s EL NU 917.258900 OWNER'S MANUAL ° 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 LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 ............................................ , ....
& SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers IMPORTANT: THtS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH., I. GENERAL • 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 possible dependability and performance.. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department, We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor, Please read and retain this manual..
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............. ;.............................................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... 5,15 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ...........................................................
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS iii1_ These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers 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 ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. you.
E PACK CONTENTS OF HA Parts Bag contents [4) Shoulder' Bolt (4) Brackets (12) Crownlock Nuts x8 (12) Carriage Bolts (4) Wheel__ 5/16-18 x 5/8 Washers x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (aouDle oop,_ ] .....................................
i ........... u11 1 "_L]_ LY ASSEM Your new tractor' has been assembled at the factory with the 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 (2) 7/t 6" wrenches STEERING / A socket wrenchset wil! make assembly easier° Standard wrench sizes are listed.
...................... _,, i, ,l:,ll,:,J LY • Close terminal access doors. ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) Use terminal access doors for: • ° Inspection for secure connections ware)_ Inspection for' corrosion, Testing battery. (to tighten hard- • Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left (FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts and (3) locknuts For ease of installation do not tighten Iocknuts until all carriage bolts have been installed.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins_ If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms, Retain with double loop retainer springs with !oops down as shown. (See Figs.
ASS ............................. itll v" CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY "YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST," v' Af! assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_ ,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. 1 hour at 6 amps) ,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/ All tires are properly inflated.
OPERA These symbols may appear O on your tractor or in literature supplied BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE with the product,, Learn and understand their meaning. FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE X FUEL CHOKE REVERSE MOWER.
OPEFIA ON 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 location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for' future reference, LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCHSWITCH . AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CHOKECONTROL THROTTLECONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HOURMETER IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING LEVER __.
OPERAON ! The operation in severe eye or performing spectacles or ...................... of anytractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the standard safety glasses. iluull ......... ................... HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" CONTROL (See Fig.
OPERAON TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE (See Fig. 8) ! Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface_ ° Adjust mower to desired cutting height. • Lower mower with lift control Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar'.
OPERATUON ADD GASOLINE TO START • When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine, o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake, o Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position, o Move throttle control to fast (,_) position o Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.
OPE MOWING • . o o ° o TION TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor,, Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner' (See Fig. 9).
CUSTOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVtCE ..... Check T Check 6/ 6/ Tire Pressure 6/ _ for Loose Fasteners 6/#,4 Mower Blades '" SERVlCE S E RV iC E DATES [ _' 6//'4 Lubrication Check,,Bat!ery chart Level/Recharge .......... 0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ R CheckTransaxle Cooling 6/ Bet!(s) ._,¢.> _..4"r.->£: :.,,,'r..>¢.,,r.. _,G,_ e..: 4.._/_£'_ _#47 t Blade "#" 7 . C Adjust ES .
CUSTOME ............. ii i¸ RESPO ILITIES ................................... 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 BLADE (See Fig. 13) ° If tractor' requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
i_lll _ , ,i i , ii ,,11111,,,i i i rl,,rl............................................ CUSTOMER i ,ll IH'Iil I TRANSAXLE ESPONS COOLING Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year° Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling, CHECK TRANSAXLE (See Fig.
CUSTOME CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING RESPON mLITmES ENGINE AREAS OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other' external surfaces of the engine are kept dean at all times° Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than t00 hours in one year_ Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds_ Clean the cooling fins and exte
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: • • o ° • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control Fever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and atl moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SEIRWCE A TS ADJUSTME llllll,llli i TO REPLACE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21 ) 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-TO-SIDE. , MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) ° Park tractor' on a level surface. Engage parking brake. = Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and remove cover.
,lll,,_l ,,i, MOWER BLADE DRIVE ° ROTOR_ _ MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT CLUTCH '-711 /> i _"::-_ ii.'..::1 \ - 7............ I BRAKE PLATE 'TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left 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. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
SERVICE AND ADJ TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE $TMENTS TO ADJUST BELT (See Fig. 26) STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking broke. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest, It is not necessary to remove mower, If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steeringwheel and reassemble per' instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) . o Block up axle securely Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. ° ° Repair tire and reassemble, Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover . "POSITIVE" (+) (-,) BOLT REAR WHEEL ° ° ° "NEGATIVE" Block rear axle securely Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal, Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely. WAS! FIG.
