CR/ F NUMB 917.256610 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembly o Operation = Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 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+ I.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac_ tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
LI................... i iii iiiiii Ill IIII ............ I1| TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY .............................................................
ACC ruES ATTACHMENTS i i,,i,H These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail out_etsand 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 ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS % PERFORMANCE Sears offersa wide variety of attachments thatfit yourtractor° Many of,these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can he
CONTENTS i1,1,iu,i,1, OF HARDWARE i, Parts Bag contents J I II II IIII shown full size PACK UIIUIII Parts packed separately in carton (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Video Cassette i '11 IIIIIIIIJLIIgj IIIII Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel :, Manual Parts Bag t ii (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) =i=l=,=ll_ (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 ,i HII,iii 11,11,, : Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Center:
BLY 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 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. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob, • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
LY INSTALL MOWER Figs. 4 and 7) AND DRIVE BELT (See Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control° Engage park_ ing brake, • Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar, Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck, • Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. ° Install one front link in top hole of the R,H. front mower bracket and R.H, front suspension bracket.
IBLY ......... INSTALL MULCHER j i LJ I I J ill Ill lllllH PLATE (See Figs. 5 and Illlllll,, DEFLECTOR SHIELD 6) • I II Ill 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. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ....
OPERATION ............................... lU lUlll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsofvadous controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE ATTACHMENT LEVER LIFT PEDAL PARING LEVER .
OPERATION i,i ll,lll i i ................................................... 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 oreye 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.
OPERATION TO ADJUST TO OPERATE GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) J Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface° • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (s_e "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manuat)_ • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are siighttyoff the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknutand tighten securely.
O A ON BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) o o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Move attachment ctutch to "DISENGAGED" position+ = Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for cold engine start+ For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (,_) position. Insertkeyinto ignition and turn keyclockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts.
ATION ° Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine is running, move throttle control to half (1!2) speed. With motion control lever'in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. MULCHING IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. ° Slowly move motior_ control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.
CUSTOMER LITIES MA'.TE.A.CE SCHEoULE ................ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_O-_=c_,,,r',=, _/_.,_- CheckBrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure ::_ _ Checkfor LooseFasteners AR SharpenlReplace _,_e- SERV.ICE DATES ................... V €' ............... !_ _€#" Mower Btades V' CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge ...... , .... _ _ : ,= " ............ : _'_ ........................... : !!{b/ : - _,/ _ 0€_'12.
ER R TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An unbalanced blade willcause 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.
CUSTOMER RESPO TRANSAXLE COOLING BIL ES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 17) The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling° Determine temperature range expected before oil change_ All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot° o ° ° o o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.
SIBILITIES CUSTOMER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine wilt not run property using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100 hoursof operation or every season, whichever occursfirst° J Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. ( • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base, TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER ° • Slide foam pre_cleaner off cartddgev Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
ii1,1,_ $ERVmCEANDA USTMENTS H, CAUTION: , O o = ° TO REMOVE i IIIL,IIII,iiii1,11111111111 ii i1,,,11, ,i , i, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lm/er in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
AND ADJUSTMENTS .................... U ll LLII I]l l I I]IIIIll]IUlIIIIIIIll FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDEo TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or' driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_25) o Park tractor on a levet surface. Engage parking brake_ ° Remove four screws from L,H. mandrel cover and remove cover° . Roll belt over the top of Loll. mandrel pulley,, • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys° ° Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
E AND ADJUSTM i i u =u =l=ll=l=l=, TO ADJUST TO REPLACE (See Fig. 28) BRAKE (See Fig. 27) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right s de of the transaxle. Depress clutch/Drakepedaland engage parking brake_ Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A"on brake rod. ° Ifdistance is other than 1-3/4", loosenjam nutand turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4", Retighten jam nut against nut "A".
$ERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION (See Fig. 29) CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when.
