Craftsman 917.271142 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°I 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271142 • Safety • Assem bly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat- ing 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 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Storage ............................................... 27 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Repair Parts ........................................ 32 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 contained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. 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. War- ranty 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 absolute- ly 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 obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual- ly downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do 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 al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required. • Be sure the area is clear of other • 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. limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • 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 notturn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual- ly downhill, if possible. 4
A, Look for this symbol to point o_ impor- tant safety precautions. It means t.,,_u- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: in order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the trac- tor. =O, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. "i3res can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. _i, WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/O FILTER:4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 15 AMPS @3600 RPM SYSTEM: BA'I-I'E RY: AMP/HR: 30 MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE:U1R BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS TORQUE: ;ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the propar tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and =Storage" sections of this owner's manual. ,A WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 5
Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft O m _ (1) Hex Bolt J _ \ / Steering I1 / _ _ Wheel | I / k_ _eila)LhOC k '_ k ' ,zc _L. / (1) Hex Bolt . _ 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 _ (, ) jr .................... 5/16-18 __(1] Wmshe r Seat @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob _ _( (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 - iiiiiii _im,.ppppppp I Keys Video Cassette G (2) Keys F-q Slope Sheet 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. 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) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton. • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 steering 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. _ _ Steering _ Wheel Insert Hex Bolt _Lock Washer f F_ _, _ _- Large Flat ____)) Washer _ Steering Boot Extension Shaft __-----Adapter 5/16 Locknut__ "5/16 Hex Bolt f- 4-.,_. Lower Steering '_,-_I Tab Shaft l "- Slots 7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY • Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions). Seat Battery Box Door Label ._rminal 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. Shoulder Bolt Seat Pan Seat NOTE." You may now roll or drive you 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 freewheeling 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 (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _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 oft skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. Flat Washer Adjustment Knob 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 Shield Mulcher Plate 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 designed for discharging and bagging also. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. 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 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. V' CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: J" All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). • / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. / Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. 4' Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in drive position. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ,/Engine oil is at proper level. ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. / Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. ,/It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual). 9
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1" ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 10
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition ht Switch Clutch Lever Switch / Ammeter "" Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/ Brake ent Lift Lever Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Control =g Brake Lever 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. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. 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. 11
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 pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever Throttle/Choke "Engaged" Position Control _. -_--_"_ Ignition Key __/ "Disengaged" -1 Pos,tion \ ".'_\", \\V_ Parking Brake Clutch/-_.". _ "__._-'_ j.."Engaged" Brake Pedal_', ,"J-_ .... _ Position Disengag ed". Adjus_nt /"---. Control Position Knob "Brake" Lever STOPPING Position MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades,move attachment 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 unauthodzed 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. _IL CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best 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 cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise (f_l) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise (1_-_)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. 12
• 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 appro- priate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 Locknut_ Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 3/8 Gauge Wheel 3houlder Bolt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- gage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield place. Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged" Position ._rnnt Lift Lever High Position • ':::!'_ Low Position 13 "Disenc Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _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/brakepedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING,CARTS AND OTHER ATrACHMENTS 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 10se control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The e'ngine 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 freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem- peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. A WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fue_ system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or Iong.er. 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. A 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. 14
• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) When enginestarts, movethethrottle control to the fast position. The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the en- gine 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, depending 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 performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure 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 "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 15
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching btade 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 perpendicu- lar to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. Max 1/3" 16
