Craftsman 917.273134 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual I("nFTSMnN, I LAWN TRACTOR 17.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273134 This product has a low emission engine which operates 1 III III differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 5 Assembly/P re-Operation ........................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 Maintenance ......................................... 17 Service and Adjustments ...................... 21 Storage ................................................. 27 Troubleshooting .................................... 28 Repair Parts .......................................... 32 Sears Service ......................... Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your conve- nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. • Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, elec- trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur- chase date. • Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED 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 battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. • ILWARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. • ILWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. I, 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 before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge 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 parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or un- loading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related in- juries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build- up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage. II. 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. 3
DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the 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 recommend- ations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. III, CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma- chine and the mowing activity. Neveras- sume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. - Use only an approved container. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. - Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required. 4
• Be sure the area is clear of other people • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Be not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Capacity and Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints SGPaark Plug: Champion RC12YC p: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Reverse: 1.5 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging 15 Amps @ 3600RPM System: Battery: Amp/Hr: 28 Min. CCA: 230 Case Size: U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs. 5
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified 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 maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in main- taining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. • kWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal 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 re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia 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 near- est Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense. Here's what's included in the Agreement: • Expert service by our 12,000 profe- sional repair specialists. • Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed. • Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte- nance check. • Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus conve- nient repair scheduling. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap- pointment online. Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655. SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® 6
Steering Whee! Steering Wheellnse_ (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Locknut 1/2-20 _St_eritg Seat (1) Large Flat Washer m _J Steering Extension Shaft (1)Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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) 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers (2) 7/16"wrench (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge _- Insert F_ _ 1/2 Hex Nut Large F at Washer When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton. 2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. 3. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex- tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque. 2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 4. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. 5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. 6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely. Wheel Boot Adapter 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. 8. Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 8
5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat F m Shoulder Bolts Adjustment Knob CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tions). NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. 3. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. 4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 5. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1 st gear. 8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. 10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. 9
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. Deflector Shiel¢ Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks _CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower hous- ing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ,/CHECKLIS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ,/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 overin- flated at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important 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 oper- ating condition. 10
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I",I REVERSE NEUTRAL NIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION (3_---- ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRI LOCKED UNLOCKEr MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LII ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) & & & & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform- ation about hazards which can result in death, serious injury J_ and/or property damage. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 11
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Lift Lever Ammeter ...... --. Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal "- ...... " Height ustment Indicator • Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION -Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed. 12
