917.256552 OWNER'SMANUAL _0Assembly o Operation 0 Customer Responsibilities _ Service and Adjustments Repair Parts C _AUTIONo Read and follow FOR CONSUMER all safety ASSISTANCE rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this 1-800-659-5917 equipment.
Safe WMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE SAFETY RULES Practices for Ride=On Operation MACHINE FOLLOWING GENERAL , Read, understand, and follow afl instructions and on the machine before starting, , Only allow instructions, o Clear which ', Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. machine if anyone enters the area. Never OPERATION adults, who the machine. are familiar with the etc., Stop necessary. backing.
CO_Grs_A _.LAo_©[iS o"l your pumhase of a .:_eals Traetor I[_"-_as been des[qned,,.,engir:emed and manufactured Io give you the best possibie dependabiitv arid Should you experience any probbm you cannot easiiy remedy, piease contac[ your nearest Sears Authorzed Sewice Cente_/DepaS:ment Department. We have corm potent wetbtrained technicians and the proper too!s to service or repair this tractor, Please read and retain Ibis manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIB_LmES ..................... 3. !5-t9 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4 iNDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .........................................
These accessories andattachments wereavailable through most Sears ro_ail outlets andservice centers whenthetractorwaspurchased. MostSears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE AiR FILTER PERFORMANCE Soars offers a wide variety of attach ments that fit your tractor. you.
OF H RaGs Bag oontents E shown 'full size Parts packed separately in carton ) Hex Bo_t 8/8 I6 x I _4 / / /, Ses.t / Video Cassette f / / ', (I) Lar@eFiat Washer / / i / (t) U>ckwasher 318 q 7Yhee, (i) Locknut 5/I6-,!8 _{?lbleher Plate (1) I4ex Boit 5/16-18 st i-I_4 {{........... i Boot Manua {1) Hex Bolt !/213 x i i Parts Bag (!} Washer /" I.
Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled atthefactoryw_thexceotion of hose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all carts and hardware you assemble must be figr_tened securely. Use the correc_ loots as necessary to insure proper tJghmess. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING --.'_ WHEEL _NSERT A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are Iisted.
ASSE Open battery box door lot': o Inspection for secure corlnections (to _ig_'ten hard _* o Inspection Ior corrosion. Testing batteG, Jumping (f required} Periodic ci_arging. POSIT!VE {RED) CABLE o / ' CAPS NUT The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the !actor/for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is irnpoRant for best cutting pedormance. LOCK WASHER / i Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
_NSTALL MULCHKR {See Figs. 6 & 7} PLATE Install two a[cn nooks _o mutcher p_a[e using screw, washer, IOCKwasner, and wetd nut as shown, NOTE: Pre-assembie wetd nut to latch hook by inserting we_a nut from the top w_th hook oointing down, Tighten hardware ;ecure_y. Raise and nolo deflector shield in Jprlght position, Place front of muiener orate over fret t of mower deCK opening and slide into p_ace, as shown.
Thesesymbol,_ mayappearor yourtractorofinJ[terature supplied withtheproduct.Learnandunderstand theirmeaning. ,-- __,, o CAUTIONOR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW i _ EN (_'.xJN_z: ON ENGINE OFF _, O_._ JJL PRESSURE _ _ I (..,'t _L C__U C_" MOWER _ .... LOCm RLVERoE NEUTRAL HIG_ MGHTS ON _ PARi41NG BRAKE LOCKED LOW LIGHTS OFF UNLO_._'..E_J PARKING BRAKE ÷ lvlO \NER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED '_ _ _ /E_ • • DANG_, _',._:: .
ii READ THIS OWNER"S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULSS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the iocati0ns of Various controis and adjustments. this manual for future reference_ LIGHT SWITCH POStT_ON IGNmON SW_TCH AMMETER Save \ THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL ,, PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCHf BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMEN_ KNOB FREEWHEEL CONTROL PARKING iI"-:!!LII ¸. BRAKE CONTRoLMO _ APPROX.
_' °" TRA_J R9 H TO SEX"PARKH!G BRAKE {See Fig_ 9) You tractor s equipped with an operator p esence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator Io eave the seat without first setting the parking brake wiil sPut off the engine, Depress dulch/brake pedat into fuli "BRAKE" position and hold P/acs_parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from ch4ch/brake pedai Pedal shou!d remain in "BRAKE" pos tion. Ma_
"EN@AGED" POSITION ATTACHMEHT LOW i V HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB CHECK =, GL_ABO k.... FIG. I0 TO OPERATE o o ON HILLS Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hi!ls. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hils. if sbwing is necessary, move throttle controi tever to f stopping is absoiutely necessa%,, push c_uth!bn_ke pedal qu ckiy to brake pesitk)n and engage parking brake. _ Move motion control tever to neutrat (N} positior.
