Craftsman 917.273392 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMIIN'J LAWN TRACTOR 180 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273392 [_ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the 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 Maintenance ......................................... 17 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ...................... 21 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Storage ................................................. 27 Assembly/P re-Operation ........................ 8 Troubleshooting .................................... 28 Operation .............................................. 11 Repair Parts .......................................... 32 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 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 ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _tLWARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. _,WARNING: 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. _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle com- ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _I_,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 before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. • 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. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") iGround Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Reverse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging System: 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights iBattery: Amp/Hr: 28 Min. CCA: 230 Case Size: U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engi- neered 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. _WARNING: 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 nearest 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 Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 F[__ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I @ (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer _St_eritg @ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Shaft Seat (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 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. _lnsert 1/2 Hex Nut Large Flat Shaft 1/4 Locknut Slots 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. HOW TO SET UP YOU R 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 I 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). Seat Label Terminal 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 ROLL TRACTOR 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 gear- shift 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 Shield Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks AHi, CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. 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. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated 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 trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ,/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 Ikl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMF FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED ===E FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) & 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 and/or property damage. MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY @@@@@ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) & & & m 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. Ammeter Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Clutch Lever " Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal s Height Adjustment Lever 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. Attachment Clutch Lever Position Throttle/ Clutch/ Brake inition Key "Disengaged" Position Brake "Engaged" Position Gearshift "Disengaged" "Brake" Lever Position Position 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 to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "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 looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO 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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _I_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. igh Position Attachment _ f 4 Clutch Lever /'_"-_- Low "Engaged Position 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. 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. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re- move and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULE' 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. 14
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. . 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, the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • 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. f 1 (- /- 00272 • 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 (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
MA,.TENANC SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES _ ,_O/_ _Xx(_ _C_ _'_ ._lp,_ _O AS YOU COMPLETE /_. _.%_7 REGULAR SERVICE /_% x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE DATES cC hh ::: TB_::;I eOp:r::i° n _ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _5 _1_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 T Lubrication Chart I1_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts Check Engine Oil Level I_ Change Engine Oil (with oi_ filter) _,2 E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,; N Clean Air Filter _2 G Clean Air Screen _1_2 N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2 Replace Spark Plug _1'2 (1_ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter II _ t - Change more often when operating under a heavy {cad 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 requfted if equipped with maintenance=free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum. DO not over tighten. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to @ operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. @Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments @En described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE 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. LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zerk @Front Wheel Bearing Zerk I I _SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil @General Purpose Grease ®Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered 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 heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts. Mandrel Assembly Trailing _ BI_,_,, Edge Up /_'_.'_'"i" Center _. _'_'_ H le Flat Washer _._. _ \_.. Lock Washer -_ _-_ Star Blade Bolt 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 c Blade 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. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oi_ vise cha[El e NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, the oils will result in in- creased oil consumption when used above 32°E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine dam- age from running low on oil. 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. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-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. Oil Drain Valve 19 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 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. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at "FULl.:' line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace 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. Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine. 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover. 7. Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge. 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. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cool- ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris 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. /Cover / , Cartridge Slots 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. (___ Clamp Clamp J- _1 Filter 20
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. _IL WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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. Small Clutch Small Retainer Spring- Clutch 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. Front Link Retainer Anti-Swa_, Housing Retainer Springs Both Sides) Bracket Deflector Shield Large Retainer Spring 21
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. 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 of mower to _, ground 7_._ A_ _ Ground Line Bottom edge of eJ_Agr°und Arm Link Lidf_ ustment N_ FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of 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 Should be :lual in Length =t "E" mru 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 Idler Pulleys \\ Mandrel 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 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 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. 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. 23
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). En§ Clutchin Center Keeper Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 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 o,_, ...-, ..... 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 Ring, Axle Cover I Square Key (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY ,_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. 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. 24
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. 02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 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. Positive (Red) Cable Terminal Cover Keps Hex Bolt 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. Hood Headlight Wire Connector Seat Label 25
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be 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 that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING - 1. Air cleaner assembly must be assem- bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. 2. Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). FINAL SETTING - 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move throttle control lever to slow posi- tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM. 3. While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun- terclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. Release throttle lever. Governor Control Lever Governor Plate Hol Clamp Cable Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR 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. 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 idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (coun- terclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. 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. Idle Speed _- __ Throttle Screw_ Lever Idle Mixture Valve j-__" With Limiter mixture. 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. _,WARNING: 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. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting 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 empty 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start i Engine will not turn over i Engine clicks but will not start 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. Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline 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. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean 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 PROBLEM LOSS of power CAUSE CORRECTION . . 3. . 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position, i2. Build-up of grass, leaves i 3. and trash under mower. Dirty air filter, i 4. Low oil level/dirty oil. i 5. Faulty spark plug. i 6. i7. 9. Water in fuel. 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. i 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower housing. Clean/replace air filter. Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change spark plug. Replace fuel filter. i 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. i 9. Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline and replace fuel filter. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. i 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. Engine valves out of 15.Contact a Sears or other adjustment. . qualified service center. Excessive 1. vibration 2. 