Craftsman 917.273648 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual CRIIFTSMHN ° LAWN TRACTOR 18.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273648 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 AssemblyPre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation ............................................. 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Storage ................................................ 29 Troubleshooting ................................... 30 Repair Parts ......................................... 34 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 convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, 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
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 _i ug" 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 _I, WA u to lose control of your tractor. RNING: 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 rooks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommend- ations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and 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.
• 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 4.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC GAP: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging 9 Amps @ 3600RPM System: Battery: Amp/Hr: 28 Min. CCA: 230 Case Size: U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, 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. AI_,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 prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion 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®
) Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level ) Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. 2. Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grille. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. HOW TO 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). ' Label ADJUST SEAT 1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob. 2. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 3. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 4. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. 5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. 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 clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged" position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. 3. Place freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. 5. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 8. Release parking brake. 9. Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. 10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. 11 .Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping purposes, the right rear gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside down on the mower. Remove the gauge wheel assembly and reinstall from the bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels, see the Operation section in this manual. 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. _CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Deflector Shield Plate Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The 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. 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. 9
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). v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. v" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. v" 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: v" Engine oil is at proper level. v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, reg- ular unleaded gasoline. v" Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. v" Be sure brake system is in safe oper- ating condition. v" 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). 10
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I\1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST G G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE t OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 0#-,0 SLOW IGNITION PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED 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
KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle/Choke Control Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Hourmeter Attachment Clutch Switch Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal o Height Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Parking Brake Lever Motion Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE LEVER- Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation. 12
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments I or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I mask worn over spectacles. I HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. 2. Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure. Push in to Attachment Clutch "Disengage" Switch Pull out to Control "Brake" Position Key Motion Clutch/Brake "Disengaged" Control Lever Pedal Position Parking Brake "Engaged" Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position. GROUND DRIVE - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is 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 opping 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 motion control lever. 1. Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Release parking brake. 3. Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. 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 look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to desired height. 13
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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _kCAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To "Engage" Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position "/"_ Low Position _ eflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi- tion 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. 14
Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re- move and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "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. All, 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 clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 3. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 4. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 5. Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. 15
