Craftsman ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 944.602951 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.602951 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment JCRAFTSMAN J 18.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
SAFETY RULES ='t 4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible aduifs, who are familiar wifh the instructions, to operate the machine. • Ciearthe area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nevercarry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not " point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slowdown beforetuming. • Neverleave a running machine unattended. Alwaystum off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclog- ging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operatethe mechinewhile under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road- ways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build- up which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts and bum. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach- ments. These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. 2 DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drep-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenlytum over if awheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Donotmow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Nevercarrychildren. TheymayfaUoffandbeseriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extracare when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. - Use only.an approved container. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. - Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never storethe machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil orfuel spillage. Allow machine tocool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam- age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check compo- nents and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrapthe blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off it children enter the area. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over- turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Usa slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. Do not tum on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIfl BECOME ALERT!!I YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED. CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. CAUTION: 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 st 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. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. TABLE OF CONTENTS ;AFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 )RODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ....................................... 4 VARRANTY .................................................................. 4 -'USTOMER RESPONSIBILmES ...................... 4, 15-18 _.SSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-8 )PERATION ............................................................. 9-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................. 19-23 STORAGE ................................................................... 24 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 25-26 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 28-43 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ...................................... 44-51 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. BACK COVER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 4.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.5 REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BA'I-rERY: AMP/HR: 28 MIN. CCA: 230 CASESIZE: UlR BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS. CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchaseof anewtractor. 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 your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians 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'. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Seare store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under =Customer Responsibili- ties" and =Storage" sections of this owner's manual. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark an'ester is used, it should be maintainecl in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual). WARRANTY LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR (RIDING EQUIPMENT) For two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship. FULL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON BATTERY For one (1) year from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE Warranty on Riding Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes is limited to ninety (90) days. This Warranty does NOT cover: 1. Pre.delivery set-up. 2. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thoms, stumps, or glass). 3. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts. 4. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damaged jackshaft or mandrel and the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the Owner's Manual. 5. In Home service. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada. This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal dghts you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you. SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2138 4
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer _ Premium Steering Adapter t Steedng Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert @@ (1) Lockwasher 318 (1) Locknut 5/16-1 8 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Seat (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob BaRery (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube 5
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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. Usa the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2"wrenches Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steedng wheel). TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE. • Place tabs of steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward. • Remove steering wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. • Assemble large flat washer, 318 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely. Snap steedng wheel insert into center of steedng wheel. • Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WH ERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. L"_ INSERT _"_'_.- LARGE FLAT _=---.---5/8LOCK WASHER STEERING_ wASHER WHEEL • = STEERING _TABS': BOOT ADAPTER _ EXTENSION SHAFT 5/16 LOCKNUT _ 5/16 HEX BOLT t t I f I FIG. 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) _ CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. Lift seat pan to raised position. Remove terminal protective caps and discard. 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. First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal. 6
ASSEMBLY Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS TERMINAL !i NU_ HEX BOLT POSITIVE (BED) NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE CABLE RG. 2 SEAT PAN FIG. 3 NSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) \d just seat before tightening adjustment knob. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of the shoulder bolts are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. Pivot seat and pen forward and assemble adjustment knob end flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. SEAT SEAT PAN_ SHOULDER BOLTS FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT m W KNOB FIG. 4 NOTE: You may now roll or ddve 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 page 10 for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutctVorake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPOR'I" in the Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section page 10 for location and function of controls) _WARNING: Before starting, read, understand 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. • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi- tion. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 7