FILL IN DATES As YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE t##__(-'_'_'TSERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation _/ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Intedock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners If I1_? A Sharpan/Replece Mowe, Blades _,, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Cooling b/ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_#s Adjust Motion Onve Belt(s) Tension Q_'s Check Engine Oi! Level _ I1 # Change Engine Oil l_1.=p I_ E Clean Air Filter _2 N Clean Air Screen V'2 ! Inspect MuffledSperk Arrester V' Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _: N Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug _# V' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2 Replace Fuel Filter V' 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system. 2 - Service more o_en when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not required if equipped with malotermnce-free bahery 3 - ff equipped with oil rifler, change oil every 50 hours. 7 ° Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-ib$, maximum. 4 * Replace bkmde= more often when mowing in sandy soil. Do not overtighten. 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 properly maintain your Zerk tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be chocked at least once each Zerk :Wheel ng Zerk season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for loose fasteners. 17 (DGeneral Purpose Grease _)Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, 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 ad- justed. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure 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 assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated. Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly Blade Center Hole 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 bal- ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 5/8" e Center Hole BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive'charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. 18
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 pres- sure 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. I ° """ " *c _. _ .1o m 10- to, _- :_- 'flEMPERATUt_E RANG_ ANTICIPATED BEF_ NEXT OiL C p.ANGE 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. Cover Knob Air Cle_g Nut Cover [ .--_, ,_---_Rubber Foam-_'_ _ ] Grommet Pre- _ _"'_Air Cleaner Cleaner I" \ _ • .1-. "_'' • • _ Paper Cartridge Air _\Air Cleaner Ir_1"_'Base bcreen ,,__ .) \ "_ "_q _'_'_/(_il Fil Cap/ ._ '_ Dipstick (, _jOil Drain Plug 19
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 air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob 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. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. 20 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. • 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 additional 1/2 turn. • Fill crankcase with new oil (See 'q-O 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 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. C I:u_PF_ Cl 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 shortened engine life. CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. • Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spdn! Retainer • 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 Into square hole in frame. TO INSTALL MOWER • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Front Link Anti-Sway Retainer Springs (Both Sides) Housing Guide Bracket Large Retainer Spring 21
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure 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 adjusting. Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to groun_ower to ground rm Lift Link AI_-- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Mandrel "D" Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut 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. 22
Mandrel Idler Pull_ Pulleys Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in 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" Jam Nut Arm _J 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. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See 'qO 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 Idler Stationary Idler Transmission Input Pulley _ 0 TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL 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. 23
• 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 Neutral Lock Gate /" ! Adjustment BoLt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key / (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'I-rERY A CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other 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 _ Keps Nut Hex Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BA'I-rERY ACAUTION: 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 keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Seat Batter Box Door .= (Red) (Black) Cable 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. ctor ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine 25manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • 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. Re- move alignment pencil or drill bit. Cable Clamp._____._----_ Screw 71t 7 Speed Control _/_ I 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 adjust- ment, 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 (countemlockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may 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. 26 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 properly (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 authorized service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Idle Fuel Needle
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure: _A_OR 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. BA'I-rERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see 'q-O 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 _uUm 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 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. • 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. ENGINEOIL 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 and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden- sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Willnotstart Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in 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. • Weak or dead battery. • Blown fuse. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty ignition switch. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in =CHOKE" position. 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. • Rep ace spark plug. • Recharge or replace battery. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Check all wiring. • See 'q'o 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. • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of power (Continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mowerbladeswill not rotate CAUSE • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. • Spark plug wire loose. • Dirty engine air screen/fins. • Dirty/clogged muffler. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Bent blade mandrel. • Loose/damaged part(s). • Faulty operator-safety presence control system. •Wom, 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. • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. CORRECTION • 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. • Remove obstruction. • Replace mower drive belt. • Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • 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 ceil(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. • Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. • Air trapped in transmission during, shipment or servicing. • Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds stopping engine. CORRECTION • 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. ° 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.