'llrll SERVgCE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut° o Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments, ° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise tachments,, o Retighten I: _ IJ I I[_ for lighter at- bushing., CONTROL CABLE • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,_) position_ ° Check that speed control lever is against stop screw.
.......................... SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 33 and 34) TO ADJUST With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke (1",I) position_ • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). ° Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed..
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 me re.. ! 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. 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 PROBLEM CAUSE Will notstart I II I t.. Out of fuel, Engine net"CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel 8. 9 Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment. Ill Hard to start property_ ,, i, i, J ii inl ii ,ll i i,i ,,, ,,i t., Fill fuel tank 2., 3, 4. 5, 6 7.
TROU PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch 1 LESHOO G POUNTS CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. engaged L iJllllJl illlll Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 1 2 Worn, bent or loose blade, Mower deck not level. 3, 4.
TRACTOR- _:.MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 SCHEMATIC [ AMMETER (OPTI6_ R_D _B_ML- _ )G L,> IGNITION _ SWITCH /77 -4 I ,,, © REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST..
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ELECTRICAL 22 16 19 33 20 32 20 31 i I l I I I I i t I I \ 46 .t I , 51 I /.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 AND ENCLOSURES 10 9 14 18 38 59 9 13 i? 11 92 57 37 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 t2 13 14 15 16 17 18 I9 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 DRIVE 42 68 29 35 j ,1/I.., 34 <.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 DRIVE KEY NO, PART NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9858M1 7563R 17490508 STD541437 STD561210 149176 t2000034 140080 142509 136927 9204H I394!9 138901 STD551037 1430'12 126909X 137104 136926 23260412 633A109 106932X 136925 136923 '137552 17490528 28 29 30 34 35 36 37 73350600 137213 19131616 '124236X 137648 149412 121749X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER ASSEMBLY 15 14 14 15 23 22 31 30 6 34 33 32 6 27 28 19 27 6/ / / / 16 / \ -\ \ \ ) 38 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 +, KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ENGINE 2 2O 46 53 •,.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. ......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 4 19 12 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 PART NO, 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 124181X 150176 155925 121246X 121248X KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Clip, Push in, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap 14 15 16 I7 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 DECALS 18 6 3 7 15 7 4 8 13 13 16 \ 5 11 12 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 156834 151448 146705 146706 149516 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 133644 138048 142241 146709 156439 4900J 146047 23 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 42 43 39 42 4 2 12 12_,.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2I 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 4'I 42 43 70 72 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 DECK 55 52 48 48 I 47 13 36 2 42 112 45 18 17 11 23 46 22 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-MOWER KEY NO. MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 DECK PART NO. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15699O STD541431 138457 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 137380 129895 137553 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 137152 110485X 140329 106735X 19111016 105304X t23713X 137607 110452X 110509X STD551037 132823 138776 137266 153535 129963 72140610 721106t6 72110608 137166 156085 131494 136572 STD533107 136460 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4197R 12000034 4199R 4216R 4215R.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917,258900 CV22-PS67515 iJ,,,Jl, ii,J iiii ii iii i iii ......................... CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 26-_ m 23_ k i 2 t_ 26 3_ 42 _-29 45 44 _L'43 _J 30 _27 _--.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.258900 CV22-PS67515 IGNITIONtELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Screen, Grass Screw, Grass Screen M4 x 0_7 x 24 (4) Washer, Plain 1/2 (4) Spacer, Fan (4) Fan Screw M6 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.258900 CV22-PS67515 H ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING sYSTEM I 2 1_ 6_ _'_ 4 __-'7 6 @ .jjto o 3 J i....
REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 M-0839070 M-0839080 24_096-05 25-098-03 12_468-01 !2-755-54 12-227-06 45-170_03 82-755-28 12-227-11 12-086-25 - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV22-PS67515 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 !4 15 16 17 18 t9 20 21 22 23 24 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 70 Screw M8 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE CRANKSHAFT - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.258900 CV22-PS67515 _ FUEL SYSTEM ......... L.................... _...... ,_--7 6 9 10 24 26 23 12 5 /14 16 17 0_36 °'38 -3 (.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV22-PS67515 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 917.
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® OWN ' MANUAL 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258900 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 modet 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.
