Craftsman 917.271061 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMFIN ° 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.271061 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
,Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Storage ............................................... 27 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears Will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters. • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide ob- stacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 3
• Keep children out of the mowing area • and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look • behind and down for small children. ° Never carry children. They may fall off • and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. • SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline • and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. • Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an • open flame, such as a water heater. Never run a machine inside a closed area. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required. • Be sure the area is clear of other • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. 4 limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obsta- cles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
tAaLOOk " for this symbol to point o_ .impor- sare[y precautions. I[ means u,=,u - TION!H BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. dAeC.A,UTION: In order to prevent.acci- mat starting wnen setlmg up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spaJ:k plug. ACAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the trac- tor. _aCAUTION: Tow only, the attachments t are recommenoea oy ano compty with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest pos- sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your trac- tor. tAh WARN.ING: The engine exhaust from is proauct comains cnemicats Known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 31L CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.5 CMPH): REVERSE: 2.4 ]'IRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS BA'I-I'ERY: AMP/HR: 30 MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U1R BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your pur- chase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perfor- mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". REPAIR AGREEMENT A Sears Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under =Mainte- nance" and =Storage" sections of this owner's manual. AWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the opera- tor. 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 authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 5
Steering Wheel Insert C? I_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steerin_ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter I Steering Extension Shaft Seat (_Washer (_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Slope Sheet Keys "--t Video Cassette 6
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet (1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). _ Insert _---------3/8 Hex Bolt ,_,-_-----3/8 Lock Washer __} arge Flat Washer J " Boot Steering Wheel .Tabs 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 materi- als. • 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 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. • 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. • Remove steerng wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. • Assemble large 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 seat pan to raised postion and open battery box door. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (la- bel located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6- 10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual for charging structions.) 7
Label Seat Terminal Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • 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 Flat Washer Adjustment Knob NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • 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 _I, 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. • Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion engaged" position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Tum ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. 8
• INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • 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. ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in opera- tion. Mulcher Plate Shield 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. I/CHECKLIST 9 Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you re- ceive the best performance and satisfac- tion from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. • / All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is properly lev- eled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pul- leys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. ,/Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in drive position. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following im- portant 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 oper- ating condition. / It is important to purge the transmis- sion before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See =TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op- eration section of this manual).
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the 3roduct. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT r 'I R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Switch Lift Ammeter ..... .. _ Lever .... -- "- _ Plunger Throttle Control Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal -. Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Brake Lever Motion Control Lever 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. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. 11 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/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
