ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL

RZT Series Tractor

Printed in USA

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Form No. 769-07663 (November 17, 2011)

To The Owner

Thank you for purchasing an MTD Zero-Turn Tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Please be aware that this Illustrated Part's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.

Components listed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Throughout this manual, all references to right (RH) and left (LH) are observed from the operating position.

Table of Contents

  • Axle, Front/Front Wheels (42″) ... 24
  • Axle, Front/Front Wheels (50″ & 54″) ... 25
  • Electrical Accessories ... 34
  • Consoles/Seat (U.S.) ... 6
  • Consoles/Seat (Aus.) ... 7
  • Drive System/Trans./Rear Wheels (42 & 50″) ... 26
  • Drive System/Trans./Rear Wheels (54″) ... 27
  • Engine Accessories (42” w/ Kohler) ... 8
  • Engine Accessories (42" w/ Briggs) ... 10
  • Engine Accessories (50″ w/ Kohler) ... 12
  • Engine Accessories (50″ w/Kawasaki) ... 14
  • Engine Accessories (50″ w/ Briggs) ... 16
  • Engine Accessories (54″) ... 18
  • Frame ... 4
  • Fuel Tank (42” w/ Kohler) ... 8
  • Fuel Tank (42" w/ Briggs) ... 10
  • Fuel Tank (50″ w/ Kohler) ... 12
  • Fuel Tank (50″ w/Kawasaki) ... 14
  • Fuel Tank (50" w/ Briggs) ... 16
  • Fuel Tank (54") ... 18
  • Deck Lift Handle/Linkage (42 & 50″) ... 20
  • Deck Lift Handle/Linkage (54”) ... 22
  • Lapbar Levers (42 & 50″) ... 20
  • Lapbar Levers (54") ... 22
  • Mower Deck (42") ... 28
  • Mower Deck (50") ... 30
  • Mower Deck (54") ... 32
  • Seat Adjustment ... 5

Record Product Information

To ease in ordering replacement parts, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by looking beneath the seat.

MODEL NUMBER: [Input field placeholder]
SERIAL NUMBER: [Input field placeholder]

Painted Parts

When ordering painted service parts, a four digit color suffix must be added to the part number (e.g. 783-XXXXX-0637). Please refer to the table below for current color codes:

CodeDescription
0637Black
0709Dark Green (Bolens, Yard-Man)
0662Oyster Gray (MTD Gold)
0638Red (Yard Machines, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, MTD)
0691Black Jack (MTD Gold, MasterCut)
0674Yellow (Yard-Man)
0650Metallic Red (White Outdoor)
0629Silver Flake (MTD Platinum)
04038Day Orange (Daedong)
04033Flint Mica (Troy-Bilt XP)

Frame & Drive Idler Assembly

This diagram illustrates the tractor's frame and the associated drive idler assembly. It shows the main chassis structure, the arm that holds the idler pulley, the pulley itself, and various fasteners and springs connecting these components.

Ref.Part NumberDescription
1603-04680AFrame Assembly
2703-05829Drive Idler Arm
3710-0520Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5
4710-3005Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25
5712-04065Flange Nut, 3/8-16
6732-0626Extension Spring, .75 x 5.06
7710-05097Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5, GR2
8738-04058Shoulder Spacer, .39 x 1.0 x .7
9738-04162AShoulder Spacer, .884 x .19
10756-04129BIdler Pulley, 4.25 Dia.
11911-0332+Clevis Pin, .50 Dia. x .78 Lg.
12914-04023+Cotter Pin, .080 x 1.5625
13749-04358+Bumper

+ If Equipped

Seat Adjustment

This diagram shows the components involved in adjusting the tractor seat, including the seat bracket, springs, levers, and fasteners.

Ref.Part NumberDescription
1703-08734Seat Bracket
2710-04482Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875
3710-04484Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .750
4712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
5732-04849Compression Spring
6732-04563Compression Spring
7736-0258Flat Washer, .385 x 1.0 x .135
8938-0296Shoulder Screw, .437 x .268 x 5/16-18
9783-06049Seat Mount Bracket
10783-06050Seat Adjustment Lever
11783-06448Clip

Operator's Platform (U.S.)