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2. Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/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 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 in an area that is flat for approximately 80 feet in front of the tractor and set the parking brake. 2. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. 3. Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds, or approximately 40 feet. Slowly move lever to full reverse posi- tion and hold for five (5) seconds, or approximately 20 feet. After the tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this proce- dure three (3) times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. 16
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. ( _, i1( ,J 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 mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 17
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter v" 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. v' i/ i/,,2 ,/ SERVICE DATES 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil, 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, 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 trac- tor. 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 dP Spindle -- Spindle Zerk ; _r Zerk n _Front Wheel ; _Front Wheel Bearing ........ ,L._Bean ng Zerk Zerk @Engine ,. ,, "--, t i ,,! ! , ', o1964', (_ 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 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.(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 rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your 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. Trailing Blade Center Edge Up Hole Flat Washer Lock Washer Blade Bolt Mandrel Assembly TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while 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 hori- zontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 5/8" Bolt or Pin Blade Center Hole BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. 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. 19
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals 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 SG-SL Se- lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c -30 -2; -1; ; 1; _0 10 4; TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chaA1 e NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°E Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick se- curely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • 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 Position Yellow Cap Tube 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. 20
ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine. 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover. 7. Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cool- ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. Base Cover Slots ge IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- retor, replacement is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. Clamp__clamp Fuel Filter 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 automotive 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. i& ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. 1. Place attachment clutch switch in "DIS- ENGAGED" position. 2. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Roll belt off electric clutch pulley. 4. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. 5. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. Suspension Arms 6. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. 7. 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. 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. Electric Pulley Front Link Retainer Spring Anti-Sway Bar Retainer Springs (Both Sides) Retainer Spring 22
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. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. 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 WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side surface below tractor for levelness with a long board and the bubble level. • Using the lift lever, place mower in posi- tion where no part of the mower, includ- ing gauge wheels, is touching the ground. • From left side of tractor, find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated. • Mower is level side-to-side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level. • If adjustment is necessary, under left hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level. • Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place. Bubble Between Bubble Level Lines Level Decal Brake//_\ Left Hand Pedal /_ootrest Lift Link astment Yellow Cap Nut ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after ad- justing. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Suspension Arm Lift Link ustment 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 tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment. 23
Mandrel "D .... D" BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Front Links 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 Pulley Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. TO CHECK BRAKE 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control 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. TO ADJUST BRAKE 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". 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 necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With parking brake "Engaged" _Nut "A" Operab ng dam Nut 24
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. Disconnect clutch wire harness. 3. Remove clutch Iocator. 4. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch. 6. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley. 7. Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten nut securely. 6. Reconnect clutch harness. 7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. 3. Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off. 4. While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt. 5. Move motion control lever to the neu- tral (N) (lock gate) position. 6. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps: 1. Loosen the adjustment bolt. 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Clutching -- Idler Stationary_ Idler Center Span ....... Keeper Transmission Input Pulley (_ __ Clutch _i_ _ L°cat°r F II Clutch ..... Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. 25
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cove r --......_, Square Key i (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY A(_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "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. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. 02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift 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. 26
