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Owner's Manual 20.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273480 I [_ This product has a low emission engine which operates Idifferently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and unde...

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Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 8 Operation ......................

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when set...

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DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so...

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• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4.0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (Above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC GAP: .030") ...

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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Extension Shaft Steerin( Wheel Adapter ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Seat 0 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 _) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob ir (4) Adjusting Bar _ Guage Wheels • Io _ It f "_&ap...

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the c...

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INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove...

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Pin INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower...

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Thesesymbols mayappearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product. Learnand understandtheir meaning. R N H L I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAK...

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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 ref...

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend stan...

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• The averagelawnshouldbe cutto ap- proximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe cool seasonand to over3 inchesduringhot months. Forhealthierand betterlooking lawns,mowoften and after moderate growth. • Forbest cuttingperformance,grassover 6 inchesin heights...

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TOTRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi- tion with...

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. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after sev- eral attempts, move thrott...

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MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that...

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._'_,_._ _ ,_-_ _ 6_ ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGOLARSERV,CE °AXES Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Se...

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TOCLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand terminalscancausethe batteryto "leak" power. 1. Removeterminalguard. 2. DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst then RED batterycableand remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Rinsethe batter...

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

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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove k...

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not pro...

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Mandrel With parking brake "Engaged" Nut Pulley Jam Nut .Operating Arm TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fiv...

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Engine Pulley- .,_ Clutching Idler _ /_ I Stationary Idler -- -/ I Transmission ,=_..+:_2/_0 Input Pulley ------__ TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinst...

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Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4....

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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not runnin...

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Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spa...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOK...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power (continued) CAUSE 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty sp...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. _ot rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley....

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 SCHEMATIC "llllll RED _) BLACK BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH RED RED FUSE WNITE CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) B_CK B_CK SOLENOID WHITE STARTER SEATSWITCH _OT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLACK (OPT...

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 I I 42 I i i i 40 26 I I I I 25 i I t I I 1 / f I I 52 29 16 I I I I , I ¼ I I I I \ \ \ 1 [ i / I \\ \ i ! \l 34 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddewn Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push N...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 208 217 209_ 58 2O9 208 j64 39 \ 166 20 23 219 6O 74 37 J3 3 _14 208 chassis-Laser -It.stlt_26 36 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 GROUND DRIVE 229 227 218 _--272 212 I I 35 _39 7O 116 151 51 _273 21 62 36 32 1___._ 52 253 77 3 241 74 75 drive-hydro.stlt 50 22 55 38 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 74 137057 Hydro gear Model 323-0510 75 121749X 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 76 12000001 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FIgh...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i I I 13 65 68 67 67 J 67 15 15 j 29 steedng_pLIt _29 4o 10 34 35 43 i t 40 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159944X428 2 184706 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 8 12000029 10 175121 11 STD551137 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 29 17060612 32 171888 33 19111216 34 STD551131...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 ENGINE 2 # 38 13 17 32 31 _ 33 17 I / 29 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester J KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187065 2 17720408 3 4 149723 5 146699 6 146700 8 171877 10 146629 13 14 148456 16 11050600 17 17060624 23 169837 DES...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \ \\\\ / I I I I I ......- 16 1_ 18 i 8 5 21 17 seat lt.knob2 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180597 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 12 1...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 DECALS 16 7 3 2 10 2 3 1 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 186367 3 186366 5 177915 6 133644 7 187028 8 179128 9 186572 10 177918 11 187103 13 146046 14 177967 14 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal Hood Side ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 3 38 41 40 13 4 6 6 5 19 13 13 19 20 20 15 liff-rh.lpc.stlt KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 17328...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 MOWER DECK 116 [] [] 157 134_ 119 156 19 21 _145 _184 148 _136 119 _ 117 _ 116 42 D man-t-path stlt 4. 46 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032 Mower Housing 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71081010 4 165460 Bracke...

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4_ CO 19 88 123 r124 _108 6-Sealant (Joint d' etsncheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile) 127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu) 128 Z -< 0 30 0 rn _> :0 _>--t :0 , :0 | i o_ oO m rO zm _F _z mc mN _m I OlD ,....

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 68 178782 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 69 170415 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 70 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 3_ , - 3Q _ -- 28 29 / 28 _ 2t D 27 34 15 1\ i 11Q 2 1_--13 CRANKCASE l 3 / ! 8m I 2a-- r_7 _ t57_ O----8 tD --5 5O ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S (Includes 2-4)...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGN}TION/ELECTRICAL] _5 20 _©, _j16 BLOWEF_ HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES] S 8 AIR iNTAKE ] 8\ I 17 \ 7 \ 6 52 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 (Includes 2-4,and 24...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM] G ENGIN E CONTROLS I 5 L OiL PAN .f LUBRICATION I9 / 54 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 1 (2) 2 25-098-09-S Starter, solen...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRA,KS,AFTI 1 EXHAUST I FUEL SYSTEM J 2 \ / \ 5 6 9 / 9 7 8 11 \ 12 9 / 8 13 9 / 56 14 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-49-S Gasket...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION u_ ¢.o ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slope...

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