Craftsman 917.27306 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual CRnFTSMnN o 20.0 HP ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOm Model No. 917.273060 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
.... ....... .8 .......... 12 .......... 19 Maintenance ......................................... 19 Service and Adjustments ...................... 23 Storage ................................................. 31 Troubleshooting .................................... 32 Repair Parts ......................................... 36 Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover plugs, belts,_ stc._ CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- to the instructions in the owner's manual, any parts found to be defective in material or during normal use, such as blades, spark • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thoms, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci- dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip- ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat- tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1:)/817 WA, Hoftman Estates, IL 60179 GENERAL OPERATION- - Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions 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 beforemowing. St_op machine if anyone enters the area. 2 • 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 direc- tion 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 unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set park- ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the machine into a trailer or truck. 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: • Donotturn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could sud- denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced lraction could cause sliding. • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. , • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and tum 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 comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a v_ater heater. • Never run a machine inside'a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good condition. _ Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regulady. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop andinspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. 3
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving pads or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, ahd use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overtum the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • Do nottum on slopes unless necessary, and then, tum slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. A Loel_ for this symbol to point dut impor- tant safety precautions. It means:CAU- TION!t! BECOME AWARE!i! YOUR SAFE- TY IS INVOLVED. _,CAt.n3ON: In order to preyenf acciden- tal starling when setting up, t_ansporting, adjusting or making repairs always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wi_'e where it cannot contact spark plug. AWARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS !GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS iCAPAC TY UNLEADED !/_ND TYPE: REGULAR DIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 _,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC SAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8 MPH): REVERSE: 2.1 tIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI 3HANGING SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35 MIN. CCA: 280 CASE SIZE: U1R BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman 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 Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and mair_tain your tractor properly. Always observe the =SAFETY RULES". MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- able on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. _,WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved 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 Califomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears, Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 5
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob i - 1_3) R_tair_er Springs (E_oubl_ Loop) I (4) Retainer Springs (Single Loop) 6
Paris packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Seat Manual 7-- b V, Video Cassette Steering Wheel i I i o i i Parts Bag (_ (2) Washers 3/8, x 7/8 x 14 Ga. (2) Shoulder Bolts @ (2) Centerlock (2) Gauge (2) Keys Nuts Wheels Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve =L Extension Slope Sheet _ (2) Front Link Aseemb_lee 7
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/ (1) 1/2" wrench drive ratchet (1)Pliers (1) Phillips Screw- (1) Utility knife driver (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 posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6). • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat. • Remove mower and package materials. Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft. • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide the steenng sleeve over the steer- ing shaft. • Ah'_gn tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steedng wheel. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to dght) and slide onto steering wheel adapter. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed. Tighten securely. • Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. • Remove protective materials from trac- • tor hoed and grill. Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment 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 Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. 8
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). ," _'° _t Label INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. • Raise_seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt Adjustment Knob Flat Washer CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated 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 BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control (see Know Your Tractor in Operation section). Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties secudng anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck, • Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to dght side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install belt into electdc clutch pulley groove. • Install one front link in top hole of the left hand front mower bracket and left hand front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown. • Install second front link in dght hand front suspension bracket and retain with single loop retainer spdng as shown. • Slide dght side of mower back and install link in top hole of right hand front mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spdng as shown. •Tum height adjustment knob counter° clockwise until it stops. • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. • Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer spdngs with loops down as shown. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack- et under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. •Tum height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspen- sion. 9
• Raise deck to highest position. • Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten se- curely. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec- tion of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Vedfy that the belts are routed correctly. Double Loop Retainer Spring Left Hand Gauge Wheel Bar Double Loop Retainer Spring (Inward pointing deck pins) Suspension Chassis Arms Bracket Front Links Front Suspension Brackets Bolt Single Loop Retainer Springs Gauge Wheel 3/8 Washer Use Rlera For Retainer Springs 3/8-16 Center Locknut Anti-Sway Bar Idler Pulley Bracket Discharge 10
Ii CHECKLIST Please review the following checklist: / All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflat- ed at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. ('13res 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. • / Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following impor- tant items: ,/Engine oil is at proper level. ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu- lar 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 trans- mission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of thismanual). 11
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 LIGHTS ON ® FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L LOW PARKING BRAKE AI-rACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 12
