® 917=258510 OWNER'SMANUAL ®Assembly Operation "Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments ®Repair Parts \ \ CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT 1.1NE,CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1--800-659-5917 . " '''1'111'1'11'11'1 ']'11] ......
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 tNSTRUCT!ONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH° I. • = o . ° o • o ° o • o • o iI. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting.
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 Authorized Service CentedDepartment, We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper toolsto service or repair this tractor, Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
TA OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ..................................... ......................
AND ATTAC ENTS These accessories and attachments wereavailable throughmost Sears retail outletsand servicecenters when the tractor was purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS w, PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed belowwith briefexplanations of how they can help you.
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BLY 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 propePtightness. TOOLS REQUURED FOR ASSEMBLY . STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
BLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. SEAT PAN Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding .... ° Remove cardboard pecking from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position. ,, = Open battery box door. Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
iNSTALL IVIULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) HOOK POINTS WELD NUT • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown° NOTE: Preoassembfe weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down° o ° 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.
J CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM T/-I/S QUALITY PRODUCT° The tires on your tractorwere ovednflatedat the factory fo_" shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
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Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sens. ing switch. Any attempt by (he operator to leave the seat withthe engine running and the attachmentclutchengaged will shut off the engine. = Select desired height of cut. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. _ I o ° TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. ° CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis...........................
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) • When engine starts, allowengine to run with thethrottie controlin the choke ([\1) position until the engine runs roughly,then move throttlecontrolto fast (,_) position. This may require an engine warm-up per_d from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE; KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. ° Forbestresults, adjustthemowercuttingheightsothat the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 10B). For extremely heavy mulching, reduceyourwidth ofcut on each pass and mow slowly. = o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings.
CU RESPONSUBILUTmES Check BrakeOperation _#' CheckTirePressure _l' :: _ T c.;_k,0r_00SeFa,,;ne_ v' : _l' ...........v'.: R Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades _f4 T CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge _ Lub_'catiO'" ch;_..................... v' V' ..... , ,_ ..... ,,,, ....................... ..... ,, :o : :.....'. $/ ...... A_Juo, _=o_o,,_°_ _o°o,o. ........................... v',........... Adjust MotionDriveBelt(s)Tension Check,EngineOil Level Ch.ngoE°g,°ool, .... " i##s _ if , ..... V' ; .
TO SHARPEN TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceo BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requires more than six(6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • To check blade balance, you wilt need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULITI V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after !00 hoursof operation and replace if necessary° The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they. begin to slipfrom wear. TRANSAXLE OIL FILL CAP/DiPSTICK COOLING Keep transaxle free from build_upof dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling° OIL DRAIN PLUG ENGDNE FIG.
CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) 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. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. = Remove screws from blower housing and iift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
SERVmCE AN ADJUST JIENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , = ° = = Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever 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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
SERVnCE A ADJ ................ TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING At the midpointofboth sides ofmower, measure height from bottomedge of mower to ground° Distance =A"on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4° of each other° ° Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis. tance"D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mowe'r housing as shown. ° Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat both front links are equa! in length.
RVltCE AND ADJ TO REPLACE (See Fig. 23) MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools, Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL = Remove mower from tractor (See %0 MOWER" in this section of this manual). REMOVE ° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys_ ° Pull belt away from mower. NUT "A_ JAM NUT BELT INSTALLATION , Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
ENTS 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, remove steeringwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly section of this manual. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generateexplosivegases. Keep sparks, flama and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o o = o TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRULL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28) 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 into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood. INTERLOCKS o Raise hood_ ° = Unsnap headlight wire connector. Standinfrentoftractor. Grasphoodatsides, tilttoward engine and lift off of tractor° To replace, reverse above procedures.
IENGBNE : : ",'",. ]IIIL_ I_ Ill : :5 .............. II I ll_L ' 'ill I' : ..... ,,,, .... ,, , FINAL SETTING - TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 29) CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustmentshouldnot be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: o II ADJUSTMENTS ....... o : ..................