Keps Nut Hex Bolt Terminal Guard Positive (Red) Cable Negative '_: ' (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector. ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi- tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. 2. Check that holes"A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely. Governor Governor Control Lever /Control Plate Holes "A" "\ % Clam/p "_ _J3@_ Throttle _o-_ew - Cable Headlight Wire Connector 27
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING - 1. Air cleaner assembly must be assem- bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. 2. Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). FINAL SETTING - 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move throttle control lever to slow posi- tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM. 3. While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun- terclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. Release throttle lever. ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (coun- terclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeed- ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Throttle Idle Mixture Valve / With Limiter 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. 41:_WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 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. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline and replace fuel filter. 8. Check all wiring. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuel filter. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress 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. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 30
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power (continued) CAUSE 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate 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). . Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 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. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 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. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 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. . 2. 3. 4. Remove obstruction. Replace mower drive belt. Replace idler pulley. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 31
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. 2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. . Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stoppinc engine. CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace fuse. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connections. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alternator. 1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Purge transmission. . Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 32
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 RED BAqq-ERY BLACK SOLENOID I I STARTER BLACK J ELECTRIC CLUTCH I I i DIODE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M G A1 NONE ON LIGHT_ B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE GROUNDING CONNECTOR L_ BLACK _ NE _F _PARK PLUGS i (_l_ IGNITION _"_ GAP _ _)_,_l UNIT _ (2 PLUGS -- J ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF /gAMP DC @ 3600 RPM /.(REGULATOR DISCONNECTED SOLENOID _ RED REGULATOR Jk._,,j' '_ ................. ALTERNATOR © REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 02781 PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G,B H ON C F,B E,A D WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. ) I ) ) D ) D HEADLIGHTS GFC DA 33
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 I I I I I / / / / / 26 40 f I 46 29 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \7 / / // / i i t \ i i \- \ \/ I I i I I i "12 34
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Harness, Light 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 8860R Cable, Starter 25 146148 Cable, Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 28 145491 Cable, Ground 29 121305X Switch, Seat 30 175566 Switch, Ignition 33 140403 Key, Molded 40 188031 Harness, Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd. Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch, PTO 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 79 175242 Socket Asm bulb Twistlock 89 169639 Bracket Snap-In NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 209 54 / 54 158 278 _. 209 209 f 206 chassis-stealth,stlt 21 209 209 6O 74 209 38 60 37 > 209 14 -145 209 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 161566X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X615 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 unc 28 174515X615 Grille 29 161840 Lens, Bar 30 188572X615 Fender!Footrest 31 139976 Bracket, Fender/Support 37 17490508 Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1.375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 uric x 3/4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1/4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt 159 191120X428 Cupholder 161 164655 Bumper Extrusion .600 x 3.50 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 217 179132X428 Console Fuel Window 278 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 GROUND DRIVE 1 59 158 I 82 165 156 166 38 36 5oJt J202 _150 48 151 51 52 30 37 36 35 53 29 252 22 55 19 52 25 74 75 78 drive-hydro.stlt 71 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65 Peerless LTH2000 66 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 69 9 180505 Clutch Ogura 74 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 75 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 76 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5 77 16 STD541431 Nut Lock HexW/Ins. 5/16-18 unc 78 17 126197X Washer 1-1/2 x 15/32 x 1/4 81 19 STD541437 Nut Lock HexW/Wsh 3/8-16 unc 82 21 130564 Knob 1/2-13 83 22 178141 Rod, Brake 85 23 190736 Bracket Anti-Rotation 89 24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc 95 178134 25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 112 19091210 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 120 73900600 28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 150 175456 29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 151 19133210 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 156 166002 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 uric x 3/4 158 165589 34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 159 183900 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 161 72140406 36 19211616 Washer 162 