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 "EN- 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 "Engaged" Position gaged" Position Thr Parking Brake ed" Clutch/ Position Brake_ Position STOPPING Lever "Br Position MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed. ENGINE - • Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and 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 !ractor . completely, as aescrioea aoove, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THRO'rrLE CONTROL 12 Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. • Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. • 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. Gauge Wheel Bracket 3/8-16 Locknut Shoulder Bolt 3/8 Gauge Wheel TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- gage attachment clutch control. ACAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt Lever High Position Position Position Low Position Deflector Shield 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS A, 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 motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheel- ing position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER 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. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0oc), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. ,AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob!ems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. _,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. 14
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not 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, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. • The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up. 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. PURGE TRANSMISSION _kCAUTION" Never engage or disen- gage Treewneel lever wn.e the engine is running, To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operat- ing tractor for the first time. This proce- dure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- tion before operating the tractor. • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE= During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See 'qO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 15
MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried 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 1 t 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 fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the 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 mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpen- dicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ _ _,_ _'_ _ _'_" ,s ,oo OOM ,OEO REGULAR SERVICE ATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure _ I_ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock SyStems, I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ ll_7 Ik _ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transexle Costing I_ Ks Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive BalKs) Tension _s Check Engine Off Level ll_ Change Engine Oil I_t2,_ V' E Clean Air Filter _= Clean Air Sorasn li_= Inspect Muffler/Spark ArreSter i Replace Oil Rlter (If equipped) I1_1.2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_= Replace Fuel Filter I1_ I -Ch_mgemoceoftenwhen_oeratingucKlerlheawIoador_highamb_ntte_rature#. 5-ffequ_pedwlthad_ustab_esyttsm, 2 - Service rno_ often when operating In dirty or dusty condition=. 6 - Not r_loired H equipped with maintenanc_fme bstlerv. 3 - ff _loipptd with oil f_er, ch=nge oll e'_P/50 hour=. 7 - "rlghlen front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ib=, maximum, 4 - Replace hi=des rnocm often when moving in sandy loll 0o no_ over_tln. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART 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 should be checked at least once each : season, i • Once a year you should replace the i spark plug, clean or replace air filter, : : and check blades and belts for wear. , ...... , A new spark plug and clean air filter (DSAE30or 10w30MOTORO)L 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 op,,,_ration. • Check for loose fasteners. 17 Zerk (_)REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION Wheel Zerk IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have spec=al nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricatin_ bearings. If you feel they must be lubncated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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 flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure 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. 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. Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up Blade Center Hole 18 Flat Washer\ Lock Washer _---Hex Bolt (Grade *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone 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. 5/8" B_d e Center Hole
BATTERY 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 checking 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. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING 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 The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 19 -_O" 30" 32" 40" 80* -30" -20" -Io" 0" IO" 20" 30" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container, • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove drain plug. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
F._ver Knob Air Cle_ _,_g Nut Cover ( _ ,_------_Rubber Foam_ _ ) Grommet Pre- _ /_-r_\ / Cleaner• X.. [_, _J _<Air Cleaner • _ Paper Cartridge .. _ ,_--_\Air Cleaner _tr_._-- ._ _9_k'Base _screen _ .... _J_ ..... __--] Oil Fil Cap/ ._- _ Dipstick ('_ _jOil Drain f Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty airfilter. Clean the foam pre- cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper car- tridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry, • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. • Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. • Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug). • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter. • Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. • Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn. • Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS"section of this manual. • Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation. Oil Filter f 2O MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual,
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required. • 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 properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. Claii_amp CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short- ened engine life. _CAUTION: Before performinq any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fu71y and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position• • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped• • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 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 spdng off pulley bolt. Small Retainer Spring Clutch Sp • 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 spnngs. .- ..._. - - Square Hole Suspension Arms ,-' Engine Pulley Retainer Anti-Sway Collar Link Springs (Both Sides) Housing Guide Large 21
• Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT" If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring onto square hole in frame. TO INSTALL MOWER • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. ° Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of removal 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 section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure 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. Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to ground _ ground A_-"_ Ground Line V"I-_A n Arm Lift Link _ Adjustment Nut _ 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 "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. 'D" "D" Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length =E" 22 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. 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. Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. 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" Nut Arm 23 Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center/department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. En- gage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above procedure. Engine Pulley ------_.._ Clutching ,dler_ _-_1 Stationary Idler--s-- -_1 Transmission J__ Input Pulley _-_ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps: • Loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/ 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. • If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate .J 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. "13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washer Retaining _ _"_L Cover Square _ , (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'II"ERY _,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA-I-rERY" 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 batteries. 24
Positive Terminal \ Negative Terminal ged Battery PosiUve Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _1, CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut. Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Seat Battery Box Positive (Red) Cable Negative Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring 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 25 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be .performed by any non-road engine repaur estab- lishment 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:
o With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. • Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. • If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes. • Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit. Cable Screw Speed Control Bracket Throttle 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 adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if needle is turned in too tight. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. • Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy (see above). • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. • Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. • Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous, if you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO- RIZED service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle 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. _u CAUTION- Neverstore the tractor hd ign_S °wl _er/nf tuheta I_i; Siedec _ an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent _luUm deposits from forming in essential el system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience 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 carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to =START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil, • Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if 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 an ,4 flirt. • Cove; _ , :ractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden- sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE * Out of fuel. I, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. , Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Waterin fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. Service Adjustments • 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. I• Weak or dead battery. • Blown fuse. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty ignition switch. • Faulty solenoid or starter. Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. 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 carbure tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Check all wiring. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in 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 center/department. 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. !• Check all wiring. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power • 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. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven • 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, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. CORRECTION • 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 carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Connect 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
Mower blades will not rotate TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not I: working (if so equipped) • Battery will not • charge • Loss of drive • Engine "backfires" • whenturning 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 pressure. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower drive belt worn. • Blades improperly installed. • Improper blades used. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Switch is "OFF". Bulb(s) burned out. Faulty light switch. Loose or damaged wiring. Blown fuse. Bad battery cell(s). Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty alternator. 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 drive belt. • Reinstall blades sharp edge down. Replace with blades listed in this manual. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. • Turn switch"ON". • Replace bulb(s). • Check/replace light switch. • Check wiring and connec tions. • Replace fuse. • Replace battery. • Check/clean all connections. • Replace regulator. • Replace alternator. Freewheel control in • "disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn, • damaged, or broken. Air trapped in transmission I • during shipment or servicing. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds stopping engine. Place freewheel 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 917.271061 l BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE CP_DAL UP) , 8_¢K SOLENOID i ..... 1 RED IGNITION SWITCH L ATFMENT CLUTCH r ....... I GREEN (CLUTCH OFF) 185 861 GLU I 'B? , PRESENCE RELAY #1 86 _ SEAT SWITCH {NOT OCCUPIED) I REO -FUEL SHUT-OF-F ' SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M G A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT E AI A2 L RUN B*A_ NONE START iB S A NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS_ NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING, WSTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAT[ERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS. THE BRIGHT- NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS W_LL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST, 31
