® MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 OWNER'S MANUAL e 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 IIIIIIIIIII!111111111111111111111111111 IIIIIIIII II III IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II ............ , .............
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY 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° Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor,, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................ 4 INDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
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ii,ul, ,, , iiii, ,................ BLY " ,i,,u i ii 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 assembte 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.
iii ..................... ,l.lr,l,i ii .... i, L ....... lU I....... ASSEM i"11 ....... ,n i1,,11,, LY i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BA'R'ERY SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEATPAN CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the sametime. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding° .....
,,=,,,=,,,=,=,l , '"' ASSEM \ i LY .... ii GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET ,,,,,,i,,, i1,,i,, , i,,,i, TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING _. OR Simply remove mutcher plate and store in a safe p_ace. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory, DEFLECTOR 3/8-16 LOCKNUT SHOULDER 3_"WASHER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL" FIG. 4 INSTALL MULCHER (See Figs.
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,i,,i .............. OPERATION ,11,,i i,i i i, ,,,,i i, 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 adjustments. this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH Save LIGHT SWITCH POSITION AMMETER CHOKE €t • .
' i,,11,11 iii, i i,, ==,, i ,,,,,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. , ii BRAKE (See Fig. 8) ....... ' ,,,,i .......
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) 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 control . TO STOP MOWER BLADES _ disengage attachment clutch control. .... i1,, ,i, ,=.1,11,,,i.
.......... ii........... iii ,L, LII OPERATION ................ TO START iii ENGINE i i.................... _,1!,.... (See Fig. 8) 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. .
CUSTOMER RESPONSmBIL TmES ....lUll'" ' I .... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .____._ FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVtOE ........................................................... _b_ J__.U,_ _ 6_ T Check for Loose Fasteners _ a Sharpen/Replace C LubricationChart CheckBattery Level/Recharge Blade Belt(s) Tension Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level _._ _£._ SERV ERVICE DATES v' 6/7 ,,_" v' 0 ,, Clean Batteryand Terminals a CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust ' _ _.&/_ _.
i .... RESPONSmBILITIES 1,1,1111,,111 ,,, i ,i ,i, I ,,,111 i i ii ..... i i,,,,i ............. TRACTOR BLADE Always observe safety rules when pedorming any maintenance. BRAKE MANDREL ASSEMBLY OPERATION 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).
I'HI'"I'I '1 " ' "1 CUSTOMER '"1" '1' I RESPONSmBBLUTJ ,i i1,, IHI ,i , I,,,I,,,HI . BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 14) Your tractor has a batter,/charging system which is sufficient for normal use_ However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.. Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter',. Ctean 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. FOAM I Service air cleaner' more often under dusty conditions_ Failure to clean or service air cleaner will cause engine to run rich and could cause spark plug fouling° . J KNOB Unhook clips on both sides of air cleanre and remove COVer.
i1,1,,,111,11 i,i CUSTOMER i,,,11,,,11,i 'I'II'IIMII I' 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. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) FIG.
,,i,i,! .......................... ,i,,i,,,11,1,11,=, _L_ SERVICE AN i, iiii ADJUSTMENTS ..................... ,,,,, CAUTION: • ,= = i , , i,,,,,,i,,,,11, ,, i 1,1,,,,,i, ,1,1,11 ._,,_,_ . i, , ,,,i,,,,i,, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in fully "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
.......................... i, ,, • :---':; ..................... -- H'UlI"IIn' ' ,"1I ' SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................. nuunu TO LEVEL , , ,,,, MOWER i ,, i ,, HOUSING ADJUSTMENT To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately !/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position° Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
,,,=,,,= I,,H....... i _ ....................ii i =, ,,,1=, SEIRVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTS .... ,',, t ,,,11,,,,1 iN TO REPLACE (See Fig. 24) MOWER ,i ...... BLADE ii DRIVE .....u ...... , ....... BELT Hm 1,, NI WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL .
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TO ADJUST (See "POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" i, ,II,H, (-) H'HI o With engine not running, move throttle controllever to fast position. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely BULB = • Raise hood° • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdJL Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securety back into the hole in the backside of the grill, o o o Close hood.
i iii " N ,, ,i.,,,, ,11111,, i i n ,i, i1,,,, i SERVICE ANO ADJUSTMENTS i1,1 - , While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions.
, nn:l, ,,llu ..... i,,nnl ........ i,,,,i,,i, I u ii,,u,,,ll , ,,i,,lll,ll STORAGE .......... u'" in , i , i,u , i,,, i " i'" "" IMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENT{AL 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.
i i.....i, i . ... i i i. i.i.n. I ....................................... r I TROUBLESHOOTING ,i ,i,ii,, PROBLEM Will not start i Engine clicks but will not start i iiq i, r,l,l,,i ,i, iii ,i,_ i ii i i CORRECTION 1 Out of rue! Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirt] air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel. 8 9 Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment properly 1 2 3 Dirty air fiiter. Badspark plug Weak or dead battery. 4.
' ,i ,,11,,-i ........ i,i i i,i1,,,i,1,111,111-1 ¸ TROUBL , i i iii HOOTING POINTS .................. i, ii i, i1,1, Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch ...... t i iiiiiiiiiii ii CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM i,,i,i ii1,111,11,11,, ,,i Faulty operator-safety ,i i,,i,1,,,i, i..... presence control system.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 SCHEMATIC 0E0 o111o llt- 0LAc. BATTERY 30 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) NOTE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G + M+ L RUN/LIGHT B+ L NONE A+ Y RUN START B+ L S + L+ S NONE NONE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL BROWN 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.
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® OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.259564 19.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. its own model number: Each engine has The model number for your tractor wilt 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.