This diagram details the operator's platform assembly for U.S. models, showing the main platform structure, footrest, seat frame, console mounts, fuel tank support, and various fasteners and hardware.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04564+Console Bracket Assembly14712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
2603-04946Seat Frame Assembly15712-04092Speed Nut, 1/4-20
3703-05373BFoot Rest Bracket16726-3046Ratchet Clip
4703-05894Battery Hold-Down Bracket17731-0511Trim Strip
5703-06451+Console Mount Bracket18731-06233RH Console (TB)
6703-06623+Fuel Tank Support Bracket731-06478RH Console (Oyster Gray)
7710-04484Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .75019731-06263BLH Console (TB)
8710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500731-06479ALH Console (Oyster Gray)
9710-0604AHex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .62520735-04082CFoot Pad
10710-0778Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.50021736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
11710-0895Hex Washer Screw, 14-15 x .75022726-0201Speed Nut, .3125
12710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 (TB)23757-04098High-Back Seat Arm
710-04187Screw, 1/4-15 X.50757-04103High Back Seat (TB)
13912-0298Jam Nut, 1/4-20757-04090High Back Seat, 54" Deck Only

+ If Equipped

Operator's Platform (Australian)

This diagram details the operator's platform assembly for Australian models, showing similar components to the U.S. version but with specific part number variations.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04564Console Bracket Assembly12912-0298Jam Nut, 1/4-20
2603-04663Seat Frame Assembly13712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
3703-05373BFoot Rest Bracket14712-04092Speed Nut, 1/4-20
4703-06451Console Mount Bracket15726-0201Speed Nut, .3125
5703-06623Fuel Tank Support Bracket16726-3046Ratchet Clip, .250
6710-04484Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .75017731-06233RH Console
7710-0604AHex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .62518731-06263BLH Console
8710-0778Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.50019735-04082CFoot Pad
9710-0895Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-15 x 0.75020736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
10710-1611BScrew, 5/16-18 x .75021757-04098High-Back Seat Arm
11710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .7522757-04090High-Back Seat

Engine Connection, 42" w/ Kohler Engine

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 42-inch deck with a Kohler engine. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket23751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
2710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x .50024751-10253Exhaust Pipe, LH
3710-1017Screw, 1/4-14 x .62525751-10254Exhaust Pipe, RH
4710-3157AHex Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.2526751-10291AOil Drain Hose
5710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .50027751-10349Fuel Hose
6710-04683Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00028756-04376Engine Pulley
7710-3008Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .7529751-12089-28Hose Vent, 3/16 ΕΡΑ
8710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x .37530951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
9712-0142Hex Nut, #8-32935-0149Fuel Tank Bushing
10712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-20735-04081Rubber Grommet
11712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18751-10442Fuel Pick-Up Fitting
12912-3005Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 +951-12428Fuel Cap
13917-04376AElectric PTO Clutch751-12118Rollover Valve
14726-0197Cable Tie31731-1999Choke Plug
15726-0205Hose Clamp32736-0277Flat Washer, 1.03 x 1.620 x .095
16731-04914Throttle Control Knob33710-1314AScrew, 5/16-18 x .750
17736-0148Lock Washer, 3/834710-1238++Screw 5/16-18 x .875
18936-0171Lock Washer, 7/1635936-3008++Washer, Flat, .344 x 750 x .120
19936-0300Flat Washer, .406 x .875 x .059 +36951-10589++Canister, Carbon, 5 Gallon
20746-04539Throttle/Choke Control Cable *37951-10590++Filter, Vent, Canister
746-04066Throttle Cable +38951-10610++Bracket., Adapter, Canister
21946-04214Choke Cable +39751-10749++Hose, Fuel, Low Perm., White
22751-11053Muffler Deflector40751-10750++Hose, Fuel, Low Perm., Yellow