ASSEMBLY CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has staded, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion contmlleverforward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. INSTALL MULCHEFI PLATE Of preWou. y removed) (See F j. 5) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown, • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. DEFLECTOR MULCHER SHIELD PLATE LATCH HOOKS FIG. 5 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The muicher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See the figures that are shown for replacing 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 Afteryou learn howto operate your tractor, checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THI BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM 7741. QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: / All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/ Batteryisproperiypreparedandcharged. (Minimurr hour at 6 amps). ,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely / All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purpose the tires were overinflated at the factory). ,/ Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-si_ frent-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must b properly inflated for leveling). 4" Checkmoweranddrivebelts. Besuretheyareroute properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/ Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secur_ and wires are properly clamped. ,,I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular 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 operating condition. ,/ It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See =TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Opera- tion section of this manual). 8
OPERATION l'hese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,N_ON ENG,NEOFF O,'PRESSORE L,G._SO. OVE_MP 1" FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H A'I-rACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with you r tractor to familiarize you meff with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER AIT'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH POSITION THROTTL_ CHOKE CONTROL UFTLEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSMENT PARKING BRAKE SPEED FREE WHEEL 3MPH CONTROL 2MPH 1MPH \ MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 6 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute. ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, orotherattachments mounted to yourtractor. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off. THROTrLFJCHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal intothe brake position. FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. AMMETER: Indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor. A'B'ACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjustthe mower deck or other attechments mounted toyour tractor, LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine. 10
OPERATION The operetlon of any tractor can msuit In foreign objectsthrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whila operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) You r 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. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. • Place parking brake lever in =ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in =BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT "ENGAGED" CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE] POSITION \ CHOKE CONTR "ENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE" DLUT RAKE ,EDAL ARKI.G eRAKE "DRIVE" PosmoN "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 7 STOPPINGSTOPPING (See Fig. 7) MOWER BLADES - • Tostop mower blades,move attachmentclutch leverto "DISENGAGED" position. GROUND DRIVE- • To stop ground ddve, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ENGINE - Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to =OFF" 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 "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). NOTE: Under cerlain conditionswhen tractoris 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. ]_lk AUTION: Always stop tractor com- I pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operetor's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROI-rLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. 1 MC Fig. 7) "I n TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT (See Fig. 7) The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. Thecutting height rangeis approximately 1-1/2to 4". The heights are measured 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 shouid 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. 11
OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See rl'O AD- JUST MOWER CU'I-rING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. FIG. 8 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence 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. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. I_IL AUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • 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 motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 10) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest posifion with attachrnent lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengagetransmission, reverseabove procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, OR mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. "ENGAGED" ATTACHMENT POSITION _ _ / LIFT LEVER _=_/r_ HIGH POSITION POSiT,ON POSITION _ ) )_"_DEFLECTOR ,// / _ SHIELD FIG. 10 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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. FIG. 9 12
OPERATION 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. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthreed and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gastank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions foradditional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank I filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany I spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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. • Be sure freewheelcontrol is in the transmission engaged position. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to =DISENGAGED" position. Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, move the throttle control tothe fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F AND BELOW) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with thethrottle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up peried from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tempera- ture. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before ddving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake s I o w I y return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up pedod. • The attachments can also be used dudng the engine warm-up period afterthe transmission has been warmed up. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PURGE TRANSMISSION [_lb AUTION: Neverengageordisengage I freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-. mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have bevel- oped during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheelcontrol in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 13
OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (112) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control leverto reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be propedy 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 been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start bytuming 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 (See Fig. 11). • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mowerand leave undesirable clumps. AIIowgrasstodry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throtUe when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- mance 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 attachment being used. RG. 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grassclippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, edjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 12). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of gress and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. MAX 1/3 FIG. 12 14
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE ._f_"_.e_f'SERVICE DATES C_e_ B-I_::; reO_atre iOn _ Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners ik_s 9k_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 ! C Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level =_ O Clean Battery and Terminals 1IV Check Transexle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oi1 Level ll_ V' Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V_1,2 v' Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) b#_2 E Clean Air Filter ; G Clean Air Screen / Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_' N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_ 2 Replace Spark Plug V p V _ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter I_ 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. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts forwear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel mixture and helpyourengine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation, • Check tire pressure. • Check operator prasenoe and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for loose fasteners. 15 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 ZERK ZERK (1)FRONT BEARING ZERK "(_FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK (DGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE (_REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See =1O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in alltires (See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work- ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fullydepressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt bythe 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 attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. 16 TRAILING UP BLADE CENTER HOLE FLAT LOC KWASHB_ _ WASHER ,_ STAR J _--_HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIRED BY SIX UNES ON THE BOLT HEAD. FIG. 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) 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 even- tual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. CENTER// 5/8" BOLT _ _.___,_-_ BLADE FIG. 14 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, 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. • Rechargeat 6-10 amperes for I 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corresion and dirt onthe batteryand terminalscan cause the battery to "leak" power. • Disconnect BLACK batterycable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry, • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAI-IERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). 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. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running orwhile the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer toclean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required forthe life of the transaxle. Should the transexle ever leakor require servicing, contact your nearest authodzed service center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 60 80 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG. i5 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cep/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove yellowcap frem bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND POSITION CAP TUBE FIG. 16 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and tuming coun- terclockwise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • Affer oil has drained completely, close and Iockthe drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. 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 airto remove dirt and stubbem dried gum fibers. 17
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, end other external surfaces of the engine ere 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 engine with a blocked grass screen, dirtyor plugged cceling fins, and/or ceoling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartddge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaneroff cartddge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the papercartridge. • Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. . COVER KNOB AIR CLEANER WING NUT FOAM AIR RLL CAP/ DIPSTICK MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark an'ester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs 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 (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are preperly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP -- CLAMP FUEL _ - FILTER FIG. 18 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 to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. FIG. 17 18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set perking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mowerwill be easier to remove frornthe right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in _DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt oft engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- moving retainer spring. • Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT: IF AN AI-rACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC- TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainersprings.. • Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. • Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. • Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or d riveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SQUARE HOLE SUSPENSION ARMS ENGINE PULLEY FRONT UNK RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR COLLAR, RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACI_EI" FIG. 19 19 SHIELD
