Craftsman 917.27621 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual CRIIFTSMIIH ° GARDEN TRACTOR 22.0 HP, 54" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.276210 This product has a low emission engine which operates I_ differently from previously built engines. Before start the you engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Operation ............................................. 12 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Maintenance ........................................ 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 conve- nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. • Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, elec- trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur- chase date. • Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement. • Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip- ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _IWARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _IWARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. _IWARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle com- ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _,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 instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • 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 blades. • Be sure the area is clear of bystand- ers before operating. 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. 3 • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when cross- ing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean- ing the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. • Operate machine 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. • Always wear eye protection when oper- ating machine. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Followthe manufacturer's recommen- dation for wheel weights or counter- weights. • 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 tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis- engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over. • Use extra care while operating ma- chine with grass catchers or other at- tachments; they can affect the stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in. II1. 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 in the watchful care of a respon- sible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. IV, TOWING • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not at- tach towed equipment except at the hitch point. • Followthe manufacturer's recom- mendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. • On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. • Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. V. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never fuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel con- tainer where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi- tion. • 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 and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- sary, before restarting. • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recom- mended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruc- tion labels, as necessary. • Be sure the area is clear of bystand- ers before operating. 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. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon- sible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. • Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disen- gage 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 neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Lo: Hi: 0.7 1.7 1.4 3.3 2.3 5.4 Reverse: 0.9 2.1 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging System: 16 Amps @ 3600 RPM Battery: Amp/Hr: 35 Min. CCA: 280 Case size: U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 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. _,WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense. Here's what's included in the Agreement: • Expert service by our 12,000 profe- sional repair specialists. • Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed. • Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte- nance check. • Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus conve- nient repair scheduling. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap- pointment online. Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655. SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Steering Wheel Sleeve Adapter Gauge Wheels //q (4) Adjusting _1 , Bar JJ_J (double loop) (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8-16 4, Whees( 'O (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (2) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2)Flanged Pins (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 7
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet (1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton. 2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. 3. Remove mower and packing materials. 4. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft. 2. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 3. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft. 4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel. 5. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter. 6. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely. 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. 8. Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid. _ __1-I- Steering Wheel _..b_ Insert Lock N ut _,_-''_ La rg e Flat Steeri ng _._~_ Washer Wheel \_--_'-' _---_ _ Steering Wheel Steering _ Adaptor Wheel Extention _Tabs Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve 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). j Label ,'I _' _-_
INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Bolt Flat Washer \ Adj NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. 3. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. 4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 5. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. 8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. 10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. 9
