® NUMBER 917.256562 OWNER'S MANUAL = Assembly ®Operation = Customer Responsibilities = Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER I all safety rules and instructions ASSISTANCE before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS., FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH_ I. . • ° . • = • • . ° = = = ° ° GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow a!l instructionsin {'hemanual _' and on the machine before starting_ Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
CONGRATULATIONS on your pumhase 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 Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or rep_r this tractor_ Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ......... ,..L,.......,,,_a......... 5,=, ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9 OPERATION ..........................................................
: .................. .............................. ACCESSORIES ii i,i i i, i, i,,,,,,,,ll,, AND ATTACH ....... ............................... lllll1,11 llll .... These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased° Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. "_ ENGINE SPARK PLUG GASCAN ENGINEOIL " MAINTENANCE FUEL ..................
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BLY i i i i,i i1,11111,11 ............................... 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 tightnesso TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier° Standard wrench sizes are listed.
BLY - , ° if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6_-10amp s. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer', lock washer and he nut as shown. Tighten securely. ° - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER (See Figs. 5 and 6) - PLATE 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 mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or' in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'SMANUALANn SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR C_mpare the ii1ustrati_n_with y_urtract_rt_ fami_iarizey_urseifwith the i_cati_ns _f Vari_usc_ntr__sand adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER © CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL GEARSHIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG.
OP RATION ............................... iilllilll iii ................................ | 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 over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor isequipped with an operatorpresence sensing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged wil! shut off the engine° ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal ° Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT • o Select desired height of cut. Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
OPERATI TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. When starting engine for the first time or ifengine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra crankingtime tOmove fuel from the tank to the engine° • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutchto "DISENGAGED" position.
...................................................... L CUSTOMER I 'H'I'IlUlU'II'II"I I I I I LITIES i1,1 ,i " REGULAR SERVICE ,_'_._"_f CheckBrakeOperation CheckTirePressure Checkfor LooseFasteners ...... _ !_ _ I................. f........ LubricationChart C ...... ! ! ! .... I V' Q## _ : I ..... .... CheckBattery Level/Recharge 0 ......... =.......... : CleanBatteryand Terminals CheckTransaxleCooling R SERVICE DATES _'_ _ I/ AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension VIa ....
....... _ iiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiii1,11111 LITIES R TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceo 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 o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable° Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE .,. SO.EE. COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling° ENGINE DIPSTICK AND FILL TUBE ENGINE oILV_ LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oit rated with API service classification SF or SG.
ITIES CUSTOM i i MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE, DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE° KNOB Inspectand replace corroded mufflerand spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.
CE D ADJUSTM j!ll,H ,H,I iiii ,111,i ,111111 I ................... !iii11111111111j11111111111 CAUTION: • = ° i ii,iiiiiiiiii IIIIIIIIIL I I II[ I IIIIII I I II I I I I_I'II , iiiii / ii i IIII'I'!II i I LI I I III BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift Depress clutch/brake level_inPedal neutral fully (N)and position. set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
............................ i ,ll,ll, iiii ,ll_ ii,_llllllllllll , ,lllllllllllll illllllll,llllll illllll,,,,,,,,,,,_ ....... E AND ADJUSTMENTS .......... I I1' ii, I' i,iiiiiii FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SiDE-TOSIDEo TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level groundor driveway.
ii,_llll E AND ADJUSTMENTS ill TO REPLACE lllu_u MOWER ill l i jl:,,, BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools° Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL ° ° NUT "A" Remove mower from tractor (See '`TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual)_ Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. ° Pull belt away from mower° BELT INSTALLATION ° Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i, ...... = TO ADJUST STEERING TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27) WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraightforward,_removesteering wheel and reassemble per'instructions inthe Assembly section of this manual., CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generateexplosive gases. Keepsparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
AND ADJUSTM ::: TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT : : ::: : : Raise hood. ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back intothe hole in the backside of the gdll. Close hood. INTERLOCKS TO ADJUST Check wiring° See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual FUSE Raise hood° ° ° Unsnap headlight wire connector., Stand in front of tractor.