* Equipped with CARB Fuel Tank † Domestic Models + Australian Models

Engine Connection, 42" w/ Briggs Engine

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 42-inch deck with a Briggs engine. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04176AExhaust Tube Assembly23751-0617CSingle Inlet Muffler
2703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket24751-10349Low Permeation Fuel Hose
3703-05870Muffler Heat Shield25951-10517AOil Drain
4703-07712AHeat Shield26751-3141-14Oil Drain Extension Hose
5710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x .50027756-04376Engine Pulley
6710-1017Screw, 1/4-14 x .62528751-12089-28Hose Vent, 3/16 ΕΡΑ
7710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .50029951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
8710-1315Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.250935-0149Fuel Tank Bushing
9710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75735-04081Rubber Grommet
10710-3157AHex Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25751-10442Fuel Pick-Up Fitting
11710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x .375951-12428Fuel Cap
12712-0142Hex Nut, #8-32751-12118Rollover Valve
13712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-20
14712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
15917-04376AElectric PTO Clutch
16BS-692236Exhaust Gasket
17726-0205Hose Clamp, .490
18731-04914Throttle Control Knob
19736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
20936-0171Lock Washer, 7/16
21736-0277Flat Washer, 1.031 x 1.620 x .095
22936-3008Flat Washer, .344 x 750 x 120
23737-0125Elbow Fitting, 3/8
24946-04161Throttle/Choke Control Cable
25751-11053Muffler Deflector

Engine Connection, 50" w/ Kohler Engine

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 50-inch deck with a Kohler engine. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket22751-11053Muffler Deflector
2710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x .50023751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
3710-1017Screw, 1/4-14 x .62524751-10253Exhaust Pipe, LH
4710-04379AHex Lock Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.5025751-10254Exhaust Pipe, RH
5710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .50026751-10291Oil Drain Hose
6710-04683Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00027751-10349Fuel Hose
7710-3008Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .7528756-04376Engine Pulley
8710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x .37529751-12089-28Hose Vent, 3/16 ΕΡΑ
9712-0142Hex Nut, #8-3230951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
10712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-20935-0149Fuel Tank Bushing
11712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18735-04081Rubber Grommet
12731-1999Choke Plug751-10442Fuel Pick-Up Fitting
13917-04552Electric PTO Clutch951-12428Fuel Cap
14726-0197Cable Tie751-12118Rollover Valve
15726-0205Hose Clamp31710-1238++Screw 5/16-18 x .875
16731-04914Throttle Control Knob32936-3008++Washer, Flat, .344 x 750 x .120
17736-0148Lock Washer, 3/833951-10589++Canister, Carbon, 5 Gallon
18936-0171Lock Washer, 7/1634951-10590++Filter, Vent, Canister
19736-0277Flat Washer, 1.03 x 1.620 x .09535951-10610++Bracket., Adapter, Canister
20746-04539Throttle/Choke Control Cable36751-10749++Hose, Fuel, Low Perm., White
21710-1314AScrew, 5/16-18 x .75037751-10750++Hose, Fuel, Low Perm., Yellow

†† Equipped with CARB Fuel Tank

Engine Connection, 50" w/ Kawasaki Engine

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 50-inch deck with a Kawasaki engine. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket23751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
2710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x .50024751-10349Fuel Hose
3710-04379AHex Washer Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.5025751-10770RH Exhaust Pipe
4710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .50026751-10771LH Exhaust Pipe
5710-1017AB Screw, 1/4-14 x .62527751-10291Oil Drain Hose
6710-1315Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25028756-04376Engine Pulley
7710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .7529951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
8710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x .375935-0149Fuel Tank Bushing
9712-0142Hex Nut, #8-32735-04081Rubber Grommet
10712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-20751-10442Fuel Pick-Up Fitting
11712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18951-12428Fuel Cap
12912-3005Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16751-12118Rollover Valve
13917-04552Electric PTO Clutch
14926-0154Cable Tie, 7.5
15726-0197Cable Tie
16726-0205Hose Clamp, .490
17726-0272Clamp, 9/16
18731-04914Throttle Control Knob
19736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
20936-0171Lock Washer, 7/16
21736-0277Flat Washer, 1.031 x 1.620 x .095
22936-0300Flat Washer, .406 x .875 x .059
23737-04138Fitting, 1.0
24946-04581Throttle Cable
25946-04214Choke Cable
26751-11053Muffler Deflector
27751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
28751-10349Fuel Hose
29751-10770RH Exhaust Pipe
30751-10771LH Exhaust Pipe
31751-10291Oil Drain Hose
32756-04376Engine Pulley
33951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly

Engine Connection, 50" w/ Briggs Engine

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 50-inch deck with a Briggs engine. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04162RH Exhaust Assembly15726-0197Cable Tie
2603-04163LH Exhaust Assembly16726-0205Hose Clamp, .490
3756-04376PTO Pulley17731-04914Throttle Control Knob
4703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket18731-1999Choke Plug
5710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x 0.50019736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
6710-04683Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00020746-04539Throttle/Choke Control Cable
7710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50021751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
8710-1017AB Screw, 1/4-14 x 0.62522751-10349Fuel Hose, 1/4
9710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .7523951-10517AOil Drain
10710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x 0.37524751-11053Muffler Deflector
11712-0142Hex Nut, #8-3225751-3141-14Oil Drain Extension Hose
12712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-2026951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
13712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
14721-0460Exhaust Gasket

Engine Connection, 54"

This diagram illustrates the engine connection for a 54-inch deck. It shows the fuel tank, engine mounting, pulley system, and associated hoses, screws, and fittings.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1703-05441AMuffler Mount Bracket22751-0564BMuffler Deflector
2710-0227Hex Washer Screw, #8-18 x .50023751-0616BDual Inlet Muffler
3710-1017Screw, 1/4-14 x .62524751-10253Exhaust Pipe, LH
4710-04379AHex Lock Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.5025751-10254Exhaust Pipe, RH
5710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .50026751-10291Oil Drain Hose
6710-04683Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00027751-10349Fuel Hose
7710-3008Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .7528756-04376Engine Pulley
8710-3217Machine Screw, #8-32 x .37529951-04209BFuel Tank Assembly
9712-0142Hex Nut, #8-32935-0149Fuel Tank Bushing
10712-0271Sems Nut, 1/4-20735-04081Rubber Grommet
11712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18751-10442Fuel Pick-Up Fitting
12731-1999Choke Plug951-12428Fuel Cap
13917-1774CElectric PTO Clutch751-12118Rollover Valve
14726-0197Cable Tie30751-12089-28Hose Vent, 3/16 ΕΡΑ
15726-0205Hose Clamp
16731-04914Throttle Control Knob
17736-0148Lock Washer, 3/8
18936-0171Lock Washer, 7/16
19736-0277Flat Washer, 1.03 x 1.620 x .095
20746-04539Throttle/Choke Control Cable
21710-1314AScrew, 5/16-18 x .750

Deck Lift & Controls, 42 & 50" Decks

This diagram illustrates the deck lift and control mechanisms for 42-inch and 50-inch decks. It shows the various levers, rods, springs, and mounting hardware used to adjust deck height.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04160CDeck Lift Shift Assembly28723-04080Rod End
2603-04322RH Lapbar Lever Assembly29731-04735Selector Handle
3603-04324LH Labpar Lever Assembly30731-05732Spacer, .621 x 1.00
4947-04065Brake Rod Assembly31932-0334Compression Spring, .50 x .50
5703-05387BLapbar Pivot Bracket32732-04420Torsion Spring, 1.191 x 2.78
6703-05396ABrake/Shabs Assembly33732-04869ATorsion Spring
7703-05414AFront Deck Hanger Bracket34736-0270Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062
8703-05793ADeck Lift Arm Plate35936-0272Flat Washer, .510 x 1.00 x .060
9703-06096ASwitch Actuator Bracket36936-0275Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065
10703-06169Lift Link Plate37750-04776Spacer, .380 x .625 x .265
11710-0347Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.7538738-0143Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .496 x .336
12710-0433Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .62539938-0296Shoulder Screw, 5/16 x .437 x .268
13710-3005Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.2540938-0507BShoulder Screw, .500 x .434
14710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .7541938-0572Shldr. Screw, .374 x 1.16 (50" Deck)
15710-3180Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.7542941-0225Hex Flange Bearing
16911-0332Clevis Pin, .50 x .7843741-3074Flange Bearing, .626 x .938 x .344
17712-04243Flex Lock Nut, 1/2-1344747-04226AShaft Control
18712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18647-04099AShaft Control, Dampers
19712-04064Flange Lock Nut, 14-20 (50" Deck)45747-04401AFront Hanger Deck Lift Rod
20712-04065Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-1646747-04637Deck Lift Handle Rod
21712-0375Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16, Centerlock47747-05057Lapbar Control Rod
22912-3001Jam Nut, 3/848948-0227AHex Flange Bearing, .629
23714-04040Bow-Tie Cotter Pin49748-04169AControl Hub
24914-04023Cotter Pin, .080 x 1.562550727-04141+Damper Cylinder
25716-0106E-Ring51938-0572+Shoulder Screw, .374 x 1.16 x 14-20
26731-04719ALapbar Grip (TB)52938-0974+Shoulder Screw, .375 x .38 x 1/4-20
720-0274Lapbar Grip53750-04676+Spacer, .385 x 630 x .75
27720-0311Handle Grip, 1/2