73680400 37 1572H Pin, Roll 163 74780416 38 179114 Pulley, Composite 165 165623 39 72110622 Bolt RDHD 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 166 17490510 41 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler 168 165492 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 169 165580 48 154407 Bellcrank, Clutch 197 169613 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 198 169593 50 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 202 72110614 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 245 178122 52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 246 178121 53 105710X Link, Clutch 247 181462 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 251 17060516 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 252 19131616 57 178138 V-Belt 254 17000616 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 263 17000612 61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 62 123533X Cover, Pedal 63 174607 Pulley, Engine 64 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc 137057 Spacer 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. STD581075 E-Ring 123583X Key, Square 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 178139 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 165711 Spring Torsion 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 150360 Nut Lock Center 1/4-28 FNTHD 188309X428 Console, Shift Disconnect Asm Rod Bypas LTH Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 uric x 1 Gr. 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening Nyliner Snap-in 5/8"1D Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105" Hyd Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Strap Torque Lh LTH2000 Strap Torque Rh LTH2000 Link Shift Transaxle LTH2000 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 29 46 15 40 65 33 34 35 68 13 \ 67 67 43 / f <- \14395 / / 4,_ / / / / 8 I / 11 steering stealth prem 3 40
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186094X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5t8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front 15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 177883 Shaft Asm. Steering 29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314 32 171888 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5116 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5116-24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9t16 x 2-3/8 12 Ga. 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer25/32 1 1/4x16Ga. 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt, Rdhd Sq 318-16 unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle, Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm. 73 160135X428 Extension Steering Stealth 82 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .15 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 unc 91 175553 Clip Steering 95 188967 Washer Harden .793 x 1.637 x .060 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 2 1 78 32 ' / 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I I I 38 81 14 / 13 4 23 \ engine-bs.lcy[ 51 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 176636X505 Control Throttle/Choke 2 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 3 Engine, Briggs Model 31P777- 0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 4 137352 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 23 169837 Shield Heat 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scm) 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 62 10010500 WAsher Split 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd. Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 78 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114-20 unc 112 3645J Bushing NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \ \,, \ _13 17 18 5 \25 \. 11 \\\\ 12 5 seat It,knob 14 22 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180598 2 180166 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO. NO. 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1.310 Ga Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 Decal 4 186243 Decal 5 186572 Decal 6 146046 Decal 7 164096 Decal 8 179128 Decal 9 192829 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 189088 Decal 12 172331 Decal 13 133644 Decal 11 7 16 9 3 13 21 4 11 10 21 DESCRIPTION Reflector, LH Decal Battery, Diehard, Sears 2O 26 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 14 160396 15 187408 Hood RH 16 164065 Hood LH 18 156811 Fender Craftsman 20 149516 V-Belt, Drive Schematic 21 186331 Dash 23 189020 Deck, Caution 26 181470 Replacement Hood - - 178392 Fender, Danger -- 184310X428 Panel, Dash - - 184311X428 Mower, Heavy-Duty -- 192857 Replacement Parts - - 192858 6 15 DESCRIPTION Decal, V-Belt, Schematic Decal, Reflector, RH Decal, Steering Wheel Decal, Fender Opr. Decal, Battery Decal, Hood, Side Panel Decal, Engine Decal, Deck level Decal, Chassis Disconnect Pad, Footrest, ST/LT, LH Pad, Footrest, ST/LT, RH Manual, Owner's, English Manual, Owner's, Spanish WHEELS &TIRES 5,8 7 \ 4,10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 -- 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service Tube Front (Service Item Only) Rim Asm 6" front Service Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only) Rim Asm 8" rear Service Tire R Ts 20 x 10-8 C Service Tube Rear (Service item Only) Cap Axle BIk 1 50 x 1 00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 44
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 LIFT ASSEMBLY 38 40 36 4 13 6 12 3 \ 6 5 4 13 13 19 ,3----Ow 19 J_ 18 20 20 lift-rh.lpiece 24 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 PART NO. 179504 159476 188822 12000002 19211621 120183X 175830 139865 139866 4939M 173288 73350800 175689 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Bearing, Nylon Grip, Handle, Fluted Link, Lift, L.H. Link, Lift, R.H. Retainer Spring Link Front Sus. Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 unc Trunnion Front Susp. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock wlWsh 112-13 unc 19 139868 Arm Asm. Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 ,:_..... 