Assembly, Steering Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033 Support, Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag, Gear, Sector Washer 13/32 x 718 x 16 Gauge Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Rod, Tie Bushing, Steering Screw Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge Gripco Nut Adaptor, Steering Wheel Boot, Steering Shaft Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT Cap, Spindle Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x %1/4 Kit Steering Asm Service Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt, Rn Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4 Axle, Brace Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga 80 74950612 Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 31 39 _'_" 26 14 81 32 . 34 / 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester I / 4 4O
ENGINE TRACTOR - MODE L NUM BER 917.270831 K]EY PART NO. NO. 1 1&152 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 149723 5 144069 6 144068 7 138129 8 150176- 10 145552 11 • STD551125 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 159880 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 123487X 34 106082)( 35 17060512 37 8543R 38 ....... 39 109227X 81 128861 DESCRIPTION Control, Throt Paddle 32 22 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 461707-0145-E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm, Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy. Helical 1/4 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20Unc x .75 Gasket, Muffler Nipple, Pipe 4-1/2 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16xl -1/2 Tytt Shield, Bm/Dbr Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf Screw 1"I" #10-32 x 5'x 3/8 Flange Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp, Hose Spacer Pad Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Line, Fuel Plug, Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown) Pad idler Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 41
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 SEAT ASSEMBLY I 5 K]EY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145O06 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17060616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X DIESCRIFnON Seat 3350 BIk/otk Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/3:) X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3/8-16 X 1-112 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat (blk) Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch K]EY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976)( 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ge, Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 42
DECALS TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270831 9 6 8 7 15 13 KL=Y pART NO. NO. 1 156439 3 163200 4 163202 5 163207 6 133644 7 166927 8 167180 9 163204 11 156368 13 146046 1<3EY PART DESCRIP'nON NO. NO. Decalj Fender Danger Sears 15 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. Craftsman 19 138047 Decal, Hood, LH. Craftsman 20 166887 Decal, Fender 22 149516 Decal,Maintenance - - 138311 Decal, Panel Dash B&S - - 154515 DecaI, Rplcmnt - - 154516 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold - - 169580 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S - - 169581 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal, Mower Drive Schematic Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Decal, Battery Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner's Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KL=Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106222X Tire, Front 4 59904 Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 5 106732X427 Rim, Front 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 90401-1 Beating, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 106108X427 Rim, Rear 9 122082X Tire, Rear 10 7152J Tube, RearTire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 11 104757X Cap, Axle - - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 43
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY 11 30 3 19 13 / 13 19 20 J_,_: 171e 20 15 _ \ 16 \ \ \ _y 15 44
TRACTOR - MODEL NU M BER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767)( Pin, Groove 4 12O00002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Ruted 8 122365X Sutton, Plunger. Red 11 139865 Link, Uft, L.H. 12 139866 Unk, Lift, R.H. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link, Front 16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Lock 1/2-13 UN(_ 19 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110807X Nut, Special 24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 27 126971X Rod, Adjust, Lift 28 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16UNC 29 138057. Knob, inf. 3/8-16 30 150233 Trunnion, Inf Height 31 140302 Beadng, Pvt, Lift Special 32 73540600 Nut, Cmwnlook 3/8-24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 1_12 Screw 5/16-18x3/4 40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 41 155098 Indicator Height 49 145212 Nut Flange Lock 50 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S, inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 45
TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 MOWER DECK 21 \ 2 16 1 28 29 ,18 22 123 24 26 27 46
TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER 917.270831 MOWER DECK PARr _ PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 165723 2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 67 149846 Front • 68 144959 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 85 72140620 5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 92 STD541437 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 101 136420 8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 102 71161010 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 103 19061216 10 140296 Washer, Hardened 104 STD551110 11 134149 Blade, Mulching 105 160793 12 129895 Bearing, Ball 106 2029J 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, MandreI, Vented 111 155197 (Includes Key 112 155198 Number 12) 113 17060512 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 114 STD541431 15 110485X Beadng, BalI, Mandrel 115 72110504 16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 116 4896H 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 117 165746 19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 118 73930600 20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 119 STD551037 21 STD541431 NutCrownlocks/16-18UNC 121 143723 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 128 153390 23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 129 19131312 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 130 STD523710 25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 26 110452X Nut, Push 131 STD533710 27 130968 Shield, Deflector 142 165890 28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 143 157109 29 131491 Rnd, Hinge 144 158634 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 145 165888 31 129963 Washer, Spacer 146 165891 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 147 131335 33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 148 169022 34 STD533717 Bolt 149 165896 35 133835 Fastner, ChdstmasTree 150 19091218 36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Rat 151 169670 37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard, MandreI, L.H. 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/5 157 169669 48 133944 Washer, Hardened 158 17720410 49 155066 RolterAssembly, CamFollower - - 130794 50 1313_) Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 51 STD541410 Locknut -- 169583 52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16÷18UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 54 133943 Washer, Hardened 55 155046 Arm, Idler 0 DESCRIPTION Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV idler Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Bolt Carriage 3/9-16 x 2-1/2 Nut MulcherCover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH. Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H. Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bracket Washer Felt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x 1 Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 18 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Flat 3/8" Type B Spring Retainer Spdng Retention Lever Spacer Rod Clutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Standard Deck, Order Separately Mulcher Plate and Gauge Wheel Components, Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm 47
TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 157 # 47 11 13 157 48
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026 2 780086A Needle Bearing ,5/8" 40 792076A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 5 776409 Output Shaft 42 792073A 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A 792085A 6A 778369 Spur Gear (t5 teeth) 43 792075 7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 44 790025 8 792180 Shift Key 45 786066 8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 46 786086 9 784352 Shift Collar 47 774690 10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 48 774691 11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 49 778356 12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 50 778338 13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 51 778354 (Include. 14) 52 778352 14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 (Include. 