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. Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Uft Lever Choke Control - Parking Brake Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. UGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. IGNITION-SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. AMMETER: Indicates battery charging ( ) or discharging (-). PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position. MOTION CONTROL LEVER. Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. 13
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the J eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard 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 ....... "ENGAGED" position and release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure. Push-In to Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Throttle Control Turn ignition key to =OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than =OFP will cause the battery to be discharged (dead). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run- ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, 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 throt- tle reduces the battery charging rate. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Lever Parking Brake Pedal =Drive" Position Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop_mower blades, move attach- ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stopground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" IpO. sition. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not retum to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. 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". Use choke control whenever you are start- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. 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 turn- ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise (C) to raise cutting height.. • /urn Knoo counterclockwise (O)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending up.on soil conditions, height of grass and 14 types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- tively 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 condi- tions. • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height. • Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. • Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. • Replace retainer springs into clevis pins. Retrainer Clevis Pin sp0og \ Jj-- auge Wheels _ Fe_=_'_7///'lT_ _. Bar s_ Gaug Wheel Bracket 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 con- troL • Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment 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 discharge guard in place. Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To "Engage" Attachment Lift Lever High Position Low .#"Position Push In To "Disengage" TO OPERATE ON HILLS ,_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or clown hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. i f stoppingis absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not retum to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. i To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all tums slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling posi- tion. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest positi0n with attachment lift control. • Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod. • Push control red in to disengage trans- mission and reinsert retainer spdng into control rod hole now on back side of the bracket. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse abeve procedure. 15
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already tilled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip stick; 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 nec- easa_ add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation-you should _hange oil for easier starting (See =OIL VISCOSITY CHART- in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • To change eng,ne oil,.see the Maintenance section m 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 carl)off 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. 16 IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good ,_dAweather starting. RNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp- tied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel _k or permanent damage may occur. CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to =DISEN- GAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position • Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND ABOVE) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slight- ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° FAND BELOW) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slight- ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up pedod 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 neu- tral. 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 be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. NOTE: 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 trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your trensmission 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 free- wheel control in freewheehng position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throt- tle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward _osition and hold for five (5) seconds. ove 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 sys- tem. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throt- tle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N)posi- tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever for- ward; after the tractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet retum the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro- cedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 17
MOWING TIPS • "13re chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the run- ner (See fig. X) • 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 cut- ting. • When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, 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 possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable 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 se- lecUng a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used. 18
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES _t,O_/_,_,_O"j_. You Check Operator Presence and T Veer_ck Systems I/ R Check for Loose Fasteners (l_ V_7 i Jl_ A S_arPe_Rep'_e M°wor _ades _" T LubricatTon charZ 0 Check eatte,y Leve_ ! _, R _esn B=te,y _ Termi_ds _ V' Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s Check EnC.e o, L_v_ _ V' change E,_ OH _ V' E Clean Air Filter _V': N Clean Air Screen ! G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester t,/ Repl=, o, Fi,. (, .qui_,_ !_,_,, N Clesn Engine Cooling Replace Spark Plug I_' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'= Replace Fusl Filter ll_ 1 - Change more oltb'_ when operatic; under _ heavy load _- In high _ i_._, S - Jf equipped wNh ad_dtable sy_ 2 - S_;ce mo_ _ten when op_ in dkty o_ du=ty conditions. 6 - Not required I _oped wl_ _me battery. 3 - ]1 equ_ with o_ flte_, change og _er/50 bo_rs. 7 - Tighten Im_tt mob plv_ bolt Io _5 It ..Ibs. m_m. 4 - Relfar, e b_d_ mot= Dire. wh_m mowing b uno_ _oa, DO r_ ove_0hte_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover o'rie Rod Ball Joints items that have been subjected to operator eSpindle Zerk---- L abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain eFront------H_l:ll tractor as instructed in this manual. Some Wheel _.L_ _ adjustments will need to be made periodi- cally to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE eGeneral Purpose Grease • Check engine oil level. @Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points • Check operator presence and interlock which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubd- systems for proper operation, cants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they • Check-fo_" loose fasteners, must be Jubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. _ _-_eSpindle Zerk _Ft"" eFront _'__'." Wheel Bearing L Bearing eSteedng._ _"_ Sector t eEngine Gear Teeth i _._ _: " OSpray Silicone lubdant (Move Boots to Lubricate) 19