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • Raise mower to its highest posrtion. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance =A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements afteradjusting. BOTTOM EDGE BoTroM EDGE OF MOWER _ [ _ A----_OF MOWER oo.oo ;.;2 2222 "A'-q- WIJ ROU.. RG. 20 ._oSUSPENSION ARM / -- _ 1 / _ ! \\ UFT LINK _l_m._._O_--_-/--_ /ADJUSTMENT FIG. 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SU RE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To obtain the bestcutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 112" lower than the rearwhen the mower is in its highest position. Checkadjustment on dght side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut"E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • Whendistance"D"isll8"toll2"loweratfrontthanrear, tighten nuts "P against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "P from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance"D"is 1/8" to 1/2" Iowerat front than rear, tighten nut "P against trunnion on both front links. • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. '_.D___ MANDREL FIG. 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION FRONT UNKS FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. IDLER PULLEYS_ FIG. 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved 20 surface, then brake must be adjusted.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depressclutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut =A" on brake rod. If distance is otherthan 1-9116", loosen jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". 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 six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department. WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" NUT "A" DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST- MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 25 ro REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT ISee Fig. 26) Parkthetractoron level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. Pull belt slacktoward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley. Install new belt by reversing above procedure. ENGINE PULLEY ._ CLUTCNING ,DLER /, TRANSMISSION INPUT PULLEY __ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right roar wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever untiltractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion centrol lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additionalclearanco is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps: • Loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 112 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. • If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL fLOCK GATE ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel tce-in and camber are not adjustable on you r tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. FIG. 26 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL CAMBER PosrnvE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your neerest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washerstoallow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repairtireand reassemble. • Onrearwheelsonly: aligngroovesinrearwheelhuband axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. 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. WASRERS 1 RETAINING r_ __.'_, .,.G \ I\ AXLE \ I ._11_--_ "_.111 cov. j SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 28 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATrERY (See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate 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. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO ATI'ACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the REDcabletothe POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to _od CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. CHASSIS BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL RG. 29 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor. G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HEADLIGHT , WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 30 22
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- _=rs expense, may be performed by any non-read engine -epair establishment or indMdual. Warranty repairs must be oerforrned by an authorized engine manufacturer's service 3utlet. i"O ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) ]he throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Chock adjustment as descdbed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is ,_ecessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, movethrettle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move leverfrem choke to fast position. Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through both holes. Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or ddll bit. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32) ]he carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment -nay be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need _djustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Tuming the adjusting needles out (counter- clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a dcher fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is 9quipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. • Be sure you have aclean air fiifer and the threttle contrel cable is adjusted properly (see above). Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Idle sDeed settino - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow orfast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in orout until correct idle is attained. • Idle fuel needle settine- With threttle controllever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counter- clockwise) until engine runs rough. Tum needle to a point midway between those two positions. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and con- tinue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. CABLE CLAMP_ SCREW SPEED BRACKET THRO'I'rLE LEVER FIG. 31 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE FIG. 32 23
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage atthe end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. I_11_ AUTION: Neverstorethetreotorwith I 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 pedod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • 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 belp prevent corrosion and power leakage dudng long periods of storage, battery cables should be diScon- nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO CLEAN BATrERY ANDTERMINALS" in the Customer Respen- sibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetorare 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 stor- age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage 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 sarburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGIN E" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Tum ignition key to =STAR'I" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • 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 protective cover that does not retain moisture. 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. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not ;tart toss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Out of fual. 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 widng. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Engine valves out of edj_tmenL 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged widng. 7. Faulty ignilJno switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). t. Weak or dead battery. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Cuffing 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. 9. Water in fuel. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Spark plug wire loose. Dirty engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). CORRECTION 1. I=ill fuel tank. 2. Sea -TO START ENGINE" in Operation sso_on. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Check all wiring, 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor- in Service Adjustments section. 10. Contact an authorized service can_rldepartment. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuel filter, 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor- in Service Adjus_ents section. 8, Contact an authorized service center/department. 1. Depress clutofv13rake pedal. 2. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Replace fuse. 5. Clean battery terminals. 6. Check all widng. 7. Cheddreplace ignition switch. 8. ChackJreptace solenoid or starter. 9. Contact an authorized servica cantar/departmant. 