13) 54 778346 15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 56 778355 17 786188 Drive Pin 57 778337 18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X ,695 58 778353 20 792077A Ball 5/16" dia 59 778351 21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 60 778349 22 792079 Spring ,310 OD x .625 L 61 778345 25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 65 780189 25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 66 776422 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 28 788040 Retaining Ring 69 792170 29 780072 Thrust Washer 70 786187 .627 ID x .031W 71 788069 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 71B 788092 .762 ID x .031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 82 778333 1.127 ID x .032W 31 780001 Flat Washer 83 778338 .750 ID x .056W (Use As 85 792154 Needed) 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 150 788093A .750 ID x .062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 6/8" 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing .563 900 794712 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) Dowel Pin Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 t/4" Locknul 5 / 16 - 24 Brake Pad Holder Spacer .2625 x 1.0 Brake Lever Bracket Axle (11-15 / 16" Long) Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long) Spur Gear (29 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth) Spur Gear (23 teeth) Spur Gear (19 teeth) Spur Gear (16 teeth) Spur Gear (15 teeth) Spur Gear (11 teeth) Spur Gear (13 teeth) Spur Gear (17 teeth) Spur Gear (21 teeth) Spur Gear (24 teeth) Spur Gear (25 teeth) Fiat Washer .563 ID x .062W Input Shaft Shifter & Brake Shaft Retaining Ring Spacer .890 Square Cut Ring =O" Ring Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W tnverted Retaining Ring Spring ,430 OD x .5000 L Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth) Oil Fill Pk_J Oil Seal 9 / 16" Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone Oil Seal 3/4" Gear Oil 80W90 Replacement MST 206-545C Transaxle NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 49
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 _8i I_O_LABELKIT I 11o5e OWNER'S MANUAL I tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _.<7 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5O
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 51 _:_ 447_ 304 _ _ 122 ' 51A 865d'_ _ _ - 51 _:_-: / - (" -_°'_ 305 "_ :" _, 205 _ r., .• _ 634A e " - : ..... 202 _'_ 50 - ? 212 ,'= -- : 267 _ 203':'r: • 306 "" . 3()7 | 1 53_ 54_- 51A 725 " 240 ._? 573 -_",. °.- _.J"7"_='=t 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 392 _ 432 _%_ ,,_ ,_'-__ 527 '1 121 CARBURETOR KIT | / 432 _,_ _ 392'_ 104 .. 102_C_/| 959 433 386 258 222 11 6_ " I _,._\_.¢_. I / -'%_:_-'_ 689 | l-.- i__-_'_::_ 1 211 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2271::i' ::'=1 562 _ ' : 278 ._ 592 425 _ -_.... ._ ._ .... 356 " -- _;, 968 _ _ 297 643 _j-,/--, 235/_ 423 _ "= 163 971 91 I 109 108 - 865A 30 A-_ .- 307 333_ 851 _ 482 _ ' _ 701 '" I._L 73 _ _ ' 332 934 _ 75 ou6 _ 0051 . : ,°,_- _.-, .::.__,_ _ _ _ : ,._ 79_ _..___'_-"" _, '_"-- _ \-_,-._--:. ; 726 " "_<_._-_::' 51
TRAC:I"OR - MODEL NUMB ER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRAI"I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 783 310_ 803 513 797A 797 544 801 358 GASKET SET 177 O 163 51A_ 634 _ 7 569 3@ 20@ 52
TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707t TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 498583 2 399265 3 91086 4 493304 5 214517 5A 214518 7 271867 *" 7A 271868 _4 8 495754 9 27803 .4 10 94382 IOA 94380 11 280225 273390 271188 271189 13 94565 15 94239 16 690666 19 399264 20 291675 23 491180 24 222698 25 499180 499181 499182 499183 26 499184 499285 499186 499187 27 263129 28 498319 498320 29 498314 498541 32 95017 33 390420 494553 34 691302 35 65906 36 26828 40 221596 41 292260 42 494553 45 261368 46 214487 47 393415 Cyl_,nder Assembly 48 ushing/Seal Kit 50 Seal-Oil 51 Sump-Engine 51 A Head-Cylinder #1 53 Head-Cylinde_ #2 54 Gasket-Cylinder Head #1 73 Gasket-Cylinder Head #2 75 Breather Assembly 78 _ylinder #1 ) 91 asket-Breathsr 95 Screw (Breather Assembly_ 97 Screw (Breather Cover) 98 Tube-Breather _ 102 Gasket-Crankcase (.015" 104 Thick, Std.) 105 Gasket-Crankcase (.005" 107 693482 Thick) 108 693505 Gasket-Crankcase (.009" 109 693498 Thick) 117 693538 Screw (Cylinder Head) 693500 Plug-Oil Drain 121 491539 Crankshaft 122 281411 Bushing 125 693479 Seal-Oil 130 693604 Flywheel 133 693512 Key-Flywheel 146 94196 Piston Assembly (Stan- 147 693508 dard) 161 496599 Piston Assembly (.010 163 271411 =O.S.) 177 271170 Piston Assembly (.020 = 187 299146 O.S.) Piston Assembly (.030" 197 95063 O.S.) 202 262683 Ring Set, Piston (Stan- 203 280997 dard) 205 93971 R_n_ Set, Piston (.010 209 262352 • . 211 261563 Ring Set, Piston (.020 212 693985 O.S.) 030 215 224816 RinQ Set, Piston (. 219 394348 =O._).. 