,, , ,,,,. OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. q17.
SAFETY I Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THIS OPERA TOR'5 MANUAL end instructions furnished with attachments, 2 Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. 3_ Do not carry passengera Do not mow when childran and others #tie around. 4 o Always waarsubstantialfootweer_ Donot waarloose fittlng clothing that could get caught in moving parts, 5.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this uniL SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
INDEX A Adjustments: Brake ............................................... 14 Carburetor ................................... 18 Mower Drive Belt ........................22 Mower Front-to-Rear .......................23 Side-to-Side ....................... 22 Throttle Control Cable .............. 18 Engine Valves ......................... 18 Ak Filter Cleaning ...................................... 16 Element .................................... 16 Air Intake Screen, Engine ............... 16 Assembly .......
,Y 1. Unpack Tractor 7. a Take items out of box, The box contains the items shown below b Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife and fold down sides c Disengage d Install Steering Wheel 8, 9_ Parking Brake 10 1, Slide upper steering shaft over lower steering shaft until bolt holes line up with slots in lower steering shaft (Fig 11_ 2 Use two hex bolts 3/816 x 1-1/4 and two Iocknuts 3/8 - 16 to retain upper steering shaft to lower steering shaft.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS FULL SIZE © BA T TER Y (21 Lockwasher, I/4 Int/Ext (2) Wing Nut _ 1/4 - 20 Tooth m BA TTER Y TERMINALS SHOWN © (2) Lockwasher 1/4 (2) Hex Bolt, I/4 - 20 x 3/4 /P_ © (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 -- 20 (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, Q SEAT (1) Hex Bolt, 1/2 - 13 x 1 Grade5 (J) Lockwashet 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32x I-3/16 x 12 Ga. (1) Shoulder Bolt S/16- 18 (I) Washer 15/32x 1 x 16 Ga.
ASSEMBLY Toassembletractoryouwillneed: (2) 7/16" Wrenches TirePressureGauge (1) 1/2"Wrench Screwdriver (I) 3/4" wrench Utility Knife INSERT 1/2 2 (2) 9/16" wrenches NOTE: RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND (L H) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR STEERING 1/4 WHEEL STEERING WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD UPPER DIA WHEEL ADAPTER STE SHAFT WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID DO NOT SMOKE; FUMES FROM CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EXPLOS
ASSEMBL Y 4. Check Tires Check the air pressure in the t#es. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. The wrong air pressure will also keep the mower from cutting level. The coFect air pressum is shown on the side of the timso ff the ait pf _ssure is not shown, set to pressures shown in the REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT sectionlpage 14).
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the unit and its operation, youwillachieveefficientandpeakpedormance, Whilereadingthemanual, comparetheillustrationswithyourLawn Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments,, Study the operating instructions and safety precauti_ns th_r_ugh_y t_ insure pr_per functi_ning _f y_ur Lawn Tract_r and t_ prevent injury t_ y_urse_f and _thers.
OPERATION 1o Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: AIR SCREEN FUEL CAP REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE TO Push clutch-brake pedal into full "BRAKE"position, Keep your foot on pedal. b. Place attachment clutch lever in "DISENGAGED" Position, c_ Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL " position_ d. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brakeo Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"position. e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position° f.
3. StaRing The Engine OPERATION a,. Move throttle control lever (Fig., 7) past "FAST"to the "CHOKE" position. b. Tumignitionkeyto as engine starts. CAUTION: c, d e HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB "START"andreleasekeyassoon ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED*' POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSIT!ON LIFT LEVER ;R LIFT LEVER DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE,.
5. OPERATION Mowing Tips NOTE: g. Slowly release clutch brake pedal h, Move throttle lever to fast position, L 05serve height of Cut and readjust as desired CAUTION: BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR BOX DAMAGE. TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER ATTACHED. a, Mowershouldbe adjustedpropedy front to back and side to side for good mowing performance, Referto REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section Ipage 22). b.
MAINTENANCE To keep your tractor running better, longer, perform necessary service using the folio wing maintenance schedule: BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT, OR REPAIR: 1. PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY DOWN, 2. MOVE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION. 3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED" POSITION. REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL. 4. DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 5. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. 6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED_ 7.
FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT BRAKE OPERATING JAM NUT ARM NUT BRAKE 1. Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. 10)_ A IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. ROD a. 1 Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake° bo Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A"on brake rod, c. ff distance is other than 1.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT C, To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall., Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed, Place center hole of clean blade overthe head of the nail(Fig. 12) NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL, IF BLADE IS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG 12. IF EITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT BALANCED SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED o 4_ BATTERY CARE ,,,,,f ............