+ If Equipped

Deck Lift & Controls, 54" Decks

This diagram illustrates the deck lift and control mechanisms for 54-inch decks. It shows the various levers, rods, springs, and mounting hardware used to adjust deck height.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1603-04160CDeck Lift Shaft Assembly27720-0311Handle Grip, 1/2
2603-04322RH Lapbar Lever Assembly28723-04080B/Joint Rode End, .375
3603-04324LH Lapbar Lever Assembly29948-0227AHex Flange Bearing, .629
4747-04226AShaft Control30731-04735Selector Handle
647-04099AShaft Control, Dampers31731-05732Spacer, .62 x 1.00
5703-05387BLapbar Pivot Bracket32932-0334Compression Spring, .50 x .50
6703-05396ABrake/Shabs Handle33732-04420Torsion Spring, 1.19 x 2.78
7703-05414AFront Deck Hanger Bracket34732-04432Extension Spring, .59 x 4.00
8703-05793ADeck Lift Arm Plate35732-04869ATorsion Spring
9703-06096AActuator Switch Bracket36736-0270Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062
10703-06169Link Lift Plate37936-0275Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065
11710-0347Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.7538748-04169APM Control Hub
12710-0433Hex Lock Screw, 1/4-20 x .62539738-0143Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .496 x .336
13710-3005Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.2540938-0296Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18 x .437 x .268
14710-3008Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .7541938-0507BShoulder Screw, .500 x .434
15710-3180Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.7542938-0572Shoulder Screw, .374 x 1.16
16911-0332Clevis Pin, .50 x .7843750-04776Spacer, .380 x .625 x .255
17712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-1844941-0225Hex Flange Bearing
18712-04064Flange Lock Nut, 14-2045741-3074Flange Bearing, .626 x .938 x .344
19712-04065Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-1646747-04401ADeck Lift Frong Hanger Rod
20712-04243Flex Lock Nut, 12-1347747-04637Deck Lift Handle Rod
21712-0375Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16, Centerlock48747-04651Brake Rod
22912-3001Jam Nut, 3/8-2449747-05057Lapbar Rod Control
23914-04023Internal Cotter Pin, .080 x 1.562550936-0272Flat Washer, .510 x 1.00 x .060
24714-04040Bow-Tie Cotter Pin51727-04141+Damper Cylinder
25716-0106E-Ring, .62552938-0974+Shoulder Screw, .375 x 38 x 1/4-20
26720-0274Grip, 1.0 x 5.053750-04676+Spacer, .385 x 630 x .75

+ If Equipped

Front Axle, 42" Decks

This diagram illustrates the front axle assembly for 42-inch decks, showing the pivot axle, castor wheel bracket, wheel assembly, and associated hardware.

