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Safety Rules 1=800=659=5917 and Operating Instructions. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com 7! 04938 Revision...
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Find Us You never have to look far to find support and service for your CRAFTSMAN mower. There are authorized service dealers in North America who provide quality service. You can contact Customer Service by phone at (800) 659-5917, or locate a dealer on the Internet at www.craftsman.com.
Operator Safety ..........Adjustments and Service ........ Seat Adjustments ..........Features and Controls ........Control Functions ..........Ground Speed Lever Adjustment ......23 Speed Balancing Adjustment ........ 23 Operation ............Cutting Height Adjustment ........24 General Operating Safety ........Mower Removal and Installation ......24 Checks Before Starting .........
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Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufac- tured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have familiarized yourself with it. Reading and understanding this operator's manual is a way to do just that.
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Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees).
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Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels drop- ping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
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WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
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DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP Preparation (Continued From Previous Page) engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects before leaving operators position of any reason. DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with with feet on feet rests or pedal(s).
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Maintenance Towing (Continued From Previous Column) Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at Always provide adequate ventilation when running the hitch point. engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight odorless and deadly poison.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
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If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them Safety and Instructional Decals at once. See your local dealer for replacements. All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional These decals are easily applied and will act as a con- messages on your rider and mower should be carefully stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the read and obeyed.
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Safety Interlock System Tests This unit is equipped with a Safety Interlock System. Do not attempt to bypass or tamper with the switches/ devices. TEST 1 -- ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF: • PTO switch is engaged, OR Decal, Ground Decal, Ground •...
Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the Operation section.
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Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three positions: Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch _OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4"...
General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting ° Check that the crankcase is filled to full mark on dip- Before first time operation: stick (A, Figure 1 - located under engine cover). See • Be sure to read all information in the Operator the engine owner's manual for instructions and oil Safety section before attempting to operate this rider recommendations.
8. Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe Starting the Engine mowing practices. 1. While sitting in the operator's seat, make sure the 9. When finished, shut off the PTO. PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, and the ground speed levers are locked in 10.
Zero Turn Smooth Travel Driving Practice The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are responsive. responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider's forward, reverse, and turning move- The BEST method of ments will take some practice.
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Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning in Place While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return To turn in place, "zero turn," gradually move one ground back toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously.
Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 Ibs (91 kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri- ately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes.
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Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main- tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.
AWARNING Washing the Mower Deck The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden Before running the mower, make sure the hose hose to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to remove is properly connected and does not come into grass and debris from the underside of the deck.
Figure 13. Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustments The seat and ground speed levers should be adjusted so that operator's elbows are supported by the arm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the ground speed levers can be moved through their full range of motion without contacting the operator's legs.
Cutting Height Mower Removal and Installation Adjustment NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hard The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower flat surface such as a concrete floor. cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4" (9,5 cm). Removal 1.
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Installation 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK posi- tions, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest position (see Cutting Height Adjustment).
Figure 20. Adjust PTO Clutch ,WARNING Figure 19. PTO Clutch Adjustment To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider PTO Clutch Adjustment on level ground. Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- Check Mower Blade Stopping...
Figure 21. Orient Blades Side-to-Side Figure 22. Measure Blade Tips to Ground Mower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. Be sure to check and adjust tire pressures before leveling the mower deck. Side-To-Side Leveling 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor.
LOOSEN Figure 25. Mower Leveling - Front=to=Back Figure 26. Blade Removal Servicing the Mower Blades 1. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal installation). 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood (A, Figure 28) to prevent blade rotation while loosen- ing the hardware.
Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the points shown in Figure 29, as well as the others listed in this section Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front axle center pivot • mower blade spindles * . front caster spindle bosses •...
Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 30). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (A).
Troubleshooting the Rider PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Ground speed levers not in Lock ground speed levers in START/PARK positions. START/PARK positions. PTO (electric clutch) switch Place in OFF position. in ON position. Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank. Parking brake disengaged.
PROBLEM LOOK REMEDY Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required. i Rider drive belt slips. Belt stretched or worn. See authorized service dealer. Brake components worn or See authorized service dealer. damaged. Brake will not hold. Internal transmission See authorized service dealer.
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Transmissions: Engine: Make 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Hydro Gear Model Make Briggs & Stratton ZC-AUBB-2ADB-1DPX (LH) Model 26 hp Platinum Twin ZC-DUBB-2ADC-1DPX (RH) 26 @ 3500 rpm Type Horsepower Sealed Unit 44.0 cu in. (724 cc) Hydraulic Fluid Displacement Battery 12 Volt, 230 CCA Speeds Forward: 0-6 MPH (0-9.66 km/h)
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non-expendable part of this riding equipment fails due to a defect in matedai or workmanship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to arrange for free in-home repair. The frame and front axle will be repaired...