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "3"0 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 rub- ber. • 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 purchaeed 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 propedy. If your trac- tor does not function as described below, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate°unless the operator is in the seat. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secudng 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 • 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. edge up Center Hole Assembly Hex Bolt -Star *A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer). NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a hod- zontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, pedodic 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 I hour. on mandrel assembly. 2O
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 ter- minals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly, • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu- al). 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. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed 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 deiergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem- perature. SAE VISCO_rPf GRADES 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 start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- stick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meetAPI 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 dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT 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. Air Screen Oil Drain Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom dried gum fibers. 21
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 extemal 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 re- moved 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. • Loosen knob and remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. 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 car- tridge. Foam Cartridge Rubber Seal Knob NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use preasudzed air, as this will damage the cartddge. • Remove nut and cartridge plate. • R_n_sta-II the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. • Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary. • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. ENGINE OIL RLTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or with every second oil change if the trac- tor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arraster (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are propedy positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. CLEANING i lean 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 elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. 22
_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. i um ignition key =OFP 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 in contact with plug, come TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER • Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. • Lower mower to its lowest position. • Remove retainer spring holding anti- swaybar to chassis bracket and disen- gage anti-swaybar from bracket. • Remove retainer springs from suspen- sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck; • Raise attachment lift to its highest posi- tion. • Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links. • Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley. • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links. TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual. AdiusVnent Lift Nuts Links Suspension Arms Front Suspension Bracket Front Mower _ Bracket Electric Clutch Chassis Bracket Front Suspension Bracket Retainer Springs Retainer Spring Anti-Sway Bar Retainer Springs Mower Bracket 23
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT .. Raise mower to its highest position. Measure height frombottom of deck cud to ground level at front comers of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- _ment on one mower only. side of 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 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom _ottom _ -- of Cud Groun 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 the front is approx,mately 1/8" to 1/2' lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on d!_ht side of tractor. Measure d,stance "F" dtrectly in front of 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. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut =G" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance =F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tightennut "H" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front ot mower housing, loosen nut =H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut =G" on both front links an equal number of turns. . • When distance =F" is 118" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut UH" against trunnion on both front links. NOTE: Each full tum of nut =G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8". • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Trunnion f Front _' Links _ TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of left hand man- drel pulley. • Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. • Be sure spdng is securely hooked to pd- mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous- ing. 24
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown. • Install new bolt onto electric clutch pul- ley. • Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley. • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside bolt keepers. • Reassemble left hand mandrel cover. Screws Left Hand Cover Idler Spdng Electdc Pulleys Clutch Primary Idler Arm Left I. Mandrel Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers Bolt in Mower Housing TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower ddve belt (See =TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from right hand man- drel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing. • Carefully roll belt off right hand mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from center mandrel pul- ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel pulley. • Remove any dirt or grass which may . have _Lccumulated around mandrels ana entire upper deck surface. • Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. _Be sure spring is h,.o_h kedin secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket. Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown. Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly. Reconnect spring to bolt in mower . housing and reinstall dght hana manare cover. • Reinstall mower to tractor (See =INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual)=. • Reassemble mower drive bolt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 25
Left Hand Mandrel Mower Blade Ddve Belt Center Mandrel Right Hand Cover Screw Idler Arm Spdng Anit-Sway Bar Idler Bracket Pulley TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the intemal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authonzed service center/depart- ment. • Make sure attachment clutch and igni- tion switches are in =OFF" position. • Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot loca- tions cut in the side of brake plate. Rotor.,_,. Clutcht Plat_e ./I/\ Nylon Locknut (3F Brake Plate NOTE: After installing a new electdc clutch, m9 tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate._ TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam-nut and tum nut =A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut : against nut =A". 26 ., 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 necessary. Contact your nearest authorizedser- vice center/department. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Nut "A" Jam Nut 3peraSng Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parkingbrake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL - • Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). • Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys. • Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pul- ley. • Remove belt from transaxle pulley. • Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pulley. • Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION - • Place V part of belt intogrooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-_ ers, • Route belt on right side, coming from V- idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley. • Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan bolt keep- er. • Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep- ers. • Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley. • Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers. • Chock to be sure belt is positioned cor- roctly and is on proper side o1 all belt keepers. • Reinstall mower. IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment. Tractor VoBelt Drive Schematic Viewed from L.H. Side of Tractor • Belt Transaxle Clutching Idler Keeper Engine Clutching Fiat Idler_ Pulley Above Belt V-Idler Belt Keepers I _ J Belt Fan KeeperEn ine Idler _ V-Idler As Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis. • Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac- tor by tuming ignition key to "OFF'posi- tion and engage parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn. While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut securely. NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjust- ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 turn. Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary. TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before oper- ating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. _ Locknut Jam Nut TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steeringwheel crossbars are not hod- zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- tioned straight forward, remove steenn_l wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steedng operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or dam- aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. TO CHECK TOE-IN • Position front wheels straight ahead. • Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions =A" and =B'). • Front dimension =A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B". TO ADJUST TOE-IN • Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. • Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension =13". • Tighten jam nuts securely. FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/dopart- ment. 27
Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining nng securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - Block rear axle securely. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and t=ghten hub bolts securely. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tiros due to slow leaks, bre sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washers Rs n,ng Ring TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the _ngine, it should be recharged. (See 'BATrERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec- :ion of this manual). f "jumper cables" are used for emergency ;tatting;, follow this procedure: MPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped _ith a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. 28 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. "Positive" ( ) =Negative" (-) L.H. Panel I-_611 Bolt _ REPLACING BATFERY ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift hood to raised position. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • Reinstall terminal guard. • First connect RED battery cable to peal- five ( ) battery terminal with hex bolt, keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, keps nut. Tighten securely. Close terminal access doors. Close hoo.d.
Keps Nut _ u..., TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Terminal ..... _ _- _ .. ' '°^ ASSEMBLY A=e .... Bolt • Raise hood. Door..___."-" " - • Unsnap headlight wire connector. _Positive Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at :.--" sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of .- _ (Red) Cable tractor. Terrain =_'_-/-_... = _""_ Negative (Black) • To replace, reverse above procedure. Guard / _'f_L-.J// Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. • Replace bulb inholder 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 pre- vent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia- gram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING • While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. • Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments. •Tum adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments. • Retighten jam nut against spdng bush- ing. IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum spdng tension when using light attach- ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever springto aid in lifting attachment. Do not overpower spring. When removing attach- ment, always adjust spring]ension to its lowest position. AdjU__Bushing _Attachment _Lift Spdng !(//" - / JamNut Headlight 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 indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely. Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed I Screw Throttle . Cable Stop Screw Clamp Screw Choke , Control Cable 29
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car- tridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Re- sponsibilities section of this manual). • Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se- curely. • Reassemble air cleaner. Closed for Choke TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SE'I-FfNG - • Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock- wise) 1 turn. FINAL SETTING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. • Idle sDeed settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. • Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, tum idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance. • Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- sary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, tum idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. 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 tamperwith the engine govemor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set- ting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 3O
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor- ing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thor- oughly. Remove all did, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this man- ual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur- faces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage dudng long pedods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMI- NALS" in the Maintenance section of this _nanual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnect- ed and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng 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 dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Add sta- bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure- tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure- tor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). •Tum ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil • Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirL • Cover your tractor with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 31
TROUBLI=SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- CORRECTION • RII fuel tank. • See =TO START ENGINE" in erly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. Operation section. • Wait ssveml minutes before attempting to start. • Replace spark plug. • Clean/replace air filter. • Replace fuel tilter. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and mplaca fuel filter. i Hard to start Engine will not rum over Engine clicks but will :lot start • Loose or damaged wiring. • • Carburetor out of adjustment. , • Engine valves out of adjust- ment. • Dirty air filter. • • Bad spark plug. • • Weak or dead battery. _ • • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Loose or damaged wldng. • • Carburetor out of adjustment. • • Engine valves out of adjust- ment. • Clutchrbrake pedal not depressed. Check all wiring. See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center. Clean/raplace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Check all widng. See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center, Depress clutch/orake pedal. • Attachment dutch is engaged. • Disengage attachment clutch. • Weak or dead battery. * Recharge or replace battery. • Blown fuse. • Replace fuse. • Corroded battery ten.rials • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wldng. • Check all widng. • Faulty ignition switch. • Check/replace ignition switch. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged widng. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Chack/raplace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center. Recharge or replace battery. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power • CAUSE • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Thm_e in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. Excessive vibration i Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged Poor cut - Uneven Mower blades will not rotate • Spark plug wire loose. Dirty engine air screen/fins. • Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged widng. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjust- ; • ment. Wom, bent or loose blade. • Bent blade mandrel. • Loose/damaged part(s). • Faulty operator-safety pres- • ence control system. Wom, bent or loose blade. Mover deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Obstruction in clutch mecha- nism. Wom/damaged mower ddve belt. Set in =Higher Cut" posi- tiordreduce speed. Adjust thmtfie control. Clean underside of mower hous- ing. Clean/replace air filter. Check ell 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 carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Clean engine air screen/fins. Claanireplace muffler. Check all widng. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. Contact an authodznd service center. Replace blade. Tighten blade polL Replace blade mandrel. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. Check wiring, switches and con- nections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower hous- ing. • Replace blade mandrel. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. • Remove obstruction. • Replace mower drive belt. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate (cont'd) Poor grass discharge Heso_Ight(s) not work ing (if so equipped) Bs_ery will not charge Loss of drive Engine =backfires" when tuming engine "OFF" CAUSE • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower ddve belt worn. • Blades impropedy installed. • Improper blades used. = • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Switch is "OFF'. • Bulb(s) burned out. • Faulty light switch. • Loose or damaged widng. • Blown fuse. • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. • Freewheel control in "disen- gaged" position. • Motion ddve belt wom, dam- aged-or broken. • Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing. • Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 sec- onds before stopping engine. CORRECTION • Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. • Place throttle control in =FAST" position. • Shift to slower speed. • Allow grass to dry before mow- ing. • Level mower deck. • Check Ures for proper air pres- sure. • Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace mower ddve bell • Reinstall blades sharp edge down. • Replace with blades listed in this manual. • Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. •Tum switch "ON'. • Replace bulb(s). • Checldreplace light switch. • Check wiring and connections. • Replace fuse. • Replace battery. • Check/clean all connections. • Replace regulator. • RePlace aifemator. • Place freewheel control in =engaged" position. • Replace motion ddve belt. • Purge transmission. • Move throttle control to =SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 34
TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 SCHEMATIC OPERATO_ PRESENG_ RELAY RELAy GFG IGNmON ftwrrcH R_J_IOyA_._ NON.R¢_MOVABLE CONNECTIONS B E I DA NG NE CONNECTOR L STAnT I.÷S÷All _E_) _TOR--_ ---I_at TRACTOR CONNECTOR NOTE: {F W(R(NG |NSUILATED GARBURET(}R (REO W1RE) OULD _ REPLACED TO T;_V (Ye.LOW _RS__.U_ W_R_ PROPERLY SECURE YOUR _R_NG, TO LIGHT PKG,) 35
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 22 33 12 11 26 i I I i I 36
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bait Hex Head 114-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-In 19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 114-20 21 161785 Hamess Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014,.I Cable, Battery 25 146686 Cable, Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps He)( 1/4-20 Unc 28 157899 Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Plunger 30 163S68 Switch, Ign 33 140403 Key, Ignition 40 164069 Hameas Ign. 41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 154963 Sw_tch, PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Relay Asm. 83 163996 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV NOTE: All component d_menslons given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 122 17 ! 17 19 100 68 2 86 17 56 102 52 17
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728 2 140506 Dmwbar, Gt 52 STD541431 4 73800700 Nut, LockHex 7/16Unc 56 154914 5 163976 DashYTGT2Cyl 58 137113 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 60 17490620 7 17720408 Screw, ThdCut 1/4-20xl/2 63 19131614 8 145166 Support, Buttery 68 17490508 14 161023X558 HoodAsm.,PntY'l"GT 70 137159 15 160568 LensAsrn Headlight Bur 84 142992 16 121794X Cover, Access 86 74760716 17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4 90 STD551237 18 160564X558 Gdlle 91 156586 19 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 Ga. 95 105531X 20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 98 140503 21 73680600 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 99 140871 23 17490616 ScmwThdro| 3/8-16xl"ry-'Tt 100 124236X 24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 101 17490628 28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 102 STD624003 30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 103 142273 31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steedn9 106 138776 32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 120 19131616 33 161326 Bmcket, Pivot Chassis Rh 122 161464 34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 130 164863 35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 138 163975X428 36 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 139 161330 37 163982X558 Fender Pnt 140 163806 39 136961 Bracket, AxleFront 141 163805 40 156111 Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine 142 161897 42 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-16xl 144 161900 43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 147 162967 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 148 164655 45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 150 161237 47 1749G608 Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x 1/2 NOTE: DESCRIPTION Bracket, Chassis Front Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Asm., Fender Screw ThdroL 3/6-16 x 1-1/4 Washer 13/32 x lx 14 Ga. ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18x 1/2 Guide, Bolt Mid Span Stop, Over Center Mower Belt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1 Washer, Lock Ext. Tooth 3/8 Rail, Frame I_h Push Nut, Nylon Bracket Skid Chassis Rod By Pass Cap By Pass Rod Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Retainer, Spring Lock, By Pass BoR 5/16-18 Tr Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga, Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Cup Holder Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 1-1" Magnet Y'rGT StOker Plate YTGT Bracket Dash Rh Bracket Dash Lh Fastener Nut Pal Extrusion Bumpers Duct Heat Hood All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 GROUND DRIVE 42 I 9 7 61 104 2 15 47 112 IO0 4O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 72 STD541431 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 73 744,90.548 5 STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/6-16 74 142432 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 140481 7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 77 74760716 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 79 72110505 15 STD551037 Wahser 13i32x13/16x16Ga. 80 140484 17 140921 Spdng 81 17490612 20 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Topiock 1/2-20 82 150586 22 156103 AnnAsmSh_ 83 140479 23 130564 Knob 84 140490 28 STD541237 Nut 85 17541020 29 140494 Brake, Rod 86 140462 30 19131616 Washer 13/32xl x 16 Ga. 87 140491 33 12000053 Ring E 88 161592 34 124236X Cap, Plunger 89 73680700 35 137648 Red, Parking Brake 90 140489 36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground 91 17490644 37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 92 74760520 38 150035 Nyliner 93 140502 39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 94 133835 40 5304J Actuator, Interlock Switch 96 141103 41 73661000 L_--'knut #10-24 98 141004 42 8883R Cover, Pedal 99 17490624 46 145170 Retainer, Spdng 100 126881X 47 138228 Clutch Red 101 156106 48 72110612 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 104 140480 Gr. 5 105 17580408 50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 106 142918 51 STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/8-16 UNC 107 154739 52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 108 142917 53 207J Washer, Hardened 54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly 109 140929 55 106706X Beadng, Idler 111 156240 56 140218 V-Bolt 112 156104 58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 113 73220700 61 140488 Pulley, Transaxle 115 123405X 64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal 116 73900500 65 67609 Bolt, Shoulder 117 73900600 66 140296 Washer, Hardened -- 163198 67 19181312 Washer, Flat 68 STD571812 Pin, Floll 69 123800X Washer 70 164892X428 Console Automatic YT/GT 71 151179 Plate Console Shift DESCRIPTION Nut, Cmwniock 5/16-18 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 Screw Flex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Bracket Transaxle Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bracket Torque RH Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bracket Mount Torque/Fan Strap Torque Mid Spacer Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4 Fan 7" Hydro Adapter Fan Pulley Idler Nut Crowniock 7/16-14 Unc Keeper Belt Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25 Link Shift Asm Fastener Christmas Tree Washer Nicke_ Plated Bracket Shift Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer Compression Washer Bellvilla Bracket Idler Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110 Une Fuel Hydro 15" VGT Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 7O1O9 Spring Return Brake Spacer Shift Lever VGTH Washer Nylon High Temp NubHex ASF 7/1 6-14 UNC Keeper Belt T/A Gnd Dr Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Transaxle NO'rE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 32 8 27 42 28 19 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 137094 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 137155 19 156011 20 163887 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 74780616 26 159946X428 27 3366R 28 17490612 29 104239)( 30 12000034 31 138136 32 19111610 33 STD551131 34 74760512 35 138059 36 137156 37 7336O600 38 109850X 39 73700600 40 109851X 41 155246 42 17490508 44 160135- 45 19132411 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Fitting, Grease Spindle Asrn, LH Spindle Asm., RH Baadng, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Ring, KIIp #35304-75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Spacer Beadng Axle Front Nut, Lock Range 5/8-11 Uric Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Washer, Lock I-Ivy Hlcl Spr 3/8 Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF Shaft Asm., Steering Rod Asm., "fie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40) Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm., Steering Vgt Boot, Steering Adapter, Wheel Steering Bushing, Strg. BIk Screw Bolt, Fin Flex 3/8-16 x I Gr. 5 Cap, Wheel Steering Bearing, Col. Strg. Screw, Thrdro) 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bearing, Flange Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75 Bashing, Nyfiner Snap Washer 11/32 x I x 10 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 Boll He:< Hd 5/16-18x3/4 Gear, Sector Steedng T_e Rod Jam Nut RH Thread Joint Asrn. Ball RH Thread Jam NUt LH Thread Joint Asm. Ball LH "rnread Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 "Pit Extension, Steering WA__her 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga. NOTE: All compoflent dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 Inch = 25A mm 43
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 21 _ Jl 20 3 18 15 17 47-_, 39 I _55 _19 7 38 \ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I 44
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... 2 161062 5 13200300 7 151396 8 121361X 9 150828 10 105432X 11 140923 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 161493 19 13290300 20 164067 21 164863 22 164415 24 STD551237 25 7392[_o00 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 132920 33 STD541437 35 10010500 37 123487X 38 74780624 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197X 42 STD551143 43 159280 45 128861 47 142040 48 19132007 51 161230 - 54 19131414 55 13280336 64 17490612 65 19131614 69 24-041-02 74 162295 80 M730_0800 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV20S-65551 Muffler Side 1-1/8" Bbow STD 90 Degree 3/8- 18NPT Mulflar Asm Guard Pulley V-Idier Keeper Asm. Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electdc Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96 Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Contml'l_rottle Screw Hwhd HFLo #13-16 x 3/4 Control Choke Washer Ext Too_ 3/8 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF Busrdng Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Armster Kit Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8 - 16 Washer Split Clamp Hose BoJt Fin Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC Washer 1-1/200 X 15/32 IDX .250 Washer Lock 7/16 Bott Hex 7/16- 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut Spacer Eng_a Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga. Manifold Pipe VGT CV 1-1/8" Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Nipple Pipe 4-1/2 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-T]" Washer 13/82 x lx 14 Ga. Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26 Elbew Street Brass Nut Range M8-1.25 NorH_k Zink NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 14 720_:_412 1 140124 Seat 15 121249X 2 140551 i_4cket, pivot seat 16 123740X 3 140675 St_p, Fender 17 123976X 4 127018X Bo_Shoulder 5/16-18x.62 18 19171912 5 145006 Clip, Push In, t_ged 6 STD541437 Nut, Cmwnk_ 3/.8-16 Unc 19 120068X 7 124181X Spdng, Seat P_,pmn 20 124238X 8 150176 Boti 3/16-18 Uric x 3/4 w/Seres 21 153236 10 155925 Pan, Sest 22 ST0541431 12 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing, Snap DESCRIPTION Bolt, Carriage 114-20 X 1-1/2 spacer, S_ Sp_ng, Cprm Nut, Lock 114 Lge Rg Gr. 5 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Knob, Seat lj2-13 Unc Cap, Spring Sest Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Nut, CrOW_OCk 5/16-18 Uric NOTE:/_ componant dimensions given In U-S" inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 46
DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 18 17 4 17 10 13 7. 8 ¸ 11 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 164094 149516 163916 163917 140837 133644 164757 164884 1632O4 156439 4900J 146790 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Brake Partdng Saddle Decal, Maintenance Decal, En 9 Lrg Srs Koh Pro 20 Tw Decal, Blower Hsng Kohl Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, Clutch/Brake Decal, V-Ball Drive Schematic KEY NO. 13 14 17 18 19 22 23 25 °. .° .. °. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 167176 Decal Replacement 160397 Decal, V-Belt SchemaUc 163265 Decal, Dash Panel 164065 Decal Insert Strg 138047 Decal, Battery 142342 Decal, Dmw'cer CNTRL 106202X Reflector, Taillight 163223 Decal, Fend Auto Trans 138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust (Lift Handle) 157199 Pad, Footrest 167168 Manual, Owner's (Eng) 167170 Manual, Owners (Span) WHEELS & TIRES 3 7 4 1G KEY NO. 1 2 3 11 4 10 5 8 9 6 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire 65139 Stem, Valve 106228X427 Rim Assembly, Front 1062T/X427 Rim Assembly, Rear 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only) 7154J T,J_e, Rear (Sewlce Item Only) 106230X Tire, Front 105588X Tire, Rear 278H F_ing, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 12 6856M Rtting, Grease 7 9040H Beadng, Range (Front Wheel 8 104757)( Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only) -- 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: AJI component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25;4 mm 47
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 17 38 z¢; ° 70 39 23 I 13 41 _ 22 12 16 15 20 19 18 48
