Craftsman 944.602892 42" Lawn Tractor Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL NO. 944.602892

Important:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment

02494

20.0HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Service and Adjustments

•Repair Parts

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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 adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while back- ing.

•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.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un- clogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

•Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffi c 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-re- lated 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 burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

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 so that 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 attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are fl ammable and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open fl ame, 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 or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam- age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recom- mended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

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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 fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu- tral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
WARRANTY	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	6-8
OPERATION	9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	15

MAINTENANCE	15-18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	19-23
STORAGE	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	28-45
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE	46-50
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE	BACK COVER

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY	3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
	SYNTHETIC (below 0°F)

Your tractor was shipped from the factory with non-synthetic SAE 10W-30 motor oil.

OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:	4.0 PINTS
	WO/FILTER:	3.75 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION QC12YC
(GAP: .040")
GROUND SPEED (MPH):	FORWARD:	5.5
	REVERSE:	2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:	3 AMPS BATTERY
	5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:	28
	MIN. CCA:	230
	CASE SIZE:	U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians 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 Sears 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 “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” 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-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR 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 workman- ship 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, thorns, 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 rights you may have but shall run concur- rently 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 2B8

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel		Seat
Steering		(1) Washer
Boot
		17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
Steering		(1) Knob
Extension
Shaft
Steering		Battery
Wheel
Insert
(1) Large Flat	(2) Hex Bolts	1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts	1/4-20
Washer
Steering
Wheel
Adapter
		(1) Oil Drain Tube
	Keys	Slope Sheet
(1) Locknut	1/2-20
(1) Large Flat Washer	(2) Keys
(1) Locknut	1/4-28
(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4
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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. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)	3/4" wrench	Pliers
(2)	7/16" wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
		Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels fl at.

•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 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering 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 fl at washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten se- curely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wrist- watch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protective caps and discard.

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ASSEMBLY

•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 (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).

•Inspection for corrosion.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•Periodic charging.

DISCARD
TERMINAL		HEX BOLT
PROTECTIVE	KEPS
CAPS	NUT

TERMINAL ACCESS

DOOR

POSITIVE (RED)CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)CABLE

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the 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 pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit in 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

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section 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 com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

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ASSEMBLY

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward 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 "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed) (See Fig. 4)

•Raise and hold defl ector 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.

DEFLECTOR

SHIELDMULCHER PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 4

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 mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated 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.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the fi gures 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

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓All assembly instructions have been completed.

✓No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

✓All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinfl ated at the factory).

✓Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly infl ated for leveling).

✓Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓Engine oil is at proper level.

✓Fuel tank is fi lled 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 oper- ating your tractor for the fi rst time. Follow proper start- ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing.

REVERSE	NEUTRAL		HIGH	LOW	CHOKE	FAST		SLOW		IGNITION
					P
ENGINE OFF	LIGHTS ON		ENGINE ON	ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE			PARKING BRAKE		PARKING BRAKE
							LOCKED			UNLOCKED
OVER TEMP	FUEL	OIL PRESSURE		BATTERY	REVERSE	FORWARD	MOWER HEIGHT			MOWER LIFT
LIGHT
								15	15	15
ATTACHMENT	ATTACHMENT			DANGER, KEEP HANDS		KEEP AREA CLEAR		SLOPE HAZARDS
CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED
				AND FEET AWAY		(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform- ation about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

AMMETER

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION	LIGHT
	CLUTCH LEVER
		SWITCH	SWITCH
			POSITION
			LIFT LEVER
			PLUNGER
			ATTACHMENT
			LIFT LEVER
			MOWER DECK
			HEIGHT
			ADJUSTMENT
			POSITIONS

	PARKING
	BRAKE
	MOTION
APPROX	CONTROL
SPEED	LEVER
3MPH
2 MPH
1 MPH

FIG. 5

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE:Locks clutch/brake pedal into the 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.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating 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. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without fi rst 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.

ATTACHMENT

CHOKE CONTROLCLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSITION

				IGNITION
	THROTTLE			KEY
	CONTROL			"DISENGAGED"
	"BRAKE"			POSITION
	POSITION		PARKING BRAKE
			"ENGAGED"
			POSITION
				MOTION
	CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL	PARKING BRAKE		CONTROL
				LEVER
	"DRIVE" POSITION	"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, 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 “backfi re”.

•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 certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely,as described above,before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

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.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

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 CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 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 should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING 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 locknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16

LOCKNUT

GUAGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET	SHOULDER BOLT

3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL

FIG. 7

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

LOW

POSITION

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"	DEFLECTOR
POSITION
	SHIELD

FIG. 8

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills 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. 5 and 9)

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 position with attachment 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 reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

FIG. 9

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. 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.

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfi ll.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. 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.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)

When starting the engine for the fi rst 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 freewheel control 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 fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fi fteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage 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 fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- veloped 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.

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OPERATION

•Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TOTRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

•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 dis- engage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi ve (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 (1/2) 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 fi ve (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- tor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the mo- tion 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 properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

•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 by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until fi nished (See Fig. 10).

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- pings. Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mow- ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 10

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

•The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings 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 biode- grade 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, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig.11).For extremely heavy mulch- ing, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the fi rst 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. 11

14

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

	Check Brake Operation
	Check Tire Pressure
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems
R	Check for Loose Fasteners
A	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C	Lubrication Chart
T
0	Check Battery Level
R	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Check Transaxle Cooling
	Check V-Belts
	Check Engine Oil Level
	Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E	Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N	Clean Air Filter
G	Clean Air Screen
I	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
E	Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter

HOURS				URS		STORAGE
USE		HOURSHOURS
EACH 8	25			HO	SEASON
		50	100
BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE							SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

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 fi lter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air fi lter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➁ENGINE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control 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 fl at 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 brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without fi rst 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. 12)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

•Remove blade bolt, lock washer 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 blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer in exact order as shown.

•Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

	TRAILING	STAR
	EDGE UP
		BLADE
		CENTER
		HOLE

FLAT WASHER

MANDREL

LOCKASSEMBLY WASHER

BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

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 un- balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a fi le or on a grind- ing 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 HOLE
5/8" BOLT	BLADE
OR PIN

FIG. 13

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient 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.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

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MAINTENANCE

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery 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 BATTERY” 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 fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- sible 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 fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool- ing fi ns.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. When operating in temperatures below 0º F (-18º C) synthetic oil must be used.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

**30

		5W-30, 10W-30			*
		Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
F -20	0	20	32 40		60		80	100
C -30	-20	-10	0		10	20	30	40

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 14

*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automo- tive engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) in temperatures above 40º F (4º C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption.When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.

**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4º C), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

		P				VIC		F		NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
					ER E		SJ
			I	S
							C
							/
	A					SAE			G	certification mark and API service symbol (shown
N
E						5W-30		I N		at left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or
E
		R					V
				G			R
					Y CONSE					higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.
			N			TOLE	S
				PE UM
	A						I
							T
C							N			Use of synthetic oil does not alter required
				ENGINES				I
A								E
RI						FOR		T
E		GASOLINE							U
M								T		oil change intervals.
				C			D
					ERTIFIE

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

•Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fi tting.

		OIL DRAIN VALVE
	CLOSED AND
	LOCKED POSI-
	TION
	YELLOW	DRAIN
	CAP
		TUBE

FIG. 15

•Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise.

•To open, pull out on the drain valve.

•After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

•Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fi tting of the drain valve.

•Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man- ual.

•Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

17

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fi ns and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fl at surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIRTO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

KNOBS

CARTRIDGE

COVER

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

FIG. 16

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel fl ow to carburetor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

•Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 17

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” 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. 18)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac- tor.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Remove small retainer spring, and remove 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.

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

FLAT WASHER

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

COLLAR

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT 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. 18)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with defl ector shield to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs..

•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 col- lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

•Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

•Install belt onto engine pulley.

		SQUARE HOLE
	SUSPENSION	ENGINE PULLEY
	ARMS
		FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

		LARGE
	HOUSING GUIDE	RETAINER	BRACKET
		SPRING		DEFLECTOR SHIELD
			FIG. 18

19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make 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 after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

GROUND

A	GROUND LINE	A

FIG. 19

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 20

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high- est position.

Check adjustment on right 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.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.The two front links must remain equal in length.

•When distance “D”is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

“D”

“D”

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “E”

NUT “F”

FRONT

LINKSTRUNNION

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

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 instruc- tions.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

IDLER PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEYS

FIG. 23

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission engaged” position.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than fi ve (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualifi ed service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-9/16”

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT.

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

•Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

•Slide belt into the center span keeper.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

•Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEYCENTER SPAN KEEPER

FIG. 25

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 26)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

•Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•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 additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 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 satis- fi ed.

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 26

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 27)

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

FIG. 28

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

•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. 29)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 29

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- trol devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 31)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

•Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner.

•Choke should be closed.If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

•Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - dam- age may result.

IMPORTANT:NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR, 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, CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

