_ MODEL U 917.257552 _i ¸ I_, _- i_O OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembny , Operation Customer IResponsibnBities o Service and Adjustments oRepair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS COT:TiNG MACHINE ISCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY {NSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Io GENERAL • Read, understand, and follow Nil instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. = Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to op.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE 14.0 CAPACITY AND TYPE: ,:Should you experience any, problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor, Please read and retain this manual.
TABL OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................... .. ......;.,3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ..........................................................
ACCESSORIES AN 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 !terns fo[ you when. youprovide the mode.l r_umber of your tractor, .. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS ,..
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ..... : .................................. : ,,,,,i,i '': Parts Bag contents ' Parts packed separately in carton shown full size ................... i ....
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 =.assemblemus t be t ghtened:secur,#ly, .Use,.. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnes& TOOLS REQUIRED STEERING FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
ASSEM LY . Remove battery from tractor to fill with acid and charge. iNSTALL ° Fill battery with acid° Fill each ceil until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells,, Do not overfill Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. ° Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirbj minute& After standing, check the battery cell acid level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.
INSTALL .................. - - BATTERY ...... , (See Figs. 4 and 5) .... , =,__ _:., ,,,:"" '4,: CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. o Lift seat to raised position.. = Open battery box doer.. • Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
LY iNSTALL 7B) • NIULCHER PLATE (See Figs.7 A & ...... ...... DEFLECTOR .... SHIELD ...... Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer', took 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. o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
OPERATmON ......... ._ • ........... , , ,, • ........... ,,,, ......................... .... KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S NANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls this manual for future reference,, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER YOUR TRACTOR.
OPERATION .... ii!,, !, :....................... ,-,............... :i x:,;;;¸ ...................... i:iiii i_ii::ii¸ i¸ ii:iii........... ::_: :i::i :::: .................................................. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign qbjects thrown into the eyes, wh!ch can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. TO TRANSPORT 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. = Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. o When pushing ortowing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. o ° Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment .
OPERAT|O TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When st'a_tIff_j6r,gine 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 pedal and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutrai (N) position° ° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" ° Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for cold engine start.
ESPONS!B UTIES CUSTO L ............... ,, ,,: .... i.......... ............ ,., i,, _,,_ ..... :: ::. : .: ..... , ,,,,, ................ AS YOU COMPLETE .............. check .............. B_ke"Operatio'n ,,,I, ............. "'_ Check Tire Pressure T _ _ Check' for Loose Fasteners ...... R i ....... ! _#' _ ........... I ....... .......... Sharpen!Replace Mower Btades ............... 'Lubrication Chart ............. _............ C , :'. _'7 _4 _ I ..............
PO IL ES To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, ora cone batancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bat- o anGer,) o BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See %'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
RESPONSJ CVSTO V-BELTS TRANSAXLE 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 eve ry season, whichever occurs firsL Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. . Remove knob and cover.
J ¢USTO RESPONSJ LITIE i CLEAN A!R SCREEN MUFFLER (See Fig. 17) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
_ ......... 1 : ,, ,., :::...:: .... r_,:..... ,''1 ' . ;_._, _ '' ::"::................ ;_;,;; ......... : ...... " -- ,_;_;,_;,_ $ERVUCE ANDADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: = • ° o o ° BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake fully(N)and set pa'rking brake, ........ ..... Place gearshift lever inpeda| neutral positron. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
ERVJCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or' undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER (See Fig. 25) .............. BLADE DRIVE BELT _, :........ _..... TO REPLACE (See Fig. 27) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake., 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..
ERV|CE AN TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig, 28) ADJUSTMENTS FOR REPAIRS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL o Block up axis securely_ o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not iose)_ • Repair' tire and reassemble. o •On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle, Insert square key. = Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove,. ° Replace axle cover.
SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS IENGBNE ACCELERATION TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 31) CONTROL ° CABLE 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 foIIows: • With engine not running, move throttte controt lever from slow (-_) to choke (t\) position, Slowly move lever from choke (I\!) to fast (_) position, ° Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in spee
ENGIINE 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° FUEL SYSTEM I I _ J _ _ t _ | _ 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.