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely. 2. For ease of mower to tractor assembly, set all the gauge wheels in the fourth hole from top. Retain with clevis pins and spring retainers. Shoulder Bolt_ Adjusting Gauge Wheel 3/8 Washer _ 3/8-16 Center Locknut i Set All Wheels To 4th Hole From Top INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS- SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right. 2. Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 3. Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. DO NOT con- nect any pins. When properly centered the front mower brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets. 4. Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position. 5. Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen- sion plate. 6. ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left side of mower, position front plate as- sembly between front mower brackets, align holes, position flanged pin notch vertically and insert the pin all the way. The notch is in line with the hole in pin. 7. Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mower bracket. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower bracket. 8. Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and retainer spring in the same manner. 9. CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side first. Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to fully seated position and is attached to the suspension arm. 10. Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the same manner. 11. Disengage belt tension rod. 12. From right side of tractor, install belt onto engine clutch pulley. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves. 13. Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. & CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- gage slowly. 14. Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. 15. Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec- tion of this manual. 10
Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position Gauge Wheel g Bracket Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Retainer Springs ..P Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin- Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins 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. J CHECKL IS T 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: Deflector Shield ,/All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flated at the factory). ,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items: ,/Engine oil is at proper level. ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu- lar unleaded gasoline. ,/Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition. ,/Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual). 11
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) oi OVER TEMP LIGHT t FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) LIGHTS ON & 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, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) 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. 12
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. Ammeter Throttle Control Ignition Switch "ON" Position Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Attachment Lift Lever Choke Control Light Switch Height Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever _g Brake Range Shift Lever 02825 LSW_ Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates battery charging ( ) or discharging (-). ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake into the brake position. RANGESHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) and low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. 13
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. 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 "Disengaged" Attachment Clutch Choke Switch Pull Out To Control "Engage" Throttle Control "Brake" nitior / _- _ __.... Key 4_.,: : ,_ "_ 7- _,Z_:-_ .... P'arKmg Clutch/ /D;se/aaaed,,"kk "Engaged" BrakePedal /p_'sit'io_n _u_u X P°sltl°n "Drive" Gear Shift Position Height Adjustment Lever Knob 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 gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi- tion. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. ,_CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best mower perfor- mance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. 1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de- pressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position. 3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle. TO ADJUST 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. 14
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 ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cut- ting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise (_-_) to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Lower mower with attachment lift con- trol. 3. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Clutch High Positi. Switch Pull Out To Low "Engage" ,SPosition //' Deflector Shield Push In To "Disengage" REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. _WARNING: Backing up with the at- tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. 15
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion. 3. Look down and behind before backing. 4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po- sition and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. 5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) TO OPERATE ON HILLS _IbWARNING: 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 starting 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 position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re- move and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 16
TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 4. Move throttle control to fast position 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 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, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke con- trol out and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may re- quire an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. 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. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. 17 j _,, i[ J • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir- able 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.