SWIVEL	CLAMP
	SCREW

FIG. 30

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 31

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Mainte- nance 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 Maintenance 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 help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis- connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Mainte- nance 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.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO 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 MOISTUREWHICH LEADSTO 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 carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini- mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. 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 carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en- gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to “START” 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 COVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM	CAUSE			CORRECTION
Will not start	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
	2.	Engine not “CHOKED” properly.	2.	See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.
	3.	Engine fl ooded.	3.	Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
	4.	Bad spark plug.	4.	Replace spark plug.
	5.	Dirty air fi lter.	5.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	6.	Dirty fuel fi lter.	6.	Replace fuel fi lter.
	7.	Water in fuel.	7.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refi ll tank with fresh
				gasoline and replace fuel fi lter.
	8.	Loose or damaged wiring.	8.	Check all wiring.
	9.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	9.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	10.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	10.	Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start	1.	Dirty air fi lter.	1.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	2.	Bad spark plug.	2.	Replace spark plug.
	3.	Weak or dead battery.	3.	Recharge or replace battery.
	4.	Dirty fuel fi lter.	4.	Replace fuel fi lter.
	5.	Stale or dirty fuel.	5.	Drain fuel tank and refi ll with fresh gasoline.
	6.	Loose or damaged wiring.	6.	Check all wiring.
	7.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	7.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	8.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	8.	Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over	1.	Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.	1.	Depress clutch/brake pedal.
	2.	Attachment clutch is engaged.	2.	Disengage attachment clutch.
	3.	Weak or dead battery.	3.	Recharge or replace battery.
	4.	Blown fuse.	4.	Replace fuse.
	5.	Corroded battery terminals.	5.	Clean battery terminals.
	6.	Loose or damaged wiring.	6.	Check all wiring.
	7.	Faulty ignition switch.	7.	Check/replace ignition switch.
	8.	Faulty solenoid or starter.	8.	Check/replace solenoid or starter.
	9.	Faulty operator presence switch(es).	9.	Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but will not	1.	Weak or dead battery.	1.	Recharge or replace battery.
start	2.	Corroded battery terminals.	2.	Clean battery terminals.
	3.	Loose or damaged wiring.	3.	Check all wiring.
	4.	Faulty solenoid or starter.	4.	Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power	1.	Cutting too much grass/too fast.	1.	Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.
	2.	Throttle in “CHOKE” position.	2.	Adjust throttle control.
	3.	Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.	3.	Clean underside of mower housing.
	4.	Dirty air fi lter.	4.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	5.	Low oil level/dirty oil.	5.	Check oil level/change oil.
	6.	Faulty spark plug.	6.	Clean and regap or change spark plug.
	7.	Dirty fuel fi lter.	7.	Replace fuel fi lter.
	8.	Stale or dirty fuel.	8.	Drain fuel tank and refi ll with fresh gasoline.
	9.	Water in fuel.	9.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refi ll tank with fresh
				gasoline and replace fuel fi lter.
	10.	Spark plug wire loose.	10.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
	11.	Dirty engine air screen/fi ns.	11.	Clean engine air screen/fi ns.
	12.	Dirty/clogged muffl er.	12.	Clean/replace muffl er.
	13.	Loose or damaged wiring.	13.	Check all wiring.
	14.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	14.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	15.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	15.	Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive vibration	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
	2.	Bent blade mandrel.	2.	Replace blade mandrel.
	3.	Loose/damaged part(s).	3.	Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM	CAUSE			CORRECTION
Engine continues to run	1.	Faulty operator-safety presence control system.	1.	Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
when operator leaves				corrected, contact an authorized service center/
seat with attachment				department.
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
	2.	Mower deck not level.	2.	Level mower deck.
	3.	Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.	3.	Clean underside of mower housing.
	4.	Bent blade mandrel.	4.	Replace blade mandrel.
	5.	Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of	5.	Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
		grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Mower blades will not	1.	Obstruction in clutch mechanism.	1.	Remove obstruction.
rotate	2.	Worn/damaged mower drive belt.	2.	Replace mower drive belt.
	3.	Frozen idler pulley.	3.	Replace idler pulley.
	4.	Frozen blade mandrel.	4.	Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge	1.	Engine speed too slow.	1.	Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
	2.	Travel speed too fast.	2.	Shift to slower speed.
	3.	Wet grass.	3.	Allow grass to dry before mowing.
	4.	Mower deck not level.	4.	Level mower deck.
	5.	Low/uneven tire air pressure.	5.	Check tires for proper air pressure.
	6.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	6.	Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
	7.	Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.	7.	Clean underside of mower housing.
	8.	Mower drive belt worn.	8.	Replace mower drive belt.
	9.	Blades improperly installed.	9.	Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
	10.	Improper blades used.	10.	Replace with blades listed in this manual.
	11.	Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of	11.	Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
		grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not working	1.	Switch is “OFF”.	1.	Turn switch “ON”.
(if so equipped)	2.	Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.	2.	Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
	3.	Faulty light switch.	3.	Check/replace light switch.
	4.	Loose or damaged wiring.	4.	Check wiring and connections.
	5.	Blown fuse.	5.	Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge	1.	Bad battery cell(s).	1.	Replace battery.
	2.	Poor cable connections.	2.	Check/clean all connections.
	3.	Faulty regulator (if so equipped).	3.	Replace regulator.
	4.	Faulty alternator.	4.	Replace alternator.
Loss of drive	1.	Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.	1.	Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.
	2.	Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.	2.	Replace motion drive belt.
	3.	Air trapped in transmission during shipment	3.	Purge transmission.
		or servicing.
Engine “backfires”	1.	Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”	1.	Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow
when turning engine		position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.		to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
“OFF”

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602892

SCHEMATIC

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

	A	RED
AMMETER			FUSE
(OPTIONAL)
		WHITE
RED	B	S
		M	CLUTCH / BRAKE
	G
		A1	(PEDAL UP)
	L	A2
BLACK	IGNITION
	SWITCH
			BLACK
			BLACK
			HOUR
			METER
			(OPTIONAL)
			FUEL
		BLUE	LINE

		RED	M
			STARTER
			BLACK
	SOLENOID
	WHITE
			SEAT SWITCH
			(NOT OCCUPIED)
WHITE
		BLACK	BLACK
	ATT'MENT CLUTCH		GROUNDING
BLACK	(CLUTCH OFF)
			CONNECTOR
			SPARK
BLACK	IGNITION		PLUG
	UNIT		GAP
			(2 PLUGS ON
			TWIN CYL. ENGINES)
CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT		28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM
3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM		(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID	RED
(IF SO EQUIPPED)

		LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT	DIODE	ALTERNATOR
	ORANGE	5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION	CIRCUIT	“MAKE”
OFF	M+G+A1	NONE
RUN/LIGHT	B+A1	A2+L

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

BROWN

BLACK

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

RUN	B+A1	NONE
START	B + S + A1	NONE

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602892

ELECTRICAL

22

21

42

2441

43	27
27	26	40
27	27

25

16

16

33

30

10

11

12

2

52

4529

27

28

55

1

8

12

28

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602892

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp

274760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

8

7603J

Tray Battery

10145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11150109 Holddown Battery Mount

12145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Battery Frt

16

176138

Switch Interlock

21175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152J

224152J Bulb Light #1156

244799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red

25146148 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 ire,red

26 175158 Fuse

2773510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28145491 Cable Ground 6 Ga 21" black

29121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray

30	175566	Switch Ign 3
33	140403	Key Ign
40	179720	Harness Ign

4171110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20unc X 1/2

42131563 Cover Terminal Red

43	178861	Solenoid
45	121433X	Ammeter
52	141940	Protection Wire Loop (Hourmeter)
55	17490508	Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602892