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 4. Chack/replace solenoid or starter. 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/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. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Check all widng. 14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 15. Contact an authorized service canter/department. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine conUnues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Faulty opemfor-safoty presence control system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower desk vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and ttash around mandrels. 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2, Worrddamaged mower ddve 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 _re air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower ddve belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Switch is "OFF'. 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged widng. 5, Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connec_ons. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. 2. Motion ddve belt wom, damaged, or broken. 3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Engine throttle contro_ not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. CORRECTION 1. Check widng, switches and conneclJons. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ departmanL 1. Replace blade. Tightan blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower ddve bell 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 1. Place throttle control in =FAST" position. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive bell 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn switch "ON'. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check widng and connections. 5. Replace fuse. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/claan all connections. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alteroak_r. 1. Place freewheel control in =engaged" position. 2. Replace motion ddve belt. 3. Purge transmission. 1. Move throt_e control to "SLOW* position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 26
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 l BATTERY { AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH z IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT =MAKE" OFF M G A1 NONE RUN/UGH] B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE RE. FUSE wHrrE CLUTCH / BRAKE I r (PEDAL UP) i BLUE I i I GREEN 1 SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I--- BLUE I 8_ 86 RED BLUE _7 I0 al r ° B:J RELAY RED WHITE SOLENOID I I , STARTER BLACK • ATCMENT C_ (CLUTCH OFF) L •F 18s 861 BLUE I I I ' _ )87A ' ...... I _-A_R ' PRESENCE RELAY #1 I ,' _EL, °NEi I .I FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) BLACK SPARK • t IGNITION PLUG UNIT GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES) YELLOW / CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT / 15 AMP DC O 3600 RPM • ! j_ REGULATOR _ [ -- _\ I ALTERNATOR i 28 VOLTS AC O 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) BROWN _ BLACK i OPERATOR _ • PRESENCE RELAY #3 I 1 i 85 86, Ii_ HEADLIGHTS I i BLACK --0-- © NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 27
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 ELECTRICAL 24_ i J 42 41 22 26 27 I 25 27 I I \ \ I I I I 29 28 I I I I \ .% ) / / / / ! i // / / 28
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176137 21 175688 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 160784 30 175566 33 14O4O3 40 179722 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 45 122822X 52 141940 81 109748X 89 18O449 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 Battery Box Switch Interlock Push-In Harness Asm Light W/4152J Bulb Light #1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 "red Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Kep Hex 1/4-20 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20unc X 1/2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Protection Wire Loop (Hourmeter) Relay Asm CoverTerminal NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 29
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 _ ..----- 159 39 166 2O8 31 6O 74 • 3 37 2O8 3O
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X011 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 174330X612 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 177403 29 174332X599 30 175692X612 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 58 150127 60 STD533707 64 154798 74 STD541437 142 175702 143 154966 144 175582 145 156524 159 155123X428 166 164863 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 212 175143 - - 5479J Chassis Drawbar Screw 3/8-16x3/4 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash SIkscr Stl Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Hood BumperHood Washer 13132 X 13/16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock HexW/Ins 3/8-16 Unc Grille/Lens Asm LensGrille Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 rY-r Bracket, Asm. Pivot, Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Duct Air Engine Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16unc x 3/4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood Cupholder STLT Black Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Insert Lens Reflective Plug Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 71 169183 8 165866 Rod Shift 73 169182 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 74 137057 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy. Helical 114 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5 76 STD581075 16 S'rD541431 NutLockHexW/Ins 5/16-18Unc 77 123583X 19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Uric 78 121748X 21 174779 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 81 165596 22 169498 Rod, Brake 82 165711 24 STD541273 Nut 83 19171216 25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 84 169594 26 STD551037 Washer 89 164890X42.8 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 90 124346X 28 175765 ROd, Parldng Brake 95 170201 29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 96 STD624003 30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 116 72140608 32 STD523107 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 120 73900600 34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 150 175456 35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 151 19133210 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 37 STD571810 Pin, Roll 158 165,589 38 179114 Pulley, Composite,Flat 159 165494 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 3 161 72140406 41 175556 Keeper, Belt Retainer 162 73680400 47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 163 74780416 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer, Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 NutCrownlock 5/16-18UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link, Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 199 169612 57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper, Center Span 2(_ 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 212 145212 62 8883R Cover, Pedal 250 17060612 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine DESCRIPTION Guide Belt Mower RH StrapTorque Lh StrapTorque Rh Spacer, Axle Washer 25132 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Shaft Asm. Cross SpringTorsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Link, Transaxle Console, Shift Nut Self Thd Wsh-Hd 1/4 Zinc Control Asm Bypass Hydro Retainer Spdng 1 "Zinc/Cad Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16unc x 1 Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16unc Spacer Retainer Washer 1 3/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x I x .125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift LT Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Uric Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Uncx I Gr. 5 Washer 5/8x .281 x 10 Ga. Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5/16-18 x 518 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 Plate Fastening LT Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105" Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 UNC Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 UNC x 1 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 Nut Hexflange Lock Screw 3/8-16 x .75 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 STEERING ASSEMBLY C; t • L _'-_-- 42 L I J J \ \ \ \ \ \ 88 I 29 46 2_ J 34
