OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254450 AND 917.250020 WITHOUT MOWER DECK ® CautiGn: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment 18.0 P TWI IC ELECTRIC START 44"MOWER DECK 6 PE TRANSAXLE GA TRACTO • Assembly • Operation • . • Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, iL _684 U.S.A.
CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT _MPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS, NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT _NFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: This unit Js equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meetingapplicable local or area laws (if any).
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabilFty and performance. Should you experience any problem YsOUcannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest ears Service Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. MAINTENANCE SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE SERIAL NUMBER WiLL BE FOUND MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
iNDEX A Adjustments: Brake ..................................... !6 Carburetor ............................. 20 Mower Front- To-Rear ................... 22 Side- To-Side ..................... 21 Height ............................... 21 Throttle Control Cable ........... 20 Shifter Shaft ........................... 25 Air Cleaner ................................... 17 Air Screen, Engine ....................... 18 Assembly ........ :......................... 5-10 Attachments ............................
ASSEMBLY KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL REFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR. If you understand the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.
ASSEMBLY AS3EMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4- 20 BATTERY TERMINALS (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 ® (2) Lockwasher, 1/4 (2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. @ (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 ! SEAT - zD (I) Adjustment Knob I/2 - 13 x I (1} Washer 17/32 x I 3/'_6 x 12 Ga.
ASSEMBLY To assemble and ao}ust your tractor you will need: Ratchet wrench (2) 7/16" Wrenches (I) 3/4" Wrench •(1) 9/16" Wrench (I) !/2" Wrench Tire Pressure Gauge Screwdriver Utility Knife (1) 3/4" Socket NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. WEAR CUT AWAY VIEW EYE AND FACE SHIELD. --- I ...........................
A Y 3. STEERING HEX WHEEL LOCK 2 , '1/4" DIA. / NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD. a, Use a 3/4" wrench to remove lock nut, and 2 ,. 1/4" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steering column (Fig. 3). CAP WASHER STEER|NG WHEEL b. FIGURE 3 Position steering wheel over steering wheel insert (Fig, 3). BARS OF STEERING WHEEL SHOULD POINT STRAIGHT ACROSS TRACTOR. c. Secure steering wheel to steertng column using 2- 1/4"' diameter washer and lock nut (Fig, 3). Torque to 68 N-m (50 Ft.
A SSEIVIBL Y e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat vcasher, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5). Tighten securely, f, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig, 5). Tighten securely. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AWEAK ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH (PAGE 20t.
Y 6. Mower and Drive Bell tnstal/at_n iNSTALL MOWER PARALLEL LiNK Yourtractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link includedin the parts carton. Install mower parallel link on tractor (Fig. 7) usinghinge pin and retainer spring. NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LiNK MOUNTS TO TRACTOR. USE THE SHORTEST HINGE PIN FOR MOUNTING. INSTALL MOWER Your mower installs without the use of tools, FIGURE 7 a. Raise attachement 1_ lever (Fig. 9) to its highest position. b.
OPERATION READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR. ff you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the #lustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments, Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourseff and others.
OPERA T/ON THIS TRACTOR |S EOUnPPED WITH INTERLOCK SWmTCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IS JN THE "ENGAGED" POSiTiON AND/OR THE FOOT PEDAL iS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED. iMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT tN PROPER WORKING ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPTTO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE SW_TCHES. •AIR _NTAKE DUCT ENGINE '_'_ FIGURE DIPSTICK 12 OPERATOR a, This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 15).
OPERA TION NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT- 3. O_rating Your Tractor and Mower NOTE: THiS 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 SWITCH ENGAGED WiLL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. When restarting a warm engine, move throttle control midway between "'S" (stow) and "F" (fast) positions. Choke may not have 7o be used.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut, Have the cut area to the r_qht of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting, b_ When mo wing large areas (Fig 17), start b y turning to the right so that the chpptngs wH/ discharge away from shrubs, fences driveways, etc, After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite dzrection making left hand turns until f/nfshed e, HEIGHT KNOB d.
MAIN To keep your tractor running better, ronger, perform necessary service using _he following maintenance schedule: BEFORE MAKING ANY JUSTMENT OR REPAJR: With INSPECTION, AD- 1, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION, 2. MOVE TRAL" 3, PLACE PARKING 8RAKE POSITION, REMOVE PEDAL. 4_ PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH IN 'DISENGAGED _ POSITION, 5. TURN TION, 6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY AND ALL MOVING PLETELY STOPPED. 7. REMOVE 8.