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 [ BA]q'ERY SOLENOID RED AMMETER WHITE IGNITION SWITCH RED FUSE STARTER WHITE BLACK 1, I CL_ TDH / BRAKEPEDAL UP) ....... I i f i I _u E I 1 I FUEL L ....... J .... A]q-'MENT CLUTCH i 1 I (CLUTCH Ii --J-- i GREE N I[ 86 i FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED) (NOT OCCUPIED) BIJ_CK L-- o I i OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 8LACK ,_ED h_ ' _h L % -,. PLuGsSPARKoN _" I d IGNITION PLUG 0-- UNIT GAP RELAY #2 TWI_ CYL. ENGINES) j yELLOW L_ REGULATOR YELLOW YELLOW ALTERNATOR • 28 VOLTS AC @ 3850 RPM l IR EGULATOR O_SCONNEC f ED) QC,---_ OPERATOR F_ PRESENCE RELAY #3 L 85 86 ' / 8LLE _ I : 87 : 301 _ _ACK I . ,'t£0 , k )87A r --0-- -C_ ...... NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS =---_--q RELAY NOTE: iF WIRING NSLELATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNi f, THE'( SHOULO BE REPLACED ]O PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING• 3•1
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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch Interlock 21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable, Battery 25 146147 Cable, Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Seat 30 163_o_38 Switch, Ignition 33 140403 Key, Molded 40 170219 Harness, Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter) 70 170250 Hamess, Engine 81 109748X RelayAsm NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 33
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 55 54 206 3 6O 74 13 ----.._ _ / ' 2O8 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172108 17 144983X558 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 STD552507 58 150127 60 72140606 64 154798 74 STD541437 142 165867 143 154966 144 154207 145 156524 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 212 165919 - - 5479J Chassis Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L Panel, Dash, RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Locknut, Hex, with insert 3/8-16 UNC Grille/Lens Asm. Lens, Grille Fender/Footrest Bracket, Fender/Support Screw, ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4 - 20 UNC Washer 9132 X 7/8 X 16 Ga. Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw, Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X.75 Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood Bolt Shoulder5/16-18TT Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Screw Thdrol 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 917.271142 GROUND DRIVE 96 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DEScRIPTIoN 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Hydro Gr314-0510 65 STD551143 Washer 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 70 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 GR.5 72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Uric 73 169182 StrapTorqueRh 19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 74 137057 Spacer, Axle 21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 22 169498 Rod, BrakeHydro 76 STD581075 E-Ring 24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Uric 77 123583X Key, Square 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 26 STD551037 Washer 81 165586 Shaft Asm Cross 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 82 165711 SpringTorsion 28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 84 169594 LinkTransaxle 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 89 164890X428 Console, Shift 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 90 124346X Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc 34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 95 170201 Control Bypass 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad 36 19211616 Washer 116 72110610 Bolt Carr. 3/8-16 x 1.25 37 1572H Pin, Roll 150 165850 Bushing BellcrankGrd Drive 38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 39 74760644 Bolt 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125 40 4470J Spacer, Split 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler 159 165494 Hub Tappered Flange Shift Lt 42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 162 73680400 NutCrownlockl/4-20Unc 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv STL 163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr. 5 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 164 19091010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga 50 STD523715 Bolt 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16 UNC 166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18Unc 168 165492 BoltShoulder5/16-18x.561 53 105710X Link, Clutch 169 165580 Plate Fastening Lt 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 197 169613 NylinerSnap-in 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 198 169593 WasherNyliner 57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 199 169612 BoltShoulder5/16-18UNC 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 200 72140508 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18UNC x 1 61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 202 72110612 BoltCarrSH3/8-16x1-1/2Gr,5 62 8883R Cover, Pedal 63 140186 Pulley, Engine NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4S _ ...... - .... I s _41 $2 44 • 117 27 25 68 47 13 40 ._ "29 3O 67 67 67 43 I /
