Craftsman 917.273481 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual 20.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273481 I [_ This product has a low emission engine which operates I differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 29 Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 8 Troubleshooting ................................... 30 Operation ............................................. 11 Repair Parts ......................................... 34 Maintenance ....................................... 18 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 equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. 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. A(_WARNING: 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 compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- tion and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or un- loading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related in- juries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build- up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 3
DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommend- ations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do notmow 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 notuse 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. • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: Oil Type API-SF-SJ): 4.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging System:15 Amps @ 3600RPM Battery: Amp/Hr: 35 Min. CCA: 280 Case Size: U1R Blade Bolt 27-35 Ft. Lbs. Torque: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in main- taining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under"Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. ,_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
(1) Flat Washer ering L__ll_!(1) H _!_18 eve Steering Wheel Steering Extension //o _\ O WheelSteering Shaft __._ Insert Steering _"_._J Wheel_ Adapter o (1) kecknut (1) kecknut 1/4-28 1/2-20 Seat (1) Knob J "_1 ) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I (4) Adjusting Bar_ Guage Wheels i _ _'(" _ (4) RetainerSprings IO ]_] ((_'_) __.double loop, (4, Clevis Pins _(4) Wheels _ @ (4) Washers (4) Lecknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Belt 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Video Cassette Keys "-t For Future Use Slope Sheet 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, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 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. 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. Adapte Shaft 1/4 Locknut ;x Bolt Lower Steering "-_" Shaft \ , 8. Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may )uncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift hood 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). 8 Label / _2
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 shoul- der bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 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 Seat Pan Shoulder Bolts Adjustment Knob' NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO 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 brake pedal. 9 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Op- eration section of this manual). 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holding the 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. Place freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual). 4. Sit on seat in operating position, de- press brake pedal and set the parking brake. 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. Release parking brake. 8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake. 10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are prop- erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. As- semble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely. 2. Adjust gauge wheels before operat- ing mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual.
Pin 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. Plate AI_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 mulching blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect 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. 10 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. v" CHECKLIST Before you operate 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. • / Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in '"transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). 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, reg- ular unleaded gasoline. • / Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. • / Be sure brake system is in safe oper- ating condition. • / It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow.proper starting and trans- mission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'-,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY @@@@@ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform- ation about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. & & & DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. _HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which, ._,. if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury "'" and/or property damage. FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 11
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Lift Lever Clutch Lever Switch Plunger Attachment Throttle/Choke Control Reverse B_ke Pedal Height ustment Indicator FreeWheel Control Parking Brake Lever 02730 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. BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine. FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor. REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement 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 brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controling engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOWTO 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 brake pedal all the way down and hold. 2. Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secu re. Attachment Clutch Lever Position Throttle/Choke Control Ignition "Disengaged" Drive Pedal B_ke Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal "Disengaged" Position "Brake" pz g Brake Position "Engaged"Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down. IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive pedals return to neutral position when not depressed. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _CAUTION.- Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. 1. Start tractor and release parking brake. 2. Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed. 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. • 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. 13