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. 2. Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure. Clutch/ Brake Attachment Clutch Lever "En Position inition Key ,"Disengaged" Position Brake "Engaged" Position "Disengaged" "Brake" Position Position Gearshift Lever STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to disengaged position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down. • Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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 "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _('_CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. 1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de- pressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move gearshift lever to desired po- sition. 3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. 13
• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate 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 conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. 1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual). 2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in ap- propriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. 3. Repeat for opposite side, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. Gauge Wheel =_ Mounting \ _f_-_ _ o ,c,et Locknut _trJ_ Y " _.L_ _/ Shoulder 3/8 Washer "_.,,.,.,-,_ Bolt Gauge Wheel TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. • ILCAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt "Engaged" gh Position Position "Disengaged'_ Position Low Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. 14
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. _CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 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. 1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 4. Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 6. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer the warm-up). • The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine warm-up period. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 15
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recut- ting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy grass, re- duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. (- 1 (- l J • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used. MAX 1/3 • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _"_,_'_ _, ___._o_ _ REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _, Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems a Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level a Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oll filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oll filter) N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester E Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter II 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - SerVice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 = Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum. Do not overtigbfen. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not @ Spindle cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this @Front Wheel manual. Bearing Some adjustments will need to be made Zerk periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- @En ments 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. - @ Spindle Zerk @Front Wheel Bearing Zerk I "d)Gear- ,' ,' o_,I I shift ....... Pivots _SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL @General Purpose Grease @Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check brake operation. 3. Check tire pressure. 4. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. 5. Check for loose fasteners. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 17
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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm 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 purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your trac- tor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any at- tempt 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 at- tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never op- erate 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 1. Raise mower to highest position to al- low access to blades. 2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. 3. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Trailing Ec Flat Washe_ / j Lock _. Washer_ Blade Bolt (Grade 8) *',--,.._f ge Up Mandrel Assembly jBlade _ Star Hole *A Grade 8 Heat Treated Bolt Can Be Identified By Six Lines On The Bolt Head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 5/8" Bolt or Pin Center Hole 18
BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 4. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. 5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section of this manual). TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. 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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Se- lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord- ing to your expected operating tempera- ture. Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration 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. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. 2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Closed and Locked Position -. Yellow Cap _ Oil Drain Valve 02463 "_ Drain Tube 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve. 7. 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. 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate read- ing. Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick. 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. 1. Remove knob and cover. 19
2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. 6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. 2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. 3. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. Air Cleaner Cover Knob Foam Pre- Nut Cleaner, - Rubber Grommet Air Paper Cartridge 3leaner Base Fill Cap/ Dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- nal 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 cool- ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) 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 carbu- retor, replacement is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. 20