Ref.Part NumberDescription
1603-04148CFront Pivot Axle
2603-04308Castor Wheel Bracket
3634-04237BWheel Assembly, 11.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 Gray
4710-04186Hex Lock Screw, 12-13 x 1.25
5710-0514Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
6911-04228Axle Shaft
7712-3022Hex Lock Nut, 12-13
8731-05500Flange Bearing, 1.0 x 1.246
9936-0169Lock Washer, 3/8
10936-0227Flat Washer, .39 x 1.5 x .134
11736-0250Flat Washer, 1.0 x 1.75 x .107
12937-3000Lube Fitting, 3/16 Drive
13738-04182AShoulder Screw, .75 x 4.75 x 7/16-14
14741-0516BFlange Bearing, .76 x 1.0 x 1.2
15741-0990BFlange Bearing, .76 ID w/ Lube Ftg.

Front Axle, 50" & 54" Decks

This diagram illustrates the front axle assembly for 50-inch and 54-inch decks, showing the pivot axle, castor wheel bracket, wheel assembly, and associated hardware.

Ref.Part NumberDescription
1603-04370Castor Wheel Bracket
2603-04385AFront Pivot Axle
3634-04321AWheel Assembly, 13 x 5-6
4710-04186Hex Lock Screw, 12-13 x 1.25
5710-04652Hex Cap Screw, 12-20 x 7.25
6710-0514Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
7911-04228Axle Shaft
8912-3058Hex Insert Lock Nut, 1/2-13
9731-05500Flange Bearing, 1.0 x 1.246
10936-0169Lock Washer, 3/8
11936-0227Flat Washer, .39 x 1.5 x .134
12736-0250Flat Washer, 1.0 x 1.75 x .10
13937-3000Lube Fitting, 3/16 Drive
14750-04775ASpacer, .51 x .75 x 5.825
15750-04792Hub, .76 x 1.23 x .92

Rear Drive & Wheels, 42" & 50" Decks

This diagram illustrates the rear drive and wheel assembly for 42-inch and 50-inch decks, showing the transmission, wheel hubs, wheels, and associated hardware.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1918-04317Wheel Hub, 7/16-14 x 1.69712-0459Hex Flange Nut, 7/16-20
2918-04431BTransmission Assembly, LH10712-3050Lug Nut, 7/16-14
3918-04432BTransmission Assembly, RH11714-04040Bow-Tie Cotter Pin
4634-04293Wheel Assembly, 18 x 8.5-8 (42" Deck)12936-0227Flat Washer, .39 x 1.5.134
634-04128Wheel Assembly, 18 x 9.5-8 (50″ Deck)13738-04192BRod, .405 x 14.0
5710-0176Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.7514747-04217CBypass Rod
6710-0395Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.2515750-04561Tube, .45 x .69 x 10.2
7710-3119Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x .7516954-04043BV-Belt
8712-04063Hex Flange Nut, 5/16-18

Rear Drive & Wheels, 54" Decks

This diagram illustrates the rear drive and wheel assembly for 54-inch decks, showing the transmission, wheel hubs, wheels, and associated hardware.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1918-04464ATransmission Assembly (RH)15712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
2918-04465ATransmission Assembly (LH)16712-04065Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
3618-04466Breather17712-04092Speed Nut, 1/4-20
4931-04223Expansion Tank Assembly18712-3050Lug Nut, 7/16-14
5N/AWheel Assembly, 20 x 10 x 819714-04040Bow-Tie Cotter Pin
934-0246ARim Assembly, 8.0 x 6.192002001111Hose Clamp, 1/2
934-0255Tubeless Air Valve21731-05785Cap, 1/2 x .870
734-1873Tire, 20 x 10 x 822732-0335Compression Spring, .405 x 1.17
6703-05938AExpansion Tank Bracket23732-04434Extension Spring, .545 x 4.555
7703-05940Transmission Brace (LH)24736-04267Flat Washer, .35 x 1.0 x .2
8703-05941Transmission Brace (RH)25738-04251Rod, .337 x 14.75
9703-05989Transmission Spacer26747-04636Bypass Rod
10710-0176Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.7527750-04759ATube, 7/16 X 3/4 x 11.3
11710-0189Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 3.0028751-10511Straight Fitting, 16 X 1/2
12710-0599Screw, 1/4-20 x .50029954-04043BV-Type Belt
13710-0788Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.00030710-0395Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.25
14711-1530Ferrule, .325 x .312