.................. S RVICEAND i!lllll _,lllll,l,i, ADJUSTMENTS High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust damage may resulL IMPORTANT; NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED_ OVERSPEEDtNG THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS_ tF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
:: ,..t..tltll._.H..ttll t. _.. H Ill ',till t tltlt I ......... ,'_t_, t l I I 'l .................... STORAGE 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. ENGINE A ! • • I _ I _ ! IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
T COTING POi ,lllllll PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start t. 2, 3. 4 5. 6 7o ,, , ..... ,,IL i,, ,,,,,,ll CORRECTION , _i .......... L • ................ Out of fuelo Engine not =CHOKED" pmpedy', Engine flooded, Bad spark plug, Dirty air fiitero Dirty fuel filter_ Water in fuel 1_ 2. 3. FII]fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start,, ,, Replace spark plug. Clean]replace air ftlter_ 6. Replace fuel filter, 7.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 SCHEMATIC RED otll!tlo BLACK BATTERY i I RED FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER STARTER BLACK IO 1 ©i I L 1 SOLENOID L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL lJP) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH _J I t I I t I I 7 .... !,- BLACK CONNECTOR GROUNDING oLAo* A ,G.,TION---O _1 UNIT PLUGS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM LIGHTING NOTE SPARK 28 VOLTS AC MfN, @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) SYSTEM I_ I \ ...... '- - ...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ELECTRICAL 22 21 70 41 4O \ 26 19 " 25 l / I f / 29
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ELECTRICAL KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 52 55 70 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DRIVE 57 89 31 72 59 83 42 • 84 61 64 88 21 87 18 58 42<:_ 5 19 40,-,._ 5 26.,._ 18 42--_ 39,,-,,. 3O 52 6 62 35 34 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. 145607 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 t3 14 15 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4'1 42 44 45 46 146682 123666X 12000028 121250X 174905t2 141002 STD561210 105701X 19151216 74550412 STD551125 74490544 STD5237t0 STD541437 t06933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD551037 STD56t210 145204 124236X 130807 127275X 74760512 151128 120183X STD551062 t572H 123674X STD523727 4470J 153399 19131312 105706X ! I0812X 12000039 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING NUMBER 917.256562 ASSEMBLY ,, _, 62 -- MODEL _'-'-_42 "_'_ 37 44-...+.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 J i I t 1 I 5 t | t l {_.-.-- 16 23 12 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917o256562 DECALS 6 7 7 17 11 9 8 22 \ 19 14 13 14 15 t2 KEY NO. 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO, 140819 150683 150684 133644 150927 145245 128314 t50333 137537 4900J 146046 150678 18 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ENGINE 27 15 14 13 10 81 6 32 31 34 37 39 40 41 33 29 23 \ 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 3 PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 I2 13 15 16 17 18 t9 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3I 32 49 PART NO. 136973 145117 I05767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 122512X 139865 139866 4939M 127218 7335O800 130171 73800800 139868 12000037 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 126971X 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 145212 DESCRIPTION Wire Assy,, Inner, with Plunger Shaft ,Asm.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER DECK 76 68 34 33 105 102 32 31 '_. 106 +116 113 111 _ \ _ 21 22 114 24 26 29 18 27
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 132671 2274J 3 134400 4 105904X 5 105905X 6 134788 7 134399 8 120951X 9 148266 10 2225J 11 134793 12 143679 13 120415X 14 142674 15 106846X 16 106095X 17 105909X 18 105910X 19 105911X 20 142675 21 138246 22 138238 23 148268 24 143673 25 2244J 26 t05916X 27 120470X 28 t10070X 29 142677 30 142681 31 124644X 32 108980X 33 120406X 34 134796 35 105925X 36 2232J 37 108978X 38 110079X - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, 868_ TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 _ 40 3s 819 34 42 @36__::_341 _ _ 45 219_ 534 ? 642 18 165 643 535 ...... 2,_,,,I 523 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 42A707, 917.256562 TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 801 783 802 311 803 653 258 201 267 209A 265 259 209 ......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 22 5 881 8A 9 244 572 5A 10A 13 !10S8 OWNER'S 10 MANUALI _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS KEY PART NO. NO. & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 230 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 235 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 240 394.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 O1 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE, 15 0 MAX. 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 direction on slopes.
(RnFTSHnN ° OWNER'S MANUAL 19.0 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number.. Each engine has MODEL NO. 917.256562 its own model humbler. 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, Roebuck and CooService Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
