8EAR6 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities = Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
SAFETY RULES Practices 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 GENERAL • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in 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 Center/Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wili enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................ _........................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... .3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...._;............... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY ................... ......,, .................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .... ,,. ........................................ 4 ASSEMBLY .......................... _......... ;....... ,................... 7-9 OPERATION ...................... ,.j ........ .._.., ...............
ACCESSOR AND ATTACHMENTS 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 DLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor, Many of these are listed below with b_ief _xptanations of how they can help yo
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher (1) Large Flat Washer 3/8 Steering Boot (1) Hex Bolt 5/16q8 x 1-1/4 = Video Cassette Mulcher Plate (1) Locknut 5/16-18 ,, , i,,,, ,,,i,,,,,un ..... ' .....£ I ' ' (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 q Manual I Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown .... (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4,X,,!,,6,,Gauge (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I full size ,,,,,,, ,,-..
Jil,,ll- = u ,,, ii i1,,,i,_,_,_,.,i,,, ...... i, ,...... ASSEM __ M II.... LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb[ed for sh pplng 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.
• , ..... i ............ ii- ,, ,n,,,i, ,,,, i, ,11 ..... -- ASSEMBLY o Connect BLACK grounding cableto negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. o Close battery box door° Open battery box door for: ,, Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware). o Inspection for corrosion. o Testing battery., o Jumping (if required)_ Periodic charging.
ASSEMBLY mu H Huu ii , u ,,, m DEFLECTOR SHIELD GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING :KET 3/8-16 LOCKNUT ;HOULDER BOLT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5A HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5B and 5C) • FiG. 5C 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° o Tighten hardware securely. o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
OPERAT!ON i, ...............................................• These symbols may appear n on your tractor or in literature supplied with ths product, Learn and understand their meaning.
i ,i i ii!,,iii ,-i .... OPERATION ........ i ,i,i , ,,,,,,,,,,, , ii1,,,,11, ii KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLF.
-i,,,,,,=._ ............. , ,, ,i,,i,,,i,.i, , i, i,,,,,,i,, OPERATION ................... ii ........ ...... , i .. 1,1,1 ,,i,i ii ,, ,,,,,1, 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° ,11..... ,,, , ,i ............
OPERATNON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal, o Make allturns slowly° 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° TO TRANSPORT . Select desired height of cut, , ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment control. Raise attachment ment lift control.
OPEIRATNON TO START Do not mow grass when it i_ wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. ENGnNE (See Fig. 9) 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 Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. o o Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
GUSTO MAINTENANCE I FIESPONS B LQT ES SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check for Loose Fasteners SharpentReptace Mov,er Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge CI_ Check Transaxle Ceoting Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oft Clean Air Filter N G I N E Cfean Air Screen v' Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester Replace Oil Filter (if e
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An unbalanced blade wil! cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. Fiance° 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" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),. .
CUSTOMER RESPONSaBUL TI , . ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, iiiilllll ..... i,r V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) 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, Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH, • Be sure tractor is on level surface.
...... i¸, ,,i,1,,,,i ,, i,ii ..... _ , ii ,,,,i.... CUSTOMER , CLEAN , i,,,,,,,,,, AIR SCREEN ,i , i RESPON i CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING (See Fig. 16) 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 external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled, (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
..................................... CUSTOME i i,n, OIL FILTER i, IN-LINE (See Fig. 17) ,,,i,i,u FUEL FILTER i I II (See Fig. 18) • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. = Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor_ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.
SERVSCE AN uu,,, ,i CAUTION: = , o o • ADJUSTMENTS , _ -- BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever inpedal neutral position. Depress clutch/brake fully(N)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 cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
i , ii i lU,i, iii ,,,llllnll, i .................. iiiiiiiiii, ii, I Ul I '1 '' , i,i i i,i, ;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SfDE.
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SERVICE AN ,n, TRANSAXLE JUSTMENT u..... Ill SHIFTER LINKAGE (See Figs. 27 and 28) ADJUSTMENTS ................. i u,,,nl AND AD- The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position° The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: . • • • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N)_ Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug*in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 31) ASSEMBLY ° Raise hood. o Unsnap headlight wire connector. ° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. , To replace, reverse above procedures. \ HOOD CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,lu,i i ..... ii ,i,, ENGINE ACCELERATION TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 32) CONTROL , CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttte control lever from stow (,,_) to choke (\) position.
ENGgN E 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool be!ore storing ..... 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.
rl , in,, i.................. i U,l,,l_, _ _,. TROUBLESHOOTING i u,nnll, II n ,,,,,u ,nl PROBLEM in ,i Hard to start ,i 1 Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy Engine ttooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Waterin fue!. t. 2. 3 4 5. 6 7 8 9. Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment.. 8 9 10. Engine valves out of adiustment i,,rlll ,i, i J ,, i Fill fuel tank See "TO START ENGtNE" in Operation section.
,i i,,, TFIOUBLIESHOOTmNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system,, 1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not corrected, contact an authorized service eented department, POOr cut - uneven 1, 2, Worn, bent orloose blade Mower deck not level,, 3 4, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel. 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 SCHEMATIC nED BLAOK BATTERY _'l RED ..... 7 FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) l , t_ I STARTER D SLACK SOLENOID _G CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) L WHITE IGNITION SWITCH WHITE I _____ .... (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH I i I ......... t ...... ',,,,f7 /7 _ I , sack , t BaCK n Cui2.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 DRIVE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 14 15 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 50 51 52 PART NO, ........
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 I21246X 121248X 72050411 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x I 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. Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8 KEY NO. PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259542 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 147025 17720410 4 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 137350 13280328 13200300 STD551231 156123 137180 I09202X 123549X 123487X 17490512 137040 ........ 40 44 124028X 17490412 46 62 77 79 80 81 19091416 STD551131 19101216 M740t08025 74760508 128861 NOTE: DESCRIPTION Control, Throt Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No.
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REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 LIFT KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 4939M 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 19 20 31 32 139868 3148R 1403O2 73540600 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm Inner/Spring W!PIngr LT Shaft Asmo Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
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REPARRPARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL _TAKE I - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.259542 CV15S, TYPE NUMBER BLOWER HOUSING i PS-41526 AND BAFFLES I ii _--2 15 \ 8 6mo 11 _ _10 _g 12 t) / i,i ,i,i, _X.
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