TO S_£R f ENGBIE (See Fig_ 9) PURGE TRANSMISS_ON When starting d'_eengine for the first time or f the engine has run out of f_.e, it will take extra crar_king time _o move fuel from the tank to the engine. _ Depress clutch/brake pedat and se_ parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. b;iove attachment c!utch to "DISENGAGED" position_ Move throttte control to choke (l_.i) position. Note: Before starting, read the warm and cotd starting procedures below.
OPER V OW NG TIPS _1ULCH_NG _._fOW_NGT_PS o Tirechainscannotbe usedwhen themower housingis attachedtotracto_ _, _ Mower shouldbe properlyleveledforbest mowing performance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING _'n the Sewice and Adiustments section of this manuai. Fhe left hand side of mower shoutd be used for trimruing. Driveso thatcfippings ae dischargedonto thearea thathas been cuL Have thecutarea. totheright ofthe tractor.
ER REI tLITtES SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation [ L Check Tre Pressure Check for _Bose Fasteners Shaq:.ten/Reptace Lubrication Chock Mower Blades Cha4 Battery Lovei/Recharge i- Clean Balery and Terminals k i Che_k Transaxie Cooiin 9 Adjus Blade Beit(s) Tension I Ad ust Motion Drive Bek(s) Tension / Check Engine Oil Love Ii Cha%ge Engine Oil C ean Air F;ter , i............................................... i Clean Engine Coo!ing Fns Replace }park ............ _ ............ PN_g ..
ES TO SHARPEN Always nance. observe BRAKE safety rules when performing any mamte_ BLADE (See Fig, '14} Sate £n}uld be _aKen to keeu :he blade oaancedo An unbalanced blade w_! cause excesswe wbration and evem _ual eamaae [o _ewe_ ar_a engine. OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on _ grinding wheel Dc not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. _ttractor requires more than six f6} feet stooping distance st h_ghsseed in hignesx gear. then brake must be adjusted.
TRANSAXL£ COOUNG The fan and cooing fins of transmission clean to assure proper cool r g. _ should be kept Do not atte npt to ciean fan or transmission white engine is run, ring or whiie the transmission is hot. _nspect cooiing _anto be sure fan blades are intact and clean ,, Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking Keep oil at 'FULL" iine on dipstick.
TOSERVICECARTRIDGE Gently_apthefiat sideof the papercartridgeto dis_oagedirt. Donot wasnthe papercannageor use oressudzed _lr. as rots witl aamage the cartridge. Replace a dirty, bent. or damagers ca_ridge. Reinstall the pre_cleaner _cteaned and oiled1 aver the paper cartridge. Reasse mb!e air cleaner, wing nut. cover and tlgnten knob securely.
CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMING ANYSERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: o - Oepress clutch/brake pedal fully and se_ parking brake. P_ace motion contro_ _ever in neutra_ (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. _,_ake sure the b_ades and all moving parts have completely atoppedo ©iscor_r_ect spark p_Jg w_re from spark p Eugann place wire where it ¢annct come in con[act with _ !:_.
SE TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on _eve_ground or driveway. Make sure tires are uropedy inflated See 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuai), ftires are over or undefinfiated,you witl not properly adjust your mower, SIDE-TO-SiDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs. 20 and 21" Raise mower to its highest position Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom eage of mower_o grouna.
F TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE WITH DRIVE BELT PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" ""-----"-'-_NUT "A" (See Fig. 24) 1-3/4'_ _ d AM NUT The mower blade drive beit may oe reolaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL Remove mower trom tractor .See TO MOWER" in this section of this manual). REMOVE Work belt off both rnanare_ pulleys and idler 3ufleys. Putt belt away Tram mower O_PERATING ARM BELT INSTALLATION. {nst8 new belt r reverse oroer of removal.
SE TO ADJUST _OT_ON CONTROL LEVER (See Fig, 27) TO ADJUST STEERING _VHEE_ ALIGNMENT The rnotion control lever nas been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.. _fsteering wheel crossbafs are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straigiqt forward, remove steep ing wheei and reassemble per nstructions n the Assembly section of this rnant al.
E TO S _AR°__ _: tGINE {See Fig. 29) W_TH A 'WEAK BASWE_Y ate explosive 9ases_ Keep sparks_ flame and smoking materials away from bat_, retie.so Always wea_ eye protection whe_'_ a_o_snd batteries, If your battery s too weak to start the engine, it should be rectarged_ ff '_iurTper cables' are used for emerger£;y starti_9 fo!low this procedt re: t_PORtf'ANT: YOUR TRACTOR S EQUIPPED WF[HA 12 VOLT _EGA !_}VE GROUND!£D SYSTEM.
ACCELERATION TO ADJU87' 3"HROT?tJ£ COE_T::_OL CABLE (See Fig 81} The throttie con
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or f the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re. i_YaPORTANY: iT iS _MPORTANT TO PREVEWT GUM DEPOSTS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEl_. HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
PROBLEMS W_H not sta_ CORRECTION CAUSE I Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuet tank. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Didy sir filter. Diriy fuel fiker. Water in fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 9 10. Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adiustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait severai minutes before attempting to start Rspiace spar}< plug. Cleanirepiace air fitter.
