OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255430 £RRFTSMR#® Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 12.5 HP IC C START II MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
SAFETY Safe Operation PracticesRULES for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETANDTHROW1NG OBJECTS° FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,, I. GENERAL OPERATION Ill. CHILDREN • Road, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
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, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department, We have competent, welt-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 C USTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 14-17 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4 INDEX ............................................................................. 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........................................
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS H ,== , , These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased,, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor,, ENGINE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE MUFFLER AIR RLTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor,.
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==1 i=,1 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 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. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
i,i ..................................................... BLY ,i,iii1,1,,11,,,,,,,i ,,,,,,,,i, ,,i,1,, i, HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL PREPARE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contactwith battery acid. • Assemble adjustment bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Do not smoke.
,=,,,,,, 'MH',1' '="='n = ...... =........ =, ........ ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before installin 9 battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. ................ mu.=,, = n.,n,, = • Lift seat to raised position. ° Open battery box door.
= .... =1 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractorto familiarize yourself withthe Iocationsofvariouscontrots and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS l 1 GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG.
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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores.
, , i,,i, i i,, III,,,,I,,,H '11' OPERATIC ,,i,, TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) o Your unit 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. , i1,,111ii If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
OPERATIO TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS (See Fig. 7) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fue!, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress the clutch/brake brake. • Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" • Move throttle control lever to "CHOKE" position for cold engine start.,, For warm engine start, move throttle control to FAST position.
iii " ................ ,,i i,iiiiii1,, i CUSTOME , '...... _°_ n .... £o-'<"_" 9,_ _,_' __CE ._ , Check Brake Operation _ _' Check Tire Pressure I_/ _ T Check for Loose Fasteners if a Sha_erdRep{ace i ........... ......... _44 ......... I_ 0 Clean Battery and Terminals ... _/ R Check Transmission Cooling ! .t##s ............ Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks Clean,Air FiIter .....CleanAir.Screen _/ '.................. ' e" ........... V' ...........
iin, n l ....................... I ' i I CUSTOMER ml,,_,mlnn i hill BILiTIE I n.... i,,u,i n,, u ,i i II TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade wil!cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
iii MUlU'I' I IIIIIlU'I IIII1'111 lU ................. RESPONSIBI V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace ff necessary. The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE CAPtDIPSTICK COOLING Keep transaxle free from buiLd-upof dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling° ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage, COVER_ KNOB SPARK .__CARTRIDGE COVER PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual _NUT _""_PAPER IN-LINE FOAM _CARTRIDGE PRE-CLEANER _ FUEL FILTER (See Fig.
CAUTION: • BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; pedal fully and set parking braker Place gearshift lever In "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch In "DISENGAGED" position, Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect sp ark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. =n,=M,,H = ',""H = = TO REMOVE MOWER =IM= '=,, H = H, HH= (See Fig.
..................................... _ .. SERVICE DA mower° ADJUSTMENT - - Check adjustment on right side of tractor+ Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. Place one bIock directfy behind the left mandrel. Place the remaining block under the stamped ridge on the right rear edge of mower deck. Lower mower deck to its lowest height of cut position (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in Operation section of this manual).
......... i ,11111i SERVIC ii iiii i i i.iii (See .i MOWER BLADE ii AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIINIII i iiiiiiiii TO REPLACE . DRIVE BELT i.. WITH PARKING ....... . ... ........ BRAKE "ENGAGED" Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on Ievei surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley.
i.ii.,rn1111 RViCE IL, _,, ADJUSTMENTS .... TO ADJUST STEERING TO START WHEEL ALIGNMENT ii, (See Fig. 26) FRONT I ............................................ TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor,. If damage hasoccured to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS ,11,, iii ........... i, ,,111 ................................ WiTH A WEAK i (See Fig.
TO REPLACE FUSE TO REMOVE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type ptug-in fuse. The fuss holder is located in the engine compartment, directly in front of the dash TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector° • Stand in front of tractor, Grasp hood at sides, tilt forward and lift off of tractor. BULB • Raise hood • To reinstall, frame_ • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
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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 .......................... A _ I _, ' ii ii i, gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow store the engine to cool CAUTION: Never the tractor with before storing in any enclosure.
=1 IIHii i= i ,=,=,,,,=,====,=== i i1=1 ................................................ TROUBLESHOOTING ,111 .............. i1,11 , i, POINTS iii I i i,iiii i,i i i iiii PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7_ Out of fuel Engine not"CHOKED" pmpedy. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirtyair filter. Dirtyfuel filter Waterin fuel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5_ 6. 7. 8. g 10. Looseor damaged wiring. Carburetor eut of adjustmenL EnginevaJvesoutof adjustment. ..................
