/;N L _ MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 • • • • ° OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION: . Read and follow all safety rules and instructions FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE before .operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
SAFETY Safe Operation Practices RULES for Ride-On Mowers :, IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHtNE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FA LURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COULD RESULT IN SER OUS NJURY OR DEATH. 1. GENERAL OPERATION .... ' • Read, understand, and follow air instructionsin the manual Tragic accidents can occur it the operator is not alert to the andQn the machine before starting. : : presence of children.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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 remedy, Service petent, service Please 19.5 GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006" EXHAU ST: .007" -.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION. .......... ...;.................. ,.. ...................... 11-16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................... ....... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-47 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ....................................
lllll i I,IIM Ill ACCESSORIE i Hill ii i ill II L I1[ ATTACHMENTS i i i i ......... .............................................................................. These accessories and attachments were available throughmostSears retail outletsand servicecenters Whenthe tractorwas purchased: Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. .......
iii i OF HARDWARE i lllll L I Parts Bag contents shown full size i i //- j "_ _il;Hex'Bo/t'5/;6"-18x (1)Locknut , in i Video Cassette Steering Whee! Mulcher Plate 5/16-i8 , Steering Boot Manual _-_ , _/_'_ (1)-Washer r 17/32 x II;I Seat Frl]r (1) Shoulder 11-Bolt 5/16-18 (1)Hex Bolt 1/2-13xl Parts bag contents (1) Lock Washer 1/2 • ! Parts Bag not shown full size {_ __/ i in carton 3/8-16 ×1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 i-1/4 i i I i , N- ( ) LaNe Flat Washer I (1) He
ASSEMBLY . iii 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY Lift hood to raised position. Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protective caps and discard. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. SEAT 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 6-10 amps.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER Figs. 4 and 7) AND DRIVE BELT • (See • Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Install clutch rod in clutch lever. Secure with retainer spring. • ° Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 5 and 6) • install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, tock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • Tighten hardware securely. o i Raiseand hold deflector shield in upright position. ° Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slideinto place, as shown. ° Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
i i illl i OP These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
i i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i,iiiiiii1,,,,i i, i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIIHIII I,I1,111111 IIIIIIII I II OPERATION k KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S k " MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswithyour tractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsofvariouscontrolsand adjustments. Save thfs:manuat f0r future reference. _:i ......
i ii , i i iiiiiii,i i i ii i OPERATION II iiiii II I i I II II IIIIIIIIIIII I I IIIIIIIIIIII II III IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII iiiiii I III III .i 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 orIIII repairs.
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WARNING: 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. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank; start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS • MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASHI CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many t rues and reduce them in size sothat as i they fall ontothe lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass wi!l biodegrade quicktyto provide nutrients for the lawn.
CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES = AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_//_7 Check Brake Operation if If • Check Tire Pressure IV' V _ T Check for Loose Fasteners i I_ R Sharpen/Rep lace Mbwer Blades _4 C Lubrication Chart : Check Battery Level/Recharge I/6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals V'' R Check Transaxle Cooling If . l/ " ' Adjust Blade Belt(S ) Tension li##s Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Te nsion ' 1_ s II Check Engine Oil Le.vel E N G i t# l V' lU I I li_l,_.
ILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rues 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 highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • BLADE (See Fig.
CUSTOMER R NSIBILITIES V-BELTS After oil has drained corn pletely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
u i¸ I ii i Lh ,,,, iiiniiiiH ,llllll, Illlll CUSTOMER II I IIIIIIIIIIIII I = I I IIi I1111111 IIIII 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 MUFFLER CARTRIDGE, SPARK PLUGS Inspect and replace corroded muffler arid spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire _hazardand/or damage.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS llili= el i CAUTION: ! o o o ,ll i ill i ii i i i BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake, 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 can not come in contact with plug.
AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY. BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO' MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. Disengage attachment clutch control. • Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. • • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. Remove belt from engine pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings .which.may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
:AND ADJUSTMENTS SE TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE (See Fig, 27) MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. Park the tractoron levelsurface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST (See MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fig. 29) 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. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS ! i i TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE (See Fig. 32) Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. teries, Always wear eye and smoking materials awayprotection from batwhen around batteries. _ T FUSE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 33) I • • • i If your battery is too weak to startthe engine, it shouldbe recharged.
i ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35) The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustmentshould not be necessary. Checkadjustment as described below before looseningcable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
i i mL i STORAGE m m J ii 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: ]T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ii ,i i i i, TROU POINTS ii PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 2. 3, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. ,. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter.
TROUB G POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION u Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment:clutch 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. 2.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 SCHEMATIC BATTERY RED STARTER SLACK ) CLUTCH t BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH __ .... 1 IGNITION I t sLAcK ! NT CLUT GROUNDING CONNECTOR HOUR }_ METER _J (_LUTCH OFF)_rl 1 (OPTIONAL) BLACK C_ CHARGING 3 AMP DC IGNITION UNIT _ I} SYSTEM OU_pLIT @ 3600 RPM GAP t _ SPARK PLUG (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) 28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 36D0 RPM :.-.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917,.258271 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 40 41 42 43 44 45 52 55 70 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR :....: ..... MODEL NUMBER 917;258271 DRIVE 7O 116 J --.... _:--..-18 121 "- )/48 "118 26 51 _._.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER ASSEMBLY f_ t _1 i ,_-'---42 I 62 :.... 27 _ _-----'17 \ \ \ • 68 38 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917,25827:1 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 11 13 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 51 54 62 63 65 66 67 68 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.258271 ENGINE 3 38 14 13 81 17 i 32 31 34 37 39 40 41 33 91 92 23 29 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT _.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.258271 ENGINE KEY NO. i PART NO. 1 2 3 151273 17720410 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 25 26 27 29 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 149723 144069 144068 138129 150176 145552 STD551125 STD522507 272250 13280336 13200300 STD551237 17490624 156123 145996 73920600 152927 137180 157103 155971 123487X 106082X 17490512 8543R .......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTORMOWER -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 LIFT 2524 23 ! 49 5 ! / i .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258271 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 49 5O PART NO. 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 139868 _ STD624008 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 126971X 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 145212 110452X DESCRIPTION Wire Asm,, Inner/Sprg, w/Plngr LT Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Ring _5133-62 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 MOWER DECK 46 45 / 47 31 116 117 21 21 92 S2 3 24 25 118 92 26 6 27 "I9 103102 18 9 8 /_ ,oo_] ,o_ 1_ 101 44 lo4 106 _.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 DECK PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \ 14 //lO 26 _ll ! _\\'5 25 \ 15 23 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 PART NO. 140123 140551 74760616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 .155925 121246X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER 917,258271 DECALS 6 1 2 7 7 17 22 / 19 14 13 5 • i ¸ 15 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 10 11 I3 14 15 PART NO. 156439 156810 151299 273503 151300 133644 150927 146709 150333 156811 146046 151401 139346 WHEELS KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL -MODEL NUMBER 917,258271 NUMBER 310-0650 58 34 139 28 59 26 23 19 68 / / I4 91 7 '_ 4 / 5 /.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODELNUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE , MODEL NUMBER 917=.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTORBRIGGS & STRATTON -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 ENGINE , MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831-A1 i _ 51 358 GASKET SET ! 108 51A 1861 PUMP REPAIR KITI" ! 121 CARBURETOR 51 52 _i• KIT 205 104 103 634 _119 195s1'1 859 52 392 257 434 __356 334 _ ¸ ' 851 468 332 (_ .............
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258271 ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 3 7 1831-A1 _ 22 881 9 8A 9 244 572 5A 10A 9 10 ]1058 OWNER'S MANUALJ [ 1019 LABEL KIT] REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO, NO. 1 2 3 4 5 5A 7 7A 8 8A 9 10 10A 1I 12 13 15 16 2O 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 40 41 42 45 46 5O 51 51A 52 53 MODEL NUMBER 917.258271 ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION r ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING " -.- SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. A _! "J_ ml _ ,, 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 caut,on when changing direction on slopes. • ii i i .............. L_. i i .......... i ! .
[RaFTSMRN® OWNER'S MANUAL 19.5 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC(HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258271 Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 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 Co. Service CentedDepartment and most Retail Stores.