NCE Every 25 Hours (T_#ce a Mow#ng SeasonJ f. Bmk_ Adjustmsnt This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxte (Fig. 20). ,_ !_T}STOPPING T_ItGHEST GEAR, DUSTHEN ! a, Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. b, Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. c. If distance is other than 3.8 cm (1 _!/2 "), lossen jam nut (Fig.
INTENANCE Every 50 Hours (Operating in dusty servicing. ) (Once. conditions Mo_ing So,son) CUT AWAY VIEW may require more frequent 1, Check Bat:tery a, b. e. d. e NOTE: 2. VENT CAP Battery acid level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of tubes in ceils {Fig, 221. Add ONLY distilled water if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. . BATTERY TUBE Keep battery and terminals clean, Keep battery bolts tight. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.
NCE 7. CJean Air Screen Air screen (Fig. 25) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers, ALWAYS USING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, FINS AS CONTACT MAY CYLINCAUSE COMPRESSED DO NOT DER OR AiR. 8URNS. Chock MuHler , Inspect and replace corroded muffler create a fire hazard and/or damage. MUFFLER 9.
INTENANCE Lubrication .
REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS LEAD-ACID BA'TTERIES I. Starting GENERATE your Tractor With a Weak Battery tf your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If 'Jumper cables" are used for emergenc_ starting, follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. FLAME AND SMOKING MATER!_ALS E×PLOS_VE KEEP SPARKS, AWAY FROMGASES. BATTERIES.
d, Hold governorcontrol leveragainstidle speed screw, and adjust idle speedscrewto obtain 1200to 1400RPM(Fig.29). e. Whilestill holding the governorcontrol lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve slowly clockwise (_) (lean mixture) until speed just starts to slow. f. Turn idle mixture valve back to the midpoint between rich and lean. g. Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to !200 RPM. Release governor control lever, h. Move throttle control (on the dashboard) to "'FAST.
REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT If distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out access hote cover on L.H. side above footrest, Use tl/16" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side adjustment trunnion (Fig. 35). d. To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" and tighten nut "C". e, To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" and tighten nut "B: NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS iS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MM (3/16") HEIGHT CHANGE. f. FiG URE 35 Be sure all nuts are securely tightened.
ADJUS 7o Mower Retrieval a, Remove mower dfive be#. (See "MOWER DRtVE BEL T REMOVAL," page 22, through slop 3.) b. Pull bel_ off engine pulley (Fig. 39), c, Pull retainer spdngs out of rear suspension trunnions. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets (Fig. 41) d. Pu# retainer spring out of rear hinge pin. Remove rear hinge pin (Fig. 41), e. Pu# refainer spring out of front hinge pin. Remove front hinge pin (F_. 41) and parallel link.
& FRAME 9. Motion Drfve Bait Rept,_coment NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL iS LOCATED UNDER LEFT FOOTREST. CLUTCH|NI iDLER TRANSAXLE PULLEY FIGURE 43 ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH LOCATER a. Remove mower (see "MOWER REMOVAL" b. Usinga 1/2"wrench, removethectutchlecater page23). c. Using a 9116" wrench, l_sen (Fig, 43). d. Disconnect clutch wire connector. through frame (Fig. 43). e. Pull be# off clutching idler and raise to top side of pulley, f. Release parking brake.
ADJUSTMENT [ ARE SEATED, OVER iNFLATiON WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS CAUSE AN EXPLOSION, t CAN BEADS u _ I-_--'. 12. Rear Wheel Repla¢ement For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under "TIRE CARE, "page 24. Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub to axle sha& WHEN REPLACING TRACTOR THEY WHEELS MUST BE ON THE MOUNTED UB ! _J _ FIGURE 46 WITH THE LONG HUB SiDE TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE TRACTOR.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE iNDEX} Fill WiLL WiLL Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary), Replace Fuel Filter.
TROUBLESHO0 Move Throttle Control to "FAST" Check air pressure in Tires Check front-to-rear and side-to-side Mower Use a slower ground speed Replace Mo wet Blades Reinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade Clean underside of Mower Deck UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Readjust Mower Drive adjustment up Belt Correct Clutch Mechanism Interference lnsta// new Mower Drive Belt MOWER BLADES EXCESSIVE WILL MOWER NOT ROTATE VIBRATION WIND ROWING STRIPPING OF GRASS CLI
18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR SCHEMATIC - - MODEL NUMBER 12V _lL 917.254450 -- RED & 917.250020 BLACK O [" 1 RED _'_ POWER TAKEOFF TILLER _ RED _)" t I I ATTACHMENT CONNECTOR I ' I 1 I E } L ......