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged i. Faultyoperator-safety Poor 1. 2. cut- urlevert Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CORRECTION presence control system, 1o Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact Sears Service CentedDepadment. Wsm, bent or loess blade,, Mower deck not level- 1. 2. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY | ...... nED C)_ FUSE 30 AMP. WHIT_ t STARTE R I BLACK SOLENOID BLACK SEAT SWITCH iGNITION SWITCH 1 (NOT OCCUPIED) 1 i CLUTCH / BRAKE ! (PEDAL UP) , TU, "1 /-27 I A'I-PMENTCLUTCH I (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK .... t ! BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT I-, PLUG_ F__.__ SPARK RED -,jLj_J_j-----4 ALTERNATOR 3 AMPS DO __ @ 3600 RPM {BATTERY IN LINE) 20 VOLTS AO (MIN.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ELECTRICAL A B 12 C 13 D 18 E 0 F 35 37 28 16 31 8 \ \ \ \ \ \ 38 28 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ELECTRICAL KEY NO, PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 121265X STD365402 124211X 132O17 4207J 132202 4799J 129965 109596X 109081X STD551125 73350400 74780408 STD551225 STD541425 131563 109553X STD601005 104445X STD601005 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 42" TRACTOR CHASSIS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 AND ENCLOSURES A B C 15 -")1_ _ D E F _19 G 35 I K 11 24 _ _7 L M _2 40 9 B 10 21 17 11 30 37 31 G G 33 rG 30 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR CHASSIS KEY NO, 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 24 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 AND ENCLOSURES PART NO, KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 DRIVE D 30 __1 13 39 14 34 H _5 3 \ 4, 9 " 37 10 36 % 2 23 51 ;> 35 75 74 75 A c D E F 18 72 1 L_ 19 _6o_ 1_16 32 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 DRIVE KEY NO, PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ASSEMBLY 38 39 / 36 37 26 27 10 t7 18 44 19 23 30 35 31 24 29 28 25 26 34 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 '12 13 t4 15 16 17 I8 19 20 21 22 23 133741 133988 135227 135228 6266H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 130468 STD551137 73610600 110438X 7401t056 73901000 132624 132614 57079 124035X 126684X STD551125 71070410 127501 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 SEAT ASSEMBLY D D E ,,_ 4 f x " ! .i .i 15 \ ,/ J \ f_ \ 2 L,.t.- 15 12 A B C D E 13 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 DECALS 14 19 6 3 7 8 21 5 8 7 4 14 11 9 16 12 13 15 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ENGINE 1 27 30 % 34 29 / OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester B D E F G H I 22 18 21 20 lg 38 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 '18 19 20 21 22 PART NO. 132759 17720410 137418 137348 STD551131 71070510 125593X 13280324 13200300 STD551237 17490620 105736X 105839X 105838X STD551025 123650X 23 128953 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh Blk Pd115 t0 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine B&s 12.5hp I/c Dual 1 Vt, Model No. 286707, Type No.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 LIFT 7 8 4 5 6 3 6 5 13 13 4O Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 67 68 t 46 36 53 33 32 31 30 47 21 I 22 24 17 25 26 16 28 27 29 18 42 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 42" LAWN TRACTOR 42" MOWER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 137525 72140506 138017 1380!8 124670X 130832 73800500 850857 10030600 129962 11 12 13 127843 129895 193-1#-2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 128774 110485X 128961 72110618 73800500 73350800 136888 73680500 134753 131267 105304X 123713X 110452X 130968 19111016 131491 78158 129963 129861 73050900 72110614 133835 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 - MODEL 4360-48 DANA TRANSAXLE NUMBER 22 19 37 19 52 4O 53 41 42 43* 54 44 45 55 46 47 56 48 57 4g 50 51 55 19 6O 43*52 44 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
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REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 286707, 917.255430 TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 _ _ 6s7 307 ss2i 757 i 523 Y337 !3 422 219 1 *SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL. 46 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON 1i2i CARB,U,RETOR ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL OVERHAUL KIT NUMBER 917,255430 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 I 130 147 618 ° 634B 834 t 611 127 535 52 224 164 _ 123 137 537 663 646_ _'r--- @ _284 138 rN,=, 47 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ,u=H ...... ENGINE - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255430 NUMBER NUMBER ,, , 286707, TYPE 0441-01 =,,, ,u ,,, ,, :3tO ! _= Housing Length --_ 801 NOTE: To Identify Brlggs and Stratton manufactured starter motors, measure the houslng length, KEY NUMBER 309 310 MANUFACTURER Briggs & Housing Stratton 12V Length 3-21/32" 311 510 544 Brush Drive Armature 801 802 803 i Motor and Thru Bolt Drive Assy.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 42" TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTmNG 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. o'1 ..& , 'I'll'Ill' II I J I /_ _i| _ _1 _ 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 li_ caution when changing Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine direction on slopes. ..........
® OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255430 P IC 12.5 C START 42" MOWER 6S TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 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 wifl 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.