MAINTENANCE SC.EOU'E FILL IN BATES AS ¥O0 COMPLETE REGULAR SEBV,CE / 74 TSERV'OE OATES Check Brake Operation _4 Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems _' R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ Ks A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 C Lubrication Chart _ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level I_ if Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2 E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2 a Clean Air Filter 1_2 G Clean Air Screen 1_2 N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_ E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _1,2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_ 2 Replace Spark Plug I_ If Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2 Replace Fuel Filter t#_ 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. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check brake operation. 3. Check tire pressure. 4. Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. 5. Check for loose fasteners. 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. LUBRICATION CHART @ Spindle -- Spindle Zerk Zerk _Front @Front Wheel Bearing zerk Bearing zerk Engine @ Steerinc Sector Gear @ Mandrel Teeth Zerks Check/Add Transaxle Fluid _SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil @General Purpose Grease @Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec- tion 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 AIways 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 rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de- scribed, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disen- gaged position. CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • 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. CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine. 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. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise. 3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated. Blade Mandrel Blade Bolt Assembly Center Hole 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. 1
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Center Holej / or Pin _ade BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and 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 Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. CHECKTRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1. Block up rear axle securely. 2. Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts. 3. Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API SG-SL. Replace filler plug. 4. Reassemble wheel to hub. o _ Transaxle Filler o _ Plug 20 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 Select 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 -do -20 -1_ _ 1_ _0 do 45 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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 start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification 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. Install the drain tube onto the valve. 3. Open drain valve by using a 7/16" (11 mm) wrench turning counterclock- wise. Oil Drain Valve To Open Close Drain Tube -'_J" "_ I_
4. After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11 mm)wrench to apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do not over tighten. 5. Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place. 6. 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. 7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. 4. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterio- ration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. Cover Cartridge Foam CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the enginewith a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, 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 _L___ __----_-__ 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. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock _ bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and re- lease slowly. 4. Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley. 5. DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS FIRST - Pull out the spring loaded pin, disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin. 6. Go to other side of mower and discon- nect rear pin in the same manner. 7. Remove the four retainer springs and two flanged pins from front plate as- sembly and remove plate. 8. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 9. Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go. 10. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As- sembly section of this manual. NOTE: You will need to reattach front plate assembly to tractor after sliding mower under the tractor. Belt Tension Rod Disengage_on Locking Bracket Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Single Loop _ Retainer Springs Double Loop Retainer Springs Flanged Pins Rear Mower Pins
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. • 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 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Suspension Arm Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front plate 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 blade, loosen nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns. NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will change distance "B" by approximately 3/16". • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. q_. ':'o\X I o o/Blade Eift 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 blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its ,_ghest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut 23 7 Front Plate Assembly Trunnion
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock _bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re- lease slowly. 4. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers. 5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. 6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul- leys. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown. 2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves. 3. Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely tighten all screws. 4. Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. & CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- gage slowly. 5. Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. Belt Routing L.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) Locking Bracket Electric Clutch Pulley R.H. Mandrel Cover R.H. Mandrel Idler Pulleys 24
