SWAINS [ IIFTSMIIN+ MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 OWNER'S MANUAL + Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities + Service and Adjustments + Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER all safety ASSISTANCE rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
A SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow al! instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. OnIy allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to gwe you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, wel!trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICAT_ONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTIES ..................... 3. 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4 iNDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE _,RKPLUG MAINTENANCE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS ;t PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. you.
CONTENTS Parts Bag contents OF PACK Parts packed shown full size separately in carton Seat o (t) Shoulder Bolt 5 16-18 (1) Lock Washer (1) HexBolt % _/2-13xl 1/2 Steering Wheel Video Cassette 4\ / Manua, 11) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size / / (31 Retainer Springs (double loop) Steering Wheel Insert (21 Front Link Assemblies (41 Retainer Spnngs (single loop) Steering Sleeve (2_ He× Bolts t/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lo
ASSEMBLY 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.
ASSEMBLY Inspection for corrosion, iNSTALL Testing battery, Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boll Jumping (if requiredL (See Fig. 3) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, Periodic charging. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. HEX NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS X SEAT LOCK WASHER \ Assemble adjustment bolt. lock washer and flat washer loosely. De not tighten, FLAT WASHER J HEX Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck _ins with the holes in suspension arms, Retain with double loop retainer springs. (See Figs. 4 and 5) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suseenslon arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake, Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts.
ASSEMBLY J CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: v" All assembly instructions have oeen completed. v" No remaining loose parts in carton. •," Battery is property preparea and charged. 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ¢ All tires are properly Enflated.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied With the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL _A \ \ _ LiFT LEVER \ LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER RKING BRAKE HEIGHT KNOB GEAR SHIFT LEVER \ FIG.
OPERATION _ The ore resul_W tract_ViSionsafetymask r the spectacles or standard lie operating YOUr 1 safety glasses. A HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE ,_ _ (See Fig. 6) CAUTIO. , before lear= position; to empty grass catcher, Your tractor is equipped with an o0erator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking broke will shut off the engine. TO trao -om- -1 _dabo.
OPERATION Move gearshift lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running end the attach ment clutch engagee will shut off the engine. To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Make all turns slowly. Select desired height of cut.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE MOWING (See Fig. 7) = When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel. it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. Depress clutch/brake Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" ir the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. pedal and set parking brake.
CUSTOMER ;IBIL TIES I - Change more often when operanng under a heavy moaoor #nn_gh ambient temDera_ures. 2 - _erstce m _re often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 - li _]l ooed with oil f_lter change oil every 50 hour._ a=. Rest_c_ blade_ rflore often wh_ mowing in sanay SOil, GENERAL 5 - If equipped with adjustable system 6 - Not reauired if e_UIDDe(3W_tl malRtensnce4ree battery 7 - Tighten front axle [3vet Dolt to 35 ft.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should De taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excesswe vibration and even tuat damage to mower and engine, BRAKE • OPERATION • f tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at h_ghspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjustee (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust'neets section of this manual). (See Fig.
CUSTOM LINES V_BELTS TRANSAXLE AIR SCREEN %'N Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. / COOUNG KeeD transaxle free from build-urJ of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. OIL FILL OAPA)IPSTSICK/" ENGINE ._" _:_" LUBRICAT_ON FEG.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE. ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the eeginnmg of each mow_ng season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first.
ERVlCE CAUTION: ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever inpedal neutral position. Depress clutch/brake futlyIN)and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the btsdes and aH moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug, ! * TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower qeight about 3/16". , Recheck measurements after adjusting. MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 20) Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake. Disengage attachment clutch control. Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and remove cover, Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from engine pulley, Remove belt from idler pulleys.