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271061
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 7476O412 8 156417 16 161343 21 166182 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 26 4207J 29 160784 30 163968 33 140403 40 170219 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 45 121433X 52 141940 81 109748X DESCRIPTION Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Case, Battery Mech Hinge Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) Bulb, Light Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11' Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire Fuse, 15 Amp Nut Keps Hexl/4-20 Unc Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12" Switch, Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch, ignition Key, ignition Harness, Ignition Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2 Cover, Terminal, Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire Loop Relay Asm. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 t2 31 55 57 F 74 2O8
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16983O 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337)(013 10 STD53,3710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 17 144983)(558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 161464 55 145202 57 STD522507 58 150127 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 165867 143 154966 144 154207 145 156524 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 212 165919 - - 5479J Chassis Stamping Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, LH. Ciip Tinnerman Grille P/L Panel, Dash, R.H. HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens, Grille Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket, Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock w/Insed 1/4-20 UNC Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x !6 Ga. Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff RH Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75 Duct Air Engine P/L LT Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT RJod Pivot Chassis/Hood Bolt Shoulder 5/16 -18 TT Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYTT ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Insert Lens Reflective Plug, Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 GROUND DRIVE 3O 36
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ...... Transaxle(SeeBreakdown) 65 STD551143 Hydro Gr 314-0510 66 154778 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 134683 10 STD561210 PinCotter 1/8xlCAD 71 169183 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 72 19132012 15 74490544 BoltHexFLGHD5/16-18xGr5 73 169182 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 74 169496 19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Uric 75 121749X 21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 76 STD581075 22 169498 Rod, Brake Hydro 77 123583X 24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 78 121748X 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 81 165596 26 STD551037 Washer 82 165711 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 83 19171216 28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 84 169594 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 89 164890X428 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 90 124346X 32 74760512 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 95 170201 34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 96 4497H 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 116 72110610 36 19211616 Washer 150 165850 37 1572H Pin, Roll 151 19133210 38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 156 166002 39 72110622 Bolt 158 165589 40 4470J Spacer, Split 159 165494 41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler 161 72140406 42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga 162 73680400 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 163 74780416 48 154407 Bellcrank, Clutch 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link, Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 199 169612 57 140294 V-Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper, CenterSpan 202 72110612 61 17060612 Screw. 3/8-16 x 3/4 62 8883R Cover, Pedal 63 140186 Pulley, Engine 64 71170764 BoltHex 7/16-20x4Gr. 5 DESCRIPTION Washer Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Keeper Belt Engine Strap Torque Lh Hydro Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga Strap Torque Rh Hydro Spacer, Split Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga Shaft Asm Cross Tapered Spring Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Link Transaxle Console, Shift Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc Control Bypass Hydro 20" Tires Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc 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 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8"1D Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x. 105" Hyd Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18UNC Bolt Rdhd Sgnk 5/16-18UNC x 1 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.5 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches ! inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 STEERING ASSEMBLY I I "--'_-'_.- 1 p i ...... . ..... I i _41 I 62 44 68 IS 15 4O , / / 47 68 67 6'7 67 13 43 38
TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271061 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 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 160367 66 154404 67 72140618 68 169827 79 19132012 80 74950612 82 169836 85 133835 Steering Wheel Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Assembly, L.H. Spindle Assembly, R.H. Beadng, 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, Steedng Column Draglink Washer, Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut, Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033 Supped, Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket, Steedng Bushing, Link, Drag Gear, Sector Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Rod, Tie Bushing, Steedng Screw Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF 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 1-1/4 Kit Steedng Asm Service Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Axle, Brace Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bracket Susp Chassis Front Fastner Christmas Tree NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 80 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 .s i:, JI _ ¢ 40
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/ 8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV15.5S-41596 Muffler Gasket Kohler Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer Shield Brn/Dbr Guard Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented Clamp, Hose Line, Fuel Plug, Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown) Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Unc Nut Flan-ge M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc Screw 3/8-16 x 1 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 SEAT ASSEMBLY 8 i 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, Seat 13 121248X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 Bolt 15 134300 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip, Push-In Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 171852 Spring, Seat 22 STD541431 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 24 19171912 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn. Knob Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting DESCRIPTION Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 Spdng Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Nut Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. 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 NUMBER 917.271061 21 4 13 10 16 20 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156811 3 171698 4 171699 5 171763 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 13 163261 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal Hood Replacement Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck EZ3 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, Dash Phi KEY PART NO. NO. 14 160396 16 138047 20 149516 21 163205 138311 165800X428 165799X428 169210 173649 173650 DESCRIPTION Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Battery Diehard Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Fender Auto Sears Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner's Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 !,S KEY PART NO. NO. 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278t-I 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 11 lo4757X - - 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve Cap, Tire Stem, Valve Tire, Front Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) Rim, Front Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) Beadng, Flange (Front Wheel Only) Rim, Rear "Tire, Rear Tube, RearTire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) Cap, Axle Sealant, Tire 10 oz. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 8 ,1 I" I /" / / 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 2O 20 15 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link, Front 16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC 19 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing, Pvt, Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 157 _Cp 167 _ 156 _''_ 40 _ _r'_Y i, _147 142 34 _ 21 _.116 119 118 19F 21 " 21 22 / 23 , f 24 16 " 1 18 28 27 46
MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 S'rD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 30 157722 31 129963 32 153535 33 137266 34 STD533717 35 133835 36 131494 37 STD551037 40 STD541437 44 140068 45 STD6249O3 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 165723 59 141043 DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Fr Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck Retainer Spring Arm, Suspension, Rear Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Washer, Lock Washer, Hardened Blade,Mulching Bearing, Ball Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented (includes Key Number 12) Housing, Mandrel, Vented Beadng, Ball, Mandrel Stripper, Vented Mower Deck Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt, Shoulder Baffle, Vortex Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC Stiffener Bracket Bracket, Deflector Cap, Sleeve Spring, Torsion, Deflector Nut, Push Shield, Deflector Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Rod, Hinge Screw Thdrol Washer Head Washer, Spacer Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Toplock, Flanged Bolt Fastner, Christmas Tree Pulley, idler, Flat Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga Nut C rownlock 3/8-16 U NC Guard, Mandrel, L.H. Retainer Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened RollerAssembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Gr. 5 Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler KEY PART NO. NO. 67 149846 68 144959 101 136420 102 71161010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 155197 112 155198 113 17060512 114 STD541431 115 72110504 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 STD551037 121 143723 128 153390 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 142 16589O 143 157109 144 158634 145 165888 146 165891 147 131336 148 169022 149 165898 160 19O91216 151 169670 152 169676 153 169674 154 169675 155 169671 156 169672 157 169669 158 17720410 159 72140614 -- 130794 -- 169583 DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Mutcher Cover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H. 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 Nul, Centeriock 3/8-16 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bracket Washer Felt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC xl Gr. 5 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNCx 1 Arm Spdng 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 16 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Fiat 3/6" Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer RodClutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1- 3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Standard Deck, Order Separately Mulcher Plate and Gauge Wheel Components, Key Nos. 101-106 and 111- t21) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
77 79 73 16 93 81 17 12 124 107 19 _127 88 <= o x r -4 mO ' =0 ! | o_ oO m 0 r m Z r c Z c 0 ,_ 6O 69 58
