MODEL 917.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On 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+ I. GENERAL • Read, understand, and follow all Instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting+ Only allow responsible adults, who are famUiar with the instructions, to operate the machine+ Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performahceo Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor° Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ...........................................................
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.
CONTENTS Parts Bag contents ................ OF HARDWARE shown full size ...... i PACK Parts packed seParately in carton ii (1) Shoutder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x ! -3/16 x 12 Ga Steering Wheel tainer Springs (double loop) Manual I Iii ii illl i1,1iii, Parts bag contents not shown full size illulnnnl II @ (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 Parts Bag .....
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, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT him.. BATTERY i iiiilull ii INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. (See Fig. 2) ii ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 iiiiii nil e I HI • CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminats by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. • • Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER Figs. 4 and 7) AND DRIVE BELT (See • Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control+ Engage parking brake, ° Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Install clutch rod in clutch lever,+ Secure with retainer spring. Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.
JJuJ INSTALL MULCHER 6) , PLATE (See Figs. 5 and DEFLECTOR SHIELD Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE; Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down • Tighten hardware securely_ ° • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place front of nlulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
OPERATION i lll ii i llllllll illllllllllll i i i i ii HH Illlll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrols and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH _ * ......
OPERATI ,l,,,ll,l,_H ,l,Hlllllllll, l,, ,,,,,,l,,,,,,ui i,l,llll,i i i i I I I _ [L_'_r_ _E'] _ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask I _ over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. : :: : i,, ,,ii,ii ....................
OPERATION ........ :H TO ADJUST GAUGE ........................................................ TO OPERATE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.
OPEBA BEFORE CHECK • STARTING ON THE ENGINE o ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory_ already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.. Reinsert the dipstick intothe tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not th read the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
ATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine° After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow (,im_) position_ With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ' j"___.i_ _.,_e'_j_ '" ,, YOU ooM ........................ Check Brake Operation _/' @i' ............. Check Tire Pressure B .... ,,,, , ............[##' Check for Loose Fasteners if R,,. Mowo, Siad,e ......... V',.................... T Check Bati'o' ;'Leve,,Rie,c, ';;' ...... C Lubrication Chart _ 0 Clean Battery and Te!m!na!s a Check Transaxte Cooling .... _ _ _ ..... ..... ,.......
CUSTOMER R ILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always obsewe safety ruleswhen performingany mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand eventual damage to mower and engine. ° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer.
CUSTOMER TRANSAXLE PONSI TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 16 and 17) COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change, AII oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH = Be sure tractor is on level surface. o Oil will drain more freely when warm, = Catch oil in a suitable container. ° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil, • Remove drain plugo • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
CUSTOMER AIR FILTER R IBILITIES (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter° Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. I Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover.
............. I,JIHIH, SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS . i i_lr.l.i. CAUTION; • = ° = o TO REMOVE i i i i...i..i, llll_ll_ll._ i ° MOWER (See Fig. 18) Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_. ° Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. o , Lower mower to its lowest position_ Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring. o Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.
AND ADJUSTMENTS l llINNll, ............................................. I Lll =l=l= =l=l=l=l=l=l=,l= ,I FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig°25)o Parktractor on a level surface,, Engage parking brake° Disengageattachmentclutchcontro!. • Remove four screws from Loll. mandrel cover and remove cover, TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake, ° ° Remove mower ddve belt (See'`TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ii IIHI TO ADJUST i i ii,lllll ii ill llll,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,, i iiiilll.llllll Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. ii ii/ ii1/i ................ i, i ill,i MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ++ ...... ...................... ........... TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig, 32) TO REPLACE CAUTION: Lead=acid batteries generateexplosivegases, Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. ..... iiiiiiiiii HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST ACCELERATION THROTTLE CONTROL ° CABLE (See Fig. 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: o With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow (,,_!) to choke (N) position+ Slowly move lever from choke (l\l) to fast ('_) position+ ° Check to see if hole in throttte lever and hole in spe
immediately prepare your tractor' for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re I X | • • | _ | U ! CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION mn,l,rm Hi i Will not start to Out offue_ 2 3. 4. 5, 6, 7_ Engine not"CHOKED" Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter, Watertn fuel. 8. 9,, Loose or damaged w[dng Carburetor out of adjustment., 10. Hard to start proper{y, t,, Fifi fuel tank, 2. 3. 4 5, 6, 7. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug, Clear,Jreplace air filter. Replace fuel f{Iter.