STORAGE ENGUNE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 daysor more. U _ _ JL _ M_ _. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
TROU PROBLEM : :: ::::: : HOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION ,, ,,,, ,,,,j .............. Willnot start 1. 2., 3o 4. 5, 6o 7, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,, Outof fuel, , Enginenot'CHOKED"propedyo Engtneflooded, Badsparkplug, Dirtyair filter, Dirtyfuelfilter, WaterIn fuel. 1, 2. 3, 4° 5, 6 7o B,, Looseor damagedwidng. 9_ Carburetoroutof adjustmenL lo. Eng!no cut ota !u ent,....... Herd to atzzrt "L 2_ 3, 4, 5+ 6 7, Dfrtyalrfitter° Badsparkplug, Weakor deadbattery. Dirtyfuelfilter. StBJeor dirtyfuel.
TFIOUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch POINTS !,, 1_ Faulty operator*safety presence control system, Check wiring, switches and conneclJonso If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department., engaged r=l"l"= ........ Poorcut-uneven ...... r ' 'l'l _l']_l']]U'H .... 1. 2,, 3o 4. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level., Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower° Bent blade mandrel,.
TRACTOR-... MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY RED A_ 1 RE.__O MMETE R ........ FUSE 30 AMP,. WH_,, I ............ {_ I • I %J" BLACK .... I ' ©' '-J-J% STARTER _ '_ J vl ,. I ] SOLENOID : (%-j_ t ........ I|! I J CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED I IGNIT!ON SWITCH WHITE I........ ' i ! 1 |1.... - I I I BLACK J ArT' ENT OFF) LUTCH (CLUTCH "l I GROUNDING CONNECTOR O BLACK UNIT IGNITION (_ CHARGING SY_FF.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTORCHASSIS = MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 t6 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 38 39 100 140 -- PART NO.
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9"07.258510 DRIVE 121 52 1 I 1 1 _...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 DRIVE KEY riO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 t2 13 14 15 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 PART NO. 146682 t23666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 130802 131679 STD561210 105701X 19151216 745504'12 STD551125 7,4490544 STD523710 STD541437 106933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD551037 STD561210 145204 124236X 130807 127275X STD523'107 155071 '120t 83X STD551 O62 1572H 123674X STD523727 KEY NO.
REPABR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 ASSEMBLY +.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - -, MODEL NUMBER 917,258510 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 132759 17720410 4 13 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 156123 137180 109202X 123549X 123487X 17490512 137040 .......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o258510 SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 .4 J I I I t 26 I i 23 12 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR DECALS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 6 14 17 17 9 7 4 14 11 10 5 21 12 13 15 18 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 156834 273504 150676 150677 150680 133644 142235 140837 128314 149516 156439 WHEELS KEY NO.
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REPADR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 LIFT KEY NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 136973 122507)( 105767X, 12000002 19211621 .
REPABRPARTS TRACTOR-- fiiIODF..L NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 42" MOWER KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS 68 TRANSAXLE -- MODi:L NUMBER 9t7.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE REF PART NO. NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8A 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 25 772108A 780086 770102A 776260 7762198 778139 778136 792136A 792047 784352 784355 778229 778113A 778221 778068 778260 786139 786102 792077 792078 792079 788061 792073 26 792125 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4t 42 792035 788040 780072 780108 780001 792001 788095 780105A 780118A 790003 790007 799021 786026 792076A 790079 792073 42A 792085A - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 3 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01 r_ 552 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS 127 & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON -= MODEL NUMBER 917o258510 ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01 872 t71 535 445 I 224 1006 468 _188 _455 52 334
REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917,,258510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01 //2,o j2o, "-=, _o19_UL_' ! 209 783 8ol 615 lo90 803 53
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 32A 33 34 35 37 4O 45 46 51 4964t2 399265 391086 495858 272614 495735 27803 94621 281246 271916 271997 271996 94728 94239 495162 94196 494238 291675 94624 492326 222698 495860 495977 495978 495979 495854 495852 495851 495855 260924 299691 391286 494504 495490 94695 94648 495856 495857 262811 224502 224641 262411 96884 272465 .... MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPASR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATaON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. & 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.
® OW ER'$ ANUAL 14.5 HP IC ELECTRUC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258510 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 seal 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 Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