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881 4 170354 Swashplate, TrunioeMachined 62 142887 5 169898 Block- Assembly 63 170410 6 170355 Sealant 10.50z 7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20X 1.25 64 142892 8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 65 170411 9 170358 Shaft, Input 66 170412 10 170359 Ring-Retaining 67 170413 11 170360 Spacer 68 170414 12 169870 Ring-Retaining 69 170415 13 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 70 170416 14 169869 Ball Brg 17ram Id X 40mm Od 71 170417 Xl 2ram 16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 72 170418 5/16- 24X0.75 17 170363 Lip Seat 18 X 32 X 7 73 142884 18 170364 Arm,Control 19 150771 Beadng, 3Ox52x13Thrust 74 170419 23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 75 170420 24 170366 Shaft, Motor 27 170367 Gear o Pinion, 13t 76 170421 28 170368 10V48t Gear 77 170422 29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 78 142969 30 170370 60t BulIGear 79 142980 31 170371 Sleeve Beadng .75 X 1.575 X 80 150778 .625 32 170389 SleeveBearing(Outboard) 81 170423 .75xl .750x.625 82 170424 33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13 Thk 83 161162 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, 85 170426 R.H.) 86 170427 36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 87 170424 L.H.) 88 170429 37 150792 MiterGear(Splined) 90 170430 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 93 170431 39 150809 Shaft 107 170432 40 170393 Ring, SpiraIRetaining 108 170433 41 170394 Pin, Jaekshaft 42 170395 Magnet, Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring, Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base, Filter 116 170438 47 170999 Actuator, Bypass 119 170439 48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 120 170440 49 170401 Arm, Bypass 121 170441 50 170202 Retaining Ring .250 External 51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 122 170442 Tc 123 170443 52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d 124 170444 X .05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 54 170406 Beadng, Center Block 55 142977 Spdng - Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w-50 Oil 58 170407 Brake Yoke Rotor, Brake Brake Puck Puck Plate Brake Actuating Pin Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/Patch, SpecialFlange Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch Spacer Spring, Brake Arm Bias Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed Arm, Brake Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 Compression Spring Brake Anti- Drag Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X .032 Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/8 O.D Oil Seal .628 X 1.0 X .25 Check Plug Assembly, .027, Washer Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975 Spring, Helical Comp Spacer Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf (Nylon Insert) Wedge, Fdction Pack Clip, Washer. 316xl .50x. 1046 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headless Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube Hose, Expansion Tank Expansion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust Deflector Washer, Motor Shaft .71 idx 1.15odx.030thk Plug, Sae #6 O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D. Shield, Vent Bracket, Support Expansion Tank Silicon Sponge Fan, 7 In. Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon Insert) Washer, Belleville Belt Keeper Center Section-Filter-Bypass Assembly 125 170445 Filter Assembly 126 170446 Fan - Pulley Service Assembly 127 170447 Seal - O-Ring Kit 128 173165 Kit, Expansion Tank 900 166768 Transaxle Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I @- 6--e CRANKSHAFT I -1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 _4 14 ENGINE CONTROLS I 14_) I_ I/tL _0 r "-' '_%'I EXHAUST I _--1 _4 8 // -S 5O
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 2 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 3 12-096-24-S Cover, Air Cleaner 4 12-083-08-S Precleaner Element 5 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 6 X-25-63-S Washer, Plain 1/4 7 12-083-05-S Element, Air Cleaner (tnctudes #7) 8 12-313-04-S Grommet 9 12-094-12-S Base, Air Cleaner (Includes Key Numbers 9 and 10) 10 12-072-05-S Stud, Mounting Plate M6 x 1.0 x 66 11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo Thread Forming (2) 12 12-041-02-S Gasket, Air Cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED -- 12-113-53-S Decal, Air Cleaner CRANKSHAFT ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-079-07-S Linkage, Choke 2 12-237-01 -S Clamp, Cable 3 M-0664020-S Screw, Locked Socket M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2) 4 M-0545016-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 16 5 12-536-09-S Control, Speed Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 6 through 9) 6 M-0443020-S Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 20 7 SM-0443025-SScrew, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 25 8 12-089-11-S Spring, Choke Adjust (2) 9 12-089-23-S Spring, Choke Return 10 12-089-24-S Spring, Governor 11 M-0641060-S Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 12 SM-0642025-SScrew, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 13 12-090-05-S Lever, Governor 14 25-158-11-S Bushing, Throttle Linkage 15 12-079-01-S Linkage, Throttle 16 25-158-08-S Bushing, Linkage Retaining KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-014-37-S Crankshaft 2 12-139-01-S Plug, Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0545010-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 (8) 2 24-468-10-SWasher, Plain 1/4 3 12-146-07-S Plate, Blower Housing 4 M-0645020-S Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 20 6 24-096-05-S Cover, Pinion 7 12-027-32-S Housing, Blower 9 12-141-01-S Ring, Retainer (2) 8 12-096-28-S Cover 10 25-154-02-S Clip, Mounting (3) 11 M-0545020-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 20 (3) 12 12-063-05-S Baffle, Intake Side 1 3 M-0645016-S Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 18 (2) 14 12,063-08-SBaffie, Cylinder Head 15 12-063-01 -S Baffle, Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 12.113-64-S Decal, Horsepower EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0829033-S Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2) 2 12-041-03-S Gasket, Exhaust Manifold 3 M-0841080-S Nut, Hex Flange MSx 1.25(2) 4 12-126-11-S Bracket, Muffler 5 12-445-06-S Strap, Lifting 6 M-0645025-S Screw, Hex Flange M6 x !.0 x 25 (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION -- 12-522-18 Short Block - - 12-755-59-S Gasket Set RPM Settings: RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1500-2000 