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

29

212

17

28

159

10

39

18

10

30

31

209

5

5

58 166

208

209

11

9

207

144

26

209

208

219

20

23

64

219

1

13

3	60
3
3	142

2

2063

26

143

142

3

3

74

38

3

14

144 26

60

	26
37	145
	37

208

38 14

30

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602892

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1174619 Chassis Stl Stamping

2176554 Drawbar, Stretch

317060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4

5

155272

Bumper Hood/Dash

9168337X011 Dash P/L

10STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11174996 Panel Dash Lh

13172105X010 Panel Dash Rh

1417490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17185682X558 Hood

18	184921	Bumper Hood
20	180679	Plate Mtg. Battery Fuel Tank
23	124028X	Bushing
26	STD541437	Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 Unc
28	175049	Grille/Lens Asm

29174332X599 Lens

30175692X558 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt

31139976 Bracket Support Fender

3717490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 X1/2

38175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear

39174714 Bracket Pivot Laser LT

58	174930	Air Duct P/L
60	STD533707	Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16unc x 3/4
64	154798	Dash Lower STLT
74	STD541437	Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc
142	175702	Plate Reinforcement STLT
143	154966	Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

145156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

159155123X428 Cupholder

166 171875

Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

206170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

20717670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

20817670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

20917000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr. 3/8-16 x 3/4

212	175143	Insert Lens Refl ective
219	17000512	Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
- -	5479J	Plug Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DRIVE

89

51

57

63

212

70

90

197

32

81

30

		161	159	158		59
169					162
	198					61
							56
					83
							41
		14
	164
		163				168
	21						38
10		82 165			156	166
							39
	8						35
					62

		116
66
65		202
64	50	150
		48

151

27

51

49

47

120

52

16

95

	36	34
52
		37
32
		28
30
		26

36 35

53

77

15

96

26

1

16	26	29		16
			22	84 27
	19	24		55
	26 25		200	199
		250
77			71	250
		78
	74	76	73	16
	75

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DRIVE

KEY	PART		KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION	NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	- - - - - -	Transaxle (See Breakdown)	66	154778	Keeper Belt Engine
		Hydro Gear Model 314-0510	70	134683	Keeper Belt Engine
8	165866	Rod Shift	71	169183	Strap Torque Lh Hydro
10	STD561210	Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD	73	169182	Strap Torque Rh Hydro
14	10040400	Washer Lock Hvy. Helical	74	137057	Spacer, Split
15	74490544	Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5	75	121749X	Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
16	STD541431	Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc	76	STD581075	E-Ring
19	STD541437	Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc	77	123583X	Key, Square
21	130564	nob, Deluxe 1/2-13	78	121748X	Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge
22	169498	Rod, Brake Hydro	81	165596	Shaft Asm. Cross
24	STD541273	Nut	82	165711	Spring Torsion
25	106888X	Spring, Brake Rod	83	19171216	Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
26	STD551037	Washer	84	169594	Link, Transaxle
27	STD561210	Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD.	89	164890X428	Console, Shift
28	175765	Rod, Parking Brake	90	124346X	Nut Self Thd Wsh-Hd 1/4 Zinc
29	71673	Cap, Parking Brake	95	170201	Control Asm Bypass Hydro
30	169592	Bracket, Transaxle	96	STD624003	Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad
32	STD523107	Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4	116	72140608	Bolt Rdhd Sq. Neck 3/8-16 x 1
34	175578	Shaft, Foot Pedal Nibbed	120	73900600	Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16 UNC
35	120183X	Bearing, Nylon	151	19133210	Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.
36	STD551062	Washer	150	175456	Spacer Retainer
37	STD571810	Pin, Roll	156	166002	Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1 x .125
38	179114	Pulley, Idler, Flat Composite	158	165589	Bracket Shift Mount
39	74760648	Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 3	159	183900	Hub Tapered Flange Shift LT
41	175556	Keeper, Belt Retainer	161	72140406	Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5
47	127783	Pulley, Idler, V-Groove	162	73680400	Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc
48	154407	Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL	163	74780416	Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr. 5
49	123205X	Retainer, Belt	164	19091010	Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.
50	72110612	Bolt Carr. Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5	165	165623	Bracket Pivot Lever
51	STD541437	Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC	166	166880	Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8
52	STD541431	Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC	168	165492	Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561
53	105710X	Link, Clutch	169	165580	Plate Fastening LT
55	105709X	Spring, Return, Clutch	197	169613	Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID
56	17060620	Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4	198	169593	Washer Nyl 7/8" ID x .105"
57	140294	V-Belt, Ground Drive	199	169612	Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc
59	169691	Keeper, Center Span	200	72140508	Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 1
61	17120614	Screw 3/8-16 x .875	202	72110614	Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5
62	8883R	Cover, Pedal	212	145212	Nut Hex Flange Lock
63	175410	Pulley, Engine	250	17060612	Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
64	71170764	Bolt, Hex	NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
65	STD551143	Washer
				1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

38

12

39

1

41

42

37

37

36

44

51

	54
91	88
43

71

29

46

8

6

17 9

2

7

9

5

6867 67

47	67
	13

65

8546

8

856

9

47

7

3

32

9

5

	68
29	82

15

40

1529

15

11

26

28

10

30

4

43

43

6

8

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	139768	Wheel Steering
2	175131	Axle Asm

3169840 Spindle Asm LH

4169839 Spindle Asm RH

5

6266H

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga

719272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga

812000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75

93366R Bearing Col Strg Blk

10175121 Link Drag Extended Stamp

11STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

1273940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf

13136518 Bearing Axle STLT/GT

15	145212	Nut Hex Flange Lock
17	180641	Shaft Asm Strg
26	126847X	Bushing Link Drag Blk LR

2819131416 Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga

2917060612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4

30STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad

32	130465	Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech
36	155099	Bushing Strg
37	152927	Screw

38139769 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au

3919183812 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga.