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X RodAsm., Lever 2 159187 ShaftAsm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 LeverAsm, Lift Rh 4 12000022 E-Ring Truam #5133-87 5 19292016 Washer 29i32xl-1/4x16Ga. 6 74780624 Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16x1-1/2 7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger 9 122364X Plunger, Button 10 2876H Spring 2-1/8" 11 146704 Unk Lift 12 1635.52 Retainer, Spring 13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt 14 140_ Bearing 15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16Unc 16 674A247 Spdng Asm., Aseist Uft 17 STD541237 Nut, HexJem 3/8-16 Unc 18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist 19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 20 5328J Belt, Adjust SpdngAssist 21 STD523710 Belt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I 22 127218 Link, Front 23 STD624008 Retainer, Spring 24 73350800 Nut, JamHex 1/2-13Unc 25 130171 TruP_on 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion, Infin Height 30 110807X Nut, Special 31 STD551037 Washer 13/32xS/8x16Ga. 32 137150 Spdng, Compression Inf 33 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32xl/2 34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob, lnf 3/8-16Unc 38 155097 Pointer, Height Ind'_cator 39 123935X Plug, Hole 4Q 17490512 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x3/4 41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 42 19112419 Washer 11/22x1-1!2x10Ga. 43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height 70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 72 .110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil NOTE: All component d]mensione given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 MOWER DECK 64 48 55 63 i i i I i30 i 4,5 44 I 48 47 48 i 2 2 2 22 21 5O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156990 2 STD541431 3 72110506 4 7631J 5 138457 6 STD624008 7 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 137380 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 17 106735X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607 22 110452X 23 110509X 24 136320 25 19111216 27 s'rD551037 28 132823 30 157722 31 137266 32 153535 33 129963 34 72140610 35 72110616 36 72110608 37 137166 38 156085 39 131494 40 136572 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Mower Deck Weldment 50 42 STD533107 Nut, Crowrdock 5/16-18 BolLCa_'rlege 5/16-18x3/4 43 136460 Runner, Mower LH 44 122052X Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 45 STD541437 Retainer, Spring 46 7476G628 Arm Suspension, Rear Bolt 9/8-24x1.25Gr.8 47 137200 Patched 48 137729 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 49 136574 Washer, Ha_d B_ade Mower 50 137272 Vented 51 137273 Blade (3 Required) 52 139245 Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 53 137789 Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg 54 139573 (IndudesKeyNo. 12) 55 144959 Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent 56 138687 Beating, Ball Mandrel 57 136577 Stripper, Mower Vented 58 133957 Rod, H(r_je 59 137644 Washer 11/32x3/8x16Ga. 60 139031 Cap, Sleeve 61 136573 Spring, Torsion Deflector 62 133943 Bracket, Deflector 63 72110612 Nut, Push 64 19121414 Shield, Deflector Mower 65 151831 Runner, RH 66 156009 Washer 11/32x3/4x16Ga. 67 73930600 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 99 72110614 Screw Thdrdl Rolling Washer Head 102 153390 Nut, Fig Tap Lock Cntr 9/16 - - 143651 Pulley, Mandrel Washer, Spacer Mc_er Vented Bolt, Carrlege 3/8-16x1-114 -- 158330 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2 Bolt, Cawlege 3/8-16 x 1 Gr.5 Stiffener, Arm Idler Keeper, Bait Idler Pulley, Idler Rat Pulley, Ddven DESCRIPTION Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4 Ann, Idler Secondary Spacer, Ret_ner Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x I- 3/4 Cover, Mandrel RH Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Cover, Mandrel LH Arm, Idler Primary Spdng, Secondary Putley, Idler V Groove Shield, Idler V-Bait' Mower Pdreary V-Bait, Mower Secondary Spring, Pdmary Bar Asm., Whoel Gauge Wheel, Gauge Bolt, Shoulder Pin, Clevis Bracket, Wheel Gauge Washer Hardened Bolt Carriage 9/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 9/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga Pulley Idler Rat Mower Keeper, Belt Idler 44/50" Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 Boll Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Washer, Felt Mandr_ AssemUy (_r_udes Key Noe. 6-10, 12-15, 31 and 33) Denk AseamUy - Scrvice (Std. Dock - Order Saparately All Nose Roller and Gauge Wheal Components) NOTE: All component dlme_sions given in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L 20 [2) 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 2 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 7 153765 OilSeal .984 x1.5 x .25 73 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2 74 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18xl 16 142876 Brake SbeftAssembly 76 142907 Shoulder Bolt 20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 21 142878 Washer 1.Ox1.63x.08 77 142908 FreewheelActuatingArm 22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 78 142909 Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25 33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 79 153768 Grease (10 oz. Tube) 35 142880 BrakeArm 81 142910 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18xl-3/4 36 142882 Puck Plate 82 142911 Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2 37 142883 Brake Puck 89 142912 Filter, Spin On 38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 91 153769 Pump, BDU-10L-122 39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 95 142914 Plug, Straight Thread 40 142886 Cotter Pin 86 153770 60" 7118 SAE x 5/16 Fitting 41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 103 142916 Washer 104 142917 Vent Cap Assembly 42 142888 HI Pro Key 43 142889 Spacer 106 142918 FittingO-RingAssembly 45 142880 Brake Disc 108 142919 ControlArm 46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 109 142920 Set Screw 47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1 110 142921 Filter Head 49 153766 DifferentlalAssembly 111 150820 Hose 1/2" 63 142894 Dowel Pin 112 150823 Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90 ° 7/8 SAE 64 150818 Reduction Gear, 113 150821 Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60" 9/16 14 Teeth to 38 Teeth 117 150822 Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90 ° 9/16 65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 123 150824 O Ring 67 142898 Jackshaft 68 142899 O-Ring 124 150825 Pinch Clamp 129 153771 Spdng, Long 69 142900 Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32 70 142901 Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2 71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3.5 NOTE: AJlcomponontdlmensionsgiveninU.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144569 Shaft, Pump 2 122716X Ring, Retaking 3 122745X Beadng, Ball 4 122715X Spacer 5 122700X Seal, Lip 6 122699X Ring, Retaining 8 122767X Beadng, Cradle 12 122717X Seal, Lip 13 122748X Am), Trunnion 14 122749X Guide, Slot 15 144571 Housing Kit, Transrrdssion 17 122770X Beadng, Thrust, Ball 19 153801 Center SeclJon Kit 21 122722X Seal, Lip 22 144573 Shaft, Motor 23 142978 Washer, Block Thrust 25 127148X Swashplete, Variable 32 1429_8 Block Assembly 37 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 38 122718X Gasket, Center Section 42 144578 Check Valve Kit 43 144578 Check Valve I_t 44 144579 Charge Relief Kit 47 122752X Screw, Socket Head, Cap 53 127153X Bypass Valve IQ 60 142977 Block Spring 62 144581 O-Ring 63 144582 Charge Pump Kit 64 144583 Gerotor Assembly 67 144584 Screw, Socket Head, Cap -- 153769 Pump Assembly, Complete 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _m13 \ ,\ I 2t jlS _17 _RANCASE_J 2 56