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 175131 3 16984O 4 169839 5 62661-1 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12OO0029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 177876 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 76020412 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 159946X428 39 19132411 40 STD541537 41 159945 42 145054X428 43 121749X 44 153720 46 121232X 47 6855M 51 SrD541431 54 STD523112 63 STD523710 65 160367 67 72140618 68 16,9827 71 175146 82 169835 85 133835 88 175118 91 175553 Wheel Steering Axle Asm Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Beadng Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip #t5304-75 Bearing Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 Spacer Bearing Axle Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Rod Tie Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 1 3/32 X 1-1/20 x 11 Lock nut Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Steering Shaft Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga Extension Steering Shaft LR/LT Cap Spindle FrTop BIk Fitting Grease Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/15-18 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-1/4 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-15unc x 1 Gr. 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Axle, Brace Steering Asm Bracket Fastener Christmas Tree Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc Clip Steering NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 SEAT ASSEMBLY 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 18O597 180166 71110616 19131610 145O06 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 180186 166369 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3/8-16 X 1.5 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343OO 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20xl -1/2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5/16-16 Unc Nut Hex LockW/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 36
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 DECALS 3 11 15 11 4 7 10 2O 5 14 | It • 6 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 157O32 2 177374 3 177356 4 177357 5 138047 6 146046 7 177350 8 170563 9 163204 10 157140 11 177355 12 DESCRIPTION Decal Fend STLT Oper Decal Engine Decal Hood RH Decal Hood LH Decat Battery Decal V Belt Drive Sch Decal Dash Pnl Decal Warning Decal Craftsman Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr Decal Hood Side KEY NO. 12 13 14 15 2O 3O PART NO. 172"331 164065 16O396 179128 149517 181777 165800X428 165799X428 138311 169210 182581 182582 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Decal Strng Whl Decal V-Belt Schematic Decal Deck Decal Bat Dan/Psn Decal Replacement Parts Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal By-Pass Manual Owners (English) Manual Owner's (French) WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 7 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222.X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 2781-1 7 904OH 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 -- 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Tube Front (Service Item Only) Rim Asm 6"front Service Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Onty) Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only) Rim Asm 8"rear Service Tire R Tube Rear (Service Item Only) Cap Axle BIk I 50 X 1 00 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube) NOTE" All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 ENGINE 31 40 i I I 38 33 29 J OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester / _ _-_ _ I _ i KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 13 14 16 23 29 31 32 33 PART NO. 17O548 17720408 174667 12-041-03 148456 STD551237 169837 137180 109202X 15899O 123487X DESCRIPTION Control Throt/Ch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler, Model CV492-27506 Muffler Kohl Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 Line Fuel 20" Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga Washer 5/16-3/4 X 16ga. Bolt HxHd 6/16-18 x 1/2 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Nut Fig. M8-1.25 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 MOWER LIFT 7 37 38 40 3 6 / ! 5 8 4 19 13 19 13 20 ..,.,_ 161718 20 15 20 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 PART NO. 159460 159471 105767X STD581062 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 173288 73350800 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21 Ga. Bearing Nylon BIk .629 ID Grip Handle Fluted Button, Plunger Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Spring Retainer 31 169865 Bearing Pvt. Lift 32 73540600 Nut Lock 3/8-24 36 155097 Pointer Hgt, 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. 41 155098 Indicator Hgt. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 MOWER DECK 157 0"I 67 ._ _m_ .a_ 15151 153 155 I 40 43 F _" 159"_ 144 ' ]o.1 154 _" " __ _1 52 55, 132 91 21 \ 2 16 28 24 25 26 27 40
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PARr NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 165892 STD533107 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 138498 139775 138971 13 137645X900 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 23 177563 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 3O 173984 31 129963 32 153535 33 178342 34 S'1"D533717 36 131494 37 STD551037 40 STD541437 44 140O88 45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 49 174284 50 131340 51 srD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155O46 56 165723 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 67 149846 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959 Front 91 180532 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 9_ 73800600 Retainer Spdng 93 19171416 Bar Sway Deck 94 132264 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 95 180533 Washer, Lock 101 136420 Washer, Hardened 102 71081010 Blade, Mulching 42" Std 103 19061216 (Odginallyequipped with) 104 10071000 Blade Mower 42" Hi-Lift Std (For 105 160793 better bagging, especially in wet 106 2029J conditions) 111 179292 Blade Mulching 42" Premium (For 112 179293 better wear when mulching) 113 17060510 Blade Mower 42" Hi-Lift Premium 114 STD541431 (For better wear when bagging in 115 72110505 heavy or wet conditions) 116 4898H Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 117 165746 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 118 73930600 Bearing, Bali, Mandrel 119 19121414 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 129 19131312 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 130 74780616 Bolt, Shoulder 131 72140608 Baffle, Vortex 132 17060612 Nut Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 142 165890 Bracket, Deflector 143 157109 Cap, Sleeve 144 158634 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 145 165888 Nut, Push 146 171977 Shield, Deflector 147 131335 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 148 169022 Rod, Hinge 149 165898 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 150 19091216 Washer, Spacer 151 169670 Pulley, Mandrel 152 169676 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 153 169674 Bolt RDHD 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 154 169675 Pulley, Idler, Flat 155 169671 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x16 Gauge 156 169672 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 157 169669 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 158 17720408 Retainer 159 72140614 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 518 182 179126 Washer Hardened Smaller 183 163552 Roller Asm Cam Follower -- 130794 Bolt Shld 10-24 Gr. 5 Nut Lock #10-24unc Bolt Shld 5/16-18 -- 169853 Arm Asm Pad Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler Knob V-Belt Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Washer 17/32 x 718 x 16 Ga. Roller Nose Bracket Asm Noseroller RH MulcherCover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembly, Bagger Nut, Weld Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H. Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H. Screw Tapping 3/8-16 x .625 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 5/8 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Nut, Centedock3/8-16 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Washer 13/32 x 1 3/16 x 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Arm Spdng Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Cardage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spdng Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 18 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Cable Clutch Washer Flat Spdng Retainer Spdng Retention Lever Clutch Spacer Clutch Cable Rod Clutch Cable 3/8" Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 Red Roller Nose RetainerSpring Mandrel Assembly (Includes Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only-Pulley not Included) Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 12 81 9O0 79 73 16 93 17 32 351_ 64 59 6O 58 48 107 42
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 HVDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314,.0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO- DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 2 170352 3 1703,53 4 170354 5 169898 6 170355 7 170356 8 170357 9 170358 10 170359 11 170360 12 169870 13 170361 14 169869 16 170362 17 170363 18 170364 19 150771 23 17O365 24 170366 27 17036"I 28 17O368 29 170369 30 170370 31 170371 32 170,389 33 142991 34 170390 35 170391 36 17O392 37 350792 38 150793 39 150809 40 170393 41 170394 42 17(3395 43 170396 44 150797 45 170397 46 170398 47 170399 48 170400 49 170401 50 17O4O2 51 17O4O3 52 170404 53 1704O5 54 170406 55 142977 56 142978 57 150798 58 170407 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 62 142887 Block - Assembly 63 170410 Sealant 10.50z Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 64 142892 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 65 170411 Shaft, Input 66 170412 Ring-Retaining 67 170413 Spacer 68 170414 Ring-Retaining 69 170415 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 70 170416 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40mm Od X 71 170417 12ram 72 170416 Hex Flange Head Screw 5116- 73 142884 24X0.75 74 170419 Lip Sea.118 X 32 X 7 75 170420 Arm, Control Bearing, 30x52x13Thrust 76 170421 Check Plug Assembly, Washer 77 170422 Shaft, Motor 78 142969 Gear - Pinion, 13t 79 142980 10t/48t Gear 80 150778 Gear, 10t Jackshaft 60t Bull Gear 81 170423 Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.575 X .625 82 170424 SleeveBeadng(Outboard) .75xl .750x.625 83 161168 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13 Thk 84 170425 Lip Seal Axle Seal 85 170426 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, R.H.) 87 142917 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, L.H.) 88 170429 Miter Gear (Splined) 90 170430 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 93 170431 Shaft 107 17O432 Ring, Spiral Retaining 108 1704,33 Pin, Jackshaft Magnet, Ring 109 170434 Spring, Bypass 111 170435 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/6-24 X 2.5 Long 113 170437 Filter 116 170438 Base, Filter 119 170439 Actuator, Bypass 120 170440 Rod, Bypass Actuator 121 170441 Arm, Bypass 122 170442 Retaining Ring .250 External 123 170443 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc 124 170444 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d X .05 Thk 125 170445 Retaining Ring 126 170446 Bearing, Center Block 127 170447 Spdng- Helical Compression 128 173165 Washer 900 166768 20w-50 Oil Brake Yoke Rotor, Brake Brake Puck Puck Plate Brake Actuating Pin Hfhce 1/4-20x2 W/ Patch,SpeciaIFlange Bolt, 114-20 X 1 W/Patch Spacer Spring, Brake Arm Bias Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed Arm, Brake Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 314 Compression Spdng Brake Anti-Drag Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X .032 Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 718 O.D Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25 Check Plug Assembly, .027, Washer Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975 Spdng, Helical Comp Spacer Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon Insert) Wedge, Fdction Pack Clip, Washer .316xl .50x. 1046 (Plated) Pin, Standard Headless Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube Hose, Expansion Tank Cap - Poppet Valve Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2 Puck, Inner Wedge Spring Clip - Housing Thrust Deflector Washer,Motor Shaft .71 idx1.15odx.030thk Plug, See #6 O-Ring .07X .301 I.D. Bracket, Support Expansion Tank Silicon Sponge Fan, 7 In. Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon Insert) Washer, Belleville Belt Keeper Center Section-Filter-Bypass Assembly Filter Assembly Fan - Pulley Service Assembly Seal - O-Ring Kit Kit, Expansion Tank Transaxle Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD r VALVE AND BREATHER I YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE El" RENIFLARD I 24 13 \ 20 19 CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR I 18 12 44
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S 12-755-94.-S Lifter, valve (2) Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 041 03-S) Rod, push (2) Gasket, cylinder head Valve, intake (Std.) Valve, intake (.25) Valve, exhaust (Std.) Valve, exhaust (.25) Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8" Cylinder Head Arm, rocker (2) Pivot, rocker arm (2) Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x34 (2) Spring, valve (2) Cap, valve spring (2) Kit, retainer (2) Washer, plain 13/32" Spacer, head bolt exhaust port Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x81 (5) Clamp, hose (2) Hose, breather Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0:<20 (5) Cover, valve w/nipple Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 Retainer, breather reed Reed, breather 3 12-411-03-S 4 12-041-10-S 5 12-017-01-S 12-017-02-S 6 12-016-01-S 12-016-02-S 7 25-139-60-S 8 12-318-36-S 9 25-186-01-S 10 12-599-03-S 11 M-640034-S 12 12-089-01-S 13 12-173-01-S 14 12-755-03-S 15 12-468-05- S 16 12-112-13-S 17 12-086-15-S 18 25-237-14-S 19 12-326-03-S 20 M-645020-S 21 12-096-07-S 22 M-545010-S 23 12-018-01-S 24 12-402-02-S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 49) 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting M-839025-S 24-380-13-S 12-755-49-S 12-089-31-S 12-422-08-S 12-422-09-S 12-422-10-S 12-422-11-S 12-422-12-S 12-422-13-S 12-422-07-S 12-144-28-S 12-874-07-S 12-874-11-S 12-874-08-S 12-874-09- S 11 12 018 02-S 12 12-108-07-S 12-108-08-S 12-108-09-S 13 12-067-11-S 12-067-06-S 14 12-380-01-S 15 12-043-05-S 16 M-631005-S 17 12-144-02-S 18 52-139-09-S 19 12-755-64-S 20 X-25-102-S 21 12-032-01-S 22 M-631015-S 23 12-154-05-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x25 Dowel, Iocaling (4) Kit, camshaft (Includes 7,8) Spring, actuating Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yellow Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white Shaft, balance Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (Includes 11,12) Piston w/Ring Set (.08) Piston w/Ring Set (.25) Piston w/Ring Set (.50) Retainer, piston pin (2) Ring Set (Std.) Ring Set (.25) Ring Set (.50) Connecting Rod (Std.) Connecting Rod (.25) Pin, govemor regulating Gear, govemor Washer, plain 6 mm Shaft, governor gear Plug, cup Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip (Includes 23) Washer, plain 1/4" Seal, governor cross shaft Washer, plain 6 mm Clip, hitch pin NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I ALLUMAGE ELECTRIQUE _.--8 _12 16=_ t9 ! 17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLIEUR ET DI_CALENT I lO 6-- 9-- 0-5}-- --7 46