NG P_©Bk_'I CAUSE CORRECTION Engine aentinues to rar'_ t 1_ Faulty oporak}r-safoty when operate_ _eaves seat with attsehmer_t clutch 1 Poor cut -_a.*_,even presence control system. i, Ci_eck wiring, swtches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized se_,°vicecenter/ department. 1. 2. Worn, bent or loose Made. Mower deck not level. 1. 2, Replace b_ade. Tighte"_blade boiL Levei mower deck. 3, 4. Buildup ef grass,/eaves, Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o256552 RED BLACK BATTERY AMMETER ----- r-Sil_ _ RED FUSE 30 AMP, I STARTER BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ....... X ....... SEAT i i ] !GN_TION i SWITCH J ! J ] SW!TCH (NOT OCC _PIED) ! I } iI , BLACK i ATTACHMENT CLUTCH BLACK i iGNITION GROUNDING _ONNECTJR .......... ......................... _N!': ................ ! , SPANK _÷ PLUG @ .......... F',_ \) I BlUE I 28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM {CHARGING SYSrEM D}SCONNEC / rED} j ......
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£EPA R PARTS TRACTOR STEERING o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o256552 ASSEMBLY _'(EY NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1! 12 13 14 15 t6 121472X 142033 135227 135228 6266H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 13O468 STD551t37 7361O6O0 110438X 7401!056 73901000 132624 !8 !9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 47 51 54. 62 63 5707s 1240357 t26684X STD551125 71100410 127501 109816X 124036X I2684.7X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD561210 130.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NU BER 917o256552 _0 if ........ 6 22 J \ 5 f,Z-:?P L / *> 25 23 12 KEY NO, PART NOo t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !2 I3 14 140123 140551 STD523710 I9131610 145006 STD541437 I24181X 17490616 19131614 140552 12i246X i21248X 7205041! DESCRiPTiON Seat Bracke_ Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x !0 Gauge Clip, Pushofn Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw, Thd, Roll. 3/8q 6 × ! Washer 13/82 x I x I4 Gauge Pan, Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 × i.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR 20 22 6 3 18 MO©EL NUMBER 7 917,256552 7. !8 16 10 !3 8 1t 12 13 21 t5 14 17 KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 t! 12 I3 14 PART NOo 140819 1499i8 151299 151300 142341 133644 1494O7 t5_o0_ 146709 137537 4900J 146046 147138 136832 WHEELS KEY NOo DESCR[PTfON Decal, Decal, Decal, Decat, Decal, Decat, Decal, Deca;, Decai, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal; Decal, Operating bsstruction Fend Auto Trans Srs Gold Hood, R,H, Hood, L.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRAHSAXLE ° o _ODEL _ _ODEL NUMBER 9t7_256552 NUMBER 310=0650 / 58 37. f 34 13g 18 28 59 f i3 9! ./ 26 \ 23 J.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o ?_ODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 !5 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4t Housing, Lewer Assembly, Upper Housing Seat, Lip Ring, Wire Retaining Ring, Retaining Bearing, Shaft Ball Bearing, Cradle Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x I3 Swashpiate_ Variable Block, Cylinder Assembly Arm 7?unnion Seal_ Lip Guide Slot Shaft, Motor Beadng, _[hrust 42 x 68 x 16 Btock, Cylinder Asoe ......
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODE[. NUMBER o MODEL NUMBER CV15S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ENG_NECONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART NOo NO,. OESCRIPT_ON 12 743 ' < 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25 341 02 ! 2 096 24 12 083 08 12 100 0t X_25.d33 !2 083 05 !2 313 04 t2 094 12 I0 1i 12 072 05 ! 2 086 01 12 04! 9t7,256552 02 Kit, Air CIeane,, (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) Knob, Air Cleaner Cover Cover, Air Cteaner Preeieaner Element Wing Nut Washer Plain I/4 _:.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER EHG_NE MODEL HUMBER 9t%256552 8J_ODEL H_JMBER CV!5S_ TYPB _tUB_BER PS,o41526 ORANKCASE KEY PAKT NO. NO° I 12 088 i4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 I246803 24 162 03 M..06390i_: 12 I!2 01 1215702 X-42-.15 12 025 25 41 155 02 M-0548025 1t M_0545010 !2 13 14 15 16 17 12 154 02 1208503 12 132 02 X-728-1 t2 584 01 M-0545020 ©£SCR_PT_OH Screw, Hex Flange M10x!.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS SKY LINE OR TREE. LEVEL WITH turns _xercise 1 graduextreme _ caution when changing direction on stopes.
OWNER'S AL 15,0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER MODEL NO. 917o256552 Each tractor has its own model number. its own model number. Each engine has The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine will be found on the btewer housing of the engine. Al! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Retail Stores.