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Make sure attachment clutch and igni- tion switches are in "OFF" position. 2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot loca- tions cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. Rotor .012" TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. TO CHECK BRAKE 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for- ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced. TO ADJUST BRAKE 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". . Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With parking brake "Engaged" Ope _t"rating/_.. "Ja _'i at Ar__ TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). 2. Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul- ley. 4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler pul- ley. 5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers. 2. Put belt coming from V-idler above mid- span belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown. 3. Make sure V part of belt engages V- idler. 4. Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top. V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley. 5. Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper. 6. Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers. 7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley. IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. 25
Clutching Flat Clutchin( Above Mids Engine Belt Keep.er Pulley V-Idler Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER 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 FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely. 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. Retaining Washers Ring Axle TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY _[_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _I_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 ground- ing. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully re- 26 move battery from tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with re- maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely 8. Close terminal access doors. 9. Close hood. Keps Nut___ Terminal y ex Bolt Access _ _>_ " Door . _'_--- Positive (Red) Termi4naF '°"74 .... _,,_,i,_ ,_,- Guard _ "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 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector. Hood Headlight Wire Connector 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 to fast position. 2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Loosen knob and remove cover as- sembly from air cleaner. 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. 4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob. 27
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified ser- vice center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other quali- fied service center,, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Stc Swivel Clamp Screw Clamp Screw 28
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- _91_,wAWill not be used for 30 days or more. RNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure- tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbu- retor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) 1. Remove spark plug(s). 2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s)into cylinder(s). 3. Turn ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable pro- tective cover that does not retain mois- ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. 29
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Bad spark plug. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Weak or dead battery. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Check all wiring. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 10. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuel filter. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal. 2. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuse. 5. Clean battery terminals. 6. Check all wiring. 7. Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 3(3
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 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. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. PROBLEM Loss of power 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). Excessive vibration CORRECTION 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. 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. Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. 1. 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach- ment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. . 2. 3. 4. 5. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected contact 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. 31
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Light switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. . Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn light switch "ON". 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace fuse. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connections. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alternator. . Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 32
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 SCHEMATIC 02832-193394\193395 EHP RCS LT WITH BYPASS SWITCH / ELECTRIC CLUTCH SOLENOID REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR I (_-_ / _ @ \_ I NOTIN REVERSE BLACK i ELECTRIC CLUTCH O ..... B_!_!,o ,G.iT, o. I . sP%t#UGS _t UNIT _ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) BLUE f- _ BLACK O FUEL SHUT-OFF O_ SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) RED REGULATOR _q_j\JC jL_ L A_LT_E_R N_A TO_R j i i ......... , LIGHT SW j £ROWN _'_ £LAOK _'__jj_ _ .............................................................................................................. .... NOTE I _II_GG H T S _ _(_) _ .... YOUR TRACTOR ,S L \ _ M_B / / EQUIPPED WITHASPECIAL \ I\ _ J _ /, / ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. // X\_ .... _/_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ / / CONNECTED TO THE _ _ _- _-_ BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR NON-REMOVABLE ^REMOVA,BLE L _ CONNECTIONS U UI_II_It: U/IUI_I _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS, THE POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF M G A1 SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RUN/OVERRID[ B A1 WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF RUN B A1 L A2 SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED START B S A1 02832 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 33