40STD541537 Lock nut

41100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg

42145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft

43121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

44180640 Extension Steering Shaft

46	121232X	Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk
47	183226	Fitting Grease
51	73540400	Nut Crownlock 1/4-28
54	71130420	Bolt Hex 1/4-28 Unf x 1-1/4 Gr. 8
65	160367	Spacer Axle
67	72140618	Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4
68	169827	Axle, Brace
71	175146	Steering Asm
82	169835	Bracket Susp. Chassis Front
85	133835	Fastener Christmas Tree
88	175118	Shoulder Bolt 7/16-20
91	175553	Clip Steering

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

1

14

10

8
9	8
7	9
	7

5

6

22

24

5

16

15

11

2

21

13

17 12

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 180597 Seat

2180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

371110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

419131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga

5

145006

Clip Push-In

6STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc

7124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

817000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/2

919131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

10

180186

Pan Seat

11166369 Knob Seaat 1/2-13 Unc Blk

12121246X Bracket Mounting Switch

		4
		3
KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION

13121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

1472050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15

134300

Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc

16121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt

17123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc

21171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

22STD541431 Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18

24

19171912

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

		15	3		11	4
		7	11				7
							10
9
							1
				8
				5
			2				13
			20
							16
		6
		14
		12
KEY	PART			KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION		NO.	NO.		DESCRIPTION
1	157032	Decal Fend STLT Oper		12	172331		Decal Deck
2	138047	Decal Battery Diehard Sears		13	169210		Decal By Pass
3	177278	Decal Hood RH		14	160396		Decal V-Belt Schematic
4	177279	Decal Hood LH		15	182109		Decal Replacement Parts
5	179128	Decal, Deck "B" "42"		16	146046		Decal V-Belt Drive Sch
6	181659	Decal HP Engine		20	149517		Decal Bat Dan/Psn
7	181824	Decal Lower Dash		- -	165800X428		Pad Footrest LH STLT
8	170563	Decal Warning Mult-Language		- -	165799X428		Pad Footrest RH STLT
9	163204	Decal Craftsman		- -	138311		Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust
10	157140	Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr		- -	186333		Manual Owner's (English)
11	177253	Decal Hood Side Panel		- -	186334		Manual Owner's (French)

WHEELS & TIRES			KEY	PART
			NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1			1	59192	Cap Valve Tire
2	5,8
			2	65139	Stem Valve
		4,10	3	106222X	Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service
			4	59904	Tube Front (Service Item Only)
		7
			5	106732X624	Rim Asm 6"front Service
		3,9	6	278H	Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)
			7	9040H	Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)
6		11	8	106108X624	Rim Asm 8"rear Service
			9	122082X	Tire R Ts 20x10-8 C Service
			10	7152J	Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
			11	104757X428	Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00
			- -	144334	Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

2

1 14

38

3

8

13

2581

26

17

17

10

6

32 34

31

33

37

3933

23

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

5

16

72

45

4

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ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1170546 Control Throt Paddle

217720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

3- - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown)

B&S Model 407677-0229-E1

4149723 Muffl er Exhaust

5159955 Exhaust Asm. Left

6160589 Exhaust Asm. Right

8	171877	Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4
10	162797	Heat Shield Lt

13165391 Gasket Muffl er

14148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

1717060624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1-1/2

23	169837	Shield BRN/DBR Guard
25	145996	Control Choke
26	73920600	Nut Keps 3/8-24 UNF
29	137180	Arrestor Spark

31157103 Tank Fuel 3.5 STL W/O Sensor

32161696 Cap Fuel Gauge

33123487X Clamp Hose Blk

34	106082X	Strip Foam
37	8543R	Line Fuel
38	181654	Plug Drain Oil Easy
39	109227X	Pad Spacer
45	17000612	Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4
72	183906	Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1
81	73510400	Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

68

151

152

	67			40
157				37
158				36
	156			40
	153	155		143
		159		144	45
					150
153	154	46		40	37
					145
					184
	44		56		59	148
		53
			52 55
				51	146
		48		54	33
			142	49	32
		147			31
				50
					30

106 102 103

105

105

117

		34					21		104
									103
								21		104 106
									101
									102
		1						2
		147
								21
			142						21
116	113	111 114								23
										24
			18							25
					2					26
119					16
	118
					15				28
		130						20		27
			131		14				29
			129					18
92				92				114
		3				18
			4	149
					13
								18	112
5	6							118
							11			117
								119
		19			10
				21				113		116
					9

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42”

2STD533107 Bolt

3138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front

4165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck

5STD624008 Retainer Spring

6178024 Bar Sway Deck

8850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

9STD551137 Washer, Lock

10140296 Washer, Hardened

(The following blades are available)

11134149 Blade, 42" Mulching Std (For mulch- ing mowers only)

- -	139775	Blade, 42" Mulching Premium (For
		better wear when mulching
- -	138971	Blade, 42" Hi-Lift (For bagging or
		discharging)

13137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

14128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

15110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

16174493 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

18	72140505	Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
19	132827	Bolt, Shoulder
20	159770	Baffl e, Vortex
21	STD541431	Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC
23	177563	Bracket, Defl ector
24	105304X	Cap, Sleeve
25	123713X	Spring, Torsion, Defl ector
26	110452X	Nut, Push

27130968X428 Shield, Defl ector

2819111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

29	131491	Rod, Hinge
30	173984	Screw Thdrol
31	129963	Washer, Spacer
32	153535	Pulley, Mandrel

33178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged

34STD533717 Bolt

36131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

37STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

40	STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

44140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H.