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-O33-O3 2 24-041-23 3 24-096-15 4 M-0645020 5 X-75-23 6 12-351-02 7 24-755-66 8 24-411-05 9 24-041-08 10 24-318-12 11 25-186-01 12 24-599-01 13 M-0640034 14 12-086-16 15 24-755-74 16 24-153-16 17 24-086-32 18 24-445-01 "19 24-016-01 24-016-02 20 24-017-01 24-017-(_ 21 24-032-_5 22 235011 23 24-O89-02 24 12-173-01 25 12-755-03 26 24-318-11 27 24-755-76 28 25-313-02 29 24-755-57 30 M-0545016 31 24-445-02 32 24-126-44 33 24-112-12 34 24-294-06 35 24-326-13 36 24-326-14 37 X-426-9 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01 (Inoiudes 2,3) 2 Gasket, breather Cover, breather 3 24-294-13 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 4 12-380-17 (4) 5 24-067-13 Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 24-067-14 Lifter, valve (4) 6 24-874-01 Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12) Rod, push (4) 24-874-02 Gasket, cylinder head (2) 24-874-03 Head assembly, #2 cylinder 7. 24-108-01 Arm, rocker (4) 24-108-_2 Pivot, rocker arm (4) 24-108-03 Screw, hex_ flange M6xl.0x34 8 24-018.01 (4) 9 12-422-09 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5xg0 12-422-13 (8) 12-422-07 Kit, valve cover- plain 12-422-08 (Includes 16,17) 12-422-10 O-Ring 12-422-11 Screw, shoulder (4) 12-422-12 Strap, lifting 10 24-010-03 Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 24-089-21 Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 52-139-09 Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 13 M-0545010 Valve, intake (.25) (2) Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-018-04 Retainer, spring (4) 15 24-402-05 Spring, valve (4) 16 12-153-01 Cap, valve spdng (4) 17 24-126-19 Kit, retainer (4) 18 12-123-O4 Head assembly, #1 cylinder 19 M-0545016 Kit, valve cover- breather 20 12-153-(12 (Incl. 16,17,28) 21 24-038-04 Grommet, robber I_, breather separator 22 24-755-46 (Includas 28,30-33) 23 12-153-03 Screw, hex. flange M5xO.Sx16 24 12-380-04 (2) 25 M-0631005 Strap, breather 26 12-032-01 Bmd_t, breather separator 27 X-25-102 Spacer 28 24-144-01 F_ng Hose, breather Hose, breather Ck_mp, hoea (2) DESCRIPTION Seal, _ front Crankcase (USE: Min_lock 24 782 05) F_ng P_, dow_ incaOug (6) _ng Rod (Std.) (2) Connecting ROd (.25) (2) Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2) (Includas 7,8) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2) Ring Set (Std.) (2) Ring Set (.25) (2) Ring Set (.50) (2) Retainer, piston pin (4) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.FL) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Camshaft (Indudas 11) Spring, actuating (ACR) Plug, cup Screw, he](. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2) Retainer, reed (2) Reed, breather (2) O-Ring, lower og fill tube Bracket, oil sill tube Tube, oil Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16 O-Ring, upper oil tiff tube D_ assembly (includes 22,23) Kit, oil fiti cap (Includas 23) O-Ring, dil_ Pin, hitch Washer, plain 8 mm Seal, governor cross shaft Washer, plain 1/4" Shaft, govamor cmas 57
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12/L_ J t_--3 14 Is \ t3 11 58-
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-756-15 Kit, grass screen 1 54-027-95 (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18) 2 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.Tx25 (4) 2 24-100-02 3 X-25-92 Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 3 M-0545020 4 24-112-04 Spacer, grass screen (4) 5 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder (4) 4 M-0545016 6 24-157-03 Fan 7 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 5 M-0551016 8 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8". 6 M-0645016 9 X-42-15 Key 10 24025-04 Flywheel 7 24-146-02 11 25-403-03 Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-08 12 X-25-92 Washer, plain 3/16" (2) 9 24-063-20 13 24-086-18 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10 24-063-14 14 236602 Connector (3 contact) 11 24-063-30 15 54-755-09 Kit, 15 amp stator 12 24-063-23 (Includes 24 126 71) 13 M-0545010 16 12-132-06 Spad( Plug (2) 17 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8:_5 (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED 18 235173 Clip, cable 24-063-36 19 48-154-02 Clip, cable M-0545010 20 X-25-63 Washer, plain 1/4" N/A 21 24-584-01 Module, igni_on (2) 24-086-06 22 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx20 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED 24-126-71 Bracket, stator wire X-22-11 Washer, lock 1/4" 24-176-12 Hamsss, wiring Lead, black (rect.-reg. 4" - 18 gauge 25-518-28 insulated grip barrel eyelets) 24-113-18 Decal, grass screen 12-454-01 "he, wire Housing, blower (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36 Nut, plastic (2) Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x20 (2) Screw, hex. flange M5xO.Sx16 (5) Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (6) Plate, bacidng - # 2 side Plate, baddng - # 1 side Baffle, cytinder barrel-# 2 side Baffle, valley - #2 side Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side Baffle, valley - #1 side Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2) Baffle, blower housing Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2) Cover, control Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/4" (2) AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-164-(36 2 M-0651055 3 24-041-01 4 24`041-14 5 24-094-13 6 24-041-13 7 24-109-05 8 24-083-05 9 24-083-03 10 230046 11 24-096-01 12 12-100-01 13 24`096-65 14 54-755-01 15 24-153-15 16 25-341-03 Manifold, Intake Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x55 (4) Gasket, Intake manifold (2) Gasket, air cleaner base Base, air cleaner Gasket, fuel spilback cup Cup, fuel spitback Pradeaner, element Bement, air deaner Seal, breather Cover, inner air cleaner Wing Nut Cover, air cleaner Kit, knob with seal (Includes 15 & 16) O-Rieg Knob, cover 59
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM I ,< 2 5 I ENGINE CONTROLS 5 I --$ 124 22_. 18 13 )IL PAN I LUBRICATION 0 ._! -t I-4_ .4 L' ./, 10/_ O"---..tl ,% 6O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-0839070 2 24-096-O5 3 M-0839080 4 12-468-01 5 25-098-05 6 12-221-01 7 12-227-13 8 12-211-01 9 12-755-54 10 12-227-06 11 12-170-05 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. 1 SM-0642025 2 24-090-14 3 M-0641060 4 24-089-01 5 25-158-08 6 24-079-04 7 25-158-11 8 M-0547050 9 24-089-03 10 24-126-56 11 M-0645016 12 12-237-01 13 M-0545016 14 24-090-07 15 24-468-01 16 24-089-18 17 M-04460_0 18 24-090-13 19 M-0545020 20 24-O89-38 21 24-090-05 22 41-468-03 23 M-0403025 24 24-079-(_ OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 Cover, pinion Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 Washer, plain 11/32" (3) Starter, (Includes 6-11) Kit, brush cap Bolt, thru (2) Kit, drive Cap, drive end Armature DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 Lever, governor Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 Spring, linkage Bushing, linkage retaining Unkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage Nut, hex. lock M5xO.8 Spring, throttle Bracket, control Screw, hey. flange M6xl.0x16 (4) Clamp, cable (2) Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16 (3) Lever, throttle actuator Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3) Spdng, governor Nut, hex M4xO.7 Lever, throttle control Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8_<20 sprig, vvom _ter Lever, choke Washer, spring 1/4" Screw, hex. cap M4_0.7x25 Linkage, choke DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 M-0645025 M-06310(15 24-199-07 24-393-08 24-123-05 24-162-26 24-043-12 12-380-01 52-448-G2 12-144-02 24-153-08 X-75-32 24-136-01 52-05O-O2 52-0,32-08 24-086-17 24.086-16 X-75-10 Screw, he)(. flange M6X1.0x25 (2) Washer, plain 6 mm (2) Pan, oil assembly (Includes 12, & 4-10) Oil pump assembly (Includes 5) Tube, oil pickup Screen, oil Kit, govemor gear w_oin (Includes 8) Pin, governor regulalJng Tab, ioddng Shaft, governor gear O-Ring Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8" Nipple, oil filter Filter, oil Seal, oil (PTO end) Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x45 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 (9) Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" N.RT.F. 61
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I 2--_ --1 EXHAUST I m /2 FUEL SYSTEM I \ / 1 14 62
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. I 24-O14-72 2 52-139-(_ EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. 1 24-041-02 2 25-072-04 24-522-16 24-782-05 24-755-03 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1 24-853-25 Plug, cup 2 24-041-15 3 DESCRIPTION 4 24-041-14 5 M-0629095 Gasket, exhaust (2) 6 M-0641060 Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) 7 47-154-01 8 24-3.53-03 9 X'426-9 10 24-086-12 11 24-393-04 Short Block 12 24-100-01 Miniblock 13 25-353-03 Gasket Set 14 24-0,50-02 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24-757-18 24-757-19 24-757-20 24-757-22 DESCRIPTION I_, carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 2-4) Gasket, carburetor Carburetor assembly (For information orCy not available espamtely) (Includes 24 757 18, 24-053-25, 24-757-19, 24-757-20, 24-757- 22) Gasket, air desner base Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2) Nut, hey,. flange M6xl.0 (2) Clip, cable Une, fuel 10-5/8" (2) Clamp, hose (6) Screw, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18 (2) Pump, fuel - pulse Nut, plastic (2) Une, fuel 13-1/2" Fi_er, fuel I_ overhaul wlgaskets choke repair w/gaskets Kit, gasket solenoid replacement w/gas- kets 63
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL o_ I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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