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ENGINE ACCELERATION TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 33) CONTROL ° CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
STORAGE I ILILI III I II II IIIIIUU U I IIII I ' II iii iiii FUEL SYSTEM ii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitll IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TFIIOUBLESHOOTmNG POaNT$ ,,,l_J i PROBLEM i,,i,,i, 'iLL[ .......................... CAUSE Will not start CORRECTION 1o Outoffuel, .Engine not "CHOKED" properly., Engine flooded, Bad spark plug,, Dirty air fi{ter., Dirty fuel filter. Water tn fuel,, 1, 2, 3_ 4. 5_ 6. 7 8. 9, 10o Loose or damaged wtring. Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment, 8., 9o I0., 1, 2 3. 4, 5o 6_ 7. 8, Dirty air filter,. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery D{rtyfuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM .... POINTS i1,1111111111 ii, iii iiii iiiii 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 center/ departmenL Poor cut - uneven 1,, 2, 3. 4.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 SCHEMATIC RED RED AMMETER S BLACK IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK dl 1 , T BLUE GROUNDING CONNECTOR AFTER FIRE SOLENOID ! ! q_ BLACK UNIT IGNtTION (_ PLUG SPARK _ CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DO @ 8600 RPM _ 2,8 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) RED , OUTPb _T 5 AMPAC OP,.,_4G E ... "_, @ 3600 RPM I t [I O.._._.,_O 1t ! t , , t 14 VOLTS AC MIN i .........
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256610 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 49 50 5! 52 55 80 PART NO. DESCRIPTION t46140 74760412 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 7697J 7603J 109596X 145211 145209 145769 STD55!125 73350400 13685.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 '17490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 145206 Saddle 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic 10 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 13 145217 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw, Thd'rol.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 256610 STEERING ASSEMBLY 39 I ! I ...... # _ ....
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 256610 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 ENGINE 32 31 34 © 33 37 39 4O 41 33 _,._.
REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917o256610 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 134265 2 17720410 151063 4 14 15 16 23 24 29 31 32 33 34 37 38 137350 13280328 13200300 STD551231 128953 STD601005 137180 151346 151296 123487X 106082X 8543R ....... 39 4O 41 62 77 79 80 81 109227X 3645J 139277 STD551131 191O1216 M740108025 74760508 128861 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, KohTer Model No. CV15S, Type No.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 DECALS 10 5 i 21 1 +25 11 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 140123 140551 145006 8TD541437 124181X 140552 120068X 121246X 121248X 72050411 134300 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip Push-In Nut Spring, Seat Pan, Seat Knob, Seat BracKet, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap, Nylon Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8 Spacer, Split 16 17 18 21 22 24 25 27 28 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 SEAT ASSEMBLY 9 t3 25 18 6 3 7 8 10 5 22 19 2 22 11 24 12 23 1 2O 17 t4 23 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 t5 PART NO. 138955 151302 146705 146706 151400 133644 138048 142241 146709 137537 4900J 146046 151401 139346 149516 WHEELS DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 136971 136968 138284 12000002 19211621 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5!33-62 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 7 8 10 11 12 !3 't5 16 17 18 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X . Grip.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 t45008 138457 4939M 130832 850857 10030600 140296 !1 12 13 145708 129895 137553 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 137152 110485X 140329 72140505 132827 145055 73680500 134753 131267 105304X 149287 110452X 145325 19111016 131491 138776 129963 129207 137266 144945 17490628 19131316 131494 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Mower Housing (Weldment) Bracket Asm..
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 135.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 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 41 14293O 142931 142932 142928 142933 142934 142935 150771 142937 142938 142939 142940 142941 150772 150773 142944 '142945 142946 150774 142948 142949 !42950 142951 142952 142953 142954 't42955 150777 150778 142958 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER illillllllllllllllllll ii i i i i AIR INTAKE PS41525 .......................... B_OWE..o_.._ _,o..p._ FFLE_ 1 I .......... _; i i i i 14 _3 8 ENGINE 11 CONTROLS I 10 9 2 • _,..
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO_ NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1012 25 341 O2 12 09624 12083 08 12 10001 X_25-63 1231304 12083 O5 12 O72 O3 12 086 01 094 12 11 12 041 O2 NOT ILLUSTRATED -12 113 53 1 2 !2 014 37 12 I39 01 PS41525 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER LIIIIIIIIIIII , l lJ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII PS41525 ........... IIIIIIIIIIIIIL I I LII I FUEL SYSTEM 21 \ 23_.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER IGNITION / ELECTRICAL IIIIIIIIIIII I PS41525 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, II IIIII J I ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,, <3_--4 14-6 8_ it6 6_ j' ---lO 6_ZI CRANKCASE I STARTING SYSTEM I' H, HUIUIIUUI'U I I II ill 3 .
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER IGNITION t ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO. NO.
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£RRFTSMnN® OWNER'S MANUAL 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.256610 Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number, The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOH FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.