45STD624003 Retainer

46137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

48

133944

Washer, Hardened

49174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

50131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51STD541410 Locknut

52139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
54	178515	Washer, Hardened
55	155046	Arm, Idler
56	165723	Spacer, Retainer
59	141043	Guard, TUV Idler
67	149846	Knob Custom Oval
68	144959	V-Belt
92	STD541437	Nut
101	136420	Mulcher Cover
102	71081010	Screw
103	19061216	Washer #10

104STD551110 Washer, Lock

105160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

106 2029J

Nut, Weld

111179292 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

112179293 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

11317060510 Screw 5/16-18 x .625

114STD541431 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

116	4898H	Bolt, Shoulder
117	165746	Wheel, Gauge

11873930600 Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

119STD551037 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

12919131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

130STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

131STD533710 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x 1

142165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower

143157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42”

144158634 Keeper Belt 42” Clutch Cable

145165888 Pulley Idler Flat

146171977 Bolt Carriage Idler

147131340 Spring Extension

148169022 Spring Return Idler

149 165898

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

15019091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

151169670 Bracket Clutch

152169676 Cable Clutch 42 In

153169674 Washer Flat 3/8” Type B

154169675 Spring Retainer

155169671 Spring Retention Lever

156169672 Spacer

157 169669

Rod Clutch

15817720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

15972140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4

184	19131410	Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga.
- -	130794	Mandrel Assembly (Includes Hous-
		ing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only
		- Pulley Not Included)
- -	169583	Replacement Mower, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER LIFT

11

19

13

31

32

13

31

32

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7

8

5

13	3	1
	2
4
	6
		6
		5
12		4
	13

20	17 18	20
15	16
	20
19	20
	15

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MOWER LIFT

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	159460	Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r
2	159471	Shaft Asm Lift
3	105767X	Pin Groove

4STD581062 E Ring #5133-62

519211621 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21 Ga.

6120183X Bearing Nylon Blk .629 ID

7125631X Grip Handle Fluted

8122365X Button, Plunger

11	139865	Link Lift Lh
12	139866	Link Lift Rh
13	STD624008	Retainer Spring
15	173288	Link Front
16	73350800	Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
17	175689	Trunnion

1873800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

19139868 Arm Suspension Rear

20163552 Spring Retainer

31169865 Bearing Pvt. Lift

3273540600 Nut Lock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1170351 Main Housing, Assembly

2170352 Side Housing, Assembly

3170353 Center Section, Assembly

4170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined

5 169898 Block - Assembly

6170355 Sealant 10.5 Oz

7170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25

8170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End

9	170358	Shaft, Input
10	170359	Ring - Retaining
11	170360	Spacer
12	169870	Ring - Retaining

13170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276

14169869 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40mm Od X 12mm

16170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 5/16-

24X0.75

17170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7

18	170364	Arm, Control
19	150771	Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust
23	170365	Check Plug Assembly, Washer
24	170366	Shaft, Motor
27	170367	Gear - Pinion, 13t
28	170368	10t/48t Gear
29	170369	Gear, 10t Jackshaft
30	170370	60t Bull Gear

31170371 Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.575 X .625

32170389 SleeveBearing(Outboard)

.75x1.750x.625

33142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/2 Od X .13 Thk

34170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal

35170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, R.H.)

36170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, L.H.)

37150792 Miter Gear (Splined)

38150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id)

39	150809	Shaft
40	170393	Ring, Spiral Retaining
41	170394	Pin, Jackshaft
42	170395	Magnet, Ring
43	170396	Spring, Bypass
44	150797	Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5 Long
45	170397	Filter
46	170398	Base, Filter
47	170399	Actuator, Bypass
48	170400	Rod, Bypass Actuator
49	170401	Arm, Bypass

50170402 Retaining Ring .250 External

51170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc

52170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.0 Od X .05 Thk

53170405 Retaining Ring

54170406 Bearing, Center Block

55142977 Spring - Helical Compression

56	142978	Washer
57	150798	20w-50 Oil
58	170407	Brake Yoke

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
59	170408	Rotor, Brake
60	142883	Brake Puck
61	142882	Puck Plate

62142887 Brake Actuating Pin

63170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/ Patch,SpecialFlange

64142892 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch

65 170411 Spacer

66170412 Spring, Brake Arm Bias

67170413 Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

68

170414

Arm, Brake

69170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24

70170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4

71170417 Compression Spring Brake Anti-Drag

72170418 Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 1 O.D. X .032

73142884 Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/8 O.D

74170419 Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

75170420 Check Plug Assembly, .027, Washer

76170421 Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

77170422 Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975

78142969 Spring, Helical Comp

79 142980 Spacer

80150778 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon Insert)

81170423 Wedge, Friction Pack

82170424 Clip, Washer .316x1.50x.1046 (Plated)

83161168 Pin, Standard Headless

84170425 Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

85170426 Hose, Expansion Tank

87142917 Cap - Poppet Valve

88170429 Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2

90	170430	Puck, Inner Wedge
93	170431	Spring Clip - Housing Thrust
107	170432	Defl ector
108	170433	Washer,Motor Shaft
		.71idx1.15odx.030thk
109	170434	Plug, Sae #6
111	170435	O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.
113	170437	Bracket, Support Expansion Tank
116	170438	Silicon Sponge
119	170439	Fan, 7 In.
120	170440	Pulley