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. 1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. 2. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Roll belt off engine pulley. 4. Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. 5. Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket. 6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. 7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. 8. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. 9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- tor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame. TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs. 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. Small Retainer Spring Clutch Small Retainer Clutch Retainer Spring Engine Pulley Anti-Sway Bar prings (Both Sides) Deflector Housing Guide Large Retainer Spring 21
7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. 9. Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _ r0_3_er to ground A_ - _Ground Line _"#_A Check adjustment on right side of trac- tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Nl Tru =t "E" Front Links 22
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel TO ADJUST BRAKE 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Arm Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. TO CHECK BRAKE 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for- ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. 2. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. 3. Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. 4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers. 5. Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 23
3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Pulley Idler Stationan Center Span _ Keeper Pulley TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRALADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. 2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. 3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu- tral (N) position. 4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. Neutral Lock Gate Gearshift °=_ .--" ..... _ Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washers Retaining Rin Axle Cover I Square Key f (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY A(_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. 24
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY /ILWARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals 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. 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 3. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 4. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal 5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. Seat Terminal Cover (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector. _._I Hood Headlight Wire 25
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE 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: 1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi- tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. 2. Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. 3. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes. 4. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Re- move alignment pencil or drill bit. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset 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 mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counter- clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at- tained. 4. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. 5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if nec- essary. ACCELERATION TEST - 6. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeed- ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. ver Idle Speed Adjusting'__T_- I screw II ,d,e Foe, II Adjusting--IT = =- f j I Needle I'' _ JJ'!J 26
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. • ILWARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, 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. 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age 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 car- buretor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) 1. Remove spark plug(s). 2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). 3. Turn ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable pro- tective cover that does not retain mois- ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start i Hard to start Engine will not i turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Bad spark plug. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Weak or dead battery. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Check all wiring. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuel filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal. 2. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuse. 5. Clean battery terminals. 6. Check all wiring. 7. Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut-uneven CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass!too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 9. 10. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty!clogged muffler. 13. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. 1. Faulty operator-safety 1. presence control system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Mower deck not level. 2. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. and trash under mower. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. 5. Clogged mower deck vent 5. holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower housing. Clean/replace air filter. Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change spark plug. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Drain fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean engine air screen!fins. 12. Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring. 14. See "To Adjust Carburetor' in Service and Adjustments section. 15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Replace blade mandrel. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. Clean underside of mower housing. Replace blade mandrel. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section CAUSE PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt, 3, Frozen idler pulley, 4, Frozen blade mandrel. Jn manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION 1, Remove obstruction. 1, Engine speed too slow, 2, Travel speed too fast, 3, Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn, 9, Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Headlight(s) not 1. working 2, (if so equipped) 3. 4. 5. Battery will not 1, charge 2. 3. 4. 1. Switch Js "OFF", Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ou Faulty light switch, Loose or damaged wiring, Blown fuse. Bad battery cell(s), Poor cable connections, Faulty regulator (if so equipped), Faulty alternator, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 2, Replace mower drive belt, 3, Replace idler pulley. 4, Replace blade mandrel, 1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace!sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check!replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connec- tions. 5. Replace fuse. 1, Replace battery. 2, Check/clean all connec- tions. 3, Replace regulator, 4, Replace alternator. , Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine, 30