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 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 73800500 54 74780520 62 167902 63 74780616 65 160367 66 154404 67 72140618 68 169827 79 19132012 80 74950612 82 169835 85 133835 Steedng Wheel Front Axle Assembly 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, Steering Column Link, Drag Washer, Lock Spacer, Beadng, Front Axle Nut, Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033 Support, Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag Gear, Sector Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Rod,Tie Bushing, Steedng Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge Lock Nut Center 3/8-24 UNF Adaptor, Steering Wheel Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtl BIk Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Extension Steering Non-Adjust Cap, Spindle Fitting, Grease Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 Kit, Steering Assembly, Service Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc. x 1 Gr. 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4 Brace Axle Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bracket Susp Chassis Front Fastener Christmas Tree NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 6 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 8O 13 77 _...,,,,..._ 4O
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487)( 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 DESCRIPTION Control Throt]Choke Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16S-43519 Muffler Gasket Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt Washer Shield, BRN/DBR Guard Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown) Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Screw, Hex Washer Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Bort Hex Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Nut Flange MB-1.25 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 SEAT ASSEMBLY 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 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 Clip Push in Hinged 16 121250X Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 17 123976X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 21 171852 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 SMGML 22 STD541431 Washer 13/32 X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 25 127018X Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. Bol1 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 917.271142 9 2 14 3 20 7 4 1 11 2 14 13 19 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 163205 3 171698 4 171699 5 168920 6 133644 7 171765 9 163204 11 156811 13 146O46 14 163263 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal Fender DangerSears 15 160396 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 19 138047 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 20 166887 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 22 149516 Decal Engine - - 169210 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom - - 138311 Decal Replacement Srs - - 165800X428 Decal Fender Craftsman Gold - - 165799X428 Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst E/S - - 174967 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E - - 174968 Decal Dash Panel DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual, Owner's (English) Manual, Owner's (Spanish) WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 ,9 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap, Tire 65139 Stem, Valve 106222X Tire, Front 59904 Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 106732X427 Rim, Front 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 106108X427 Rim, Rear 122082X Tire, Rear 7152J Tube, RearTire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) lO4757X Cap, Axle 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 2524 23 7 19 I 13 5 32 49 30 3 4 26 6 13 6 ,8 .I I' .I l' I i' .1 i' 20 20 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 ERing 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH. 12 139866 Link Lift R.H. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut, Special 24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod, Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC 29 138057 Knob, Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion, Inf. Height 31 169865 Bearing, Pvt. Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 49 145212 Nut, Hex Flange Lock 50 110452X Nut, Push Phos. &-Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 MOWER DECK _147 34 | 68 40--_ 37 145 103 105 105 / 106 101 5 119 _ 19 21 16 21 22 23 24 28 "" 27 / 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 - 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 44 _5 t6 _9 50 31 32 33 _4 55 56 59 37 38 165892 STD533107 138O17 165460 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 128774 110485X 140329 72140505 132827 159770 STD541431 134753 131267 105304X 123713X 110452X 130968X428 19111016 131491 157722 129963 153535 137266 STD533717 133835 131494 19131316 STD541437 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 174284 131340 STD541410 139888 131845 133943 155046 165723 141043 149846 144959 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Mower Housing 90 74760616 Bolt 91 132274 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar,Front 92 STD541437 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 93 19171416 Retainer Spring 94 132264 Arm, Suspension, Rear 95 132273 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 101 136420 Washer, Lock 102 71081010 Washer, Hardened 103 19061216 Blade, Mulching 104 STD551110 Bearing, Ball 105 160793 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 106 2029J Vented (Incl. Key Number 6) 111 155197 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 112 155198 Bearing, Bali, Mandrel 113 17060514 Stripper, Vented MowerDeck 114 73510500 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 115 72110504 Bolt, Shoulder 116 4898H Baffle, Vortex 117 165746 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 118 73930600 Stiffener Bracket 119 19121414 Bracket, Deflector 121 143723 Cap, Sleeve 128 153390 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 129 19131312 Nut, Push 130 STD523710 Shield, Deflector 131 STD533710 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 142 165890 Rod, Hinge 143 157109 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 144 158634 Washer, Spacer 145 165888 Pulley, Mandrel 146 171977 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 147 131335 Bolt 148 169022 Fastner, Christmas Tree 149 165898 Pulley, Idler, Flat 150 19091216 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 151 169670 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 152 169676 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 153 169674 Retainer 154 169675 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 155 169671 Washer, Hardened 156 169672 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower 157 169669 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 158 17720410 Locknut 159 STD533717 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC - - 130794 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened - - 169583 Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, Tuv Idler Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 UNe: Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. RollerNose Bracket Asm Noseroller RH Cover Mulching 42" Black Screw Pan Hd Phillip 10-24 x5/8 Washer#10 Washer Lock Latch Asm Bagger NutWeld Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH Screw Tapping 5/16-18 Unc Nut, Hex Keps 5/16-18 UNC Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Bracket Washer Felt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gr.5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x 1 Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carraige Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42" Washer flat 3/8" Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer Rod Clutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Uric x 1-3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Std deck - order separately mulcher plate components key nos. 101-106) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 _EY PART KEY PART _10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 58 170407 -_ 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 59 170408 ] 170353 Center Section, Assembly 60 142883 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 61 142881 5 169898 Block - Assembly 62 142887 170355 Sealant 10.50z 63 170410 7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 3 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 64 142892 ) 170358 Shaft, Input 65 170411 10 170359 Ring-Retaining 66 170412 11 170360 Spacer 67 170413 12 169870 Ring-Retaining 68 170414 i3 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 69 170415 14 169869 Ball Brg 17ram Id X 40mm 70 170416 OdX 12mm 71 170417 16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 5/16-24X0.75 72 170418 i7 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 18 170364 Arm, Control 73 142884 19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Th rust 23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 74 170419 >-4 170366 Shaft, Motor 75 170420 ->7 170367 Gear - Pinion, 13t 28 170368 10t/48t Gear 76 170421 -_9 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 77 170422 30 170370 60t Bull Gear 78 142969 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.575 X .625 79 142980 32 170389 SleeveBeadng(Outboard) 80 150778 .75xl .750x.625 33 142991 Washer, 81 170423 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13 Thk 82 170424 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, 83 161162 R.H.) 84 170425 36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 85 170426 L.H.) 86 170427 37 150792 Miter Gear (Splined) 87 170424 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 88 170429 39 150809 Shaft 90 170430 '_0 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining 93 170431 1.1 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 107 170432 _12 170395 Magnet, Ring 108 170433 _13 170396 Spring, Bypass _1. 