121170441 Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon Insert)

122170442 Washer, Belleville

123	170443	Belt Keeper
124	170444	Center Section-Filter-Bypass
		Assembly
125	170445	Filter Assembly

126170446 Fan - Pulley Service Assembly

127170447 Seal - O-Ring Kit

128173165 Kit, Expansion Tank

900 166768

Transaxle Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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	929A	10	8	11	1	2	968	467
213						3
	265		9
	267
216							445
	222
	188						967
				265
					718
				267	1058 OWNER’S MANUAL		305
25	27				1036 EMISSION LABEL
				29	32	1019 LABEL KIT	304
						16
26						24
					28
847
	523	1026			27		855
	842
							447
		1026A			27	865A
						146	163
						741
		703
525									654
				45
287				46					53
		865
						447A
524							50
				4
		447					163
			447A
219	1024				12
615			252				617
							51A
220	1035		250			710	54
965	750		15				212	929	89
943
				1017
	865B				552	1280	22
						89
		447A
					691	20
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5				34		5A	34
					40
42				868				40
40								868
					33
						33
										35
	35				40
							40			36
	1022
												42
	36
					7		51
												40
1029									1022
							7			1029
1100
798	192			51						192	1100
												798
1023	1022		13			211				1023A
					337	209
			383			227			914	1022
					635
187	240					505	562
	601				788	125		1169		142
	187A				628				98
								418		1128
			601		385
											150
					387	141	231	672
121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT										131
	117				918	108					130	95
51							633			987
		137			616
51A		142	1128		552	51A		105		133
672					552A			135		104
		150			742
							51	1124
					404					975
	276							1126
1123			104		552A
					691					137
1124	105	633		987				1123
977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET								160		1127
								117
										276

	51A	137	118	947
			276
		150		276
	672		987
	1123	1124	633

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	74
	73	334
		333
				1095 VALVE GASKET SET
	668	851	7		163
						1022
1070			51		868
		474
	1005
	332	877				573
	75
	1119				789
	363	726	695				405
	23		165
						48
	358 ENGINE GASKET SET
	3		309
	51	163
7						802
	20	276	510		513
9		868			783	1090
	51A		1051
	691					311
							797
	943					797A
					803
12
	842					310
		1022					579
	524						462
			544
						503
					801
						697

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KEY	PART		KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION	NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	690231	Cylinder Assembly	133	499806	Float-Carburetor
2	499585	Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side)	135	499803	Tube-Fuel Transfer
3	391086	• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)	137	690994	؇ Gasket-Float Bowl
4	697473	Sump-Engine	141	499807	Kit-Choke Shaft
5	693998	Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1)	142	499808	Ø Nozzle-Carburetor
5A	693999	Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2)	146	690979	Key-Timing
7	690962	•+ Gasket-Cylinder Head	150	690995	؇ Gasket-Nozzle
8	499601	Breather Assembly	160	690996	Retainer-Solenoid
9	690937	• Gasket-Breather	163	691001	•+ Gasket-Air Cleaner
10	690960	Screw (Breather Assembly)	165	693148	Nut (Ring Gear)
11	690942	Tube-Breather	187	691050	Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length)
12	690945	• Gasket-Crankcase	187A	691049	Line-Fuel (Molded)
13	690360	Screw (Cylinder Head)	188	690960	Screw (Control Bracket)
15	690946	Plug-Oil Drain	192	690083	Adjuster-Rocker Arm
16	691046	Crankshaft	209	697674	Spring-Governor
20	690947	• Seal-Oil (PTO Side)	211	691019	Spring-Governed Idle
22	694966	Screw (Engine Sump)	212	695238	Link-Throttle
23	691054	Flywheel	213	691021	Bracket-Choke Control
24	222698	Key-Flywheel	216	691022	Link-Choke
25	499588	Piston Assembly (Standard)	219	698231	Gear-Governor
25	499589	Piston Assembly (.010” Oversize)	220	690412	Washer (Governor Lever)
25	499590	Piston Assembly (.020” Oversize)	222	691023	Bracket-Control
25	499591	Piston Assembly (.030” Oversize)	227	691048	Lever-Governor Control
26	499604	Ring Set-Piston (Standard)	231	690718	Screw (Choke Valve)
26	499605	Ring Set-Piston (.010” Oversize)	240	691035	Filter-Fuel
26	499606	Ring Set-Piston (.020” Oversize)	250	690957	Retainer-Breather
26	499607	Ring Set-Piston (.030” Oversize)	252	690956	Collector-Oil
27	690975	Lock-Piston Pin	265	691024	Clamp-Casing
28	690229	Pin-Piston	267	695134	Screw (Casing Clamp)
29	499583	Rod-Connecting	276	690997	•Ø+ Washer-Sealing
32	690976	Screw (Connecting Rod)	287	690960	Screw (Dipstick Tube)
33	499596	Valve-Exhaust	304	695277	Housing-Blower
34	499597	Valve-Intake	305	691005	Screw (Blower Housing)
35	690963	Spring-Valve (Intake)	309	497595	Motor-Starter
36	690963	Spring-Valve (Exhaust)	310	690323	Bolt (Starter Motor)
40	690964	Retainer-Valve	311	395538	Brush Set
42	499586	Keeper-Valve	332	691059	Nut (Flywheel)
45	690977	Tappet-Valve	333	691060	Armature-Magneto
46	690978	Camshaft	334	691061	Screw (Magneto Armature)
48	698172	Short Block (446777-0027-E2 Replace-	337	691043	Plug-Spark
		ment Engine)	358	694012	Set-Engine Gasket
50	695241	Manifold-Intake	363	691062	Flywheel Puller
51	690949	•Ø+ Gasket-Intake	383	690966	Wrench-Spark Plug
51A	690950	• ؇ Gasket-Intake	385	690960	Screw (Fuel Pump)
53	690951	Stud (Carburetor)	387	808656	Pump-Fuel
54	695240	Screw (Intake Manifold)	404	690442	Washer (Governor Crank)
73	691055	Screen-Rotating	405	697820	Screw (Back Plate)
74	691057	Screw (Rotating Screen)	418	690999	Plate-Carburetor
75	691056	Washer (Flywheel)	445	499486	Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
89	690283	Plug-Oil	447	691003	Screw (Air Guide Cover)
95	690718	Screw (Throttle Valve)	447A	690960	Screw (Air Guide Cover)
98	499802	Kit-Idle Speed	462	691261	Washer (Starter Cable)
104	690984	Ø Pin-Float Hinge	RPM Settings:		Low Speed: 1900-2100
105	690985	Ø Valve-Float Needle
108	690986	Valve-Choke			High Speed: 3000-3200
117	690232	Ø Jet-Main (Standard)	•	Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358
118	690989	Jet-Main (High Altitude)	Ø	Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 121
121	499811	Kit-Carburetor Overhaul	‡	Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977
125	499804	Carburetor	+	Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 1095
130	690993	Valve-Throttle	NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
131	499805	Kit-Throttle Shaft
			inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
467	691008	Knob-Air Cleaner
474	696459	Alternator
503	691532	Strap-Ground
505	691029	Nut (Governor Control Lever)
510	497606	Drive-Starter
513	692024	Clutch-Drive
523	691036	Dipstick