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID ATT'MENT CLUTCH • •Iv I 3 , i 85 88 i FUEL SHUT-OFF __q SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH _._ (IF SO EQIJIPPED) (NOT OCCUPIED 187 ' 301 I I _OK I i S7A I _1 PRESENCE RELAY _tl uw_ 185 861 a '_ 'L '_©_ • SPARK ' OPERATOR _ J • PRESENCE RELAY #3 HEAOLi HT / [ _sTA IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CiRCUiT "MAKE" OFF M G A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE RELAY NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 31
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ELECTRICAL 41 22 26 I 25 i i / 27 I I I 32
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Uoc x 8/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176137 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light Wi4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Une 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Bik. Fin Hex l/4-2O Unc x l/2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 8I 109748X Relay Asm 90 180449 Cover Terminal NOTE: Atl component dimensions given in US inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 261 39 209 208 / 74 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139976 17490508 175710 174714 150127 72140606 154798 STD541467 158112 17490620 175702 154966 175582 156524 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6 x 1/2 17 185682X613 Hood Assembly 18 184921 Bumper Hood 26 STD541437 Nut 28 184247 Grille/Lens Asm. 30 175692X616 Fend/Ftrest 31 Bracket, Fender Support 37 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 38 Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 Duct Air Engine 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 114 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 142 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stir Black 166 171875 ScrewHwhdHi-Lo#13-16xS/4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I8TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt 208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6 x 1/2 209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 212 184248 Insert Lens Reflective 258 184245X599 Lens RH 259 184246X599 Lens LH 260 184250X428 Cover Lens 26I 184258X428 Insert Grille - - 5479J Plug, Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches 1 inch=254 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 GROUND DRIVE 197 81 25 1t 156 5 18 6 212 70 168 166 38_ 35 34 116 37 26 27 drive-fender.stir 26 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 Peerless 206-545C 64 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 65 6 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 66 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 70 5 121520X Strap, Torque 74 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 75 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 76 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 77 11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 78 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 Unf W/Patch Gr. 6 79 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 80 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 61 16 STD54143I Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 x Gr.5 62 18 STD526710 Bolt FinHex6i8-16Uncx1 Gr. 5 63 19 STD541437 Nut 64 21 106933X Knob 85 22 130804 Rod, Brake 89 24 STD541237 Nut 90 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 96 26 STD551037 Washer 112 27 STD561210 Pin 113 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 116 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 120 60 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 150 62 STD526107 Bo_t 15I 64 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 156 65 120183X Bearing, Nylon 158 66 STD551062 Washer 159 67 STD571810 Roll Pin 16I 68 179114 Pulley, Composite, Flat 162 69 74760648 Bolt 163 41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 164 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 165 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 166 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 168 50 72110612 Bolt 169 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock3/8-16 Unc 170 52 STD54143I Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 Uoc 197 53 105710X Link, Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 202 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 212 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3/8-I6 x .875 62 8883R Cover, Pedal PART NO. DESCRIPTION 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. 137057 Spacer, Axle 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. STD581075 E-Ring 123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga STD580025 Key Woodruff 145090 Arm, Shift 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 165711 Spring, Torsion 19171216 Washer 17/32x3/4x16Ga. 166231 Link Transaxle 150360 Nut, Nyloek 158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT 124346X Nut, Self-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4 STD624003 Retainer Spring 1" 19091210 127285X 72140608 73900600 175456 19133210 166002 165589 183900 72140406 73680400 74780416 19091010 165623 166880 165492 165580 178394 169613 169593 72110614 145212 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga Strap Torque 90 Degrees Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Une Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5 Nut Crownloek 1/4-20 Une Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Uoc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening Lt Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .I 05 Hd Bolt Cam SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Hex Flange Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 STEERING ASSEMBLY i _ P"-"-'-42 13 1_ 15 _eering pl.It 47 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 26 28 29 3O 32 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 46 51 54 65 67 68 71 82 87 88 91 184706 169840 169839 6266H 121748X 12000029 175121 STD551137 73940800 136518 145212 180641 126847X 19131416 17060612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 184704X428 Steering Wheel Axle Assembly Spindle Assembly, LH. Spindle Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Draglink