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw3/8-24 X 2.5 109 170434 Long 111 170435 _-5 170397 Filter 112 170436 170398 Base, Filter 113 170437 _.7 170999 Actuator, Bypass 18 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 116 170438 _-9 170401 Arm, Bypass 119 170439 50 170202 Retaining Ring.250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer, 122 170442 5/8 Id X 1.00d X .05 Thk 123 170443 53 170405 Retaining Ring 124 170444 54 170406 Bearing, Center Block 55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w-50Oil 127 170447 900 166768 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 7/80.D Oil Seal .625 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 5/16-24 Unf (Nylon insert) Wedge, Fdction Pack Clip, Washer .316x1.50x.1046 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headless Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube Hose, Expansion Tank Expansion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping10-32 X 1/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust Deflector Washer,Motor Shaft .71idxl.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 Filter Assembly Fan - Pulley Service Assembly Seal - O-Ring Kit Transaxle Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 2 12 13 t4 11 CRANKCASE I _1
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25-351-01 Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder head (includes 2 ........ 3-17) 12-041-01 Carburetor gasket(2) 3 12-445-02 12-041-02 Air cleaner base gasket 4 M-0839025 12-041-03 Exhaust maniford gasket 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) 5 12-380-17 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 6 12-755-49 12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) 7 12-089-31 12-017-02 Valve, intake (.25) 8 12-422-08 12-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) 12-422-09 12-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) 12-422-10 X-75-23 Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8 12-318-19 Cylinder Head 12-422-11 25-186-01 Arm, rocker (2) 12-422-12 12-599-03 Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12-422-13 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange 12-422-07 M6xl.0x34 (2) 9 12-144-27 12-089-01 Spring, valve (2) 10 12-874-07 12-173-01 Cap, valve spring (2) 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (2) 24-874-11 12-468-05 Washer, plain 13/32 12-874-08 12-t12-13 Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12-874-09 port 11 12-018-02 12-086-15 Screw, hex. flange 12 12-108-07 M10x1.5x81 (5) 12-108-08 X-426-9 Clamp, hose (2) 12-108-09 12-326-03 Hose, breather 13 12-067-05 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange 12-067-06 M6xl.0x20 (5) 14 12-380-01 12-096-07 Cover, valve w/nipple 15 12-043-05 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange 16 M-0631005 M5x0.8xlO 17 12-144-02 12-018-01 Retainer, breather reed 18 52-139-09 12-402-02 Reed, breather 19 12-755-64 23 24 21 X-25-102 22 12-032-01 23 SM-0631015 24 12-154-05 Seal, crankshaft Block, cylinder (Use Short- Block 12 522 18) Strap, lifting Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x25 Dowel, locating (4) Kit, camshaft (Includes 7_8) Spring, actuating Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red Shim, camshaft (A.R.) _ellow him, camshaft (A.R.) green Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white Shaft, balance Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (Includes 11-12) Piston w/Ring Set (.08) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) Retainer, piston pin (2) Ring Set (Std.) Ring Set (.25) Ring Set (.50) Connecting Rod (Std.) Connecting Rod (.25) Pin, governor regulating Gear, governor assembly Washer, plain 6mm Shaft, governor gear Plug, cup Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip (Includes 24) Washer, plain 1/4 Seal, governor cross shaft Washer, plain 6ram Clip, hitch pin 51
TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I _-- 23 AIR INTAKE I 1-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 I s 6 0_7 ? 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange 1 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange MIOxl.5x46 M5x0.8xl0 (8) 2 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 2 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4 3 24-162-03 Screen, grass 3 12-146-07 Plate, blower housing 4 M-0639016 Screw, hex. flange 4 24-086-18 Screw, phillip hd M4x0.7 X8 M6x1.0x16 (6) (2) 6 12-157-03 Fan 5 24-096-05 Cover, pinion 7 41-403-09 Regulator, rectifier 6 220534 Washer, plain 5/16 (2) 8 X-22-11 Washer, lock (2) 7 12-027-54 Housing, blower 9 236602 Connector 8 12-063-10 Baffle, intake side 10 X-42-15 Key 9 25-!54-02 Clip, mounting (3) 11 12-025-35 Flywheel 10 12-086-37 Screw, captive washerM5 12 41-155-02 Connector (4 contact) X0.8 X20 (3) 13 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 11 M-0645016 Screw, hex. flange (." 