524691032 • Seal-Dipstick Tube

525691037 Tube-Dipstick

544	692034	Armature-Starter
552	690552	Bushing-Governor Crank
552A	690553	Bushing-Governor Crank
562	690311	Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
573	691009	Plate-Back
579	691029	Nut (Starter Cable)
601	95162	Clamp-Hose
615	698290	Retainer-Governor Shaft
616	691045	Crank-Governor
617	697891	Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
628	690960	Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket)
633	690998	؇ Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft
635	66538	Boot-Spark Plug
654	690958	Nut (Carburetor)
668	691215	Spacer
672	690234	؇ Gasket-Carburetor Plate
691	690657	• Seal-Governor Shaft
695	693149	Screw (Ring Gear)
697	690372	Screw (Drive Cap)
703	691010	Clip
710	697474	Cover-Oil Filter
718	690959	Pin-Locating
726	499612	Gear-Ring
741	690980	Gear-Timing
742	690328	Retainer-E Ring
750	696999	Screw (Oil Pump Cover)
783	693058	Gear-Pinion
788	691039	Bracket-Fuel Pump
789	698330	Harness-Wiring
797	691029	Nut (Brush Retainer)
797A	693167	Nut (Brush Retainer)
798	690967	Screw (Rocker Arm)
801	691283	Cap-Drive
802	691286	Cap-End
803	691427	Housing-Starter
842	691031	• Seal-Dipstick/Tube
847	499602	Dipstick/Tube Assembly
851	493880	Terminal-Spark Plug
855	691011	Adapter-Air
865	691012	Cover-Air Guide
865A	691014	Cover-Air Guide

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
865B	691015	Cover-Air Guide
868	690968	•+ Seal-Valve
877	393456	Wire/Connector- Alternator
914	691127	Screw (Rocker Cover)
918	694000	Hose-Vacuum
929	695239	Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
929A	691003	Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
943	690589	• Seal-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)
947	499809	Solenoid-Fuel
965	499613	Cover-Oil Pump
967	273638	Filter-Pre Cleaner
968	499788	Cover-Air Cleaner
975	499810	Bowl-Float
977	499812	Gasket Set-Carburetor
987	691000	؇ Seal-Throttle Shaft
1005	499603	Fan-Flywheel
1017	690770	Screen-Oil Pump
1019	690103	Kit-Label
1022	690971	•+ Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023	499599	Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)
1023A499600		Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)
1024	499054	Pump-Oil
1026	690981	Rod-Push (Steel)
1026A690982		Rod-Push (Aluminum)
1029	690972	Arm-Rocker
1035	691042	Shaft-Pump
1036	695704	Label-Emission
1051	691265	Ring-Retaining
1058	274794	Owner’s Manual
1070	691058	Screw (Flywheel Fan)
1090	691293	Retainer-Brush
1095	694013	Kit-Valve Overhaul
1100	690973	Pivot-Rocker Arm
1119	691183	Screw (Alternator)
1123	690987	Ø ‡ Seal-O Ring (Solenoid Retainer)
1124	690988	Ø ‡ Seal-O Ring (Fuel Transfer Tube)
1126	690991	Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube)
1127	690992	Screw (Float Bowl)
1128	690990	Ø Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)
1169	693140	Screw (Carburetor Cover Plate)
1280	697475	Seal-O Ring (Oil Filter Cover)
RPM Settings:		Low Speed: 1900-2100
		High Speed: 3000-3200

•Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

ØIncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 121

‡ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977

+ Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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51

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD
ALONG
THIS
IS	DOTTED
A
15
	LINE
	DEGREE
	SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

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.

186333 12.02.02 RH

PRINTED IN U.S.A.