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNmON/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4) 5 12-157-06-S Fan 6 X-42-15-S Key 7 12-025-15-S Flywheel 8 12-155-09-S Connector 9 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2) 10 237878-S Kit, stator 11 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20 (2) 12 12-154-06-S Clip, cable (2) 13 41-403-09-S Regulator, rectifier- 15 amp 14 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 15 M-639016-S Screw, he)(. flange M6x1.0x16 (2) 16 236602-S Connector 17 12-132-02-S Spark Plug 18 X-728-1-S Clip, cable (2) 19 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (2) 20 12-584-04-S Module, ignition\ NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-176-44-S 24-518-12-S 12-518-35-S X-25-5-S Harness, wiring Lead, black (6" - 12 gauge- insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals) Lead, white (36" - 18 gauge - fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals) Washer, plain 5/16" (attach ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw) BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-281-01-S Duct, air 2 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 3 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner 4 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element 5 12-100-08-S Wing Nut 6 12-083-10-S Kit, air cleaner element (Includes 5, 7, 8) 7 12-743-12-S Filter, element (Includes 5, 8) 8 12o032-11-S Seal 1-7/16" 9 12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes 11, 12) 10 12-072-04-S Stud, mounting plate M6x1.0x75 11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread forming (2) 13 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-113-53-S Decal, air cleaner NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-545010-S 2 24-468-10-S 3 12-146-07-S 4 M-550010-S 5 24-096-05-S 6 12-027-76-S 7 12-063-18-S 8 25-154-02-S 9 12-086-37-S 10 12-063-20-S 11 M-645016-S 12 12-063-19-S NOTILLUSTRATED M-541050-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (6) Washer, plain 1/4" Plate, blower housing Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 Cover, pinion Housing, blower Baffle, intake side Clip, mounting (3) Screw, captive washer M5x0.8x20 (3) Baffle, cylinder head Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (2) Baffle, cylinder Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8 47
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| DI_MARRANT DE LE SYSTI_ME 1 I m o 0 6 m ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTR_)LE 17 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I i DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICAT1ON I lt"1° 2_ 3 11 48
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTINGSYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 (2) 25-096-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 12-170-05-S Armature 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end 12-211-01-S Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4-5/8 (2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Dipstick assembly (Includes 2-3) Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3) O-Ring, oil 1ill cap O-Ring, upper oil fill tube Tube, oil fill Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 O-Ring, lower oil fill tube Screen, oil pickup Cover, oil pickup screen Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 Valve, oil pressure relief Filter, oil Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8" Pump, oil O-Ring, oil pump cover Cover, oil pump Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 (3) Seal, oil (P.T.O. end) Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 (11) Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x45 Assembly,Pan, oil (Incl. 11,14-17) 1 12-038-01-S 2 25-755-13-S 3 12-153-03-S 4 12-153-02-S 5 12-123-04-S 6 M-645025-S 7 12-153-01-S 8 25-162-07-S 9 12-096-03-S 10 M-545016-S 11 25-462-09-S 12 52-050-02-S 13 25-139-57-S 14 12-393-01 -S 15 12-153-06-S 16 12-096-34- S 17 M-545016-S 18 12-032-03-S 19 24-086-16-S 20 24-086-17-S 21 12-199-56-S 1 2 3 4 5 12-079-11-S 12-237-01-S 24-086-43-S M-664020-S 12-536-10-S 6 M-443025-S 7 M-443020-S 8 12-089-11-S 9 12-089-23-S 10 12-089-24-S 11 12-755-83-S 12 12-100-07-S 13 52-211-04-S 14 12-090-28-S 15 25-158-08-S 16 12-079-10-S 17 25-156-11-S Linkage, choke Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket M6xl.0x20 (2) Control, speed assembly (Includes 6-9) Screw, pan head M4x0.7x25 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x20 Spring, choke (2) Spdng, choke return Spring, govemor Kit, govemor lever (Includes 12-14) Nut, hex flange 1/4-20 Bolt, 1/4-20x1" Lever, govemor Bushing, throttle linkage Linkage, throttle Bushing, throttle linkage NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 49
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT VlLEBREQUIN _CHAPPEMENT| FUEL SYSTEM FUEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I 6 / ,,.lo [._t_ L _V .,,t_11 5O
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602951 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 6 12-041-01-S 7 12-265-06-S 8 25-237-14-S 9 52-353-22-S 10 25-050-03-S 11 47-154-01-S M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12-454-03-S, Terminal 25-452-20-S) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-053-118 Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) (Includes Kit, float 12-757-02-S Kit, carburetor repair 12-757-03-S, Kit, solenoid repair 12-757-33-S) Gasket, carburetor (2) Deflector, heat Clamp, hose (2) Line, fuel 12-1/4" Filter, fuel in-line Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED *M-561010-S Screw, thread forming M5x0.8xl0 *X-22-11-S 12-757-02-S 12-757-03-S 12-041-01-S 12-041-02-S 12-041-05-S 12-041-06-S 12-032-06-S 12-757-33-S 12-041-06-S 12-454-03-S Washer, lock 1/4" Kit, float Kit, carburetor repair Gasket, carburetor Gasket, air cleaner Gasket, bowl Gasket, bowl screw Seal, solenoid Kit, solenoid repair Gasket, bowl screw Tie cable 25-452-20-S Terminal 12-518-37-S Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge - insulated socket and uninsulated socket terminals) *attaches carburetor ground lead to carb baffle. 4 5 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 25-072-04-S Stud, M8xlo25x33(2) 12-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold 12-126-11-S Bracket muffler 12-445-06-S Strap, lifting M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25 (2) 12 522 49 Short Block 12-755-93-S Gasket Set NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 51
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ol ol 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. 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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