Washer, Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut, Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Cotter Rod, Tie Bushing, Steering Screw 159946X428 Insert, Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9/16x 1-1/2 11 G STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf 159945 Adaptor, Steering Wheel 145054)(428 Boot, Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 184946X505 Cap, Spindle 73540400 71130420 160367 72110618 169827 175146 169835 173966 175118 175553 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 Unfx 1-1/4 Gr 8 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Axle, Brace Steering Asm. Bracket Susp. Chassis Front Washer Flat Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc Clip Steering NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ENGINE 2 / 31 4O 33 _37 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester _3 38 / 14 _105 23 i _116 4 4O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548X505 Control, Throttle 2 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 6 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV492-27506 4 174667 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551267 Washer 23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 29 137180 Arrestor, Spark 61 184900 Tank, Fuel 62 140527 Cap Assembly, Fuel 63 123487X Clamp, Hose 67 137040 Line, Fuel 68 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga 77 19101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Une x 1/2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 116 184362 Nut Hex Flange Toplock MS- 1.25 NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \ I I I ......- 16 I sea_ It,knob 9 I 2\ I I I 11 12 22 21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180597 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 6 71110616 BottFinHexS/8-16Uncx1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock _/;ns 3/6-16 Uric 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bik Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 9 19131614 Waeher13/32xlx14Ga 10 180186 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bik Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-I/2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut Hex Lock w/Ine 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x12Ga NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 DECALS 9 16 16 6 3 11 11 !6 17\ 2 13 10 28 15 j8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 187048 3 186280 4 186281 5 138047 6 133644 7 177367 8 172331 9 186282 10 156439 11 186283 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper Instr. 13 177353 Decal, Dash Panel Decal, Replacement 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 179128 Decal, Deck B 42" Decal, Hood, LH. 20 149516 Decal, Battery DngriPen Eng Decal, Battery 16 184842 Decal, Grille RH Decal, Customer Maintenance 17 184843 Decal, Grille LH Decal, HP Engine 18 164065 Decal, Steering Decal, Mower Srs -- 138311 Decal, Litt Handle Decal, Fender - - 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Fender Danger - - 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Hood Side - - 187737 Owner's Manual, English Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic - - 187738 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS & TIRES 2 _ 5,8 7 4,10 wheeL1 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122062X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 -- 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire FTs 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service Tube Inner Front #35060 Rim Asm 6" front Service Fitting Grease Bearing Flange Rim Asm 8" rear Service Tire R Te 20 x 10-8 Service Tube Rear 9 5 x 8 Service Cap Axte BIk 1 50 x 1 00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 6 3 2 6 7 4 19 13 13 ----o_ 13 19 2O lift-rh,1 piece 3 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lilt LH. 12 139866 UnkAsm Lilt RH. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-I3 Une 17 175689 Tru nnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Look wiWsh 1/2-13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing, Pvt. Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownloek 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch=254 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 MOWER DECK 37 6 43 106 S_ 102 103 105 34 5 6 19F 21 ¢2 D man-t-pa_ _tJL3 16 10---- 9_ 18 \. I \ \ k 28 \- 29 718 23 24 25 27 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3I 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 52 53 54 55 56 59 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 184939 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 138017 Bracket Assembly, SwayBar, 92 STD541437 Front 101 136420 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 68/42" Deck 102 71081010 STD624008 Retainer Spring 103 19061216 178024 Bar Sway Deck 104 STD551110 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 105 160793 STD551137 Washer, Lock 106 2029J 140296 Washer, Hardened 111 179292 (The following blades are 112 179293 available) 113 17060510 134149 Blade, 42" Mulching Std (For 114 73510500 mulching mowers only) 116 4898H 139775 Blade, 42" Mulching Premium (For 117 165746 better wear when mulching) 118 73930600 138971 Blade, 42" Hi-Litt (For bagging or 119 19121414 discharging) 129 19131312 137645 Shatt Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 130 STD523710 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 131 STD533710 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 142 165890 174493 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 143 157109 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-I8x5/8 144 158634 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 145 165888 159770 Baffle, Vortex 146 171977 STD541431 NutCrownlock5i16-18Unc 147 131335 177563 Bracket, Deflector 148 169022 105304X Cap, Sleeve 149 165898 123716X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 150 19091216 110452X Nut, Push 151 169670 130968)(428 Shield, Deflector 152 169676 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/Sx16Ga. 153 169674 131491 Rod, Hinge 154 169675 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 155 169671 129963 Washer, Spacer 156 169672 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 157 169669 178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 158 17720408 STD533717 Bolt 159 72140614 131494 Pulley, Idler, Fiat 184 19131410 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13/16x16Ga -- 130794 STD541437 Nut Crowniock3i8-16 Une 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH STD624003 Retainer 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 133944 Washer, Hardened 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 178515 Washer, Hardened 155046 Arm, Idler 165723 Spacer, Retainer 141043 Guard, TUV idler -- 169583 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Nut Mulcher Cover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh Screw 5/16-18 Uric Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc Bolt Shoulder Wheel Gauge Std Nut Centerloek 3/8-16 Une Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Une x 1 Gr. 5 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 U ne xl Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Fiat 3/8"Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer Rod Clutch Screw HexThd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga. Mandrel Assembly (Includes Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only - Pulley Not Included) Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches 1 inch=254 mm 47