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,254450 & 917°250020 To Engine 10 59 6O 15 13 14 21 51 \ 54 NOTE: AII component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 ram. KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 !2 13 !4 15 123198X STD551025 102476X STD532575 121537X 7603J I24561X 1 I0859X 4152J 100541K 7192J 104445X 4206J 16 !8 19 20 21 22 24 4406R 109788X 109310X 109081X 1lOZ12X 73680400 4799J 26 27 719J 4207J * * DESCRIPTtON KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN CHASSIS AND TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ENCLOSURES 9t _. 95 //_ 91 \ 9g W 98 82 92 8O 10 110 68 47 72 44 42 30 9!7=254450 & 917.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR ° = MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 & 917.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR ,. - MODEL NUMBER 917,254450 & 917.250020 DR_VE KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN STEERING TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 ASSEMBLY 13 \ \ \ \ \ _7 \ \ 19 10 • 24 3O 61 3t 61 38 5O 51 & 917,250020
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN STEERmNG KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN UFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS MOWER18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 & 917.250020 LIFT ADJUSTMENT k
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 MOWER KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 .
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS o - MODEL NUMBER 143-820-016 77 & 917.
REPAIR PARTS !8 HP GARDEN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 & 917o250020 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS-= MODEL NUMBER 143-820-e16 Part No. 7700_ 778253 778211 778240 778_)01 _8202 775203 7782O4 778239 7782O7 778216 778246 784216 786123 786082 776291 778245 786121 786122 776275 778247 7£0843 792138 780084 78804O 780051 78007t 786081 780072 780155 792077 780139 792078 792079 792073 792129 780108 780119 780128 780050 792128 788077 788042 780166 Ref. Part Name NO. Part No.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN ENGINE BRIGGS TRACTOR AND STRATTON CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT - - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 422707, & 917.250020 TYPE NUMBER 1228-01 AND ENGINE _ASE GROUP 4 t 5 7 8 _\8 8O 81 72 //t8 / 19 21 54 25 24
: EPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN _NGINE BRIGGS TRACTOR AND STRATTON CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT KEY NO, PART NO. I 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 90576 89838 27803 92791 222892 93722 94382 224362 93777 !1 12 _3 93559 492656 90887 _4 _5 _6 r7 ',8 9 ?1 ?2 73 74 _5 75 _5 _5 _6 270981 212455 261463 213316 493458 94565 93686 92290 393415 260924 394959 394960 39496.1 394962 394955 >.6 '6 '6 _7 394956 394957 394958 299691 ° - MODEL NUMBER = MODEL DESCRIPTION Nut KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN ENGINE BRIGGS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER AND STRATTON AIR CLEANER - CARBURETOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 422707, & 917.
EPAIR PARTS t 8 HP GARDEN _NGINE BRiGGS #,tR CLEANER KEY NO, TRACTOR AND STRATTON - CARBURETOR - = MODEL NUMBER = MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 422707, DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN ENGINE BRIGGS ALTERNATOR TRACTOR AND STRATTON - ° MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 917o254450 & 917o250020 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1228=01 AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP 10 2 _40 5 28 3t 36 46
EPAJR PARTS 18 HP GARDEN _GINE BRIGGS LTERNATOR TRACTOR AND STRATTON PART NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 2 3 4 5 6 94326 222673 230674 222511 223726 491179 Screw- 93621 391362 19203 394891 4 5 6 93381 221798 394970 7 8 9 O 93163 222849 222734 222846 = MODEL NUMBER 917.254450 422707, & 917.250020 TYPE NUMBER 1228-01 AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP (EY dO.
AHachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Garden Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed bebw with brief explanations of how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years -- more attachments may be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no !onger be available.
NOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easiIy with mple pin arangement. Discharge chute adjusts to 240 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout discharges mow t0 to 50 ft. L#t controlled at tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weighb. Stock No. '1-24077, iRE CHAINS are heavy du_; closety spaced extraqarge cross links give smooth ride, outstanding 1-26945. traction. Stock No.
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SUGGESTED GUJOE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATmON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD TH_S LEVEL SKY LINE OR TREE. t5 ° MAX.
I::1# ® OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917,254450 AND 917.250020 WITHOUT MOWER DECK 18.0 P TWi lC ELECTRIC START 44"MOWER DECK 6 SPEE TRANSAXLE GARDE TRACTO Each Tractor has its own model number. model number. Each Engine has its own The model number for your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate }ocatod under the seat. The model number for your Engine will be found on the Blower Housing. All par_s listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