42" Mower Deck

This diagram illustrates the components of the 42-inch mower deck, including the housing, spindle assembly, blades, pulleys, and various fasteners.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1.903-04860Deck Housing23.734-04155Deck Ball Wheel, 5.0
2.918-04822ASpindle Assembly24.936-0119Lock Washer, 5/16
3.631-04288Discharge Chute Assembly25.736-0187Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06
4.683-0254BDeck Lift Bracket26.736-0225Internal Tooth Lock Washer, 5/8
5.703-08336APivot Idler Bracket27.736-0262Flat Washer, .385 x .870 x .092
6.710-04484Hex Washer Head Screw, 5/16-18 x .75028.936-0344Flat Washer, .385 x 1.00 x .030
7.710-0528Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.2529.738-04146Bolt, M16 x 1.5
8.710-0599Hex Washer Head Screw, 1/4-20 x .530.738-04162AShoulder Spacer, .884 x .190
9.710-3005Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.2531.938-3056Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.5 x 3/8-16
10.710-3144Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0032.942-04308Blade, 2 in 1, 21.23
11.710-3178Carriage Screw, 3/8-16 x .7533.747-1116Deck Hanger Rod
12.710-3180Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.7534.954-04137AV-Belt
13.712-0229Push Nut, 3/835.756-04129BIdler Pulley, 4.25 Dia.
14.712-04063Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-1836.783-06368ABracket, Belt Guard
15.712-04065Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-1637.783-06424ABelt Cover
16.712-0417AHex Flange Nut, 5/8-1838.936-0351Washer, .760 x 1.50 x .030
17.912-0641Hex Nut, M16-1.539.738-1186ASpindle Shaft
18.912-3010Hex Nut, 5/8-1840.941-0919ABall Bearing
19.914-0470Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.2541.750-04936Spacer, .792 x 1.060 x 1.860
20.917-04074Deck Adjustment Gear42.956-1227Deck Pulley
21.732-0459CExtension Spring, .94 Dia. x 6.7443.737-04003DDeck Water Nozzle
22.732-04652Compression Spring, .535 x 1.75144.921-04041Water Nozzle Adapter

50" Mower Deck

This diagram illustrates the components of the 50-inch mower deck, including the housing, spindle assembly, blades, pulleys, and various fasteners.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1903-04328ADeck Housing25734-04155Deck Ball Wheel, 5.0
2918-04125BSpindle Assembly26936-0119Lock Washer, 5/16
3631-04070ADischarge Chute Assembly (U.S.)27736-0407Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062
631-04092BDischarge Chute Assembly (Aus.)28736-0225Internal Tooth Lock Washer, 5/8
4683-0254BDeck Hanger Bracket29736-3072Flat Washer, .38 x .93 x .110
5703-05825CIdler Arm30737-04003DDeck Wash Nozzle
6703-3279Stop Bracket31738-04162AShoulder Spacer, .884 x .190
7703-3511AFinger Guard32938-3056Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.5 x 3/8-16
8710-0347Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.7533942-04053CBlade, 2 in 1, 17.9
9710-0528Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.2534747-1116Deck Hanger Rod
10710-0599Hex Washer Head Screw, 1/4-20 x .535954-04044AV-Belt Type A Sec x 134
11710-04484Hex Washer Head Screw, 5/16-18 x .75036756-04129BIdler Pulley, 4.25 Dia
12783-04415RH Skirt37783-04399Belt Cover, LH
13710-3005Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.2538783-04400Belt Cover, RH
14710-04095Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0039783-04414ACenter Skirt (U.S.)
15710-3178Carriage Screw, 3/8-16 x .75783-06125Center Skirt (Aus.)
16712-04065Hex Insert Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-1640736-0315Flat Washer, .76 x 1.50 x .12
17712-0417AHex Flange Nut, 5/8-1841738-1010ASpindle Shaft, 5.75
18710-3144Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0042941-0919Ball Bearing
19912-0641Hex Nut, M16-1.543748-0160ASpacer, .79 x 1.25 x .175
20914-0470Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.2544750-1000Spacer, .80 x 1.10 x 1.32
21917-04074Deck Adjustment Gear45750-1349ASpacer, .79 x 1.82 x .55
22921-04041Water Nozzle Adapter46756-04216V-Type Pulley, 5.39
23732-04652Compression Spring, .535 x 1.75147783-06368ABracket, Belt Guard
24732-04609Extension Spring, .94 x 6.74