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT _20 ° 6. 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 _ Check Engine 011 Level NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CAP OIL LEVEL Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil level with tractor on level ground, Wipe dipstick (Fig° 14) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil level ff necessaty, add oit untit "FULL "mark is reached. (See chart above). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. FIGURE 14 7.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 9.. Check Muffler Inspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT DO NOT MAY CAUSETOUCH BURNS.HOT MUFFLER, 1 10. Lubricate Pivot Points Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where parts move against each other, especially: a Front axle pivot b Hood hinges c_ Foot pedal shaft (both ends) d Lift shaft (both ends) _OOLtNG FINS CyLiNDER See Lubrication Chart page 24, HEAO COVER _ TUBE 11.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 12. Throttle Control Cable Adjustment DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED,PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: a. Make sure air cleaner is clean (see page _8) b.
FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 16. Motion Drive Belt Removal The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractoronlevelarea Engageparkingbrake NOTE: ABELT INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST a Remove mower page 2o). (See mower b Remove two retainersprings frombeltguide bracket below transaxle pulley. Remove bracket (Fig, 21). c. Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of tractor (Fig. 21)_ d. Roll belt over top of transaxle pulley.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 17. Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse_ 18, Hood Removal FIGURE a. To raise hood, lift at rear of hood,. b. To remove hood, grill and side panels, raise hood and loosen one screw on each side panel (This screw remains in the side panel) (Fig. 24). c. Unsnap headlight connection (Fig. 25)_ d. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood and tilt forward and lift off (Fig. 25). e. To reinstall, reverse above procedure. 19.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 20. Mower Installation Your Mower instafls without the use of tools Raise Attachment Lift Lever (Fig 27) to its highest position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest position (Fig 28) a Slide Mower under tractor, discharge guard to RH Side b Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link (Fig 29). Secure with retainer spring c Installrear hinge pin through mower lift brackets and parallel link (Fig 29) Secure with retainer spring.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 22. Mower Drive Belt Replacement a. b. c. Slide belt under extension spring (Fig 30) Place belt on rear side of both mandrels. Spring idler belt guide down and place belt around rear side of idler pulley° d. Rofl belt over engine pulley. e,, Make sure belt is inside all belt guides_ 23.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" HEIGHT CHANGE f g REAR Be sure all nuts are securely tightened Replace cover SUSPENSION '_ Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment a To obtain the best cutting results, your mower housing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance "D" (Fig 33) is 1/2" lower in front when the mower is positioned in the highest cutting position NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D" FROM GROUND LINE TO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT REAR FL
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT LUBRICATIONCHART AXLE PIVOT; SPINDLE _1_ SPINDLE _ FRONT BEARINGWHEEL _FRONT WHEEL BEARING @ ! ® CLUTCH PIVOT _) CLUTCH/BRAKE @ PIVOT _-_ ATTACHMENT _J ARM LIFT_ \ ATTACHMENT LIFT ARM MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT @ @ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO PAGE 16 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position. Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged Position Fill Fuel Tank with Gasollna, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean If necessary) Replace Fuel Filter Check fuse for fault and replace Recharge or replace Battery Check Wiring Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap Adjust valves.
TROUBLESHOOTING Chock air pressure in tires Chock front to roar and side ment Use a slower ground speed Check engines RPM's (refer Replace mower blades Relnstafl mower blades with Replace with proper mower Re-adjust mower drive belt UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS to side mower to Carburetor top of blade blades adjust- Adjustment) up Install new Mower Drive Belt Reinstall Mower DHve Belt MOWER BLADES EXCESSIVE WIND MOWER ROWING OF GRASS UNEVEN WILL NOT ROTATE
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REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. LIFT 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER ADJUSTMENT 16 53 3O IB B C 36 917.
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REPAIR PARTS 12 38" H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244 MOWER 1 CC 33 53 I _45 48 58 59 51 5O I 38 t IF GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT IS I BEING USED. REFER TO GRASS CATCHER OWNERS MANUAL FOR BLADE PART NUMBER.
REPAIR 38" PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244 MOWER KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-40 917.
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REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING ENGINE TECUMSEH LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012 917.
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REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING ENGINE TECUMSEH LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012 917.254244 ENGINE STARTER MOTOR NO. 33605 14 11 18 17 Part Name 19 ._ I i t 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 33605 33451 33842 33430 33431 33432 33433 33450 33434 33703 33759 33712 33705 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 33440 590500 3,3449 33706 650168 650723 34685 Starting Motor, Complete Cover, Dust Ring, Retainer Retainer, Spring Spring, Anti-drift Gear Nut, Engaging Nut, Lock Cap Assy.
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L T 12 HP ELECTRIC START 6 SPEED - 38" MOWER LAWN TRACTOR OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254244 The Model Number will be found on the Model the Fender. Always provide the Model Number service or repair parts for your Lawn Tractor All parts listed herein may be ordered from Center/Departments and most Sears Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ING INFORMA TION: @ 0 @ • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS THE THE THE THE Your Sears has service having the our pledge Sears, Roebuck and Co.