3. Engine continues 1. to run when operator leaves seat with attach- ment clutch engaged Poor cut- uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel. Loose/damaged part(s). Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. i 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. i 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. i 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. il. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected contact Sears or other qualified service center. i 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. i 2. Level mower deck. i 3. Clean underside of mower housing. i 4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. i 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will i not rotate i Poor grass i discharge i Headlight(s) not i working (if so equipped) i Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning i engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 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. 1. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. . Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 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 connections. 5. Replace fuse. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connections. 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 917.273392 SCHEMATIC ,,1. 0E0 o111 0LAoK BATTERY /7 )G A1 IGNITION SWITCH RED WHITE I I RED I I I STARTER FUSE I I I 0 , i I CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK (OPTIONAL) J FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) ORANGE J SOLENOID B_CK WHITE w_E__ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I I i I _ i I I I B_CK BLACK (CLUTCH?_F_" 1 GROUNDING CONNECTOR t A • IIW SPARK • BL_CK IGNiTiON r_ PLUG UNIT _ GAP _ • J (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) • CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MJN @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM °_SCONNECTED) RED I I I LIGHTING SYSTEM \ 14 VOLTS AC MIN @ 3600 RpM {LIGHTS OFF) HEADLIGHTS /T NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. BROWN NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M G A1 NONE RUN/UGH] B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE REMOVABLE 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
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 22 I 41 I I 26 J / _ 25 / / / / 1 I [ I L I I I I I I I F I I F I I I I I I \ \ x \ \ \ / / / / / // / \ \ 29 I I 28 9O 32
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 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 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180499 Cover Battery Terminal NOTE: All component dimensions give 1 inch = 25.4 mm in U.S. inches 33
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 209. @/5 208 208 6O 2J 209 209 74 _209 _.209 208 chassis-Laser -It,stlt 27 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X558 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 190380 29 174332X599 30 174738X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 143 186689 144 175582 145 156524 166 171875 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 209 17000612 212 175143 -- 5479J Chassis Stamping Drawbar Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, L.H. Panel, Dash, R.H. Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Large 1.75 Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser (Includes Key Nos. 29 and 212) Lens, Laser Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket, Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 Tyt Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Jod Pivot Chassis/Hood Screw Hi-Lo #13-16 x 5/8 w/patch Bolt Shoulder 5/16 -18TT ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 TYTT ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Insert Lens Reflective Plug, Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 GROUND DRIVE 57 t_ 77 2 3536 25 37 34 212 7O 116 15o .48 151 26 27 drive*fender.stl _26 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 64 173937 Belt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Spring Brake Return 65 STD551143 Washer Pulley Transaxle 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Ring Retainer 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Strap Torque 30 Degrees 74 137057 Spacer Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Red Shift Fender Adjust 76 STD581075 E-Ring Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 77 123583X Key, Square Washer Plate Shift 78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr. 8 W/Patch 79 2228M Key Woodruff Washer Lock Hvy Helical 80 131486 Arm Shift Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5 81 165594 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 unc 82 165711 Spring Torsion Bolt Pin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 uric 84 166228 Link Transaxle Knob 85 150360 Nut Lock Center 1/4-20 Rod, Brake 89 158391X428 Console, Shift Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 uric 90 Spring, Brake Rod 96 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 112 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 8 165866 10 STD561210 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 STD541431 18 74780616 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 175765 29 71673 30 174973 32 74760512 34 175578 35 120183X 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 179114 39 72110622 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 50 72110612 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. Rod, Parking Brake Cap, Parking Brake Bracket, Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 Shaft, Foot Pedal Bearing, Nylon Washer Pin, Roll Pulley, Composite, Flat Bolt RDHD 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr.5 Keeper, Belt Idler Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Bellcrank, Clutch Retainer, Belt Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc Nut, Crewnlock 5/16-18 uric Link, Clutch Spring, Return, Clutch Screw 3/8-16 x 1.04 V-Belt Keeper, Center Span Screw. 