4s 140 - 55 , 138 21 2 _ 23 24 <, 6 29 27 18 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032 Mower Housing 92 STD541437 2 STD533107 Bolt 94 132264 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 95 180533 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 102 71081010 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 103 19061216 8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 104 STD551110 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 105 160793 10 140296 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J (The following blades are available) 113 17060512 11 134149 Blade, 42" Mulching STD 116 4898H (For mulching mowers only) 117 165746 - - 139775 Blade, 42" Mulching Premium 118 73930600 (For better wear when mulching) 119 19121414 - - 138971 Blade, 42" Hi-Lift 129 19131312 (For bagging or discharge) 130 STD523710 13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 131 STD533710 (Incl. Key Number 6) 132 17000612 14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 134 156941 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 135 159765 16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 518 136 155986 19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 138 159763 20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 139 159767 23 177563 Bracket, Deflector 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 140 159768 25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 26 110452X Nut, Push 143 157109 27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 144 158634 28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 518 x 16 Ga. 145 165888 29 131491 Rod, Hinge 146 171977 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 148 169022 31 187690 Washer, Spacer 149 165898 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 150 19091210 33 178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 159 STD533717 34 STD533717 Bolt 182 179126 36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 183 163552 40 73900600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 unc 184 19131410 44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. - - 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5t8 54 178515 Washer, Hardened -- 181542 55 155046 Arm, Idler 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer 59 141043 Guard, Tuv idler (94) 61 174882 Spring Ext Elect Clutch 68 174883 V-Belt 91 180532 Bracket Roller Nose LH Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc Roller Nose Bracket Roller Nose RH Cover Mulching 42" Black Screw Truss Hd Phil 10-24 x 518 Washer #10 Washer Lock Latch Asm Bagger Nut Weld Screw 5t16-18 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Nut, Crownlock 3/8-1 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1Gr. 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 3t8-16 x 3/4 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 Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carraige Idler Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9t32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 unc x 1-3/4 Rod Roller Nose Retainer Spring Washer 3/8 Mandrel Assembly (includes housing, shaft and shaft hardware only-pulley not included) Replacement Mower, Complete (Std. Deck-Order separately mulch cover, gauge wheels and nose roller components key nos. 101 - 106, 5, 116- 119, 134, 136 and 91, 94, 95, 132, 182, 183). NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79 ..... _ 25 .... 206 1 _ 150 8_ __ __ _ _"_ 14 115 87 157 _(_1113 4_ _._,7 ,,_@ 109 '_114 9 -87 (_ 105 i " " I- - C_- - - 28 H 185- U 200 25 ' 184--_ 182 .... 191 3 @_ =:" 204 .... 203 _ I...u 204A lOO 48
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273648 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 70 786196 Spacer .625.765 1 772151 Cover L.H. 79 792201 Spring 3 770135 Case 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 5 776355 Counter Shaft 87 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 6 778263 Spur Gear 11T 99 792141 Washer .3771D .058W 9 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 100 792200 Snubber Washer 13 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 14) (13 Teeth) 101 792199 Snubber Spring .471D 102 792184 Washer.4371D .078W 14 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 13) (13 103 792193 Screw, 1/4-28 x .490 Teeth) 104 792198 Nut, 3/8-24 15 778373 Ring Gear (54 Teeth) 105 780096 Washer .625 ID .057W 17 786139 Drive Pin 106 786162 Sleeve Assembly 22 792194 Spring 107 792046 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" 23 792195 Washer .750 ID 109 788104 "0" Ring 25 792073A Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 113 786199 Sleeve Ass'y (Incl. 157) 26 792125 Retaining Ring 114 786200 Sleeve Ass'y (Incl. 87) 28 792035 Retaining Ring 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly (Incl. 87) 29 780065 Washer .627 ID .091W 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass'y (Incl. 109) 31 780189 Washer .563 ID .062W 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 36 790071 Brake Disk 157 788102 Oil Seal 9/16"1D 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 180 730229 BOil Spec. (80W90) 38 799021 Brake Pad 182 788103 Grommet 40 792204 Roll Pin .25 183 792118 Relief Valve 41 790102 Brake Lever 184 792196 Hose Barb 42 792202 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 185 798050 Tubing 1/2 x 5 42A 792203 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 190 792150 Washer 43 792171 Screw, 10-24 x .500 191 792151 Nut 7/16-20 44A 790100 Inside Brake (Mach) 200 794787 Differential (Gear Reduction 44B 790099 Outside Brake (Casting) Drive) 45 790101 Actuator Rod 203 798044 Pulley & Hub Ass'y 47 774869 Axle 16.812 206 798055 Disconnect Lever 48 774688 Axle 11.625 207 798053 Mounting Plate 49 778378 Spur Gear 18T 208 798040 Fan 56 778379 Spur Gear 81T 209 798054 Control Lever 65 780195 Washer .7501D .062W 210 794788 Hydro Module LH Fender 67 776440 Brakeshaft Control 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 I I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 43 7 146 _1 I 741 524 617 0 8420 943 0 1019 LABEL KIT II 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 7506 41 12 884? 11 _ 584_ 9_ 159 12641_ 128_ 24 _ 22 20 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 1040 3o8 _ 643 729 697 _ 828_ 501 801 803_ 310 1 802 @ 388 _>_ 74 1070 1008 _ 10441 _ 783®J 50
