SEAl, S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.250032 ® 20 HP IC ELECTRIC START 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instruct,ons Before Operating This Equipment • AssembUy • Operation , Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment oRepair Parts Sears, i i ,11,,,111,, Roebuck , ,,I, ,,,, ,,,N and Co., Chicago, i,, ,,,11,,1,1 H,I II, I,,,,HI, IL 60684 U.S.A.
A SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation & Mowers IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. L GENERAL • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only a_low responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE'rf RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 10-12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 17-20 CU STOMER R ESPONSIBILtTtES ..................... 3, 13-16 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 STORAGE ,.. ..
ACOESSORBES AN ,,t i J i ATTACHMENTS i These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers..
Parts Bag contents Parts packed separately in carton shown full size i ,, i= i,i ,,i,,, i ,,i ....
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Adjustable wrench _ STEERING _,....- WHEEL INSERT (t) Tire pressure gauge (t) Utility knife LOCK WASHER When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). ,_ HEX BOLT PLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK * . .
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) PREPARE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob,, BATTERY (See Fig, 3) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentallyin contact with battery acid. • Assembte adjustment knob, Iockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten_ • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. .
TERMINAL A 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. • Raise hood. • Make sure d rain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery support, BATTERY BOLT CAPS BATTERY TRAY FiG. 6 • Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of tractor.
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 location of various controls and adjustmentSr Save this manual for future reference, UGHT SWITCH LIFT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ,THROTTLE INDICATOR CONTROL LIGHTS HOUR METER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH PARKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT BRAKE LEVER RANGE SHIFT LEVER FIG.
..... ....._ . ......... .. =.....=...,, ........ =, ..... , OPERATION 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 before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE; YOUR TRACTOR TO USE CHOKE TO SET PARKBNG Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
OPERATION ]BEFORE STARTING CHECK ENGINE THE ENGUNE OiL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with unit on level ground. ° Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. DEPRESS FOOT •Indicates you must depress clutch/brake pedal fully to start tractor.
CUSTOMER RESPONSmB LmES ............. i u, uu FILL,. DATES AS YOU COMPLETE [ REGULAR SERVICE LO_'_ _"_Z_,'_'/_4,,_" ............... ........ check Brake O;erati0n "_ Check Tire Pressure _ T Check for Loose Fasteners ....... $##. R SharPen!Replac e Mower Blades A Lubrication Chart ' _'-'_,_-_-"_ __O_,-r_, _ _ '4_j/" _"__v4_ _ , , ......... _ ........ ! 6_'41 ...... _ ..Check Battery Level/Recharge I $f 0 Ctean Battery and Terminals V' "Check Transmission [ _ T R ,,r, r" r_.
CUSTOM RESPONS BILITIES TRACTOR BATTERY Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. BRAKE . Acid solution levee in each battery cel! should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or ironfree water if necessary, Do not overfill. • • • Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery botts tight.
PO LRTHES ,in ENGINE LUBRICATION On}y use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
...... 1... i.ll-iT,, ........................ . ...i.1.. CUSTOMER _:_ .i....li AIR FILTER FOAM i.,,,,t 1.1.= . .i..._ .... i RESPONSiBiLiTIES . .,i,, .................. ,,i., PRE-CLEANER ENGINE .. '"!ll' ",1 OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used for more than 100 hours in one year. (See Fig. 15) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............. _ CAUTION: ,H,, .................. ,,'H.!. . BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake • •. • • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Place Ignition gearshiftkey lever in "NEUTRAL" Turn "OFF" and remove position. key. ...... Make sure the blades ana all moving parts nave compJetefy stoppea, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come In contact with plugo =,,,,,= ....=r .....
.... TO REPLACE MOTION Figs. 21 and 22) =,=,= , =....... TO ADJUST DRIVE BELT (See i,,, STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Figs. 29 and 30) ASSEMBLY , Lift hood, • Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel • Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure_ THROTTLE CONTROL RETOR ADJUSTMENTS Disconnect headlight wire connection° CABLE AND CARBU- (See Figs. 31 and 32) Never attempt to change maximum engine speed.
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. i,, ,, i,, FUEL SYSTEM ............................. CAUTION: IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
,u ,,,,r,ll.... _, U ................... ,r' i " I i ,,, I'l"ll' nl Ilļ ' 'I i, , t " , i,,,,11 ..... PROBLEM i,i ..... "- i i ........ ,it CORRECTION t Out of fuel 2 3. 4 5 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter.. Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel 89, 10 Hard to start 1 2. 3 4, 5. 6 7 8. rllll n properly Fitl fuel tank See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug.
