aFTZ MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ® OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts _UTION, Read and follow FOR CONSUMER I'llll IIII all safety ASSISTANCE IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THfS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers u IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE _S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT ANSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. i. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and fo!Iow all instructions in the manual andon the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT SPECUFltCATBONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a sears Tractor. }t has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance_ Should you experience any probtem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentertDepartment. We have competent, welttrained technicians and the proper tools to service o r 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................ 4 INDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH NTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outtets arid service r:er_ters when the tractor was purchased. MoSt Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the modet number of your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER ] PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your trhctor. you.
CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown OF HARDWARE ful size PACK Parts packed separately in carton (1) Large Flat Washer "\\\X t(1) Lockwasher Seat (1) Locknut Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel 5/16-18 Video Cassette x !-I/4 ill I (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Boot (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 _, Manual Parts Bag H Parts bag contents (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 @(2) ._ashers v _,_,../ / (2) Shoulder Bolts //'___/ _)/_!2 Gau ge --._.
ASS 111111 ii LY ............ Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those pa_s teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a{t parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secureiy 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.
ASSEMBLY = First con nect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bott, ftat washer, _ockwasher and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely, o Conr_ect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock waslqer and hex nut. Tighten secureiy. * Close batterv box door. Open battery box door for: * inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SEAT SEAT PAN ware), - Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery, Jumping (if required), Periodic charging.
ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING D|SCHARG_NG GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET OR Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now rea.dy for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT FiG° 5 INSTALL MULCHER (See Figs. 6 & 7) • LATCH HOOKS PLATE FiG. 7 Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the prodLct Learn and understand their meaning. i' BATTERY CAUTION OR .
OPERATION t r,ll, 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 corttrots and adjustments, this manual for future reference.
i ii iii i --IIII- OPERATION =, , any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can _ __esultinsevereeyedamage. AIwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieidswhifeoperatingyour _ tar ctor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety gtasseso NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER Raise attachmer_t lift to highest position with attachment lift control (See Fig. 10) Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachmer_t clutch engaged will shut off the engine_ • Select desired height of cut. ° Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by _n_t,,g _ _,'_. attachment clutch control.
O ERATION 7ro START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) PURGE TRANSMISSION 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 fuet from the tank to the engine. , Be sure freewheet cdntrol is in the transmission gaged position. em [dote: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time.
0 ERAT!ON MOWING TiPS MULCHING - Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, o Mower should be properly teveled for best mow!_g performance. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING n the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, • • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming, • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPO ILJTIES SCHEDULE FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check fil'e Check for Loose _-asteners Pressure Sharpen/Replace Lubdcation DATES Mower BIades Chart Check Bet_ery Leve!iRecharge Clean Battery apd Terminals Cooling Adjust Blonde Belt(s) Adjust Motior_ Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Change Tension Oil Level Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen inspect Muffler/Spark Replace Arrester Oi_ Filt
CUSTOME a = RESPONSIBILITIES = i TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced btade wi_ cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine; , The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steet bolt, pin, or a cone balancer.
CUSTOMER o Inspect cooling fan. to be sure fan blades are intact and c[ean. COVER A_R CLEANER COVER tnspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean coolin_3fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP KNOB WING NUT FOAM PRE,-CLEANER FLUID The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxie.
' u,u ....... , r, 'lql ....... , CUSTO ,nun CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers: inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage. CLEAN Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIMII'IIIII CAUTION: _ , • • I ......... ........ I1=1,1 II I IIIIIII '1 IH MOWER (See Fig. 19) CLUTCH Mower wi{1be easier to remove from the right side of tractor, . - P!ace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Move attachment Iiff Iever forward to lower mower to its lowest position, SUSPENSION Rolt belt off engine pufley.
= 'n' TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT*TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 22 and 23) mMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LIt}KS EQUALLY SO MOWER WtLL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See _'PRODUCT SPEC1F_CAT!ONS '_on page 3 of this manual). if tires are over or unde rinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
SERVICE TO REPLACE (See Fig, 24) MOWER BLADE AND ADJUSTMENTS DRIVE BELT o Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" or,, brake rod The mower blade drive bett may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on tevet surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. , Pull belt away from mower.
SERVICE AN ii,l,,iHn, TO ADJUST iin= = i MOTION -=,i I =u,n t CONTROL I,,, =lI,H=r ADJUSTM m u= = n LEVER STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheet crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. The motion control fever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
SERVICE A TO START ENGJNE WiTH A WEAK See Fig, 29} ADJUSTMENTS BATTERY TO REPLACE • ° • AND RELAYS Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manuat, TO REPLACE TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES = Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminat of each battery, taking care not to short against chassi& = Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (_) terminal of fully charged battery, FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plug-in fuse.
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig, 31) CONTROL = High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust damage may result. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE Er4GINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HiGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wiil not be used for 30 days or more. FUELSYSTEM iMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TAr',_K DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SERARATIOH AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
- . - -- : ...................... .. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE Will not start 1, Outof fuel, 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. 7, Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty _el tilter. Water In fue!. 8, 9. Loose or damaged widng. Carburetor out of adjustment. Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but wilt not start .... POINTS !. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. properly, 8. 9. 10. Engine valves out of adju,_tment, FilJ fuel tank.