CAUSE UIUjIUIIII_IIIllUIIlll Illmlllll I Ill CORRECTION II I iltltl Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch 1, Faulty operator_safety presence control system, i= =l Mn,_ i iiittt :HHI tl ,, JlIJI 1 Check wiring, switches and connections_ if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department, ..... engaged .... illl Poor cut - uneven 1, Worn, bent or Ioose blade. 2. Mower deck not level.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 SCHEMATIC BLACK RED BATTERY i I RED FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) r ,©: I WHITE I I I I I I STARTER BLACK _ I ©', SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH | WHITE f .... I I 1 1 I r BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) _ BLACK C-_ r IGNITION UNIT ! i .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ELECTRICAL 42 24 26 19 ' i6 I \ 3O \ I t ! 6 \ { } 12 _ 32
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 6 \ 29 17 8 36 26 26 25 28 121 44 123 125 71 66 115 3 117 114 6 3 86 140 47 1 i 26 T 33 ' 114 10 118 3 26 3 34
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9"17.258591 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 13 17 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 38 39 44 47 50 59 64 66 71 73 86 87 90 114 't15 117 •118 1t9 120 121 122 123 124 125 140 145 147 -- PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 DRIVE KEY NO. 1 2 3 8 10 15 16 18 i9 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258591 STEERING ASSEMBLY 29 t #" .... _41 53 t i I 62 68 15 32 40 28 lO 30 38 70 67 \
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 SEAT ASSEMBLY 14 10 5 o 21 12 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 !5 16 140123 140551 145006 STD541437 124181X 155925 120068X !21246X 121248X 72050411 134300 12!250X KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Pan, Seat Knob, Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage i/4-20 x 1-3/8 Spacer, Split .28 x 38 Spring 17 18 21 22 24 25 27 28 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 DECALS 19 20 6 3 18 7 25 7, 18 4 10 11 12 13 26 21 27 14 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 11 12 13 14 18 PART NO. 140837 146705 146706 142341 133644 142241 156787 146709 156439 4900J 146046 151401 139346 159408 WHEELS KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Saddle Parking Brake Decal, Hood, RoH_ Decal, Hood, LH.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ENGINE 80, 4 I 32 31 34 "" 37 39 40 ,++" "+-=. 29 I Tt'_ 23 EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 +, _1 + ..+_++,l.,.-1,4,,+ _-' \%......" \ OPTIONAL ++'.
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 134265 17720410 3 4 14 15 16 23 29 3'1 32 33 34 35 37 38 159420 13280328 13200300 STD551231 156123 137180 151346 152334 123487X 106082X 17490512 8543R ......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 MOWER LIFT 25 24 23 41 37 30 38 3 40 50 \ 26 4 6 6 11 2 4 13 19 13 20 19 32 44 15 _'_ 16171_ 2_,_
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25859! DECK PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 58 27 34 18 28 59 26 23 19 14 90 \ i3 52 91 7 4 5 35 113 48 3
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL 917.258591 - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER .................. NUMBER 917.258591 CV16S, TYPE NUMBER II I'1 ..................................... PS-43509 ......... nm_; ....... m CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ! 1 23 22 t_8 ....................... CRANKCASE II i,iiiii iii, ..................... i,iii ! 19 _4 ....
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, NUMBER TYPE 917.258590 NUMBER CYLINDER HEAD/VALVEJBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NOo KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER I'L'J,J ENGINE IIIIll,,l"'' ,, - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, NUMBER TYPE 917.258591 NUMBER '" .......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTORKOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL CV16S, NUMBER TYPE 917,258590 NUMBER PS-43509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258591 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 0 / C 3-- @ @ lO 2 4..... % ....................................
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CRANKSHAFT NUMBER 917.258591 CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 I 2 \e ----1 ! /9 11 __@ 0--20 11 u___ f t9 /17 56 13
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, NUMBER TYPE 917.258590 NUMBER PS-43509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 M-0641060 X-25-63 X-22-11 M-0629122 12-853-83 8 7 12-041-02 12-053-83 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12-041-01 12-265-04 47-154-01 X-426-9 52-353-22 25-050-02 25-155-02 12-559-0t 16 17 18 19 20 2! 22 23 24 25 26 12-1t2-05 25-041-09 M-0645020 X_380-1 12-353-01 12-123-19 M-0545010 12-154-01 12-431-01 12-313-01 12-353-10 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO.
SUGGESTED 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. iiilliLtlJlllllllllllllll /% H A & H O HIIIIIIllulllll :::::: Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ! greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
CRAFTSMAN + OWNER'S MANUAL 16 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER MODEL NO. 917.258591 Each tracto_ has its own model number', Each engine has its own model number, The mode! 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.