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 22 I i I I I I 41 42 I I\ 34 I 96 \ %1 I _6 I 3O 33 \ / j/ / / / I I // / // / 193394 I I I 1/05 34
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable, Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 28 170697 Cable, Ground 29 192749 Switch, Plunger 30 193350 Switch, Ign 33 140403 Key, Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light / Reset 40 193394 Harness Ign. 41 17720408 Screw Thd. Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch, PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm. Incan Descent 95 193666 Bracket ROS 96 104445X Switch Interlock 97 152927 Screw TT #10-32.5 3/8 Flange 98 145006 Clip Push-in Flanged NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 153 28 21 2 \ 161 158 37 i ,17 L_20 19 chassis-stealth 46-vgt ............ "7 ._130144 7 85 86 17 148 130 17 169 122 150 /_ 122 / 158 17 139 172 84 70 17 17 83 _ 17 _66 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 5 193636X428 Dash 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 184668 Support, Battery 14 175260X615 Hood Asm 16 121794X Cover, Access 17 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Zc 18 174515X615 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 20 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 21 STD541437 Nut Lock 3/8-16 uric 24 179717X615 Footrest, RH 28 179716X615 Footrest, LH 30 145051X014 Saddle, SlkscrVgt 31 161419 Bracket Support 1-pc 32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x11t16 x 16 Ga. 36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 314 37 179772X615 Fender 39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 45 187270 Bracket Chassis 50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 63 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 66 17490608 Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 67 156973 Guide, Belt Gear Drive 68 17490508 ScrewThdrol. 5t16-18 x 1t2 70 188578 Guide, Belt 84 188164 Up Stop 85 144911 Bracket, Support Transaxle 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 unc x 1 88 STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 91 180374 Rail, Frame Lh 106 17580520 Screw Thdrol 5116-18 x 1.25 122 192512 Screw Wshd Hex 10-32 x 5t8 130 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 137 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5 138 191121X428 Cupholder YTGT 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood 152 177956 Shield Browning 153 179761 Light Box Asm w/Lens 156 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4. BIk 157 161840 Lens Bar 158 17670608 ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16 x 112 161 179612X428 Console Fuel Window 162 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 165 183554 Bracket Support Tank 167 184672 Bushing Snap 169 188598 Bracket Chassis Sway 172 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 GROUND DRIVE 7 69 / 37 38 65 48 54 57 157 155 62 66 6 15 23 67 drive 9-vgt 62 38
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 7563R 4 17490508 5 STD541437 6 STD561210 7 149176 8 12000034 9 140080 10 142509 11 136927 13 139419 14 138901 15 STD551037 16 143012 17 126909X 18 137104 19 136926 21 23260412 22 633A109 23 106932X 24 136925 25 136923 26 137552 27 193135 28 73350600 29 137213 30 19131616 34 71673 35 137648 36 149412 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 178575 41 73931000 42 8883R 46 145170 47 138228 48 72110612 50 131494 51 STD541437 52 139123 54 161590 55 105706X 56 137153 57 141756 59 122253X 60 122268X 61 184787 62 STD551143 63 74780720 64 154752 65 179613 66 140296 67 19131312 68 5142H 69 136327 117 73900600 155 12000028 157 1370H NOTE: inches Washer, Thrust, Axle Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Pin, Cotter Wheel, Hub Assembly Klip, Ring Bolt, Hub Disc, Brake Yoke, Brake Disc Washer, Special Bushing Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga. Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 Spring Lever, Brake Cam, Brake Disc Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gearshift, Lever Assembly Knob Support, Puck Brake Puck, Brake Top Spring, Return Screw, Hexwsh Thd. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Nut, Hex Jam 318-16 Brake, Rod Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. Cap, Plunger Rod, Parking Brake Spring, Drive Ground Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Nyliner Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 Actuator, Interlock Switch Nut, Centerlock #10-24 Cover, Pedal Retainer, Spring Clutch Rod Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Pulley, Idler, Flat Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc Pulley, Idler, Grooved Clutch, Arm Assembly Bearing, idler V-Belt Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo Shift Rod, Hi-Lo Spring Clip, Connecting Link Pulley, Transaxle Washer, Lock 7/16 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal Bolt, Shoulder Washer, Hardened Washer, Flat Pin, Roll Hub, Cover Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc Ring Retainer Washer Thrust 518 x 1.10 x 1/32 All component dimensions given in U.S. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 STEERING ASSEMBLY 23 34 33 32 6 29 28 36 \ 15 1313 / i I _, \1 I I i I I I I Ill k I 8 < \ \ J 18"X__// steering 20-vgt 52 J J 4O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 186093X428 2 178557 3 183226 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 184946X505 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 73540600 16 186814 18 187799 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 186737 22 155105 23 152927 26 186095X428 27 3366R 28 17000612 29 104239X 31 138136 32 19111610 33 STD551131 34 74780512 35 187039 36 186799 41 155246 42 17490508 45 19183812 51 73940800 52 175553 53 188967 DESCRIPTION Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Fitting, Grease Spindle Asm., LH Spindle Asm., RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Ring, Klip #T5304-75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 unc Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 Nut, Crown Lock 3/8-24 unf Shaft Asm., Steering Draglink, Vgt Support Asm., Steering Vgt Boot, Steering Adapter, Wheel Steering Bushing, Strg. BIk Screw Insert, Wheel Steering Bearing, Col. Strg. Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bearing, Flange Bushing, Nyliner Snap Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gear, Sector Steering Tie Rod Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8 x 12 Ga. Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf Clip Steering Washer Hardened .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 917,276210 21 18 15 20 84 12 41 84 82 69 28 29 26 27 engine-intek-ELS lO-vgt 39 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 179335 12 143996 15 179115 18 179124X428 20 175437X428 21 191611 22 187767X428 26 3645J 27 139277 28 188669 29 137180 31 145006 37 123487X DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No. 40H777-0241-E 1 Muffler Pulley V-Idler Keeper Asm. Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 Yt/Gt Cap Asm Control Throttle Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push-In Hinged Clamp Hose NO. 39 40 41 42 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70 176069 Tube Exhaust LH 71 176070 Tube Exhaust RH 79 183906 Screw Socket Head 81 188800 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 188799 Valve Oil Drain 83 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 W/Sems 84 17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 85 179953 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3.75 Gr. 5 86 184362 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1.25 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17490636 ScrewTT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 SEAT ASSEMBLY 14_ 10 _J 116 i 5 4 18 u ° 19 12 I I I seat 1-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 188714 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 4 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 182493 Pan, Seat 12 174648 Bracket, Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing, Snap KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 STD541450 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Split Spring, Cprsn Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Knob, Seat Cap, Spring Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 18 10 8 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 182168 3 186242 Decal 4 186243 Decal 5 186725 Decal 6 133644 Decal 8 185366 Decal 9 186572 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 181249 Decal 12 146047 Decal 13 178482 Decal 2O DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel, Lower Hood, RH Hood, LH Hood Side Panel Maintenance Engine Fender Fender Danger Clutch/Brake V-Belt Drive Schematic Deck HVYDTY 19 17 I 13 14 12 1 23 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 188298 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 15 193596 Decal, Repl Parts 17 149516 Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi 18 164065 Decal, Insert Strg 19 138047 Decal, Battery 20 193114 Decal Mower Upstop 23 106202X Reflector, Taillight - - 179768X428 Pad, Footrest, LH - - 179769X428 Pad, Footrest, RH - - 193320 Manual, Owner's (Eng) - - 193321 Manual, Owner's (Span) WHEELS &TIRES 3 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly, Front 4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only) 5 106230X Tire, Front 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 104757X428 Cap, Axle (FrontWheel Only) 9 105588X Tire, Rear 10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only) 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly, Rear 12 6856M Fitting, Grease - - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches1 inch = 25.4 mm 44
LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 39 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 43 35 73 38 34 29 72 31 32 30 10 3 \ 1 \ 6 \ 85 ¸ 7O KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 3O 31 32 33 34 PART NO. 121006X 180045 159189 12000022 19292016 71110624 175830 175831X505 183894 175375 163552 STD624008 73350800 73800800 150233 110807X 19131016 137150 76020308 137167 12 ¢> KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Rod Asm., Lever 35 138057 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 38 155097 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 39 123935X E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 40 17060516 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 41 175994 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/2 42 19112410 Grip, Handle Fluted 43 123934X Button, Plunger 70 145212 Spring 0.62 OD x 2.125 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 187277 Retainer, Spring 75 175805 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 uric 76 175560 Nut, Lock 1/2-13 unc 77 176205 Trunnion, Infin Height 78 175689 Nut, Special 79 187276 Washer 13/32 x 518 x 16 Ga. 85 189013 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 86 188528 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Rod, Adj Lift lift rh 17 DESCRIPTION Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc Pointer, Height Indicator Plug, Hole Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Nut, 7/16-20 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. Scale, indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos & Oil Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc Arm Susp. RH Plate Asm Susp. Front Pin Flange Trunnion Susp. Arm Trunnion Susp. Front Arm Susp. LH Insert Wear Bolt Shoulder NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. 45inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 187295 Deck Weldment Mower 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 6 187297 Cover Mandrel LH 7 188187 Cover Mandrel RH 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 11 187254 Blade, Standard 13 187291 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 14 187281 Housing, Mandrel 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 17 72140505 Bolt. Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 une 25 178102 Spring, Torsion 26 110452X Nut. Push 27 187257X428 Deflector Shield 29 131491 Rod, Hinge 30 173984 Screw. Thdroll Washer Head 31 187690 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 33 178342 Nut, Fig.Top Lock Cntr, 9/16 34 73680600 Nut 35 188635 Pin Suspension Rear 36 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 38 !88657 Spring Compression 39 187284 Pulley, Idler, Stationary 42 165723 Spacer, Retainer 43 187278 Arm, Idler 46 137729 Screw. Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 47 191273 V-Belt, Mower 49 73900600 Nut, Look Fig. 3/8-16 unc 50 72110616 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 2 51 72110610 Bolt 52 188460 Pulley Idler Clutching 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj. 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 58 187342 Baffle Right 59 187344 Baffle Left 60 187607 Baffle Center 97 178515 Washer Hardened 98 187282 Spring Clutch Drive 113 72110508 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-!8 x 3/4 114 187556 RodTension Relief 116 184219 Bolt. Shoulder 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 118 73930600 Nut, Centartock 3/8-16 unc 119 19121414 Washer3/Sx7/Sx14Ga, 122 !87557 Bushing Tension Relief - - 187292 Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33) - - 188271 Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 9/05 47
TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 8O 4 6 1 14 41 _ 45 25 24 48
TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 6276H 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 30 5855H 31 174731 32 6277H 33 4225R 34 7396H 35 4198R 36 4200R 37 7395H 38 160789 39 174729 40 13320400 41 17580520 45 6271H 46 13060200 49 4895H 50 4222R 51 1529R KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 52 8119M Retaining Ring 53 4220R Final Drive Gear 54 4209R Differential Gear 55 4213R Differential Pinion 56 4442R Differential Carrier 57 4195R Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R (1" Thread Length) 60 7528R Steel Ball 61 4208R Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R 4th Reduction Pinion Shaft, Brake 65 4204R Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033 Needle Bearing 68 4205R Sintered iron Bearing 69 4206R Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 1370H Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69 Differential Pinion Bushing Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 139120 Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R Oil Seal 74 12000008 Sintered iron Bearing 75 1153R Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J Shift Fork, L.H. 79 1167R Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700 Oil Seal 81 6270H Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984 Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings, R.H. (Includes 85 2978J Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 86 633A85 77 and 82) 87 8739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J Thrust Bearing Race Gate, Lower, Shift 93 6274H Gearcase and Bearings, LH. 94 76020412 (Includes Key umbers 18, 25, 49, 96 194036 50 (2), 51 and 52) 97 194121 Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.RT. 98 184956 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 Oil Seal 99 193833 Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.RT. Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing Race 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4th Reduction Gear 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft Final Drive Pinion 1st Reduction Gear Shaft 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer 3rd Reduction Pinion High 2nd Reduction Gear Needle Bearing Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction Pinion Cluster Reverse Gear Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32 Klip Ring Intermediate Speed Gear High Speed Gear Thrust Bearing Race Intermediate and High Speed Cluster Pinions Input Shaft Low Speed Pinion E-Ring Reverse Idler Gear Needle Bearing Sealing Washer Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20 Oil Seal Reverse Idler Shaft Gearshift Lever, Bent Gearshift Cap Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed Spring Washer 15/32 x 15t16 x 16 Ga. Shift Mechanism Seal Washer 9/16 x 15t16 x 12 Ga. Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement Shift Ball Cover Gasket Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 1 Epoxy Lever Assembly ROS Gearshift Transaxle, 6 Speed, Complete Assembly Actuator, Shift Lever NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1 929A_ 10 267 g 216 222 188 26s __467_ 44_!1! _ jl! 967 305 AI_40H777-O241-E1 50
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276210 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1 40 1186" 117=" 276 ©3 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 672_ 150_ 2760 987 1123 C-_ 1124 _ 633 @ A2_40H777=0241 =El 51
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 51 7 2O 9 _ SlA_ .... 691 0 12_ 943(_ 842 _-_ 524 © 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 163 51 868_ 1022 695 526 t' 501 4O5 102; 69P A3_40H777-O241-EI 52
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 690231 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 697580 5A 697581 7 690962 8 499601 9 690937 10 690960 11 690942 12 690945 13 690360 15 690946 16 691047 20 690947 22 694966 23 691053 24 222698 25 698429 25 698433 25 698434 25 698435 26 698430 26 698436 26 698437 26 698438 27 690975 28 690229 29 499583 32 690976 33 697576 34 499597 35 690963 36 690963 40 690964 42 499586 45 690977 46 690978 48 698178 •4- 50 695241 51 690949•0 51A 690950• 05 53 690951 54 695240 73 691055 74 698425 75 691056 89 690283 95 690718 98 499802 104 690984 O 105 690985 O 108 690986 117 690232 O 118 690989 Cylinder Assembly 121 499811 Kit-Bushing/Seal 125 499804 (Magneto Side) 130 690993 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 131 499805 Sump-Engine 133 499806 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 135 499803 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 137 690994 Gasket-Cylinder Head 141 499807 Breather Assembly 142 499808 • Gasket-Breather 146 690979 Screw (Breather Assembly) 150 690995 Tube-Breather 160 690996 • Gasket-Crankcase 163 691001 Screw (Cylinder Head) 165 693148 Plug-Oil Drain 187 691050 Crankshaft • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 187A 697712 Screw(Engine Sump) 188 690960 Flywheel 192 690083 Key-Flywheel 209 697674 Piston Assembly (Standard) 211 691019 Piston Assembly 212 695238 (.010" Oversize) 213 691021 Piston Assembly 216 691022 (.020" Oversize) 219 698231 Piston Assembly 220 690412 (.030" Oversize) 222 691023 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 227 691048 Ring Set-Piston 231 690718 (.010" Oversize) 240 695666 Ring Set-Piston 250 690957 (.020" Oversize) 252 690956 Ring Set-Piston 265 691024 (.030" Oversize) 267 695134 Lock-Piston