220 222773 Lock-Piston Pin Pin A_ssembly, Pistc_ (Bid.) 222 491282 Pin Assembly-Piston (.005" 227 491297 O.S.) 235 224995 Rod-Connecting (Stan- 240 394358 dard) 244 230318 Rod-Connecting (.020 U.S.) 258 94930 Screw (Connecting Rod) 267 93897 Valve-Exhaust (Include(s): 278 94942 Keeper-Valve (Ref. No. 42)) 297 94289 Valve-intake Spring-Valve 0ntake) 304 691390 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 305 690960 Retainer-Valve (Exhaust) 306 222846 Retainer-Valve (Exhaust) 306A 223734 Keeper-Valve 307 94930 Tappet-Valve 309 497596 Camshaft 310 94003 Slinger-Oil 311 497608 498542 Short Block 213290 Manifold-Intake 271412 -Jr• Gasket-Intake 270884 -k_. Gasket-Intake 93970 Screw (Carburetor) 93208 Screw (Intake Manifold) 691438 Screen-Rotating 222511 Washer (Flywheel) 691134 Screw (Flywheel Fan) 693483 Body Assembly-Upper 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve) 693485 Shaft-Throttle 807923 Kit-Idle Speed 693509 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 693506 • Pin-Float Hinge 692078 • Valve-Float Needle Body Assembly-Lower Valve-Choke Shaft-Choke Jet-Main Jet-Main (High Altdude) Carburetor Kit Spacer Carburetor Valve-Throttle Float-Carburetor Key-Timing Jet-Pilot Base-Air Cleaner "/r Gasket-Air Cleaner "Jr Seal-O-Ring Line-Fuel (Cut to Requir_ Length) Screw (Back plate) Link-Mechanical Governc Crank-Bell Screw (Bell Crank) Spring-Governor Spdng-Governor Link-Throttis Guide-Air Gear-Governor Washer-Thrust (Govemol Gear) Bracket-Contro| Lever-Govemor Shield-Fuel Spray Filter-Fuel Connector-Hose (Pulse Line) Screw (Engine Sump) Screw (Casing Clamp) Washer (Governor Level Nut-Wing (Air Filter Retainer) Housing-Blower Screw (Blower Housing) Shield-Cylinder Shield-Cylinder Screw (Cylinder Shie|d) Motor-Starter Bolt (Starter Motor) Brush Set 53
TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 332 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 802 497607 Cap-End 333 394891 Armature-Magneto 803 497604 Housing-Starter 334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) 807 693511 Spacer 337 802592 Plug-Spark 822 693497 Washer-Seal (Throttle 356 494705 Wire-Stop . Shaft) 358 495868 Gasket Set 847 495715 Dipstick/'rube Assembly 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 851 493880 Terminal-Cable 386 693490 O Gasket-Pump 859 693488 O Diaphragm-Fuel Pump 391 693487 Body-Pump " 861 393397 Kit-Fuel Pump 392 693491 O Spring-Pump Diaphragm 865 224774 Cover-Air Guide 404 223882 Washer (Governor Crank) 865A 224775 Cover-Air Guide 423 94674 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 868 497656 Seal-Valve 425 94823 Screw (Air Cleaner.Cover) 868A 273312 Seal-Valve 432 693492 O Cap-Spring 869 261463 Seat-Valve (Intake) 433 693489 O Diaphragm-Fuel Pump 870 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 434 693493 Cover-Diaphragm 871 261961 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) 435 693494 Screw (Diaphragm Cover) 231218 Bushing-Guide (Intake) 441 222875 Bracket-Oil Fill 877 393456 Wire-Alternator 445 394019 Filter-Air 881 495901 Plate-Cover 447 93343 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 918 393815 Hose-Vacuum (Cylinder-To- 449 94882 Screw (Oil Fill Bracket) Impulse Pump)(Cut to 474 93474 Alternator Required Length) 482 93621 Screw (Alternator) 934 94627 Screw (Fan Retainer) 510 497606 Drive-Starter 955 693513 Plug-Carburetor 513 398003 Clutch-Drive 968 225008 Cover-Air Cleaner 523 494947 Dipstick 971 805540 Screw (Upper Body To 525 495348 Tube-Oil Fill Lower Body) 527 223167 Clamp-Tube 1005 498157 Fan-Flywheel 535 272490 Filter-Air 1006 224901 Retainer-Fan 544 97603 Armature-Starter 1019 496726 Label Kit 552 262332 Bushing (Governor Crank) 1036 499382 Label Kit-Emission 552A 262331 Bushing (Governor Crank) 1051 263080 Ring-Retaining 562 93853 Bolt-Carriage (Governor 1058 273688 OwnerOs Manual Lever) 1081 280860 * Seal-O-Ring 569 272645 4r Gasket-Base 1090 497605 Retainer-Brush 572 222892 Cover-Breather (Cylinder 1095 498047 Gasket Set-Valve Overhaul #2) 1125 94724 Screw (Cover Plate) 573 491304 Plate-Back 1132 94675 Screw (Oil Slinger) 592 92278 Nut (Govemor Lever) 1136 94297 Screw (Governor, Control 601 95162 Clamp-Hose Rod) 615 94296 Retainer (Govemor Crank) 1137 220680 Washer (Governor, Control 615A 93898 Retainer-Governor Shaft Rod) 616 491530 Crank-Governor 1138 94298 Nut (Governor, Control Rod 634 491287 * Seal-Governor Shaft 460707°0145-E1 634A 271013 Washer-Foam Replacement Engine 635 66538 Boot-Spark Plug 637 693510 Washer-Seal 643 496700 Retainer-Air Filter _r Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 689 262337 Spring-Fdction 358. 697 93585 Screw (Drive Cap) • Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number 725 280866 Shield-Heat 121. 726 91362 Gear-Ring • Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref 741 262989 Gear-Timing Number 1095. 783 693059 Gear-Starter Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Ref Number 797 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal) 861 797A 693167 Nut (Starter Terminal) , O<1, 801 394860 Cap-Drive NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 54
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. I
r i For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-46_663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a _omicilio • 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect s" 1-800-366-PART (!-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement: Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday 1-800-827-6655 SEARS HomeCentral s" 169580 4.27.99 TR Printed in U.S.A. i