"['ROU PROBLEM LESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1, Faulty operator-safety Poor cut - 1Lmeven 1, 2. 3. 4. Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, Bent blade mandrel_ Mower blades wll! not rotate POINTS presence control system° tn clutch mechanism. I Check wiring, switches and connections, If not corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department.
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20 HP TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 SCHEMATIC REO © ;ATTERY j ......
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO.
REPABR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR CHASSIS == MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR GROUND = - MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 DRIVE 66 / 72 73 69 32 6 71 86 85 84 94 \ . \ 59 .
RIEPAaR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR., GROUND - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPABR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ° .. MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO.
RE!PAURPARTS 20 HP TRACTOR .. = MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 STEERING E 59 E 56 ,9 36 / 0 lL:,/ 3 1 16 /.
REPAaR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 STEERING KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Handle, Adjust, Lift Nut, Special Rod, Adjust, Lift Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Spring Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Cover, Access Shield, Heat, Rear Cap, Spring Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Brace, Heat Shield Bolt, Hex l/4-20 x 1/2 Grade 5 Nut, Crowntock 1/4-20 Grommet, Split Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 29 80 79 78 48 62 58 .
REPAnR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 AYP TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO.
REPADR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ELECTRIC - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250032 LIFT ACTUATOR 4 7 / f f f f f J f 11 12 13 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 1862J 2 3 4 5 6 7 1863J 8331J 1857J I865J 1864J 677A149 8 674A281 KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ELECTRIC - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250032 LIFT ACTUATOR 3 11 17 5 15 / 14 / 17 10 10 13 $ :,, KEY PART NO, NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 110921X 128491 12849o 1058O6X 132663 128314 106974X 4900J 131283 | :: DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER _5_ _6 917.250032 739.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER CYLINDER 1 110-3424-_1 2 517-0048-01 3 800-0051 4 5 104-0776 101-0450 6 7 8 101-0450-02 101-0450-10 101-0450-20 101-0450-30 104-0575 101-0782 101-0439-0! 9 10 11 12 13 10t-0405 509-0041 516-0072 120-0735 110-1824 14 110o1824-02 I10-1824-05 110-1824-10 I10-1824-25 t10-0197 15 110-0197-02 110-0197-05 1t0-0197-10 110-0197_25 101-0432 16 19 20 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 739.11054D BLOCK KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ONAN ENGINE ,, MODEL = .. MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.250032 739.11054D 5 9 2 5 i i .....................
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 739.11054D STARTER COMPONENTS OIL FILTER KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ONAN ENGINE - MODEL = - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.250032 739.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR ..., MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 739,11054D OIL BASE KEY PART NO. NO° 1 102-1325 2 3 4 102-1387 526-0251 800-0061 5 6 7 8 505-0110 102_0938 102-0743 102_0713 GEARCASE, IGNITION CONTROL, ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, Base, Oil (Includes al! Plugs and Plug Gasket) Gasket, Oil Base Washer 3,8" Screw, Cap, Hex Head 3.8.16 x 3.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 739.11054D 917.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 739.11054D AIR CLEANER KEY PART NO. NOo 1 2 3 865-0020 140-2005-50 140-1496 4 140-2522 5 870-0399 6 7 140-2493-53 815-0575 11 14 16 20 21 22 140-2025 140-2017-50 508-0021 312-0256 140-2536-01 815-0178 23 29 31 140-2536-03 140-2537 815-0463 32 33 140-2441 865-0029 BLOWER HOUSING AND GOVERNOR DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE .. MODEL NUMBER 739.11054D ................IZ 11111 " ........... .................. i, 8 FUEL PUMP AND FILTER I I :i 9 ,t ! _8 6 3 8 11 12 48 917.
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ONAN ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 739.11054D EXHAUST SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 6 134-4254-50 134-4655-50 154-2746 800-0026 7 9 12 850-0045 134-4445-50 821-0009 13 154-2732-01 DESCRIPTION Cover, Exhaust, L..H Cover, Exhaust, R_H. Gasket, Exhaust Adapter Screw, Cap, Hex Head 5/16-t8 x 3/4" Washer, Lock, Spring 5/16" Support, Exhaust Cover Screw, Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x3/8" Manifold, Exhaust FUEL PUMP AND FILTER KEY PART NO, NO.
SERVICE NOTES 5O
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING FIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE. ol / 15 ° MAX. ii h M AA, _ _ I_ ii '1'r"11111"1 'll"l'r'l'"rl i,ii i I _,,M, I.... I , ....... Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direcbon on slopes.
® S A/ S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.250032 2O HP IC ELECTRIC START 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTO Each tractor has its own model number. number. Each engine has its own model 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 Service Centre and most Retail Stores.