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 47 .51 52 13 / 15 79 42A 2g 35 48
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690 8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691 8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 9 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338 10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 5I 778354 11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 12 778309 input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 16 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 54 778346 (include, 14) 56 778355 14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 57 778337 (include, 13) 58 778353 15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351 17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349 18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 6I 778345 20 792077A Ball 5/16" dia 65 780189 21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 66 776422 22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 67 776396 25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170 25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187 26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090 29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x.O31W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x.O31W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x.O31W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer ,632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x ,032W 85 792154 3I 780001 Fiat Washer .750 ID x ,056W 87 788089A (Use As Needed) 150 788093A 3IA 780195 Flat Washer .750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing ,563 900 794712 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing.751 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 39 786026 Dowel Pin 40 792076A Fiat Washer .312 ID x ,059W Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" Loeknut 5 / 16 - 24 Brake Pad Holder Spacer 2625 x 1.0 Brake Lever Bracket Axle (11-15 / 16" Long) Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long) Spur Gear (29 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth) Spur Gear (23 teeth) Spur Gear (19 teeth) Spur Gear (16 teeth) Spur Gear (15 teeth) Spur Gear (11 teeth) Spur Gear (13 teeth) Spur Gear (17 teeth) Spur Gear (21 teeth) Spur Gear (24 teeth) Spur Gear (25 teeth) Fiat Washer 563 ID x 062W Input Shaft Shifter & Brake Shaft Retaining Ring Spacer .890 Square Cut Ring "0" Ring Ftat Washer 1.128 ID x ,058W inverted Retaining Ring Spring .430 OD x .5000 L Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 teeth) Spur Gear (27 teeth) Oil Fill Plug Oil Seal 9/16" Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone Oil Seal 3/4" Gear Oil 80W90 Replacement MST - 206-545C Transaxle NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches 1 inch =254 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER [ YLINDRE OIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARDJ \ 9 11 13 < CRANKCASE 13 5O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25_351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12_032_03_S 2 12_755-94_S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 2 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2),12 041 02_S, & 12 3 12_445_02_S 041 03-S) 4 M_839025-S 3 12_411-03-S Rod, push (2) 4 12_041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 5 24_380_13_S 5 12_017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12_755_49-S 12_017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) 7 12_089-31_S 6 12_016-01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) 8 12_422-08_S 12_016-02_S Valve, exhaust (.25) 12_422-09-S 7 25_139-60_S Plug, alien hd. pipe 1/8" 12_422_10_S 8 12_318-36-S Cylinder Head 9 25_186-01_S Arm, rocker (2) 12_422-11_S 10 12-599-03-S Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12_422-12-S 11 M-640034-S Screw, hex. flange 12_422-13-S M6xl.0x34 (2) 12_422_07_S 12 12_089-01-S Spring, valve (2) 9 12_144-28-S 13 12_173-01 -S Cap, valve spring (2) 10 12_874_07_S 14 12_755-03-S Kit, retainer (2) 15 12_468-05_S Washer, plain 13/32" 12_874-11_S 16 12_112-13-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12_874-08_S port 12_874_09-S 17 12_086-15_S Screw, hex. flange 11 12 018 02-S M10x1.5x81 (5) 12 12_108-07_S 18 25_237-14_S Clamp, hose (2) 12_108-08_S 19 12-326-03-S Hose, breather 12_108-09-S 20 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange 13 12_067-11-S M6x1.0x20 (5) 12_067_06_S 21 12-096-07-S Cover, valve w/nipple 14 12_380-01_S 22 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 15 12_043-05-S M5x0.Sxl0 16 M-631005-S 23 12_018-01-S Retainer, breather reed 17 12-144_02_S 24 12_402-02_S Reed, breather 18 52_139-09-S 19 12_755_64_S 20 X-25-102-S 21 12-032-01-S 22 M-631015-S 23 12_154_05_S Seal, crankshaft Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 49) Strap, lifting Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x25 Dowel, locating (4) Kit, camshaft (Includes 7,8) Spring, actuating Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yel low Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white Shaft, balance Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (Includes 11,12) Piston w/Ring Set (.08) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) Retainer, piston pin (2) Ring Set (Std.) Ring Set (.25) Ring Set (.50) Connecting Rod (Std.) Connecting Rod (.25) Pin, governor regulating Gear, governor Washer, plain 6 mm Shaft, governor gear Plug, cup Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip (Includos 23) Washer, plain 1/4" Seal, governor cross shaft Washer, plain 6 mm Clip, hitch pin NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL t ALLUIVIAGE E_LECTRIQU E I P BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES[ HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET DECALENT I t2 _;_S_ ..... lo \ 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S 2 12-468-03-S 3 24-162-03-S 4 25-086-47-S 5 12-157-06-S 6 X-42-15-S 7 12-025-15-S 8 12-155-09-S 9 M-548025-S 10 237878-S 11 M-545020-S 12 12-154-06-S 13 41-403-09-S 14 X-22q 1-S 15 M-839016-S 16 236602-S 17 12q 32-02-S 18 X-728q -S 19 M-545010-S 20 12-584-04-S NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-176-44_S 24_518-12_S 12_518-35_S Screw, he×. flange 1 M_545010-S Screw, hex. flange M 10x1.5x46 M5xO.Sxl 0 (6) Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24_468q0-S Washer, plain 1/4" Screen, grass 3 12q46_07_S Plate, blower housing Bolt, shoulder M6x1.Ox16 4 M_550010-S Screw, hex.flange (4) M5xO.Sxl 0 Fan 5 24_096-05_S Cover, pinion Key 6 12_027_76_S Housing, blower Flywheel 7 12_063-18-S Baffle, intake side Connector 8 25q54_02-S Clip, mounting (3) Screw, hex. cap M5xO.Sx25 9 12_086_37_S Screw, captive washer (2) M5xO.Sx20 (3) Kit, stator 10 12_063_20_S Baffle, cylinder head Screw, hex. flange 11 M_645016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx2O (2) M6xl .Oxl 6 (2) Clip, cable (2) 12 12_063q9-S Baffle, cylinder Regulator, rectifier _ 15 amp Washer, lock 1/4" NOT ILLUSTRATED Screw, he×. flange M_541050-S Nut, he×. flange M5x0.8 M6×1.0×16 (2) Connector AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Spark Plug Clip, cable (2) KEY PART Screw, hex. flange NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M5x0.8×lO (2) 1 12_281_01-S Duct, air Module, ignition 2 25_341_03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 3 12_096-24_S Cover, air cleaner 4 12_083_12_S Precleaner, element 5 12_100-08-S Wing Nut 6 12_083_10_S Kit, aircleaner element (Includes 5, 7, 8) 12_743_12_S Filter, element (Includes5, 8) ,, 12_032-11-S Seal 1_7/16 12_094_07_S Base, aircleaner (Includes 11, 12) 12_072_04_S Stud, mounting plate M6x1.0x75 12_086_01_S Screw, #10 HFLo thread forming (2) 12_041_02_S Gasket, air cleaner Harness, wiring Lead, black (6"- 12 gauge- insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals) 7 Lead, white (36 ''_ 18 gauge - fully insulated push on tab 8 and uninsulatod socket 9 terminals) Washer, plain 5/16" (attach 10 ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw) 11 X-25-5-S 13 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12q13-53-S Decal, aircleaner NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM_ DEMARRANT DE LE SYST_ME 1 I h_J 0 ! ] _m _6 ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTR(_LE l / _. I .._ ..£'_ = i / - 2 "_-_'3 7 _ _11- --_ i i 11 2 4 / OIL PAN / LUBRICATION DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _ p...,_o 1-- i] C)-__4 t .---5 6--% 11 __ tS 16 \ 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINECONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M-839070-S Screw, he×. flange 1 M8×1.25x70 (2) 2 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 4 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5 12q 70-05-S Armature 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 6 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end 7 12-211-01 -S Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4- 8 5/8 (2) 9 10 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. 2 3 4 5 6 12-038-01 -S 25-755-13-S 12-153-03-S 12-153-02-S 12-123-04-S M-645025-S 12-153-01 -S 25-162-07-S 12-096-03-S M-545016-S 25-462-09-S 52-050-02-S 25-139-57-S 12-393-01 -S 12-153-06-S 12-096-34-S M-545016-S 12-032-03-S 24-086-16-S 24-080-17-S 12-199-56-S Dipstick assembly (Includes 2-3) Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3) O-Ring, oil fill cap O-Ring, upper oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, he×. flange M6×1.0x25 O-Ring, lower oil fill tube Screen, oil pickup Cover, oil pickup screen Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8×16 Valve, oil pressure relief Filter, oil Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" Pump, oil O-Ring, oil pump cover Cover, oil pump Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sxl 6 (3) Seal, oil (P.T.O. end) Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45 (11 ) Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45 Assembly, Pan, oil (Incl. 11,14-17) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 17 18 19 20 21 DESCRIPTION 12 13 14 15 16 17 12-079-11-S 12-237-01-S 24-086-43-S M-664020-S 12-536-10-S M -443025-S M-443020-S 12-089-11-S 12-089-23-S 12-089-24-S 12-755-83-S 12-100-07-S 52-211 -O4-S 12-090-28-S 25q58-08-S 12-079-10-S 25-158-11 -S Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket M6xl.Ox20 (2) Control, speed assembly (Includes 6-9) Screw, pan head M4xO.7x25 Screw, pan head M4xO.7x20 Spring, choke (2) Spring, choke return Spring, governor Kit, governor lever (Includes 12-14) Nut, he× flange 1/4-20 Bolt, 1/4-20x1" Lever, governor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST _ILESREQUIN ECHAPPEMENT_ J FUELSYSTEM_ =UELDELESYSTEME I 56
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M -641060-S M -629116-S 12-853-118-S 12-041-02-S 12-053-118 1 2 3 Nut, hex. flange M6×1.0 (2) 1 Stud M6x1.0xl 16 (2) 2 Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty I EXHAUST Tie, cable 12-454-03-S, Terminal 25_452_20_S) KEY PART Gasket, air cleaner NO. NO. Carburetor assembly (For information only not 1 available separately) (In 2 cludes Kit, float 12-757-02-S 3 Kit, carburetor repair 12- 4 757-03-S, Kit, solenoid 5 repair 12-757-33-S) Gasket, carburetor (2) Deflector, heat Clamp, hose (2) Line, fuel 12q/4" Filter, fuel in4ine Clip cable 6 12_041-01 -S 7 12_265-06-S 8 25_237-14_S 9 52_353-22_S 10 25_050-03-S 11 47q 54-01 -S NOT ILLUSTRATED *M-561010-S Screw, thread forming M5x0.8×10 Washer, lock 1/4" Kit, float Kit, carburetor repair Gasket, carburetor Gasket, air cleaner Gasket, bowl Gasket, bowl screw Seal, solenoid Kit, solenoid repair Gasket, bowl screw Tie cable Terminal Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge - insulated socket and unin sulated socket terminals) *X-22-11-S 12-757-02-S 12-757-03-S 12-041-01-S 12-041-02-S 12-041-05-S 12-041-06-S 12_032-06-S 12-757-33-S 12-041-06-S 12-454-03-S 25_452-20_S 12_518-37_S *attaches carburetor ground lead to carb baffle. DESCRIPTION 12-014-57_S Crankshaft (Includes2) 25-139_27-S Plug, cup DESCRIPTION 25_072_04-S 12_041_03_S 12_126_11-S 12_445_06_S M_645025-S 12 522 49 12-755-93-S Stud, MSx1.25x33(2) Gasket, exhaust manifold Bracket muffler Strap, lifting Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 (2) Short Block Gasket Set NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 57
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