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. 1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de- sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in this section of manual). 2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. 3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. 4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. 5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting. IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck. Retainer Spring Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. A(_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Attachemnt Lever "Engaged" f,;, High Position Position Position "Disengaged'_ Position Deflector 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 provided 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 stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. 2. Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). 14
Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged 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. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL' mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will in- crease carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- ties 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 tempera- tures below 32°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. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. 2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 4. Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after sev- eral 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. 15
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). AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. 3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. • The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). PURGE TRANSMISSION _CAUTION: Never engage or dis- engage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and per- formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstall- ation before operating the tractor. 1. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. 2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged posi- tion (See "TO TRANSPORT' in this section of manual). 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disen- gage parking brake. 4. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse posi- tion and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. 5. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 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 trac- tor. This will result in a more even distri- bution 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. 16
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 mow- ing 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. 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. Max 1/3 • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mu_ched 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. 17
AS YOU COMPLETE _)_._ _4_ £,4,q; q4.e _.4,_ q4._ _._ DATES R EGU LAR SERVICE /___RVlCE Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ Ks I1_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 T Lubrication Chart I1_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level II_ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I1_,_ I_ E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _,2 N CleanAirFiiter _/# _ G Clean Air Screen _ Inspect MuffledSpark Attester I_ E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_ Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ Replace Spark Plug I_ I1_ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 11_2 Replace Fuel Filter 1 = Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 = Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 _ Not required if equipped with maintenancertree battery. 5 _ Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 tt.dbs, maximum. Do not overtighten. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments 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 (9 Spindle-- to_ -, Zerk i_--' _Front Wheel :-' Bearing _,_ Zerk _,j_ _Engine'..-_-, ' i I i I i I i I I • .... _ SePi_dle / j .= _Front Wheel :======, / ,_earing Zerk ",'.) i i! (_ 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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 18
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 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. Flat Edge Up Mandrel Washer\ Lock Washers- Blade Bolt _Star TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 5/8" Bolt or Center Blade 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. 19
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. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 5. Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. 6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section of this manual). TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans- axle ever leak or require servicing, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Se- lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord- ing to your expected operating tempera- ture. 20 Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. 2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Oil Drain Valve Closed and ,__ Locked l 'J I Pos,t,on L'"'" \ Yellow Cap _/!--"_'"X_q'_ " '_ _._/" _" "Drain Tube O2463 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. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Loosen knob and remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. 1. Remove nut and cartridge plate. 2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. 3. Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary. 4. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. 5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cool- ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- retor, replacement is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. Clamp 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. 21
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. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- INJURY, VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. 1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. 2. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Roll belt off engine pulley. 4. Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. 5. Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket. 6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. 7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. 8. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. 9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- tor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame. Small Retainer S Clutch Flat Small Retainer Spring Square Hole Pulley Retainer Anti-Swa, Springs (Both Sides) Housing Guide Large Retainer Spring Bracket Deflector Shield 22
TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs. 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. 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 o Raise mower to its highest position. o At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance'W' on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. o If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. o 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". o Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom edge of Bottom edge r_ -_ m_ower to ground ofmowerto/ //t_f/ // ground...J / Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. 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. o When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. , To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.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. o Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Both Front Links Should be EquaI in Length Nut Trunnion Front Links 23
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel TO ADJUST BRAKE 1. Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut 'W' on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut 'W' until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut "A'L 4. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in 'transmission engaged"' position. 5. 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" Nut 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 brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission dis- engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged 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. Jam Nut Operating Arm Do not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 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. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. 5. Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor. 24
BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan 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. 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). Engine Puiley_ TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. 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. Waalqers 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. 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. 25
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _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 hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with re- maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely 8. Close terminal access doors. 9. Close hood. Keps Nut Hex Bolt 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. Headlight Wire Connector Terminal Guard Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable 26
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, oF" 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 per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. 2. Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely. Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle (If Equipped) Idle Speed Screw TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Main- tenance section of this manual). 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. 4. Reassemble air cleaner. / Stop Screw Clamp Screw Throttle Control Cable Choke _- Control Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuellair mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING - . Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see "TO ADJ U ST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 27
2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjust- ing needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter- clockwise) 1 turn. 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. NOTE: The high idle Js set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 2. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at- tained. 3. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approxi- mately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance. 4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust Jf neces- sary. ACCELERATION TEST - 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs ad- justing, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any neces- sary adjustments. 28
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. /I, 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 TER- MINALS" 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. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE Loss of power 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. 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. Cutting too much grass/too fast• 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower• 4. Dirty air filter• 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. CORRECTION 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" ir Service and Adjustments section• 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center• 1. Depress 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. 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed• . Adjust throttle control• • Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Clean/replace air filter• 5. Check oil level/change oil. 3O
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM LOSS of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CAUSE 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 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 15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 9. Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline and replace fuel filter. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring. 14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 15. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. . Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.Tighten blade bolt. Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 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. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 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. 31
