MODEL OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly _ Operation _ Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments _ Repair Parts G_L_T_O!_: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation 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. L o , , , * II. ill GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possibfe dependability and performance. °° .... c, i HORSEPQWFR: GASOLINE CAPACFt'Y 15.5 1.25 GALLONS P--'--lOlL TYT'E ('APi-S FiSGiSH):' [ SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F} tAND TYPE: Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE'_"Y RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, !6-20 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................ 4 _NDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSOR!ES ..........................................
ACCE D AT AC MEN These accessories and attachments were available through_most Sears retaiI outlet-oo,_d _',o6 rv.,.e_. ,"_en_ei _ ' "_',. when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the mode_ number of your tractoL ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE O_L FUEL STABILIZER A_R Ffi,.TEF_ ] PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachrnents that fit your tractor. you.
CONTENTS Parts Bag contents ,-" OF HARDWA shown full size -/1 Parts £ PACK packed separately in carton (t) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 " \ // l/ ,\ /'/ ! // /t/ 'I \ © Seat Mulcher Plate ,/ / Steering Wheel Flat Washer _/ (1) Lock %}} washer 3/8 11 (t) Shoulder ,_l _it i (t) Hex Boi 1/2-13 x t ---- 5/t6N8 Video Cassette (t) Locknut 5/16-18 _' (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 --m I ] '!i ............
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts loft 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 wil! make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY o First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown, Tighten securely. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut, Tigr_ten secure!y. o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which al!ows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
ASSE GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING D_SCHARG_NG \ ,f" Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.. /. / DEFLECTOR 3/8-I 6 LOCKNUT 3/8" ................. ', /' WASHER GAUGE O!:) !! WHEEL. J FIG. 5 INSTALL MULCHER (See Figs. 6 & 7) , PLATE FiG. 7 tnstai! two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
OPERATION These symbob may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERAT O KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adiustment& this manual for future reference.
OPERATION __ over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR , TO SET PARKING NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. BRAKE (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER I_PORTAN'_': THE MOTION COHTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL I,.:<_ DEPRESSED, (See Fig° 10) 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. Lower mower with attachment lift control, • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch controt.
OPERATIO Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake, ADD GASOMN£ o Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasotine with a minimum oi 87 octane. (Use of ieaded gasoline wii_increase carbon and tead 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. _.
OPERATION Be sure the tractor is on level ground. Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. The attachments can also be used during the engine wa rm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up. MULCHBNG MOWtNG iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT--UP GRASS AND TRASH.
CUSTO MAINTENANCE ESPONSl mLITIES SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check SERVICE DATES Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners sharpeniRepiace Mower Blades Check Bat!erY Lev!!iRecharge Check Transaxle Adjust Blade i _'4 ...... ] ........ t_1 Cooling ....... 1.......... t_ Belt(s) Tension _5 Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Change Oil Level _##_, ..... _#' if Engine Oil ............... _' ................ _i/_ ........
CUSTO ER ESPONS B ! ES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte_ nance, BRAKE BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY OPERATION tf 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). TRA_LING EDGE FLAT WASHER TIRES o LOCK WASHER Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
CUSTO ER ESPONSJ JLWT ES ENGINE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffF cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its tifeo o Keep battery and terminals clean. ,, Keep battery bolts tight. o Keep small vent holes open° o Recharge at 8-10 amperes for 1 hour.
CUSTOME AIR FILTER ESPONSIBt (See Fig. 18) CLEAN Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. AIR SCREEN (See_ Fig° 19) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overtteating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
CUSTOMER ESPONSm ILITIES MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and 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 t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. tN_LINE FUEL FILTER FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 20) FIG, 20 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.
SERVICE CAUTION: A o o o , , AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Ptace motion contro_ _ever in neutral (N) position, Depress clutch/brake pedal fuJ_y and set parking brake, PJace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn i£_nition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have compJete_y stopped. Disconnect spark pBug wire from spark plug and ptace wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT UNKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECtFtCAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual).
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DR_VE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive beit may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levei surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL , Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler putleys. o Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - o Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
SERVICE TO ADJUST Fig. 291 MOT1ON CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig, 30) LEVER (See The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. o Block up axle securely. , Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER o • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the futiy charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. HOOD POS_TIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HEADLIGHT WiRE CONNECTOR FiG° 32 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig, 33) RGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HEADLIGHT Raise hood. • Puit bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill, .
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, However, minor adjust.ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or loa',! tf the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: , tn general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/ air mixture.
STORAGE 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: I1" IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS 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.
TROU LESHOO NG POINTS PROBLE_ CAUSE CORRECTION Wiif not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. 3, 4. 5. 6, 7, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Engine flooded. Bed spark piug. Dirty air filter, Dirty fue! filter, Water in fuel, 1. 2, 3. 4. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment, 8. 9. I0. Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine start clicks but will not Loss of power Excessive vibration 10, Engine valves out of adjustment. FilI fuel tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING • CAUSE PROBLEM __ CORRECTION = Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch I. 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. Reptace b_ade, Tighten blade boil. Level mower deck, Ciean underside of mower housing, Reptace blade mandrel. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes, 1. Remove obstruction. 2, 3, 4.
