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Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
• 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.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Stee.
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.
Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL P.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4".
TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• 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.
Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower.
BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control 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.
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. CAUTION: 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 stonng in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i .
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 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 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-54.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Swa.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON M.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 6909.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L ..............
Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
• 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.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Stee.
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.
Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL P.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4".
TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• 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.
Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower.
BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control 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.
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. CAUTION: 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 stonng in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i .
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 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 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-54.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Swa.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON M.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 6909.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L ..............
Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
• 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.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Stee.
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.
Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL P.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4".
TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• 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.
Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower.
BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control 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.
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. CAUTION: 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 stonng in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i .
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 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 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-54.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Swa.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON M.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 6909.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L ..............
Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
• 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.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Stee.
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.
Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL P.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4".
TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• 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.
Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower.
BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control 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.
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. CAUTION: 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 stonng in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i .
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 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 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-54.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Swa.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON M.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 6909.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L ..............
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