PROBLEM CORRECTBON CAUSE Engine cont_,naes to tun when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch I. Faulty operato_osafetyp_esencecontrol system. 1. Check widng, switches and connectionS. {f not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ deparirnent. engaged Poor cut- Uneven _ Mower blades rotate 1. 2, 3. 4, Worn, bent or loose biade. Mowe_ deck not level Buildup of grass, Ieaves, and trash under mower. Bent Made ma_drel, 5.
TRACTOR = _ MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 SCHEMATIC oliio ÷[ RED - BLACK BATTERY RED ©_D -- __, FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WF TE I /-_ i _ i mEO _ "-1STARTER I a_D --J B ML_ { _ CLUTCH / BRAKE ,e L [ _ | _ IGNITION PEDAL UP) _H'_: . (NOT OCCUPIED) /7 ILl "_ ,- A _ "_ F_ (CLUTCH OFF) } METER (OPTIONAL) ' - ....... _ FUELr __w UNIT IGNITION OIL BLACK SPARK FUELSHUT_OFF SOLENOID .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS ........... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 16 19 20 21 146140 74760412 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 109238X ' 156417 109596X 153664 STD551125 73350400 147430 22 24 25 4!52J 4799J 146147 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 40 4t 42 43 44 45 52 70 108824X 4207J 121305X 140301 124211X 141226 !09310X 156442 71110408 131563 145673 73640400 121433X 141940 142621 NOTE: DESCRIPTION Battery.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS - = MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS .... TRACTOR 'o MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS 917,258552 AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .... - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 DRIVE KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ASSEMBLY r / 62 _i 68 67 70 t3 i • 25 ..........
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-STEERING MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 13 15 17 18 19 20 2! 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 5! 53 54 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 12t472X 154427 !56483 157473 6266H 121748X. 19272016 12000029 3366R 156438 STD551t37 154779 73901000 156546 57079 I24035X 126684X STD551!25 71100410 127501 154406 126847X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 126805X 19133808.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 5 21 17 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 12!248X 72050411 12 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 1 Washer t3/32 x 1 x t4 Gauge Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 DECALS 21 2 9 6 t3 3 18 7 7 18 4 13 1 t5 \\ i 21 16 2O 11 12 5 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 156811 150333 151299 151300 12-113-64 133644 149407 156787 146709 156439 142341 146046 WHEELS DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Decal, Oper, hstr, Decaf, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Decal, Hood, R.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 147025 17720410 4 !4 15 !6 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 137350 13280328 13200300 STD551237 156123 137180 109202X 123549X 123487X 17490512 137040 ....... 40 44 124028X 17490412 46 62 77 79 80 81 19091416 STD551131 19101216 M740108025 74760508 128861 DESCRiPTiON Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 LIFT 25 24 23 7 49 5 3O 3 13 150 \ 26 4 8 6 13 19 13 \ 2O 15 161718 2O 32 15 13_ 32 42 20
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER =- MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 LIFT KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER ,-- MODEL NUMBER 917;258552 DECK 76 77 71 82 105 !02 52 / 34 33 32 106 31 @ 21 113 !1I 22 23 24 _116 \ J 2 25 26 \.
REPAIR PARTS, TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE == MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 310-0650 58 34 59 91 26 23 90 g0 52 \ 91 4 5 24 "36 113 46
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34. 35 36 37 38 39 40 4! 142930 142931 142932 142928 142933 142934 142935 150771 142937 142938 142939 142940 142941 150772 150773 142944 142945 142946 150774 142948 142949 142950 142951 142952 142953 142954 142955 150777 150778 142958 - - MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 310=0650 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL ° - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917;258552 CVl 5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 2 7 8 6--_ 11 -- -1 _--I0 --9 12 9 2 J _;,j3 / 6 48 / 3
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER AiR iNTAKE KEY PART NO, NO, 1 12-743-05 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25-34t-02 12-096-24 12-083-08 12-100-0! X-25-63 12-083-05 12-313-04 12-094-12 10 11 12-072-05 t2-086-0t 12 12-041-02 917 258552 PS-41526 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM -o MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV15S, TYPE 917,258552 NUMBER PS=41526 ] _--29 21 14 22 27 / 15 50 128
REPAIR PARTS ......................... TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. PB-41526 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL - = MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917,258552 CV15S; TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 Q--' ;'-ii J START|N_ 23 22 5_ I 52
REPAIR PARTS ................... KOHLER ........ TRACTOR ENGINE -- MODEL .-- MODEL NUlVlBER 9i7.258552 NUMBER CV!5S, TYPE NUMBER IGNITION t ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO. NO. 1 12-086-14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12-468-03 24q62_03 M-0639016 12-112-01 12-157-02 X-42-t5 12-025-25 41-155-02 M-0548025 11 M-0545010 12 13 14 15 16 17 12-154-02 12-085-03 12-132-02 X-728-1 12-584-01 M=0545020 DESCRiPTiON Screw, Hex Flange M10 x 1.
SERVICE NOTES 54
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION -r ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. O1 01 / 15 ° MAX. i Ill Illll • II Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I I II ] I [l_ _li_llll_ ....
® S /RS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258552 15.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own modeI number. its own model number, Each engine has The modeI number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine witl be found on the blower housing of the engine.