Pin 276 690997•0 Pin-Piston 287 690960 Rod-Connecting 304 698073 Screw (Connecting Rod) 305 691005 Valve-Exhaust 309 691262 Valve-Intake 310 691263 Spring-Valve (Intake) 311 497608 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 332 691059 Retainer-Valve 333 691060 Keeper-Valve 334 691061 Tappet-Valve 337 491055 Camshaft 358 694012 Short Block (40H777-0241-E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine) 383 690966 Manifold-Intake 385 690960 Gasket-Intake 387 808656 Gasket-Intake 404 690442 Stud (Carburetor) RPM Settings: Screw (Intake Manifold) Screen-Rotating Screw (Rotating Screen) Included Washer (Flywheel) U Included Plug-Oil 121 Screw (Throttle Valve) $ Included Kit-Idle Speed 977 Pin-Float Hinge Included Valve-Float Needle 1095 Valve-Choke Jet-Main (Standard) Jet-Main (High Altitude) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Valve-Throttle Kit-Throttle Shaft Float-Carburetor Tube-Fuel Transfer US Gasket-Float Bowl Kit-Choke Shaft U Nozzle-Carburetor Key-Timing US Gasket-Nozzle Retainer-Solenoid • Gasket-Air Cleaner Nut (Ring Gear) Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length) Line-Fuel (Molded) Screw (Control Bracket) Adjuster-Rocker Arm Spring-Governor Spring-Governed Idle Link-Throttle Bracket-Choke Control Link-Choke Gear-Governor Washer (Governor Lever) Bracket-Control Lever-Governor Control Screw (Choke Valve) Filter-Fuel Retainer-Breather Collector-Oil Clamp-Casing Screw (Casing Clamp) Washer-Sealing Screw (Dipstick Tube) Housing-Blower Screw (Blower Housing) Motor-Starter Bolt (Starter Motor) Brush Set Nut (Flywheel) Armature-Magneto Screw (Magneto Armature) Plug-Spark Set-Engine Gasket Flywheel Puller Wrench-Spark Plug Screw (Fuel Pump) Pump-Fuel Washer (Governor Crank) Low Speed: 1900-2100 High Speed: 3000-3200 in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358 in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276210 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 405 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865A 691014 418 690999 Plate-Carburetor 865B 691015 445 695667 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 868 690968 447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 877 393456 447A 690960 Screw(Air Guide Cover) 914 691127 467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 918 694000 474 691063 Alternator 929 695239 501 691185 Regulator 929A 691003 505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 943 690589 510 497606 Drive-Starter 947 499809 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 965 499613 523 691036 Dipstick 967 273638 524 691032 • SeaI-DipstickTube 968 698075 525 691037 Tube-Dipstick 975 499810 526 690960 Screw (Regulator) 977 499812 544 Armature-Starter (Service with 987 691000 691262 Starter Motor) 1005 499603 552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 1013 690954 552A 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 1017 690770 562 690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1019 690103 573 691009 Plate-Back 1022 690971 601 691038 Clamp-Hose 1023 499599 615 690317 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1023A499600 616 691045 Crank-Governor 1024 499054 617 697891 SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1026 690981 628 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 1026A690982 633 690998 O_:SeaI-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1027 696854 635 66538 Boot-Spark Plug 1029 690972 654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1035 691042 668 691215 Spacer 1036 695704 672 690234 O_:Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1051 691265 691 690657 • Seal-Governor Shaft 1058 274794 695 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 1070 691058 697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1090 691293 703 691010 Clip 1095 694013 718 690959 Pin-Locating 1100 690973 726 499612 Gear-Ring 1119 691183 729 694123 Clip-Wire 1123 690987 741 690980 Gear-Timing 742 690328 Retainer-E Ring 1124 750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 783 693058 Gear-Pinion 1126 788 691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump 1127 789 698330 Harness-Wiring 1128 797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1169 797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1267 798 697890 Screw (Rocker Arm) RPM 801 691283 Cap-Drive 802 691286 Cap-End 803 Housing-Starter (Service with 691262 Starter Motor) O 842 691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 847 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 851 493880 Terminal-Sparkplug 855 698072 Adapter-Air 865 691012 Cover-Air Guide Cover-Air Guide Cover-Air Guide • Seal-Valve Wire/Connector- Alternator Screw (Rocker Cover) Hose-Vacuum Screw (Choke Control Bracket) Screw (Choke Control Bracket) • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) Solenoid-Fuel Cover-Oil Pump Filter-Pre Cleaner Cover-Air Cleaner Bowl-Float Gasket Set-Carburetor O:1: Seal-Throttle Shaft Fan-Flywheel Nipple-Oil Filter Screen-Oil Pump Kit-Label • Gasket-Rocker Cover Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1) Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2) Pump-Oil Rod-Push (Steel) Rod-Push (Aluminum) Filter-Oil Arm-Rocker Shaft-Pump Label-Emission Ring-Retaining Owner's Manual Screw (Flywheel Fan) Retainer-Brush Kit-Valve Overhaul Pivot-Rocker Arm Screw (Alternator) O :1: SeaI-O Ring (Solenoid Retainer) 690988 O :1: SeaI-O Ring (Fuel Transfer Tube) 690991 Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube) 690992 Screw (Float Bowl) 690990 O Screw(Carburetor Nozzle) 693140 Screw (Carburetor Cover Plate) 698440 Latch-Blower Housing Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100 High Speed: 3000-3200 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 Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 1095 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 54
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION (_ (_ .-=.,.. *=.,.. ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _b ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. I, Fotd this page along dotted line indicated above. 2, Ho_d page before you so that its teft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3, Sight across the fold in the direction of hitl slope you want to measure, 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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