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TRACTOR - = NIODEL NUMBER 917.258534 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK i BATTERY REO RED FUSE 30 AMP, AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE STARTER i f i0:0: I BLACK ..... } SOLENOID L A CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE tGN!TtON SWITCH ) (NOT i ,,,,.,TE l I /77 ,,,I O BLACK OCCUPIED) SEATS,,',,T _ _7_ZE_If_LUTCH [" (CLUTCH OFF) ,I_" "] 1 - f--_ BLACK I F I BLACK 'ql ._q _ -t t GROUNDING CONNECTOR METER HOUR (OPTIONAL) l _ SPARK BLACK r BLUE .........
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o .- MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CNASSlS ° _ MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _HAS$1$ oo MODEL NUMBER 9t7o258534 AND 5NCLOSURES KEY NO, ! 2 3 4 5 9 10 !! 12 13 14 17 18 25 26 28 29 30 31 38 39 51 52 53 54 55 57 6O 64 71 74 140 142 143 144 145 146 t47 -- PART NOo 159527 140356 1749O612 19131216 155272 150!56X011 STD533710 155927 145660 155936 17490608 144983X558 126938X 19131312 STD541437 145!98X558 145200 !51287X558 139976 139886 139887 73800400 19091416 145201 17030814 145202 STD522507 STD533707 154798 73680400 STD54!437 150556 156095 154966 1542O7 156524 1
REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 16 £17.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o oMODEL NUMBER 917.258534 STEERING ASSEMBLY LI _, i - ,_Ti.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEEIRING o ° MODEL NUMBEF 917o258534 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 t6 17 t8 t9 20 2t 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 5t 53 54 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 PART NO. 139768 154427 156483 157473 6266H t21748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 156438 STD551137 154779 73901000 132624.
REPAIR PARTS "TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 SEAT ASSEMBLY '\ \ \ ,J 17 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .10 12 13 14 PART NO, 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 12!248X 72050412 12 DESCRiPTiON Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn.
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917,258534 DECALS 13 2 6 3 !8 7 7 18 10 4 20 8 21 21 t2 13 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 PART NO. 156811 150333 151299 151300 133644 150927 156787 !46709 156439 146046 WHEELS KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Oper. Instr. Cap Cnsmr Help Line Hood, R.H. Hood, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917o258534 ENGINE 4 44 38 46 33 37 33 40 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 42
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917o258534 ENGUNE KEY NO, PART NO. I 2 150600 17720410 3 4 13 14 15 16 23 29 3t 32 33 35 37 38 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD55t237 156123 137180 109202X 123549X 123487X 17490512 137040 .......
REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258534 LIFT 28 27 25 24 / 23 i / 7 / /' 49 1' "/ / /, / /' / / /' /// /// / 13 / 4 6 13 19 2O t ................ ;;-;;::;:,t; •,"" ......... _LL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER == MODEL NUMBER 917,2585:34 LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.258534 DECK 76 105 102 c:_ 1 54, _/34 106 101 32 31 2! \ 2 27 -3 4 12 ........
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER ,- o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258534 DECK KEY NO. PART NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 I1 12 13 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008 130832 85085'7 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 14 15 16 t7 t8 i9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 43 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 128774.
REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE _ o MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.258534 310-0650 58 4, 34 139 26 23 9O " 30 44 17 90 _3 s2 91 7 6 4 3 / 24 114 !13 48 ..... " .
BEPAnR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TBANSAXLE ,- o MODEL NUMBER = MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Housing, Lower Assembly, Upper Housing Seal, Lip Ring, Wire Retaining Ring, Retaining Bearing, Shaft Ball Bearing, Cradle Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 Swashplate, Variable Block, Cylinder Assembly Arm, Trunnion Seal, Lip Guide, Slot Shaft, Motor Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x I6 Block, Cylinder Assembly Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGWNE o o MODEL = !ViODEL NUMBER NUMBER 28N707, 9t7.258534 TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 // 634A Y 7t8 _i_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BR_GG$ & $TRATTON ENGINE - ° MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 28N707, 9"17o258534 TYPE NUMBER 0173-0I 1022 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 22 !5 5t K1T
REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 3 ! - - MODEl° - MODEL 20 634A NUMBER NUMBER 84,2 £17.258534 28N707_ 524 868 TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 868A @ C3 % 284A 872 3 445 138 @ 137 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 668 224 f.._.--_ -.
REPAIR PARTS BRtGGS & STRATTON TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER o MODEL 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BR_GGS & STRAT'FON KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 tl 12 13 15 16 t8 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 496412 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 32 32A 33 34 35 37 40 45 46 51 94695 94648 4.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BR_GGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO, NO, 284A 94073 294 810068 304 496280 305 94786 306 307 309 3!0 311 333 334 337 346 356 358 363 383 423 445 455 467 468 474 482 510 523 524 525 535 537 544 552 562 592 60t 61I 6t4 618 634 634A 634B 635 646 657 663 668 718 726 225020 94386 497595 497602 497608 495859 93381 49t055 93705 497708 495993 19203 89838 94073 493909 222561 493903 494439 393474 93621 497606 495230 68838 496113 272403 281 t06 497603 231597 92613 231082 93053 493496 93306 262803 28t16
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SERVICE NOTES 57
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPEFi_ATmON ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN H_LL, NOT ACROSS HgLL SIGHTING _IDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. '11 B A 8 _ _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 controto Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on s_opes.
OWNE 'S UAL 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC} LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258534 Each tractor has its own modet number. its own model number. Each engine has The model number for your tractor wiii 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 Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