ITS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. Be sure sefing is hooked in secongary idler arm ant sway-bar bracket. Install new belt in lower groove of L.P mandrel pulley, idler pulley: and center mandrel pulley as shown. Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is ir all grooves properly, Reconnect secondary clutch "on to oivot rod with retainer spnng. Reinstall R,H, mandrel cover.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE JUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig, 26) AND AD- Block up axle securely, The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed. proceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS _HOOO / "POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR (-) IL°PANE;! FIG. 28 ENGINE FiG. 27 _'O REPLACE HEADLIGHT TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 29) BULB Pullbulbholderoutoftheholeinthebacksideofthe grill. Replace bulbinholderand push bulbholdersecurely back intotheholeinthebacksideofthegrill. C!ose nooq. RELAYS LOOSeor damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run uoorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out _counterclock _ wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke (N) position.
STORAGE ENGINE 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. _re ,_ _ the tract_ with" _nk inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame _t_ the engine to cool in enclosure. _ FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL :UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE. OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING -- = Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" Engine floode¢ Bad sparkplug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuelfiger Water in fuel. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start vibration 8, 9. 10. Loose or damaged widng. Carburetor out of aaiustment. Engine valves out of adjustmenl Dirty air filter, Bad seark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dtrty fuel. Loose or damaged widng.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator Ieaves seat with attachment clutch 1. Faulty operator-safety 1 2. Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level 2. Rec ace blade Tigmen Level mower deck 3. 4. Buildup of grass. _eave_ and [rash under mower, Bent blade mandrel 3. 4. Clean underside of mower Rec ace Blade mandrel 5. Cloggeo mower deck vent holes from buildue of grass, leave_ and trash around mandrels. 5.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY RED I MMETER © FUSE 30 AMP.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 DRIVE 19 57 t15 , 42/ 5! v, _r 31 / / 19 81 83 ' _ 72 . 701 . - :" / 116 86 _64 58 21 87 6 26_^ 47 ,._.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING =- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 ASSEMBLY 53 48 30 47 14 \ 13 i 46 -< ,i_ ,../ 8 j17 jJ /9 • / J . 15 ¢..
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DECALS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 24 24 !7 7 !0 11 \ 9 8 / 14 \ / 13 t4 5 1 15 5 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 138955 151696 151693 151694 106202X 133644 151799 145245 128314 150333 137537 4900J WHEELS k 8 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Decal. Dash Instruction Operat Eng Decal, Grille Lawn Tractor Dov Decal. Hood Rh Craftsman Decal, Hood Lh Craftsman Reflector, Taillight Red/Amber Decal. Maint Customer Sears Dom Decal. Panel Side B&S Pad. Footrest Decal.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 LIFT KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 DECK 48 48 47 45 q?'_.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471 DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAI R PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - = MODEL NUMBER o MODEL NUMBER REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18A 20 21 22 24 25 25A 26 27 28 29 30 31 31A 31B 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 42A 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Transaxle. Complete Transaxle Cover Needle Bearing Transax!e Case Countershaft and 1, Gear. 9 Teeth Output Shaft Output Gear. Steel. 35Teeth Spur Gear. Steel. 15 Teeth Shift Key Shift Collar Shift Fork Beve!Gear. Steel, 33 Teeth input Bevel Pinion.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENG)NE B&S - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 21_A 22O 48 917o251471 1297-01
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER - = MODEL 460777, NUMBER TYPE NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE B&S = MODEL NUMBER - _ MODEL NUMBER 450777, TYPE NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE 8&S _ MODEL KEY PART NO. NO° 1 498583 2 397265 3 391086 5_1 214517 5-2 214518 7_1 271867 7-2 271868 8-1 495754 _-2 222892 9 i0 I0A 11 12 18 20 22 27803 94382 94830 280225 271703 271188 271189 94565 94239 498129 94196 492575 291675 94724 23 491180 24 26 27 28 29 32 _3 ;4 222698 4.
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SUGGESTED I GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL "" SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. ! greater never the face. Make Operate than your 15°), Tractor up across and down the face of turns slopes gradu(not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
£RAFTSMI:IN® OWNER'S MANUAL 20.0 HP ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.251471 Each tractor has its own model number. its own model number. Each engine has The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