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a Your new Craftsman@ product is designed and simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule manufactured for years of dependable operation. But service.
Frame Assembly ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 2...
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Frame Assembly ZTS7000 - 107.280070 DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART QTY. 7301073BNYP FRAME, RZT 7300140BNYP FOOTREST 7090799SM BOLT, 5/16-18 x 5/8" Round Head Short Square Neck Carriage, GR 5 7091086YP SCREW, 3/8-16 x 3!4" Hex Head Cap, GR 5 ZP 7301110BMYP BRACKET, Support, Fuel Tank 1931211SM NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Flange lock, GR F, BZ...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 Rear Bumper Assembly DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 7301121BNYP PLATE, Brand 7301123BMYP TUBE, Bumper, Upper, 285Z 7301124BMYP TUBE, Bumper, Lower, 285Z 1931338SM BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Round Head Short Square Neck 1960686SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Nyloc 1716654SM BOLT, Shoulder 1927557SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock, Large, Black 1664847SM...
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Engine Group, B&S V-Twin ZTS7000-107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. < , "_i '> _ PTS - 6...
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ZTS7000 - 107.280070 Engine Group, B&S V-Twin DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART QTY. 7090999SM SCREW, Pan Head Taptite Torx, 1/4-20 x 5/8 7103888YP KNOB, Throttle, Red 7091017YP SCREW, #8-32 x 3/8" Cross Recess Filister Head, GR 2 7091018YP NUT, #8-32 Hex, GR 2B 7301084BMYP PANEL, Control, LH 7301093BMYP...
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Engine Group, B&S V-Twin ZTS7000-107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. < , "_i '> _ PTS - 8...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 Engine Group, B&S V-Twin DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 445877-0132-B1 * ENGINE, 26 HP, B&S V-Twin Footnotes Note: * Purchase engine parts from engine manufacturer dealer. PTS - 9...
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Front Axle Group, RZT26520 ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 10...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 Front Axle Group, RZT26520 DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART QTY. 1733426ASM AXLE, Front Iron Casting Machined ZT 7301096BMYP BRACKET, Hanger, Front 7301076BMYP BRACKET, Axle 7103773YP PLATE, Friction, Adhesive Backed 7300004BMYP BRACKET, Axle Support 1733448BMYP WELDMENT, Caster Yoke & Spindle, Sears- Black 7091706SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Top Lock, GR B 7090188SM...
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Transaxle Group, EZT26520 ZTS7000 -107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS-12...
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Transaxle Group, EZT26520 ZTS7000 - 107.280070 DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 7104656YP TRANSMISSION- Hydro Gear, EZT LH ZT (ZC-AUBB-2ADB-1DPX) 7104657YP TRANSMISSION- Hydro Gear, EZT RH ZT (ZC-DUBB-2ADC-1DPX) 7400288BMYP WELDMENT, Transaxle Support 7100102SM V-BELT, Hydro Drive (HA Wrapped Section; 58" Effective Length) 7091830SM SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3"...
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Control Group, Left Hand ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 14...
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Control Group, Left Hand ZTS7000 =107.280070 DESCRIPTION REF NO PART NO. QTY. 7043338AYP HANDLE 7104547YP GRIP, Handle 1916964SM LOCKWASHER, 1/4" Spring, YZ 1921960SM SCREW, 1/4-20 x 1" Hex Head Cap, GR 5, BZ 7100743YP ROD END, (3/8-24 thread) 7091630SM NUT, 3/8-24 Hex, GR B, YZ 7104168YP ROD, Link Foward/Reverse (3/8-24 thread)
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Control Group, Right Hand - Electric Height of Cut ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. 17 ¸ PTS - 16...
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Control Group, Right Hand - Electric Height of Cut ZTS7000-107.280070 REF NO PART DESCRiPTiON QTY. 7301072BMYP BRACKET, Fender Support, RH 7091601SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock, GR 5, YZ 7091557SM SCREW, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Hex Head Cap, GR 5, YZ 7090324SM SCREW, 3/8-16 x 1"...
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Electrical Group ZTS7000 =107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. R. H. Lever NOTE=Grounding Plunger (Grounds To Startet Magneto unless (on engine} fully depressed) Headlight Switch Brake L. HoLever pport Bracket see Seat Group, Sliding To Circuit Breaker Rear Post...
