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LAWN TRACTOR
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_Look forthis symbolto pointout importantsafetyprecautions.It means CAUTIONT!!BECOMEAWARE!!TYOUR
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TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT
F,atWasher
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR
STOPPING
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
TO OPERATE MOWER
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
ADDGASOLINE
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FILk,.DATES
LUBRICATION CHART
TRACTOR
BATrERY
Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
MUFFLER
SPARKPLUGS
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
TRACTOR
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
TO ADJUST BRAKE
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
TRANSAXLEGEARSHIFTLEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
Nut Bo,
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
TO REPLACE FUSE
TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILL ASSEMBLY
Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the
ENGINE
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TRACTOR
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Faulty operator presence switch(es).
CORRECTION
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure,
Improper blades used.
CORRECTION Remove obstruction.
SCHEMATIC
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 ELECTRICAL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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GROUND DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 STEERING ASSEMBLY
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TRACTOR
SEAT ASSEMBLY
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PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 DECALS
DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
WHEELS & TIRES
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LIFT ASSEMBLY
NO. NO, DESCRIPTION
MOWER DECK
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MOWER DECK
DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
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TRACTOR
PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C
REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596
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FUEL SYSTEM
CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER
NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IGNITION !ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
OIL PAN /LUBRICATION
(A.R.)
(A.R.)
STARTING SYSTEM
NO. NO, DESCRIPTION
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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