)•_•i: H • .... H • • •• ••• •••• • •• MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety FOR CONSUMER IIIII II ASSISTANCE II rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: II this equipment.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWI NG OBJECTS. FA LURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. L 0 • • • • • • • • GENERAL OPERATION : I11, CHILDREN aRnec_d, nt_deerSatac_dr_ea_edffoO_O;a_ _nstructi0ns in the manua! : ................. ..... Only:allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the nstruct :...... :: .... _: ......
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac: ...._ :i : 13.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and _ ..... GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS performance. ....... Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
,,,,,! ii i i i i lllll i, • , ! iiii Ill,l,l,,,,,ll SAFETY RULES .................................................. .......... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9 OPERATION ............... .........
AND ATTACHMENTS IIH II I nl iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii .,,,,,,.,,,,, ill ii I..H These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased, Most Sears stores can orde r thes e items for,Y0U when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE ....... MAINTENANCE FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS ,,,,,,, % > PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.
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LY iiii , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i iii i iii i ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .... , .................................... Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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. • :•i •/¸ "•,.I•'••::::.
BLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) i CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch _ SEAT PAN bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. BOX DOOR • : Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position. • Open battery box door. • Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on yourtractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance .... • ,Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of th s manual. :' BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
.......... i OPERATI .......... i iii ,,,, ,,,,,,,,, i i These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
i iiUlllll i hill iii I ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i n i Ulll OPERATION H In IIIIIIIIIIIIII II II Inlllllllln IIIIIII Ilnl I III I II n IIIIIIIIIIII m .,Hin II III1!1 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. :Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH i LIGHT SWITCH ......
......................... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, illl i,iiiii HI iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii inll, i i illl ii i i OPERATION i nil n,,m ,_ , ..................... IH i i i,i ,, ,,,,, , i i ill Hi ,i ill i in,m, i i llllll,lllll i i,lll i i i I_1 i m , ,,,,, ,. | The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects t hro wn intoth e e ye s, which can result in severe eye damage.
i,,,,,i i ill ii ii i iii i ,,, ,,, ,,, ....................... rATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE 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. Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.
OPERATION i ii IIH II II II Illlll I ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) I_ • • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded :: gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Useof leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce Valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
ii • ilnlllllll CUSTOMER II RESPONSIBILITIES I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR..SERVICE ........ : If 'Mower Blades AC Lubrication Cha.rt T Check . 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle . _4'7 " t_4 . if Battery Level/Recharge ......... V _ V f Cooling Ks III II III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII V p Change Engine Oil _ _1.2,3 Clean Air Filter E .................. N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffl'er!Spark ........
, CUSTOMER R i i NSIBILITIES ii /_ll L i TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance, Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE • OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highestgear, thenbrake must be adjusted.
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........ illll i CUSTOMERIIRESPONSIBILITIES lU n.i u,,=,=l,=,,,,,,,, ill ==,,,,,,m ii ,, H,,,,,,,,m lliHll L i CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
IIHll I,IIIIWI,I IIIIll Illll I IIIIIIIH ,I I II IIIll CE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. CAUTION: BEFORElever PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift in neutral (N) 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 spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
iiiii ill ii iii i i ill ii i i i ii illlllll ii,,,,,,lllll illlll illl ill AND ADJUSTMENTS iii ill Ul iiiii, ii i i i,ii,lll i ii i i IL II i TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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 underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. , ,.,... i i,,i ill illl illll i ii FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE (See Fig. 21) MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be rep aced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See 'q-o REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work bett off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
SERVICE AND ADJU TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 25) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. _ teries. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
AND ADJUSTM TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 26) BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdll. CIosehood. • Stand in front oftractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedures.
ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE :: TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 27) CONTROL : PRELIMINARY SETTING • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. ° Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). FINAL SETTING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position, • Move throttle control lever to slow (,I_) position.
STORAGE i,i i,i ill ll,l,l,,,ll FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOStTS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. :: .... : ,, ................
/ i Hi,llnl TROUBLESHOOTING . /l/l/_ i i ii CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start i CORRECTION .... 1, Out of fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not"CHOKED" Engine flooded, Bad spark plug, D rty air filter, Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8, 9, 10, i POINTS ii 1. 2, 3. 4, 5. 6. properly, .... : : _ 7. 8, 9. Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment, 10, Fill fuel tank.
i i illl ill , iiii TROU PROBLEM HOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3, 4, Wom, bent or _oose blade. Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY RED Q _je RED FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER i _llh i STARTER BLACK r----_ WHITE ___: 'O'O' 1 t I 1 _ I _" ..... } SOLENOID J CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH WHITE I ,0 : :::' I 1 1 ,UST;-:: .... ' { O f_ I BLACK 1- _1 BLACK f (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK : ,GN,T,O. UNIT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTF_UT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM I GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK PLUG e----ll 28 VOLTS AC MIN.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL 917,256410 ..... • KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 6 7 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.256410 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 t4 15 t8 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 142603 146682 123666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 130802 t31679 STD561210 105701X 19151216 74550412 STD551125 74490544 STD523710 STD541437 106933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD551037 STD561210 145204 124236X 130807 127275X STD523107 149001 120183X STD551062 1572H 123674X STD523727 4470J KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 46 .....
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t7 18 19 20 2t 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 46 47 62 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 ENGINE 7 81 4 33 37 31 4O 23 29 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester !i 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR , - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO, 1 132759 2 17720410 3 152512 4 13 14 15 16 23 24 29 31 32 33 37 38 137348 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 128953 17021008 137180 109202X t23549X t23487X 137040 ....... 40 44 46 62 72 78 81 124028X 17490412 19091416 STD551131 71070512 1749062O 128861 DESCRIPTION Control Th/ch RH Blk Pdl 15 10 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine B&S 13,5HP IC/GOLD Model No 28R707, Type No.
REPAIR PARTS .... TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 SEAT ASSEMBLY _9 5 21 25 23 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 140552 121246X t21248X KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 DECALS 6 19 3 7 14 17 4 14 11 17 10 9 16 13 15 18 16 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1I 12 PART NO. Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal 138955 150676 150677 150680 133644 142235 140837 128314 149516 137537 4900J WHEELS KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 LIFT KEY_ NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 tl 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 MOWER 76 77 68 73 21 22 23 24 25 \ 26 2 29 18 21 13_ 44 27
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 42" MOWER KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTORDANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 DANA TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON 1019 I1058 LABEL OWNER'S ENGINE KIT - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, NUMBER 616 552 I TYPE _614 MANUALI 230 634A 306 8 305_i_ 307 35 lk REQUIR ES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL 130 108 NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 _,J 108A 618 s34e_ _634A 95_ 634C 93_ ! 965 +.+_+++++_ 51 52 ' 138 '_ 50 <_ _108 142 123 II I IIIII1[I lk" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 240 j65 657 '_ 187 I 209 663 601 877 305 _ 78 668 1044 ._75 73 304 455 100! F 334 _.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 BRtGGS & STRATI"ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 801 615 1090 311 803 544 H • H H¸ 51
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
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i SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL ! i _ : : : : SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. : :, J iiiili _r/_; Operate _ greater than 15 ), never across _ _ up and down the face of s;opes (not ally to prevent tipping caution L_ your Tractor ii i when changing i ill ii the {ace. Make turnsgradu- or loss of control. lllll direction i llll ill ....... Exercise extreme on slopes. i_: iHlll ii _:_:.
£RI:IFTIMRN® OWNER'S MANt AL 13.5 HP IC ELECTRIC START 42. MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO 917,256410 Each tractor has its own model number. its own model number, Each engine has The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. L The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. AI! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.