54" Mower Deck

This diagram illustrates the components of the 54-inch mower deck, including the housing, spindle assembly, blades, pulleys, and various fasteners.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1.710-3168Carriage Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0033.731-05825Deck Roller, 7.895
2.903-04603Deck Housing34.731-05679Front Roller
3.603-04386AIdler Assembly35.732-04652Compression Spring, .535 x 1.751
4.918-04608ASpindle Assembly36.732-04609Extension Spring, .94 x .04609
5.631-04070ADischarge Chute Assembly (U.S.)37.734-04155Deck Ball Wheel, 5.0
631-04092BDischarge Chute Assembly (Aus.)38.936-0119Lock Washer, 5/16
6.638-04012AShoulder Bolt Assembly39.936-0275Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065
7.683-0254BDeck Hanger Bracket40.936-0406Flat Washer, .442 x 1.39 x .06
8.703-2093BRear Inner Baffle41.736-0407Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062
9.703-3279Stop Bracket42.936-0760Lock Washer
10.703-3511AFinger Guard43.736-3010Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135
11.756-04216V-Type Pulley, 5.3944.736-3072Flat Washer, .38 x .93 x .110
12.710-0347Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.7545.737-04003DDeck Wash Nozzle
13.710-0521Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 3.046.738-04260Shaft, .75 x 26.893
14.710-0528Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.2547.938-3056Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.5 x 3/8-16
15.710-0599Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .548.942-0677BBlade, 18.5
16.710-04484Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .75049.747-1116Deck Hanger Rod
17.710-0623Hex Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x .7550.950-0151Spacer, .55 x .75 x 1.125
18.710-0650Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .87551.950-0212Spacer, .82 x 1.0 x.53
19.703-05970Frame Support Bracket52.750-04597Spacer, .38 x .9 x 1.313
20.710-04095Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0053.954-04138AV-Belt
21.710-3178Carriage Screw, 3/8-16 x .7554.756-04129BIdler Pulley, 4.25 Dia
22.711-1737Roller Pin, .5 x 10.0655.783-04690BDeck Skirt
23.712-0290Hex Lock Nut, 7/16-1456.783-04726Stationary Idler Bracket
24.712-04065Hex Insert Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-1657.783-1470ABelt Cover, RH
25.712-0417AHex Flange Nut, 5/8-1858.783-1471Belt Cover, LH
26.732-04372Torsion Spring, .44 ID x 2.0059.783-05030Chute Mounting Bracket
27.912-0641Hex Nut, M16-1.560.750-1349ASpacer, .79 x 1.82 x .55
28.914-0111Cotter Pin, 3/32 X 1.061.711-04565Hinge Pin
29.714-0162Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 1.2562.738-1197Spindle Shaft, 6.95
30.914-0470Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.2563.941-0919Ball Bearing
31.917-04074Deck Adjustment Gear64.748-0160ASpacer, .79 x 1.25 x .175
32.921-04041Water Nozzle Adapter65.750-1000Spacer, .80 x 1.10 x 1.32

Electrical

This diagram illustrates the electrical components of the tractor, including switches, battery, hour meter, solenoid, and wiring harness.

Ref.Part NumberDescriptionRef.Part NumberDescription
1710-0599Hex Screw, 1/4-20 х .510925-1745AKey
2710-3015Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .7511925-1707DBattery, 235 CCA
3712-0271Hex Nut, 1/4-2012738-04237AShoulder Screw, #10-32 x .500
4925-04022BHour Meter13726-0470Cable Tie
5925-04165Double Pole Neutral Switch14703-05894Battery Hold-down
6925-04174PTO Switch15731-0511Trim Strip
925-04174PTO Switch, Export16710-0653Hex Screw, 14-20 x .375
7925-04228Ignition Switch17925-04040Seat Switch
8725-04363Interlock Switch18925-04847CWire Harness
9725-04439Solenoid

Notes

This section is intended for user notes.

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