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge (continued) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure. Worn, bent or loose blade. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 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. Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is "OFF". Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. Faulty light switch. Loose or damaged wiring. Blown fuse. working 2. (if so equipped) 3. 4. 5. Battery will not 1. charge 2. 3. 4. Loss of drive 1. 2. 3. Bad battery cell(s). Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty alternator. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 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. 1. 2. 3. Replace alternator. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position. Replace motion drive belt. Purge transmission, Engine "backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not set 1. Move throttle control to when turning at "SLOW" position for 30 "SLOW" position and allow engine "OFF" 30 seconds before stopping to idle for 30 seconds before engine, stopping engine. 32
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 SCHEMATIC "llllll _ED _) L3LAOK BATTERY FUSE L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP} AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH _ED RED STARTER SOLENOID W_IITE WIIITE _OPTIONAL) ] FUEL i 6LE SEAT SWITCH tOT OCCUPIED J FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF _ EQUIPPED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR IGNITION UNIT A SPARK _(_ PLUG GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) E&AOK • NON-REMOVABLE //_ CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POS{TION CIRCUI_ "BAKE OFF M-G-A1 NONE RUN/lIGHT B AI A2-L RUN B AI NONE START _ - _ AI NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF _JNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YO_JR WIR{NG. 33
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 I I 42 I i i i 4O 26 I I I I 25 i I [ f I I 52 29 16 I I I I , I I I I I \ \ \ / I i / I \\ \ i ! \l 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, He× 1/4-20×3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-I/2 1I 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 2I I83759 Harness, Light Socket (wi4152J) 22 4152J Light Bulb 25 178909 Cable, Battery 26 175I 58 Fuse 28 145491 Cable, Ground 29 I21305X Switch, Seat 30 175566 Switch, Ignition 3,3 I40403 I_y, Molded 40 187576 Harness, Ignition 42 154336 Cover, Terminal 45 I22822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 I4I 940 Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter) 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-I8x 1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 @/5 74 2O8 ehas$is-La_er -It,_tl 31 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 I6&337XO13 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6 x 1 11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 13 I72165X016 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 SerewThdro13/8-16xl/2 17 I84272X615 Hood Assembly 18 184291 Bumper Extrusion 20 I80679 Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank 23 I24028X Bushing Snap, Nylon Fuel Line 26 STD541437 Lock.nut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 unc 28 I84259 Grille/Lens Asm 30 I84413X615 Fender/Footrest 31 139976 Bracket, Fender/Support 37 17496568 Serew, Thdrol. 5/16-I8x 1i2TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 187154 Air Duct 60 72146666 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 64 I54798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlook 3/8-16 unc 90 I24346X Nut I/4 142 I75702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 I54966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 I75582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 I56524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 159 I79950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw I3-16 x 3/4 206 170I 65 Bolt Shoolder 5/I 6- ISTT 207 17670508 SerewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2 208 17670608 SerewThdro13/8-16xl/2 209 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdro1318-16 x 314 217 I79132X428 ConsoleFuelWindow 219 17000512 Screw 5/16-I8 x 3/4 258 I84264X599 Lens RH 259 I84263X599 Lens LH 260 I84262X428 Cover Lens 263 184265 Bezel Grille LH 264 184266 Bezel Grille RH 269 I84400X428 Toolbox 270 I84401X428 LidToolbox 272 I85922X428 Vent Hood LH 273 I85923X428 Vent Hood RH 274 I84260X428 Insert Gdlle LH 275 I84261X428 Insert Grille RH - - 5479J Plug Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches I inch = 254 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 GROUND DRIVE 227 16_ 52 9 253 7O 22 77 116 26 26 drEv_-hydro.s_t 50 241 74_ 30 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Traasaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 Hydro gear Model 336-0510 74 137057 6 17060512 Screw 5/I6-18 ;< 3/4 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt He;< FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 78 12000001 18 STD54143I Nut Look Hex 5/18-I8 77 123583X 19 STD541437 Nut Look Hex 3/8-18 78 121748X 22 175898 Rod, Brake 95 180825 24 73350800 Nut He;< Jam 3/8-16 une 98 4497H 25 108888X Spring Brake Rod II6 72140608 28 19131316 Washer I20 73908600 27 78820412 PinCotter 1/ax3/4CAD. I50 175456 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake I51 19133210 29 71873 Cap Brake Parking 202 72110814 30 189592 Bracket, Traasaxle 212 145212 32 74760512 BoltHe;<Hd 5/18-18unex3/4 214 174735 34 175578 Shaft Foot Pedal 217 179433 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 218 174713 38 19211816 Washer 219 174839 37 1572H Pin, Roll 220 1747II 38 179114 Pulley, Composite 221 STD533707 39 74760648 Bolt Fin He;< 3/8-I8 unc x 3 222 73680700 4I 175558 Keeper, Belt Idler Flat 223 174840 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 224 174738 48 154407 BellerankClutch Grad Drw Stl 225 174712 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 226 174902 50 72I 10812 Bolt 227 174710 5I 73680600 NutCrownloek 3/8-I6un0 228 179032 52 73680500 Nut, Crownloek 5/I6-18 unc 229 178451 53 105710X Link, Clutch 231 174573 55 105709X Spring Return, Clutch 241 73930400 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16x I-I/4 244 188880 57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 250 17060612 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 251 17060516 6I 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x 875 253 179422 62 8883R Cover, Pedal 254 178082 63 175410 Pulley, Engine 272 17670508 64 173937 Bolt He;< 7/I 8-20 x 4 Gr 5- 1.5 273 1796I O Thr 274 175648 65 10040700 Washer 68 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Spacer, Axle Washer 25/32 ;< 