3/8-16 x .875 Cover, Pedal 124346X 4497H 19091210 113 127285X 116 72140608 120 73900600 150 175456 151 19133210 156 166002 158 165589 159 183900 161 72140406 162 73680400 163 74780416 165 165623 166 17490510 168 165492 169 165580 170 187414 197 169613 198 169593 202 72110614 212 145212 Nut Self-ThdWsh-hd 1/4Zinc Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Strap Torque 90 Degrees Belt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25 Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt Belt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 uric Bolt Hex Pin 1/4-20 uric x 1 Gr 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 Belt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening Keeper Belt T/A Nyliner Snap-In 5/8"1D Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105" Hyd Belt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.5 Nut Hex Fig. Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 STEERING ASSEMBLY 37----.._ I 36 88 13 65 68 67 67 steering.=pl.lt 47 10 43 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steering Wheel 2 184706 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Topleck 1/2-20 unf 13 136518 Spacer Brg Axle Front 15 145212 Nut, Hexflange Lock 17 180641 Shaft Assembly, Steering 26 126847X Bushing, Link, Drag 28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod, Tie 36 155099 Bushing, Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert, Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 41 186737 Adaptor, Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot, Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap, Spindle Red 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28 54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 unf x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle, Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm 82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553 Clip Steering 95 188967 Washer Hardened .793 x 1.637 x .060 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 2 72 31 40 33 33 29 23 38 / 81 I 78 13 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_bs,1cyL49 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 31H777-0297-E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn/Dbr Guard Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented Clamp, Hose Line, Fuel Plug, Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Roll 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 40
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \\\\ I I I I I 11 12 seat It.knob 9 22 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 188716 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 1450O6 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Pan, Seat Knob Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing, Snap 14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 Spacer, Split 28 x .88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Gr. 5 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 uric 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 DECALS 11 10 4 13 16 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 189100 3 184728 4 184729 5 189643 6 133644 7 184730 8 172331 9 184899 10 156439 11 179128 DESCRIPTION 8 KEY PART NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, HP Engine Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Hood Replacement Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Hood Side Decal, Deck Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger Decal, Deck "B" 42" 12 146046 13 183827 14 160396 16 138047 20 149516 -- 138311 -- 184310X428 -- 184311X428 -- 191218 -- 191219 DESCRIPTION Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, Lower Dash Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Battery Diehard Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Lift Handle Pad, Footrest LH STLT Pad, Footrest RH STLT Owner's Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &TIRES 7 4,10 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap, Tire 65139 Stem, Valve 106222X Tire, Front 59904 Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 106732X624 Rim, Front 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 106108X624 Rim, Rear 106268X Tire, Rear 7152J Tube, Rear Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) 104757X428 Cap, Axle 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 6 5 19 13 13 32 19 20 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link, Front 16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Lecknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 uric 19 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift 32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 15 20 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 MOWER DECK 67 46 i- i147 142 40-''_ 101 102 _ 103 105 / 106 34 5 6 19 F 21 42 D man-t-path stlt3 \ 2 16 18 13_ 10_ _1_ 9---" _8 29 _18 21 23 24 28 \k 25 27 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 40 44 45 46 48 134149 139775 138971 137645 128774 110485X 174493 72140505 132827 159770 STD541431 177563 105304X 123713X 110452X Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 139888 Bolt 53 184907 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 54 178515 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 55 155046 Retainer Spring 56 165723 Bar Sway Deck 59 141043 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 67 149846 Washer, Lock 68 144959 Washer, Hardened 92 73800600 (The following blades are available) 101 136420 Blade, Mulching 102 71081010 (For mulching mowers only) 103 19061216 Blade, 42" Mulching Premium 104 STD551110 (For better wear when mulching) 105 160793 Blade, 42" Hi-Lift 106 2029J (For bagging or discharging) 129 19131312 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 130 STD523710 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 131 STD533710 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 142 165890 Stripper, Mower Deck 143 157109 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 144 158634 Bolt, Shoulder 145 165888 Baffle, Vortex 146 171977 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 uric 147 131335 Bracket, Deflector 148 169022 Cap, Sleeve 149 165898 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 150 19091210 Nut, Push 152 169676 158 17720408 159 72140614 184 19131410 185 188234 - - 130794 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 19111016 131491 173984 187690 153535 178342 72110612 131494 73900600 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Rod, Hinge Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex Washer, Spacer Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Toplock, Flanged Bolt Carr. Sh. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Pulley, Idler, Flat Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened 169583 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 uric Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Mulcher Cover Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 Washer, Lock #10 Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric xl Gr. 5 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Cable Clutch 42 In Screw H ex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 unc x 1-3/4 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga. Head Assy. Cable Clutch Mandrel Assembly (Includes housing, shaft and shaft hardware only-pulley not included) Replacement Mower, Complete (Std. Deck-Order separately mulcher cover components key nos. 101-106) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 8 157 31A t 1- 15 18 4 I MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 46
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 Locknut 5 / 16 - 24 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0 6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket 7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690 Axle (11-15 / 16" Long) 8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long) 8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth) 9 784352 Shift Cellar 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth) 10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth) 11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth) 12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth) 13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (Include. 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 14) 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) (Include. 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth) 13) 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth) 15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth) 17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth) 18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth) 20 792077A Ball 5/16_ dia 65 780189 Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 66 776422 Input Shaft 22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170 Retaining Ring 25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187 Spacer .890 26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 "O" Ring 28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W 29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x .031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring 29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L 29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13 29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 teeth) 30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth) 31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug (Use As Needed) 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16" 31A 780195 Flat Washer .750 ID x .062W 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone 32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 34 780194 Bushing .563 180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID 900 794712 Replacement MST - 206-545C 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751 Transaxle 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 786026 Dowel Pin 40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 47
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 27 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 434 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 2o@ 6170 51_ 524 _ 8420 868(_ 943 O 1022 24 [_ 741@ 1270 5_15 684_ 11 584_ 1264I_ 1019 LABEL KIT ] [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 • 15_ 24 41 12 1027 48
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 1022 830 192 _1 1029 1022 914 102 404 614_ 2,6f 559 238 35 6170 54'_¢, 554 5s 515 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 51_ _ 617 0 1022 868 _o25 _4-d_ 383_ T 334 851_i_ 643 801 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 _ z_ 305A 1265 74 1070 1005 _ 1044 49
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 276 @ 950 231 1091 127 o47 51 1127 % 118 105A m 127A 276A@ 947A@ NIKKI 1266A_ 1266_ 527_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231'_ 987_ 105 [_ 137_ 276@ 634c _ _,-_3'_ 106117_0142 6170 1266A @ 977 CAR BU RETOR G.._.ASKET SE.._.T t 51_ 137@ 276@_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A _ 634A J_ 1266 I 104A _ 127A_ lO5A® o 987AQ 1266A_ 50
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 O Seat-Inlet 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 4 697188 Sump-Engine 117 694352 O Jet-Main (Standard) 5 698147 Head-Cylinder 117A 699457 O Jet-Main (Standard) (Nikki) 7 699168 ° Gasket-Cylinder Head 118 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 9 697109 ° Gasket-Breather 118A 699458 Jet-Main (High Altitude) (Nikki) 11 697113 Tube-Breather 121 697241 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 12 697110 • Gasket-Crankcase 121A 699521 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul (Nikki) 13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 125 698445 Carburetor 15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 125A Carburetor (For Complete 16 697127 Crankshaft Carburetor, Service with 20 690947 ° Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 698445) 22 692125 Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump) 127 695005 Plug-Welch 23 693557 Flywheel 127A 690727 O Plug-Welch (Nikki) 24 222698 Key-Flywheel 130 691750 Valve-Throttle 25 699052 Piston Assembly (Standard) 130A 699500 Valve-Throttle (Nikki) 699054 Piston Assembly (.020" 131 494379 Kit-Throttle Shaft Oversize) 131A 699501 Kit-Throttle Shaft (Nikki) 26 699051 Ring Set (Standard) 133 494381 Float-Carburetor 697559 Ring Set (.020 "Oversize) 133A 694914 Float-Carburetor (Nikki) 27 698469 Lock-Piston Pin 135 698780 Tube-Fuel Transfer 28 697099 Pin-Piston 137 281165 O$ Gasket-Float Bowl 29 697126 Rod-Connecting (Standard) 137A 698781 O Gasket-Float Bowl (Nikki) 697263 Rod-Connecting (.020" 141 495097 Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual Choke) Undersize) 141A 698778 Kit-Choke Shaft (Nikki) 32 692852 Screw (Connecting Rod) 142 697140 O Nozzle-Carburetor 33 695760 Valve-Exhaust 146 691639 Key-Timing 34 695761 Valve-Intake 187 697098 Line-Fuel 35 691279 Spring-Valve (Intake) 188 691693 Screw (Control Bracket) 36 691279 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 192 691986 Adjuster-Rocker Arm 37 697108 Guard-Flywheel 202 691841 Link-Mechanical Governor 40 691752 Retainer-Valve 209 692208 Spring-Governor 43 691968 Slinger-Governor/Oil 216 691840 Link-Choke 45 690564 Tappet-Valve 222 694042 Bracket-Control 46 698492 Camshaft 227 691374 Lever-Governor Control 48 697762 Short Block 231 691636 Screw (Choke Valve) 50 690193 Manifold4ntake 232 691842 Spring-Governor 51 692137 °O$ Gasket4ntake 238 691843 Cap-Valve 53 690227 Stud (Carburetor) 240 394358 Filter-Fuel 54 691148 Screw (Intake Manifold) 265 691024 Clamp-Casing 73 697133 Screen-Rotating 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp) 74 697897 Screw (Rotating Screen) 276 692255 O$ Washer-Sealing 78 691003 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 276A 695410 Washer-Sealing 89 690283 Plug-Oil 304 697783 Housing-Blower 93 690602 Q Bushing-Throttle Shaft 305 697102 Screw (Blower Housing) 94 498030 Kit-Idle Mixture 305A 697103 Screw (Blower Housing) 94A 695425 Kit-Idle Mixture (Nikki) 306 697107 Shield-Cylinder 95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 307 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 95A 690718 Q Screw (Throttle Valve (Nikki) 98 495800 Kit-Idle Speed Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 98A 695408 Kit-Idle Speed (Nikki) O Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 104 690525 Q Pin-Float Hinge 121 104A 694918 Q Pin-Float Hinge (Nikki) $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 105 231855 Q Valve-Float Needle 977 105A 696136 Q Valve-Float Needle (Nikki) Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 309 693551 Motor-Starter 868 690968 * Seal-Valve 310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 914 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 311 497608 Brush Set 943 690589 * SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 333 495859 Armature-Magneto 947 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 947A 695423 Solenoid-Fuel (Nikki) 337 691043 Plug-Spark 950 691657 Screw (Float Bowl) 358 697191 Gasket Set-Engine 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 967 697015 Filter-Pre Cleaner 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 968 697446 Cover-Air Cleaner 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 975 495933 Bowl-Float 431 697122 Elbow-Intake 975A 699502 Bowl-Float (Nikki) 445 697634 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 977 690192 Gasket Set-Carburetor 462 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 987 691326 O Seal-Throttle Shaft 474 696459 Alternator 987A 698777 O Seal-Throttle Shaft (Nikki) 503 691532 Strap-Starter 1005 697111 Fan-Flywheel 505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 1017 690770 Screen-Oil Pump 510 693699 Drive-Starter 1019 698814 Kit-Label 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 1022 272475 * Gasket-Rocker Cover 523 697086 Dipstick 1023 692492 Cover-Rocker Arm 524 691032 ° SeaI-DipstickTube 1024 499054 Pump-Oil 525 697184 Tube-Dipstick 1026 692003 Rod-Push (Intake) 527 698467 Clamp-Tube ...... 692011 Rod-Push (Exhaust) 544 692034 Starter-Armature 1027 492932 Filter-Oil 552 697144 Bushing-Governor Crank 1029 691751 Arm-Rocker 559 693675 Screw (Remote Choke Stop) 1034 690822 Guide-Push Rod 562 691119 Belt (Governor Control Lever) 1035 693784 Shaft-Pump 579 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 1036 695700 Label-Emission 584 697112 Cover-Breather Passage 1040 698368 Plate-Trim 601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1044 698139 Screw (Flywheel) 614 691620 Pin-Cotter 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining 616 692012 Crank-Governor 1058 275038 Owner's Manual 617 692138 O * SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1059 698516 Kit-Screw/Washer 634 690801 Q Spring/Seal Assembly (Manual 1070 690372 Screw (Flywheel Fan) Choke) 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush 634A 698779 Q Spring/SealAssembly (Nikki) 1091 691333 Cap-Limiter 635 691909 Boot-Spark Plug 1095 690190 Gasket Set-Valve 643 697417 Retainer-Air Filter 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator) 654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1127 695407 Screw-Float Bowl 684 697157 Screw (Breather Passage Cover) 1263 697124 Reed-Breather 691 692407 ° Seal-Governor Shaft 1264 697104 Screw (Breather Reed) 692 690572 Spring-Detent 1265 697125 Support-Blower Housing 697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1266 691917 *Q SeaI-O Ring (Intake Elbow) 718 690959 Pin-Locating 1266A 697123 O SeaI-O Ring (Intake Elbow) 729 691224 Clip-Wire 1267 697662 Latch-Blower Housing 741 697128 Gear-Timing 1270 697156 Plug-AVS Counterweight 750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1279 690960 Screw (Blower Housing Support) 757 697607 Link-Counterweight 1329 31H777-0202 Replacement Engine 758 697134 Counterweight 1330 272147 Repair Manual 759 697392 Pin-Counterweight 783 693713 Gear-Pinion Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 789 698329 Harness-Wiring O Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 121 801 691283 Cap-Drive $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 802 691286 Cap-End 977 803 693757 Housing-Starter Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095 830 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) 842 691031 ° SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 847 697611 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 1 inch = 25.4 mm 851 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 52
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION u_ u_ _k ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure, 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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