TROUBLESHOOTaNG PROBLEM ........ CAUSE. . Wilt not start . . 1 Out of fuel 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7, Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded., Bad sparkplug. Dirty air filter, Dirty rue! filter Waterin fuet 8. 9 t O, .... , •r, POINTS CORRECTION :. ,:::-:- t Fill fuel tank properly,. 2, 3, 4 5 6, 7,, Loose or damaged wiring., Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustmenL 8, 9, I0 See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation sectton_ Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM POINTS Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1,_ Faulty operator-safety presence control system Poor' cut - uneven 1. 2 Worn, bent or loose blade, Mower deck not level 3 4, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, Bent blade mandrel, 5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257552 SCHEMATIC BLACK RED BATTERY I RED I ;.',, : RED FUSE 30 AMP.. STARTER BLACK WHITE i J t SOLENOID l_ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) WHITE I I ! J -1 I , B_cK_) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR @ SPARK @-------4_ PLUG BLACK (_ ! CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3800 RPM UaHTINa SYSTEM oumPLrr sAM_ACe =600aPM_ YOUR TRACTOR 1S _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1_, _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257552 ELECTRICAL 22 21 / I 26 40 I I | _ 42 41 36 36 35 34 39 39 \ ,\ / / 32 / / I 30 -_ I T I I I I I I / \ ' 31 1 l / \ \ 29 x 28 /
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 AND ENCLOSURES 17 \ 21 ..... _22 21 18 25 26 29 14 19 1 28 26 14-...I I 4 ---...
REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAURPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DRIVE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .- = MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 STEERING ASSEMBLY / t / ..... i 46 47 14 46 26 3 43 3O / 11 / I 12 29 / / 28 lO 34 30 1 I \ f/ t \ \I 7 43
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 SEAT ASSEMBLY I4 $ KEY NO. PART NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 t3 14 14O123 140551 STD523710 19131610 1450O6 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 t40552 121246X 121248X 72050411 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw, Thd+, RoE 3/8-16 x I Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan, Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage t/4-20 x 1-3/8 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPARRPARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DECALS 9 13 2 6 3 15 7 / 7 15 16 10 19 11 8 12 13 21 1 t4 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 138955 132266 143735 143736 132674 133644 142241 133178 128314 137537 4900J I46046 WHEELS .18 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 ----- Operating Instruction Insert Strg Std Auto USA Hood, RH Hood, L.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - _ MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 ENGINE 72 4 17 33 37 31 18 23 21 22 29 \ OPTIONAL 20 EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917+257552 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 LiFT 28 27 26 24 23 22 5 21 30 3 4 6 6 11 12 13 I 19 l 20 13 15 32 19 13 --_ 32 40 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 LIFT KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR42" MOWER - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DECK 76 77 f 73 105 102 34 / 33 32 106 \ 21 22 _3 24 16 28 29 18 42 27
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR= 42" MOWER = MODEL NUMBER 917'257552 DECK KEY NO, PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL =- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.257552 4360-79 21 22 19 2O 2 25 3O 31 26 32 27 33 34 35 36 38 39 37 19 52 40 / 41 42 54 6 44 45 55 17 46 47 56 48 57 49 20 51 6O \ 62 //_3 19 59 64 65 68 69 61 / 72 52 44
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 142671 2274J 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 3t 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 134400 105904X 105905X 138235 134399 134791 138241 142672 134793 142673 120415X 142674 138234 110078X 105909X 105910X 1059tlX 142675 138246 138236 7381050.0 142676 2244J 1059t6X 120470X 110070X 142677 142681 120405X 108980X 120406X 134796 105925X 2232J !08978X 110079X 39 40 124639X 120472X - MODEL -= MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER ...... BLOWER 917.257552 HOUSING .................. ill,,llll AND 1452 ii,ll ,, BAFFLES ii...... \ 6_ 1 I 5 9 1 E.G,._Co.
REPAURPARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO. NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 341 01 12 096 06 I2 100 01 X-25-63 12 083 08 12 083 05 12 072 03 12 086 01 12 041 02 12 094 01 917.257552 1452 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO.
_EPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR-KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-- .................. IGNITION i i,i1,11,1, MODEL i,iii -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV14S, 917.257552 TYPE NUMBER 1452 ii................ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION /ELECTRICAL ........... ,....... [ I L_Z S 17 _,,_ 2 -3 J-,o \ 11 STARTING CRANKCASE SYSTEM I 4 22 20 13 _7 1 i : 50
REPAUR PARTS ...... ' TRAcToR KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL MODELNuIvIBER NUMBER 917.257552 CV14S, TYPE NUMBER IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO.
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® OWNER'S ANUAL MODEL NO. 917o257552 14.0 HP ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engLne has its own model number,. The model number for your tractor wil! be found on the model plate located under the seat,.