2) M6x1.0x16 (2) 14 12-085-01 Stator assembly - 15 amp 12 12-063-08 Baffle, cylinder head 15 12-132-02 Spark Plug 13 12-063-09 Baffle, cylinder 16 X-728-1 Clip, cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 17 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange X-25-92 WASHER, PLAIN 3/16" (2) M5x0.8xl0 (2) 18 12-584-08 Module, ignition 19 12-452-02 Terminal 20 12-086-35 Screw, hex. socket AIRINTAKE/FILTRATION M5x0.8x20 (2) 21 M-0461013 Screw, pan head M4.2x13 KEY PART (2) NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 22 12-584-12 Module, speed advance 23 25-086-47 Shoulder M6X1.0X16 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED 25-518-29 Lead 25-518-05 Lead 12-176-36 Harness X-25-5 Washer, plain 5/16" 12-155-02 Connector 23-517-03 Clip Cable 1 25-341-03 Knob, air cleaner cover 2 12-096-24 Cover, air cleaner 3 12-083-12 Precleaner, element 4 12-083-10 Kit air cleaner element (Includes 5,7) 5 1230046 Seal 3/4" 6 12-100-01 Wing Nut 7 12-032-11 Seal 1-7/16" 8 12-094-07 Base, air cleaner(Includes 10,11) 9 12-072-04 Stud, mounting plate M6X1.0X75 10 12-086-01 Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread forming (2) 11 12-041-02 Gasket, air cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-113-53 Decal, air cleaner 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM J 3-- g o o GI 8-- l ENGINE CONTROLS J 11 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I ,_, '-2: @ _ --13 t-- 8 L-- 0--4 5-- 22-- 20 19 15 O--16 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY _10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x70 (2) 2 2 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 3 12-755-54 Kit, drive end 4 4 12-227-06 Cap, drive end 5 5 12-170-05 Armature 6 12-221-01 Kit, brush & spring 6 7 12-227-13 Cap, commutator end 8 12-211-01 Bolt, hex, flange 1/4-20x4- 7 5/8 (2) 01L PAN!LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Dipstick assembly (Includes 2-3) Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3) O-Ring, oil fill cap O-Ring, upper oi_ fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 O-Ring, lower oil fill tube Screen, oil pickup Cover, oil pickup screen Screw, hex. flange MSx0.8x16 Valve, oil pressure relief Filter, oil Plug, sq, hd. solid 3/8 Pump, oil assembly O-Ring, oil pump cover Cover, oil pump Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (3) Seal, oil (P.T.O. end) Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 (11) Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 Assembly, Pan, oil (Incl. 11,15-18) 1 12-038-01 2 25-755-13 3 12-153-03 4 12-153-02 5 12-123-04 6 M-0545020 7 12-153-01 8 25-162-07 9 12-096-03 10 M-0545016 11 25-462-09 13 52-050-02 14 X-75-10 15 12-393-01 16 12-153-06 17 12-096-34 18 M-0545016 19 12-032-03 20 24-086-16 21 24-086-17 22 12-199-53 PART NO. 12-079-07 12-237-01 M-0664020 24-086-43 12-536-10 M-0443025 M-0443020 8 12-089-11 9 12-089-23 10 12-089-24 11 12-755-83 12 12-100-07 13 52-211-04 14 12-090-28 15 25-158-08 16 12-079-01 17 25-158-11 DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, lobed socket M6xl.Ox20 (2) Screw, hex. flange Control, speed assembly (Includes 6,8,9) Screw, pan head M4x0.7x25 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x20 Spring, choke (2) Spring, choke return Spring, governor Kit, governor lever (Includes 12-14) Nut, hex flange 1/4 - 20" Bolt, 1/4 - 20 X 1" Lever, governor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CRANKSHAFT J 2 ul / Z5 FUEL SYSTEM I _a /s /iJ C2_ 24 12 56
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 ' OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 -'UEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT (EY PART KEY PART ,IO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 3 X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 2 12-139-01 Plug, cup 4 M-9629116 Stud M6xl.0x116 (2) 5 12-853-95 Kit, carburetor w/gasket 6 12-041-02 7 12-053-95 8 12-041-01 9 12-265-04 10 47-154-01 11 X-426-09 12 25-353-10 13 25-050-02 _IOT ILLUSTRATED 12-757-02 12-757-03 12-041-01 12-041-02 12-041-65 12-041-06 12-632-06 12-757-33 12-041-06 12-454-01 25-452-20 12-454-03 M-0561010 M-0645020 (Includes 6,7,8 qty 1 12-454-01, 25452-20) Gasket, air cleaner Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) Gasket, carburetor (2) Deflector, heat Clip cable Clamp, hose (2) Line, fuel 9" Filter, fuel Kit, float Kit, carburetor repair Gasket, carburetor Gasket, air cleaner Gasket, bowl Gasket, bowl screw Seal, solenoid Kit, solenoid repair Gasket, bowl screw Tie, wire Terminal Tie cable Screw, thread forming M5X0.8X10 Screw, hex. flange M6X1.0X20 (2) EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-072-04 Stud (2) 2 12-041-03 Gasket, exhaust manifold 4 12-126-11 Bracket, muffler 5 12-445-06 Strap, lifting 6 M-6645025 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 (2) 12-522-18 Short Block 12-755-82 Gasket Set 57
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL o"1 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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