1-1/4 ;< I6 Ga E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25/32 ;< 1-5/8 ;< I6 Ga Rod Bypass Retainer Spring I" Zinc/Cad Bolt Rdod Sqnk 3/8- I6 u ne ;< I Nut Look Fig 3/8-18 uric Spacer Retainer Washer I3/32 ;< 2 ;< 10 Ga. Bolt Cart Sh 3/8-I6 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Nut He<Flange Look Link Traasaxle Pedal Aasy, Reverse, with Pad Arm Control Pedal Reverse Bracket Frest Pdl Ctrl. Hyd Bracket Mtg. Pedal C_ntrol Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-I6 x 3/4 Nut Crownloek 7/I 8-14 une Washer Nylon 11/I8 ID x 060 Pedal Forward Arm Control Pedal Forward Bolt Pivot Spacer Cam Reverse Pedal LT Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Washer Serrated 5/16 x .75 Strap Torque Nut Centedook I/4-20 unc Screw 5/16-18 ;< 5/8 Yellow Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Screw 5/16-18 ;< 1 Washer 3125 ;< 615 ;< 16 Ga Clip Retainer Screw, 5/I8-18 x Ii2TT Pad, Reverse Pedal _ver Pedal Forward NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i I / J / s_.sering pl,II 20 i t 4O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 I59944X428 2 I84708 3 169840 4 169839 5 8288H 6 I21748X 8 12000029 10 175121 1I STD551137 12 73940800 13 138518 15 145212 17 180641 29 17080812 32 171888 3,3 19111216 34 STD551131 35 73540500 38 155099 37 152927 38 I59948X428 39 19182411 40 STD541537 4I 159945 42 I45054X428 43 I21749X 44 180840 48 I84948X505 5I 73540400 54 71130420 65 160367 67 72140818 68 169827 7I 175148 82 169835 87 173968 88 175118 9I 175553 DESCRIPTION Steering Wheel Front Axle Assembly Spindle Assembly, L,H. Spindle Assembly, R,H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 18 Ga. Ring, Klip Link, Drag Washer, Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock I/2-20 unf Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle Nut, Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly, Steering Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4 Rod, Tie Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 18 G a. Washer Lock Hvy HIOI Spr. 5/I6 Crownloek Nut 5/16-24 u nf Bushing Steering Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 9/I6 x 1-1/I6 x 11 Ga. Lock Nut Center 3/8-24 unf Adaptor, Steering Wheel Boot, Steering Dash PiL Mtl BIk Washer 25/32 x I-I/4 x 18 Ga. Extension Steering Cap, Spindle Nut Crownlock I/4-28 Bolt Hex I/4-28 x I 1/4 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rhnd Sq 3/8-I 8 x 2-1/4 Brace Axle Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Washer Flat .781 x 1-I/2 x .14 Bolt Shoulder 7/I6-20 Clip Steering NOTE: All ocmponent dimensions given in US. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 41
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 ENGINE 14 13 32 29 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187065 2 17720408 3 4 149723 5 146699 6 146700 8 171877 10 146629 13 14 148456 16 11050600 17 17060624 23 169837 25 145996 ._ 45 engine-ko.twEn 15 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control Throttle 26 73920600 SerewThd Cut I/4-20 x I/2 29 137180 Engine, Kohler Model CV624 31 179022 (Order parts from engine mfg.) 32 179124)(428 Muf|ler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 33 123487X Pipe Exhaust LH 37 8543R Pipe Exhaust RH 38 181654 Bolt 5/I6-18 unc x 3/4 wiSems 41 139277 Shield Heat Muffler 45 17000612 Muf|ler Gasket (Order from I01 M73030800 Engine Mlgr.) I12 3645J Tube Drain Oil Easy 116 184362 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x I-I/2 Shield Heat Choke Control DESCRIPTION Nut, Keps 3/8-24 unf Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Sern) Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Stem Tank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Nut Flange Bushing Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1 25 NOTE: All _mponent dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch = 254 mm 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \ \ / 11 18 5 // I 22 / "\ j seaUt,knob_12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180597 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 12418IX 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 1I 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat Bolt Fin He× 3/8-I6 Uncx I Washer I3/32 × 3/4 x I O Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut He;< Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Une Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3/8-16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer I3/32 × I × 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I3 121248X I4 72050412 I5 134300 I6 121250X I7 123976X I8 124238X 2I 171852 22 STD54143I 24 19171912 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk I/4-20 x I-I/2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock I/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Uoc-2A Nut He;< Lock wtlas 5/I6-18 Washer 17/32 × I-3/I 6 × 12 Ga. NOTE: All ocmponent dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 DECALS I6 7 3 2 2 3 I I1 14 26 0 I3 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 186367 3 186366 5 177915 6 133644 7 187026 8 179126 9 186572 10 177916 1I 187103 13 146046 14 177967 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Fender Danger Sears I5 160396 Decal, Hood Side I6 164065 Decal, Hood 18 1779I 4 Decal, Engine H/P I9 138047 Decal, Maint Customer Sears 20 172331 Dom 22 149516 Decal, Replacement Srs - - 169210 Decal, Deck - - 1383I 1 Decal, Fender Craftsman - - 174998X426 Decal, Engine - - 175542)(426 Decal, Fender STLTH Oper Inst - - 167044 Decal, V-belt Dr Seh Tractor E - - 167045 Decal, Dash Panel DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Engine, Kohler Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual, Ownecs (English) Manual, Ownecs (Spanish) WHEELS & TIRES 7 4_10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 == 59192 Valve Cap, Tire 65139 Stem, Valve 177750 Tire, Front 59904 Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) I06732X624 Rim, Front 278H Fitting Grease (FrontWheel Only) 9040H Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only) I06108X624 Rim, Rear 177751 Tire, Rear 7152J Tube, Rear Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) I04757X426 Cap, Axle 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tu be) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 37 19 13 19 32' 13 3 6 5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159466 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm 2 15947I Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 × I ×21 Ga. 6 1201&3X Bearing Nylong 7 12563IX Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 1I 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam He× 1/2-I3 une 17 175689 Trunnion KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I8 73800800 Nut Look wAt_sh 1/2-I3 une I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 3I 169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift. Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownloek 3/8-24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug 38 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 × 1 40 19112410 Washer11/32×1-1/21OGa 4I 155098 Indicator Height NOTE: All oomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 MOWER DECK 157 _67 o • _ 40143 15 144 4_ f184 ,148 106 _ _ 102 103 i 1o3:_/y / ,_1 I _1o4 lob 1011"_ I o2 I_ O 119 I I _136 29_ 116 26 27 19 10-- 9 _ 18 42 D man4-path sUt 4. 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 182032 Mower Housing I81 138428 2 STD533107 Bolt I82 71881810 3 138017 BraeketAssembly, SwayBar, I83 19861216 Front I84 STD55II18 4 185488 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 I85 188793 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring I86 2829J 8 178024 Bar Sway Dock 1 I3 17060512 8 858857 Bolt, He;< 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 1 I6 1842I 9 9 STD55I 137 Washer, Lock 1 I7 174873 I8 148298 Washer, Hardened II8 73938800 (Thelollowing blades are II9 19121414 available) I29 19131312 II 134149 Blade, 42" Mulching STD (For I30 STD523718 mulching mowers only) I31 STD533718 -- 139775 Blade, 42" Mulching Premium I34 158941 (For better wear when mulching) I35 159785 - - 138971 Blade, 42" Hi-Lift (For bagging or discharge) I36 155988 I3 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented I38 159783 (Incl. Key Number 6) I4 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented I39 159767 15 118485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel I8 174493 Stripper, Mower Dock I40 159788 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 ;< 5/8 I9 132827 Bolt, Shoulder I42 185898 28 159778 Baffle, Vortex I43 157189 2I STD54143I Nut, Crownlock5i16-18 unc I44 158634 23 177583 Bracket, Deflector I45 185888 24 185384X Cap, Sleeve I46 171977 25 123713X Spring Torsion, Deflector I47 131335 28 118452X Nut, Push I48 189022 27 130988)(428 Shield, Deflector I49 185898 28 19111816 Washer11/32;<5/Sx16Ga. I50 19891216 29 131491 Rod, Hinge I51 189678 38 173984 Screw Thdrol Roiling Wsh Hd I52 189678 3I 129983 Washer, Spacer I53 189674 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel I54 189675 33 178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged I55 18967I 34 STD533717 Bolt I56 189672 36 131494 Pulley, dler, Flat I57 189689 37 19131316 Washer I3/32 ;< I3/I6 x 18 Ga. I58 17728408 48 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8- I6 une I59 72140814 44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 45 STD624003 Retainer I84 19131410 48 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll I/4-20 x 5/8 - - 130794 48 133944 Washer, Hardened 52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/18-I8 une 53 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake - - 186917 54 1785I 5 Washer, Hardened 55 155048 Arm, Idler 58 185723 Spacer, Retainer 59 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) 67 149848 Knob Custom Oval 88 144959 V-Belt 92 STD541437 Loeknut, He;< W/Wsh 3/8-I8 uric Cover Mulching 42" Black Screw Truss Hd Phil18-24 x 5/8 Washer if I0 Washer Lock Latch Asm Bagger Nut Weld Screw 5/16-I 8 ;< 3/4 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel Gauge Nut, Crownlock 3/8-1 Washer I3/32 ;< 7/8 ;< I4 Ga, Washer I3/32 ;< 13/I6 x I2 Ga. Bolt, Fin He;< 3/8-I6 une ;< IGr 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8- I6 u no ;< I Pin Head Rivet Bracket Asm. Wheel Gauge Rear LH Bar Adj Gauge Wheel Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Rear RH Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Front RH Bracket Asm. Wheel Gauge Front LH Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm idler 42 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable Pulley idler Flat Bolt Carraige Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x I 8 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 _ Washer flat 3/8_Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer Rod Clutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-I6 une;< I-3/4 Washer 3/8 Mandrel Assembly (Includes housing, shaft and shaft hard- ware only-pulley not included) Replacement Mower, Complete (Std. Deck-Order separately guage wheel and mulching cover components Key Nos 5, 118- 119, and I81 - I86) NOTE: All _mponent dimensions given in U.S.inehes 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
4_ CO \ 53 \103 "_ 110 19 124 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57 2OWSO Oil 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 dl Hullo} 127 - Seal and Oiling Kit (phrJque 0 Sonne Jeu) 123 -i- ,,< 0 0 I1'1 ,-I z_ | ! OE= oO m r-_ z m _r'- NZ mN :nm _m ",4 4_
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273481 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing Assembly 87 170413 2 170352 Side Housing Aasembly 88 178782 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 69 170415 4 170354 Swashplate, Tru nion Maehiced 70 170416 5 169898 Block - Assembly 71 1704I 7 6 170355 Sealant I0.50z 7 170356 He;< Flange Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 72 170418 8 170357 Stud, 5/18-24 Hex Double End 73 142884 9 170358 Shaft, Input 74 170419 10 170359 Ring - Retaining 11 170360 Spacer 75 170420 12 189870 Ring - Retaining 13 17036I Seal, Lip .87 ;< 1.58 x .276 76 170421 14 189869 Ball Brg 17ram Id ;< 40ram Od ;< 77 170422 12ram 78 142969 18 170362 He;< Flange Head Screw 79 142980 5/I 8-24 x 0.75 80 150778 17 170363 Up Seal 18;<32 x 7 18 178781 Arm, Control 81 170423 19 15077I Bearing. 30 ;< 52 x 13 Thrust 82 170424 23 170365 CheekPlug Assembly, Washer 24 170368 Shaft, Motor 83 181188 27 170367 Gear - Pinion, 13t 84 170425 28 170368 10V48t Gear 29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 85 170426 30 170370 6Ot Bull Gear 87 142917 3I 17037I Sleeve Bearing .75 ;< 1.575 x 88 170429 .625 90 170430 32 170389 SleeveBearing(Outboard) 93 170431 .75 ;< 1.750 x .825 94 178783 33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id ;< 1-1/20d x .I3 95 178784 Thk 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 96 178786 35 17039I Shaft, Axle .75 ;< 11.39 (Key, 97 178787 R.H .) 