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Electrical Group ZTS7000 =107.280070 REF NO PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1665237SM WIRE, 12 Gage, 8", Red 1665238SM BREAKER, Circuit 12 Volt 20 AMP w/Tab 1737853YP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Ignition (Includes Ref. Nos. 19 & 24) 1722887SM SWITCH, PTO, Push/Pull Symbols 1724588SM COVER, Terminal, Red Vinyl 7012444YP COVER, Battery Cable, Red...
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Seat Group, Sliding ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. li 6i PTS - 20...
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Seat Group, Sliding ZTS7000-107.280070 DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART NO. QTY. 7104548YP SEAT, 15" Back 7301095BMYP PLATE, Seat, Adjustable 7301107BMYP BRACKET, Support, Seat & Fender 7043316BMYP BRACKET, Seat Support 7301070BMYP BRACKET, Seat 7011791SM RETAINER, 5/16" Bolt, Black 7103673BMYP LATCH, Seat 885215YP COVER, Seat Adjustment Lever 7103920YP SPACER, Seat, Adjustable...
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Park Brake Group, RZT26520 ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 22...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 Park Brake Group, RZT26520 DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 1960294SM NUT, 1/4-20 Hex Flange Lock, Black 7091560YP SCREW, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Hex Head Cap, GR 5, YZ 7301075BMYP BRACKET, Lever, Park Brake 7090517SM WASHER, 3/8" Flat 7091018YP NUT, #8-32 Hex, GR 2B 7023655YP LEVER, Throttle Control 7091017YP...
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52" Deck Lift Group - Electric Height of Cut ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 24...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 52" Deck Lift Group - Electric Height of Cut DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 7091304SM SCREW, 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Head Cap, GR 5, YZ 7301104BMYP BRACKET, Lift, Deck, Primary 7103956YP ROD, Indicator, Height-Of-Cut 7091584SM NUT, 1/4-20 Hex Flange Lock, GR 5, YZ 7301105BMYP BRACKET, Lift, Deck, Secondary 7091619SM...
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52" Deck Lift Group - Electric Height of Cut ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 26...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 52" Deck Lift Group - Electric Height of Cut REF NO PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 7027168SM CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 7091593SM COTTER PIN, 3/8" Self Lock Footnotes PTS-27...
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Wheel & Tire Group ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 28...
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ZTS7000 - 107.280070 Wheel & Tire Group DESCRIPTION REF NO PART QTY. 7103403YP ASSEMBLY, Tire & Wheel (Rim) (Incl. Ref. 1C) 7012234SM AIR VALVE STEM, Snap-In (Included with Ref. 1) 7027192SM LUG NUT, 1/2 - 20 Tapered Seat, YZ 1734013SM ASSEMBLY, Wheel &...
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Deca/s ZTS7000 - 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 30...
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Wiring Schematic ZTS7000-107.280070 REF NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 7103412YP HARNESS, Wiring Footnotes PTS-35...
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52" Mower Deck - Housing Group ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. °i PTS - 36...
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ZTS7000-107.280070 52" Mower Deck - Housing Group REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 1735735BNYP HOUSING, 52" Mower 7091575SM NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 1736397BMYP BRACKET, L.H. Rear 1736398BMYP BRACKET, R.H. Rear 1931334SM BOLT, 5/16-18 x 7/8" Round Head Short Square Neck, GR 5, Black 1931277SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock, Small- Black 1736070BMYP...
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52" Mower Deck - idler Group ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS - 38...
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52" Mower Deck - idler Group ZTS7000-107.280070 DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART NO. QTY. 1922127SM SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4"Hex Head Cap, GR 5 Yellow Zinc 1919381SM WASHER, 5/16" Flat (.341 ID x 1.00 OD x .13 Thick) Black 1927557SM NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock, Large, Black 1922130SM SCREW, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"...
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52" Mower Deck - Spindle Group ZTS7000 107.280070 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, the standard hardware torque specification chart. PTS-40...
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52" Mower Deck - Spindle Group ZTS7000 107.280070 DESCRiPTiON REF NO PART NO. QTY. 1664847SM SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Washer Head Self-Tap, Black 1960373SM SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Washer Head Self-Tap, Black 1923027SM SCREW, 7/16-14 x 1-3/4" Hex Head Cap, GR 5, Black 1918199SM LOCKWASHER, .438, Spring, Black...
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