High Speed: 3200-3400 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 / 8 / 11 J 5 / 3 2 / 1 _--15 t CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 2S_ 17 5 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, Hex. Flange M6x1.0 (2) 2 X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 3 M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 4 12-853-94-S Kit, carburetor (Includes 5- 7 Qty. 1 & 25 452 20 Terminal) 5 12-041-02-SGasket, air cleaner 6 12-053-94-S Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) (Includes 13-15, & 12 75703-3 kit, carburetor repair 7 12-041-01 -S Gasket, Carburetor 8 12-265-04-S Deflector, heat 9 X-426-9-S Clamp, hose (2) 10 25-353-10-S Line, fuel 9" 11 25-050-02-S Filter, Fuel 12 47-154-01 -S Clip, Cable 13 12-757-02-S Kit, Float 14 12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid repair (Includes 15, 12 454 03-S Tie wire, & 25-452 20-S Terminal 15 12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl retainer screw NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 12-041-01 -S Gasket, Carburetor - - 12-757-03-S Kit, Carburetor,,Repair -- 12-518-37-S Lead, Red( 37, 20 Gauge, Uninsulated Socket and Insulated Socket Terminal) - - M-561010-S Screw, Thread Forming M5 X -.8 x 10 - - 24-452-20-S Terminal - - 12-454-03-S Tie, Cable CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-351-01-S Lifter, Valve (2) 2 12-755-60-S Kit, Cylinder Head 3 12-411-01 -S Rod, Push (2) 4 12-041-10-S Gasket, Cylinder Head 5 12-017-01-S Valve, Intake, Standard Size 12-017-02-S Valve, Intake, .25" Oversize 6 12-016-01-S Valve, Exhaust, Standard 12-016-02-SValve, Exhaust, .25" Oversize 7 12-146-13-S Plate, Guide 8 12-468-05-SWasher, Plain 13/32 9 12-112-13-S Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust Port 10 12-086-15-S Screw, Hex Flange M10 x 1.5 x 81 (5) 11 12-089-01-S Spring, Valve (2) 12 12-173-01-S Cap, Valve Spring (2) 13 12-755-03-S Kit, Retainer (2) 14 X-426-9-S Clamp, Hose (2) 1 5 12-326-03-S Hose, Breather 16 M-0645020-S Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 20 (5) 17 12-096-07-S Cover, Valve with Nipple 18 235011 -S Retainer, Spring 19 24-032-05-S Seal, Valve Stem 20 M-0640034-S Screw, Hex Flange M6xl x34(2) 21 24-194-01-S Pivot, Rocker Arm (2) 22 24-186-03-S Arm, Rocker (2) 23 M-0545010-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 24 12-018-01-S Retainer, Breather Reed 25 12-402-02-S Reed, Breather 26 12-318-09-S Head, Cylinder 27 Xo75-23-S Plug, Pipe, Allen Head 1/8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I _-, OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I _3 c>_-4 6_ / ICRANKCASE J 10 2 3 13 STARTING SYSTEM J 0 & m21 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-SScrew, Hex Flange M10x 1.5x46 2 12-468-03-SWasher, Plain 3/8 3 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 4 25-684-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 5 12-157-03-S Spacer, Fan (4) 6 X-42-15-S Key 7 12-025-37-S Flywheel Assembly 8 12-155-09-S Connector 9 M-0548025-S Screw, Hex Cap M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2) 10 M-0545010-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 11 12-085-10-S Stator 12 12-132-02-S Spark Plug 13 X-728-1-S Clip, Cable 14 12-584-04-S Module ignition 15 M-0545020-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NOT ILLUSTRATED -- 12-518-35-S Lead, White, Ground To Kill (36", 18 Gauge, Fully Insulated Push-on Tab and Uninsulated Push-on Tab Terminals) - - 12-454-03-S Tie wire OIL PAN / LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-038-01 -S Dipstick Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3) 2 25-755-13-S Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes Key #3) 3 12-153-03-S O-Ring, Dipstick 4 12-153-02-S O-Ring, Upper Oil Fill Tube 5 12-123-04-S Tube, Oil Fill 6 M-645025-S Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 7 12-153-01-S O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube 8 25-162-07-S Screen, Oil Pick-up 9 12-096-03-S Cover, Oil Pick-up Screen 10 M-545016-S Screw, Hex Flange M5x0.8 x 16 11 12-050-01-S Oil, Filter 12 25-462-09-S Valve Oil Pressure Relief 13 X-75-10-S Plug, square hd solid 3/8" 14 12-393-01-S Oil Pump Assembly 15 12-153-06-S O-Ring, Oil pump Cover 16 12-096-34-S Cover, Oil Pump 17 M-545016-S Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3) 18 12-032-03-S (P.T.O. End) t 9 24-086-16-S Screw, Hex. Flange M6 X 1.25 X 45 (11) 20 24-086-17-S Screw, Hex. Flange M8X 1.25X45 21 12-199-56-S Pan, Oil Assembly (Includes 12, 14-17) 12-032-03-S Seal, Crankshaft 12-522-18-S Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-445-02-S Strap, Lifting M-0839025-S Screw, Hex Flange M8x 1.25x25 12-380-03-S Dowel, Locatin ] (4) 12-755-49-S Kit, Camshaft, Includes Key #7 & 8) 12-089-18-S Sprin 3, Actuating 12-422-08-S Shim Camshaft Blue 12-422-09-S Shim 12-422-10-S Shim 12-422-11-S Shim 12-422-12-S Shim 12-422-13-S Shim 12-422-07-S Shim 12-144-27-S Shaft Camshaft Red (A.R.) Camshaft Yellow (A.R.) Camshaft Green (A.R.) Camshaft Grey (A.R.) Camshaft Black (A.R.) Camshaft White (A.R.) Balance 12-874-07-S Piston w/Ring Set Standard 12-874-68-S Piston wiRing Set .25" Oversize 12-874-09-S Piston w/Ring Set .50" Oversize 11 12-018-02-S Retainer, Piston Pin (2) 12 t2-108-07-S Ring Set, Standard 12-108-08-S Ring Set .25" Oversize 12-108-09-S Ring Set .50" Oversize 13 12-067-05-S Connecting Rod, Standard 12-067-06-S Connecting Rod .25" Oversize 14 12-380-01 -S Pin, Governor Regulating 15 12-043-05-S Gear, Governor Assembly 16 M-0631005-S Washer, Plain, 6mm 17 12-144-02-SShaft, Governor Gear 18 52-139-09-S Plug, Cup 1 9 12-755-64-S Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross, with Clip (Includes Key #20 and 24) 20 12-144-24-S Shaft, Governor Cross 21 X-25-102-S Washer, Plain 1/4 22 12-032-01-S Seal, Governor Cross Shaft 23 SM-0631015-SWasher, Plain, 6ram 24 12-154-05-S Clip, Hitch Pin STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0839070-S Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 (2) 2 25-098-03-S Starter Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8) 3 12-755-54-S Kit, Drive End 4 12-227-06-S Cap, Drive End 5 45-170-03-S Armature 7 12-227-11 -S End Cap, Commutator 8 12-086-25-S Screw, Hex Flange 1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 55
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "_ "..... SIGHTING _. . CUT ' IUIDE TH-Fs ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ii d /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I _1 _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme | caution when changing direction on slopes. | I
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