98 178789 38 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 ;< 16.99 (Key, 99 178792 L.H.) I00 I78793 37 150792 Miter Gear (Spliced) I01 178794 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) I02 I78795 39 150809 Shaft 40 170393 Ring Spiral Retaining I03 178796 4I 170394 Pin, Jack.shaft I07 I70432 42 170395 Magnet, Ring I08 170433 43 170398 Spring Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 ;< 2.5 I09 170434 Long 111 I70435 45 170397 Filter 113 I70437 48 170398 Base, Filter 114 I78797 47 170399 Actuator, Bypass 116 170438 48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 117 I78799 49 17040I Ar m, Bypass 119 170439 50 170402 Retaining Ring .250 External I20 170440 5I 170403 Seal, Lip.741 x.250x 250Te I21 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id x 1 O Od x .05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring I22 170442 54 170408 Bearing, Center Block I23 178800 55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression I24 I70444 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w-50 Oil I25 I70445 58 170407 Brake Yoke I26 I70446 59 170408 Rotor, Brake I27 I70447 60 142883 Brake Puck I28 I73185 6I 142882 Puck Plate I30 I78802 62 142887 Brake Actuating Pin I31 178803 69 170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20 x 2 Wi I32 178804 Pateh,SpecialFlange I33 184227 64 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 ;< 1 W/Patch I34 178808 65 17041I Spacer 900 I73839 68 170412 Spring Brake Arm Bias Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed Arm, Brake Slotted He;< Nut 5/18-24 Cotter Pin 3/32 ;< 3/4 Compression Spring Brake Anti- Drag Washer Ht .5 I.D.;< 10D;< .032 Fiat - Washer 11/32 ID ;< 7/80.D Oil Seal .825 x 1.0 x .25 Check Plug Assembly, 027, Washer Stud, 5/I6-24 Friction Pack Puck, .330 x 1.50 x .0975 Spring, Helical Comp Spacer Hex Lock Nut 5/18-24Unjf(Nylon Insert) Wedge, Friction Pack Clip, Washer .316 x 1.50x.I 048 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headleas Fitting 5/18 Sae 5/32 Tube Hose, E;<paasion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping I 0-32 x I/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust Bearing, Ball Screw, Socket Head Cap 5/16-24 ;< 1-1/2 Spacer, Locating Screw, SFHCS 5/I 8-18 x I Arm Return Puck, Adjusting Washer, .24 ID x 1.60 OD ;< .239 Spring, Extension Spacer 260 ID ;< .580 OD x 870 Bracket, Torque Deflector Washer, Motor Shaft 71 id ;< 1 .I 5od ;< 03Othk Plug, Sae #6 O-Ring 07 x .301 I.D. Bracket, Support E;<paasion Tank Spring Silicon Sponge Pin, Spring Fan, 7 In. Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon insert) Washer, Belleville Belt Keeper Center Section-Filter-Bypass Assembly Filter Aasembly Fan - Pulley Service Assembly Seal - O-Ring Kit Kit, Expansion Tank Stud Ball Bracket, Cruise Damper Hex Nut 5/16-18 NC Damper Washer, Helical Spring Lock 5/18 Traasaxle Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 3_ , - 3Q _ -- 28 29 €_ / 28 j ;2t D 27 34 '15 1\ jS i 11Q 2 1_--13 CRANKCASE 1 3 / ! 8m 1 I 20-- 1_7 I O--t9 t"5/o O-----8 tD --5 5O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 H EA DiVALV E.-"B R EATH E R CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-0I-S K_t, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S (Includes 2-4) 2 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 3 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 3 24-294-13-S 4 25-I39-60-S Plug alien hd. I/8' 4 24-380-13-S 5 M-645020 Screw, he×. t/ange M6×1.0x20 (4) 5 24-067-13-S 6 25-351-0I-S Litter, valve (4) 24-067-14-S 7 24-755-66-S K_t, valve train (Includes 8,I 1,12) 6 24-874-17-S 8 24-411-05-S Rod, push (4} 9 24-041-08-S Gasket, cylinder head (2) 24-874-18-S 10 24-318-70-S Head aasembly, #2 cylinder 24-874-19-S 1I 25-I86-0I-S Arm, rocker (4) 24-874-14-S 12 24-599-0I-S Pivot, rocker arm (4) 7 24-108-11-S 13 M-640034-S Screw. he× flange MS×l.0x34 (4) 24-108-12-S 14 12-086-16-S Screw, he× t/ange M10xl 5_90 24-108-13-S (8) 8 24-018-01-S 15 24-755-74-S K_t, valve cover - plain 9 I2-422-09-S (Includes 16,I7) 12-42.2-13-S 16 24-I5_-23-S O-Ring I2-422-07-S 17 24-086-32-S Screw. shoulder (4) I2-422-08-S 1B 24-445-0I-S Strap,/itt_ng I2-422-10-£ 19 24-016-0I-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) I2-422-11-8 24-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) I2-42.2-12-8 20 24-017-0I-S "Valve, intake (Std.) (2 10 24-012-10-S 24-017-02-S Valve, intake (25) (2) 11 52-139-09-S 2I 66-032-05-S Seal, valve stem (2) 12 M-545010-S 22 23501 I-S Reta;_ner, spring (4) 13 24-018-04-S 23 24-089-02-S Spring, valve (4) 14 24-402-05-8 24 12-I73-0I-S Cap, valve spring (4) 15 I2-153-01-8 25 12-755-03-S K_t, retainer (4) 16 24-126-19-S 26 24-318-67-S Head aasembly, #1 cylinder 17 I2-123-04-S 27 24-755-76-S K_t, valve cover - breather 18 M-545016-S (IneL 16,I7,28) 19 I2-153-02-S 28 25-313-02-S Grommet, rubber 20 24-038-04-S 29 24-755-57-S K_t, breather separator (includes 28,30-33) 21 24-755-46-S 30 M-545016-S Screw. he×. flange M5×0.ax16 (2) 22 I2-153-03-8 3I 24-445-02-S Strap, breather 23 24-018-09-8 32 24-126-44-S Bracket breather separator 24 M-931010-S 38 24-I12-12-S Spacer 25 28-032-09-S 34 24-326-55-S Hose, Breather 26 24-468-15-S 27 24-144-38-S Seal, oil front Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 34) Fitting Pin, dowel locating (6) Connecting Rod (Std) (2) Connecting Rod (25) (2) Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2) (Includes 7, 8) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2) Piston w/ring set (.08) Ring Set (Std.) (2) Ring Set (.25) (2) Rir_g Set (.50) (2) Retainer, piston pin (4) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshalt (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Shim, camshaft (A.R.) Camshalt Plug, cup Screw, hex. flange M5×0.ax10 (2) Retair_er, reed (2) Reed, breather (2) O-Ring lower oil fill tube Bracket, oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange MS×0.ax16 O-Ring upper oil fill tube Dipstick assembly (Includes 21, 22) Kit, oil till cap (Includes 22) O-Ring dipstick Retainer, ring Washer, _ylo_ (top) Seal, governor cross shaft Washer (bottom) Shett, goverr_or Cross NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 254 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL] 1 [.-4 _5 20 _©, BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ S 8 J AIR iNTAKE ] 8\ / 17 / \ 4 5 7 1] -- 12 \ 6 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 (includes 2-4,and 24 1 I3 18-S) 2 M-403025-S Screw, he;<. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 3 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16 _ (4) 2 24-I 00-0I -S 4 24-I I2-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 5 M-545020-S 5 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6 XI.0 X16 S(4) 6 M-545016-S 6 24-I57-08-S Fan 7 M-551016-S 7 12-086-14-S Screw, he;<. flange M10xl 5×46 8 M-645016-S 8 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8'. 