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 690464 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (MagnetoSide) 108A 692344 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 117 694352 4 697188 Sump-Engine 118 697228 5 698147 Head-Cylinder 121 697241 7 699168 ° Gasket-Cylinder Head 125 698445 9 697109 • Gasket-Breather 127 695005 11 697113 Tube-Breather 130 691750 12 697110 • Gasket-Crankcase 131 494379 13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 133 494381 15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 137 281165 16 697127 Crankshaft 141 495097 20 690947 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 22 692125 Screw (Crankcase CoverSump) 141A 495931 23 693556 Flywheel 24 222698 Key-Flywheel 142 697140 25 699052 Piston Assembly (Standard) 146 691639 699054 Piston Assembly (.020" 186 698174 Oversize) 187 697098 26 699051 Ring Set (Standard) 187A 698417 697559 Ring Set (.020" Oversize) 188 691693 27 698469 Lock-Piston Pin 192 691986 28 697099 Pin-Piston 202 691841 29 697126 Rod-Connecting (Standard) 209 692208 697263 Rod-Connecting (.020" 216 691840 Undersize) 222 694042 32 692852 Screw (Connecting Rod) 227 691374 33 695760 Valve-Exhaust 232 691842 34 695761 Valve-Intake 238 691843 35 691279 Spring-Valve (Intake) 240 691035 36 691279 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 265 691024 37 697352 Guard-Flywheel 267 695134 42 691752 Keeper-Valve 276 692255 43 691968 Slinger-Governor/Oil 304 699829 45 690564 Tappet-Valve 305 697102 46 698492 Camshaft 305A 697103 48 697762 Short Block 306 697107 50 690193 Manifold-Intake 307 691003 51 692137 "O:1: Gasket-Intake 309 693551 53 690227 Stud (Carburetor) 310 690323 54 691148 Screw (intake Manifold) 311 497608 73 697133 Screen-Rotating 333 492341 74 697897 Screw (Rotating Screen) 334 691061 78 691003 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 337 691043 89 690283 Plug-Oil 356 697089 93 690602 O Bushing-Throttle Shaft 358 697191 94 498030 Kit-Idle Mixture 363 19203 95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 98 495800 Kit-Idle Speed included 104 690525 O Pin-Float Hinge O included 105 231855 O Valve-Float Needle 121 106 691780 O Seat-Inlet _ included 977 included Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) O Jet-Main (Standard) Jet-Main (High Altitude) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug-Welch Valve-Throttle Kit-Throttle Shaft Float-Carburetor O$ Gasket-Float Bowl Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual Choke) Kit-Choke Shaft (Choke A Matic) O Nozzle-Carburetor Key-Timing Connector-Hose Line-Fuel Line-Fuel Screw (Control Bracket) Adjuster-Rocker Arm Link-Mechanical Governor Spring-Governor Link-Choke Bracket-Control Lever-Governor Control Spring-Governor Cap-Valve Filter-Fuel Clamp-Casing Screw (Casing Clamp) O$ Washer-Sealing Housing-Blower Screw (Blower Housing) Screw (Blower Housing) Shield-Cylinder Screw (Cylinder Shield) Motor-Starter Bolt (Starter Motor) Brush Set Armature-Magneto Screw (Magneto Armature) Plug-Spark Wire-Stop Gasket Set-Engine Flywheel Puller in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1022 830 6170 @ 35 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _;_ 276(d_ 1127_ 1091 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 <>_/_._ 276 _ 267 _ 334_ 6o1_ 385<%9 I 1266A <__> 918 1 93_.) 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 987_ 105 [_ 137_ 276_ _1 1060 _ 6_4_ 1266\j I 117_ 142_ 6170 1266A <: > 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273648 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 868 690968 385 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 914 690960 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 918 697091 387 697090 Pump-Fuel 943 690589 404 691691 Washer (Governer Crank) 947 694393 431 697122 Elbow-Intake 965 499613 445 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 967 697015 462 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 968 699848 474 696459 Alternator 975 495933 501 691188 Regulator 977 690192 503 691532 Strap-Starter 987 691326 505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 1005 699043 510 693699 Drive-Starter 1017 690770 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 1019 697143 523 697086 Dipstick 1022 272475 524 691032 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 1023 692492 525 697085 Tube-Dipstick 1024 499054 526 697088 Screw (Regulator) 1026 692003 544 692034 Starter-Armature -- 692011 552 697144 Bushing-Governor Crank 1027 696854 562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1029 691751 579 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 1034 690822 584 697112 Cover-Breather Passage 1035 693784 601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1036 695700 614 691620 Pin-Cotter 1040 699852 616 692012 Crank-Governor 1044 698139 617 692138 O • SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1051 691265 634 690801 O SpringlSeal Assembly (Manual 1058 275038 Choke) 1059 698516 634A 690802 O SpringlSeal Assembly (Choke A 1070 690372 Matic) 1090 691293 635 691909 Boot-Spark Plug 1091 691333 643 698401 Retainer-Air Filter 1095 690190 654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1119 691183 684 697157 Screw (Breather Passage 1127 691657 Cover) 1263 697124 691 692407 • Seal-Governor Shaft 1264 697104 697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin-Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip-Wire 1267 697424 729A 694123 Clip-Wire 1270 697156 741 697128 Gear-Timing 1329 750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1330 757 697607 Link-Counterweight 758 697134 Counterweight 759 697392 Pin-Counterweight O 783 693713 Gear-Pinion 789 698329 Harness-Wiring 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 801 691283 Cap-Drive 802 691286 Cap-End 803 693757 Housing-Starter 830 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) 842 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 847 697087 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 851 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug • Seal-Valve Screw (Rocker Cover) Line-Vacuum • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) Solenoid-Fuel Cover-Oil Pump Filter-Pre Cleaner Cover-Air Cleaner Bowl-Float Gasket Set-Carburetor O Seal-Throttle Shaft Fan-Flywheel Screen-Oil Pump Kit-Label • Gasket-Rocker Cover Cover-Rocker Arm Pump-Oil Rod-Push (Intake) Rod-Push (Exhaust) Filter-Oil Arm-Rocker Guide-Push Rod Shaft-Pump Label-Emission Plate-Trim Screw (Flywheel) Ring-Retaining Owner's Manual Kit-Screw/Washer Screw (Flywheel Fan) Retainer-Brush Cap-Limiter Gasket Set-Valve Screw (Alternator) Screw (Float Bowl) Reed-Breather Screw (Breather Reed) • 0 SeaI-O Ring (intake Elbow) O SeaI-O Ring (intake Elbow) Latch-Blower Housing Plug-AVS Counterweight 31Q777-0036 Replacement Engine 272147 Repair Manual Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977 Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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. I, Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2, Hold page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically para[te[ to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill sJope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angte of the fold with the stope of the hitl.
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