9 24-I46-16-S 9 X-42-15-S Key 10 24-I46-20-S 10 24-025-04-S Flywheel 1I 24-063-20-S 1I 25-403-03-S Rectifier-regulator 12 24-063-14-S 12 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16 _ (2) 13 24-063-58-S 13 24-086-18-S Screw, phillips od. 11-16×7/8 (2) 14 24-063-60-S 14 236602-S Connector (3 contact) 15 M-545010-S 15 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp starer NOT ILLUSTRATED (includes 24 I26 71-S) 24-096-85-S 16 12-I32-02-S Spark Plug (2) 25-086-9I-S 17 M-548025-S Screw, he;< cap MSx0 8x25 (2) 18 235173-S Clip, cable 19 48-I54-02-S Clip, cable AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 20 X-25-63-S Washer, plain I/4 2I 24-584-0I-S Module, ignition (2) KEY PART NO. NO. 22 M-545020-S Screw, he;<. flange M5×0.Sx20 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 24-I26-7I-S Bracket stator wire - - X-22-11-S - - 24-I 76-82-S 24-518-12-S 24-II3-18-S 25-454-03-S Washer, lock 1/4' Harness, wiring Lead black (rect.-reg. 5- I2 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelets) Decal, grass screen Tie, wire (3) 24-027-1 I4-S Housing, blower (incl. 2,24-096-85-s, 25-086-91-s) Nut plastic (2) Screw, he;< flange M5×0.Sx20 (4) Screw, he;< flange M5×0.Sx16 (3) Screw, he;< flange M5×0.Sx16 Screw, he;<. flange M6×1.0x16 (6) Plate, backing - # 2 side Plate, backing - # I side Battle, cylinder barrel-# 2 side Battle, valley - #2 side Battle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side Battle, valley - #1 side Screw, he;< flange M5×0.Sx10 (2) Cover, blower housing Screwing 10-I 6XI/2 DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-0I-S Kit, knob with seal (includes 2,3) 2 25-341-03-S Knob, cover 3 24-I53-20-S O-Ring 4 24-096-67-S Cover, air cleaner 5 12-I00-0I-S Wing Nut 6 24-096-0I-S Cover, inner air cleaner 7 24-032-03-S Seal, inner air cleaner 8 24-083-02-S Precleaner, element 9 47-083-03-S Element, air cleaner 10 24-I09-10-S Cup, fuel spitback 1I 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitback ¢up 12 24-094-33-S Base, air cleaner 13 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base 14 24-I64-5I-S Manifold, intake (Includes I5, I6) 15 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor 16 24-I53-27-S O-nng(2)S 17 M-651055-S Screw, he;<. flange M6×l.0x55 (4) 18 24-I26-130-S Bracket air cleaner base 19 M-545010-S Screw, he× flange M5X0.8XI0(2) 20 24-063-5I-S Baffle, fuel spit-back NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM] ENGIN E CONTROLS I 5 OIL PAN } < LUBRICATION I9 / ,/, \ 14 54
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-839080-S 2 25-098-09-S 3 25-086-113-S 4 25-435-05-S 5 25-755-33-S 6 25 14I 05-S 7 25-221-01-S OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. Screw, he;< flange M8×1.25×80 1 (2) Starter, solenoid shift assembly 2 (includes 3-7) 3 Screw, external torx head (3) 4 K_t, solenoid (includes 3) 5 K_t, pinion drive (Includes 6) 6 Ring 7 K_t, brush 8 1 24-211-03-S 2 24-090-33-S 3 M-641060-S 4 24-089-0I-S 5 25-158-08-S 6 24-079-04-S 7 25-I58-1I-S 8 M-545016-S 9 M-547050-S 10 24-089-03-S 1I 24-I26-56-S 12 M-645016-S 13 12-237-0I-S 14 24-086-43-S 15 24-090-07-S 16 X-20-1-S 17 M-541050-S 18 24-468-0I-S 19 24-089-45-S 20 M-446030-S 2I 24-090-13-S 22 M-545020-S 23 24-089-5I-S 24 24-090-05-S 25 4I -468-03-S 26 M-403025-S 27 24-079-22-S DESCRIPTION Bolt round head square neck Lever, governor Nut, he;<. flaage M6xl 0 Spring, linkage Bushing, linkage retaining Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage Screw, he;< flange M5x0 8×16 (1) Nut, he;< lock M5×0.8 Spring, choke return Bracket, _ntrol Screw, he;<. flaage M6xl 0×I6 (4) Clamp, cable (2) Screw, thread forming (2) Lever, throttle actuator Washer, lock 1/4' Nut he;<. flaage M5x0.8 Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3) Spring, governor Nut, he;<. M4x&7 Lever, throttle _ntrol Screw, he;<. flange M5×0.Sx20 Spring, throttle limiter Lever, choke Washer, spring 1/4' Screw, he;< cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage, choke DESCRIPTION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24-199-07-S M-645025-S M-631005-S 24-393-37-S 24-38I -11 -S 24-153-01-S 24-043-12-S 24-043-12-S I2-380-01-S 52-448-02-S I2-144-02-S 24-153-08-S 24-136-01-S 52-050-02-S 25-139-62-S 52-032-08-S 24-086-17-S 24-086-16-S 25-139-57-S Pan oil aasembly (Includes 2-I 1) Screw, hex. flange M6×I .0x25 (2) Washer, plain 6 mm (2) Oil pump aasembly (Includes 5,6) Tube, oil pickup O-Riag Oil pump Screen, oil Kit governor gear w/pin (Includes 9) Pin, governor regulating Tab, Iockiag Shaft, governor gear O-Riag Nipple, oil filter Filter, oil Plug, he;<. ctsk. 3/8 Seal, oil (PTO end) Screw, hex. flange M8×I .25x45 Screw, hex. flange M8×I .25x45 (9) Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8 N.RT.R NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 55
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKS,AFTI 1 EXHAUST I FUELSYSTEMJ 5 6 11 \ 12 9 / 13 9 / 56 14
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-I39-09-S Plug cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8×1.25×33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED - - PA-65596 Replacement Engine PA-65596 - - 24-522-221 Short Block - - 24-782-34 Miniblock - - 24-755-107-S Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 24-853-25-S Kit carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 2-4) 2 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor 3 24-053-25 Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) (Service with kits 24-757-18-S, 24-757-I9-S, 24-757-20-S, 24- 757-22-S) 4 24-04I-I4-S Gasket, air cleaner base 5 M-629095-S Stud, M6x1.0×95 (2) 6 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6×I.0 (2) 7 47-154-01-S Clip, cable 8 24-353-03-S Line, fuel I0-5/8' (2) 9 25-237-I4-S Clamp, hose (6) I0 24-086-I2-S Screw, hex. cap. M6xl 7×I8 (2) I1 24-393-I6-S Pump, fuel - pulse I2 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2) I3 I5-353-04-S Line, fuel I1-1/2 I4 24-050-02-S Filter, fuel NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 24-757-I8-S Kit, overhaul w/gaskets - - 24-757-I9-S Kit, choke repair w/gaskets - - 24-757-20-S Kit, gasket - - 24-757-22-S Kit solenoid replacement w/gaskets NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mrn 57
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _0 A ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL_ NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 1 WARNING: 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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