CR/ FTX MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER all safety rules and instructions ASSISTANCE before operating HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
SAFETY Safe Operation Practices RULES for Ride-On 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, • ° • ° • • • • • ° ° • • • ° Ill.
PRODUL, SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-20 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................ 4 INDEX ............................................................................ 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and 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 GASCAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS % PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor_ Many of these are listed below with briefexplanations of how they can help
NTS OF HARDWARE ...................... .............. Parts ............... 1.... ' ......... Bag contents shown ................... PACK ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .............. Parts packed separately full size ............ i ii IIIIIIIlUlIII I I ..... II ...... in carton i1,1111111111,111111 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-!6 x I Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel [1)Washer Large at (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-I 8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 ..................
ASSEMBLY 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 i .ii_ A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
............. ii iiii ............... ii iiii Ulll .............. ASSEMBLY ............... ,,,,,,.,, • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer + and hex nut+ Tighten securely. • Close battery box door+ • • ° Open battery box door for: = Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware). • Inspection for corrosion. ° = Testing battery_ Jumping (if required).
ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT DISCHARGING GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING TO BAGGING OR BRACKET -\ Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installationof optional grass catcher accessory. DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 5 LATCH HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER (See Figs. 6 & 7) • PLATE FIG. 7 Instalt two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weid nut as shown.
OPERATION ........ . ........ in,ln,i llll,i ii i llll These symbols may appear' on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarizeyourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER .. - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION PLUNGER \" _-\\.,.\\.,,.
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. .................. i i i ii ii i i ill,llll,l, IIHI L ,1/ HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR , TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
i i, i,,i,iiiii Jllllllll, ii i iii ii iiiii i ii iiiiii illl i illl Hmll ii OPERATION TO OPERATE IMPORTANT: THE MOTfON CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED+ MOWER (See Fig. 10) 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.
OPERATION ADD GASOLINE - = Fill fuel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular' unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
OPERATION • • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after thetransmission has been warmed up. MULCHING FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP FREE OF BU1LT-UP GRASS AND TRASH° CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. MOWER MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. ° Mower should be,properly leveled for best mow!ng performance.
i N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ................... clean Engine CoolingFIns Replace Spark Plug • I i = : : Replace Air Ffltet Paper Cartridge Replace Fuet Ftfter 12 3 4 - .... I Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or in high embtent temperatures Service mere often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. If equipped with oil filter, change oiI every 50 hours.
CUSTOMER : RESPONSIBI .... .... ii ill, llllll TRACTOR BRAKE MANDREL BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceo OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed {nhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted, (See 'q_O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TRAILING EDGE TIRES • • • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS' on page 3 of this manual),.
t" i i t BA'I'rERY NOTE: Although multFviscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running tow on oil Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
CUSTOME NSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter° Clean 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. 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.
MUFFLER CLAMP inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard andlor damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 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. 20) FIG. 20 The fuel _ter should be replaced once each season.
i i ii ,ll,llllll ii,i ,11,,llll,lll,ll,lll,,llllll,ll ii,l/i,illJl,ll, l,/,i,i :: ........................................ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: 0 0 o o o BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever 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.
...... llllli,u _ ,,, : SERVICE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) , Raise mower to its highest position, • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A' on both sides of mower' should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. - If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift iinkadjustment nut on that side.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) MOWER WITH BLADE DRIVE BELT PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" NUT "A" NUT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools, Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL• Remove mower from tractor (See 'q'O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys_ \ • Pull belt away from mower_ BELT INSTALLATION ° Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST Fig. 29) MOTION TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 30) CONTROL LEVER (See The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° , ° Block up axle securely.
S AND ADJ USTMENT POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL __ _._ HOOD CABLES FIG. 32 CHARGED BATTERY ENGINE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 33) FIG. 31 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push butb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° Close hood. • INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS - With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow (.
S RVICE A TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustmerit shouEd not be necessary. However', minor adjustment may be required tocompensate for differencesinrue!, temperature, altitude or load. if the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: • In general, turning idle mixture vatve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fue! to the engine givinga leaner fuel/ air mixture.
E ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS 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.
TROU ii PROBLEM Will not start ................ ,', _,,_,,,,,, ........ = i=l== CAUSE i ill ii =l=l Li ii .................. .: .... CORRECTION 1,, Out of fuel 2o 3,, 44 5_ 6_ 7, Engine not"CHOKED" Eng{ne floodedv Bad spark plug, D{rty air filter. Dirty fuel filter, Water in fuel. B. 9_ Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment. 10, Hard to start DOTING POINTS 1. 2 3_ 4, 5 6. 7 properly. B 9, Engine valves out of adjustment. 10 Fill fuet tank.
TROUBLESHOOT! ii ]llll,ll,i/ ii i i ll,lll,,_,_ ......... PROBLEM ill POINTS ..................... _..................................... CAUSE CORRECTION i lllll,,,,,,,,uiill Engine continues to run when operator !eaves seat with attachment clutch engaged _. Faulty operator-safety presence con!rot system, t, Check wiring, switches and connections, If not corrected, contact an authorized service centart department,, Poorcut-uneven 1, 2, Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level,. 3.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 SCHEMATIC RED BtACK BATTERY RED l I 1 I RED FUSE30 AMP, AMMETER r---t 'O WHITE RE__2L " _ STARTER BLACK F ', O', ....... ! L J SOLENOID _ CLUTCH1 BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH I WHITE t_ _ I |t I -1 BLACK F- L_ l GROUNDING "_ A HOUR"t.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 I3 !4 !7 18 25 26 28 29 3O 31 38 39 51 52 53 54 55 57 60 64 74 140 142 143 144 146 +- PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 DRIVE KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258530 ASSEMBLY _41 i-L-: ,,÷ ,~ 62 27 67 J 47 11 40 25 J 32 29" 43 28 3O 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258530 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 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 121248X 72050411 KEY NOo 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 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn. Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1!4-20 x 1-3/8 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258530 DECALS 13 2 6 3 i 18 7 7 18 10 4 2O 21 21 12 13 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 I0 12 PART NO. 156811 150333 151299 15130O 133644 15O927 156787 146709 156439 146046 WHEELS KEY NO, DESCRIPTION Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, 13 !4 18 2O 21 ------- Oper, Instr. Cap Cnsmr Help Line Hood, R.H. Hood, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 ENGINE 3 81 38 78 _-3 _.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 150600 1772041O 4 13 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 137352 272293 1328O324 t3200300 STD551237 156123 13718O 109202X 123549X 123487X 17490512 137040 .......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 MOWER DECK 76 ,02 53 34 33 32 105 ._''104 106 58 35 .116 113 111 \ \ _f 114 I \ 2 16 27 _p_7/_129 92_@_. 3 "_ 92 18 13_- ) 19 / _/.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 MOWER DECK KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 43 58 27 26 23 \ 19 69 17 t4 90 91 _3 52 ''--.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 230 _614 230 9 635 634A 337 562 "h"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS 127 & STRAI-I'ON 138 106 987 ENGINE 95 117 - - MODEL - MODEL 634 NUMBER NUMBER 28N707, 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 3 - - MODEL - MODEL 20 634A NUMBER NUMBER 842 28N707, 524 917.258530 TYPE NUMBER 868 868A 0173-01 467 171 358 'GASKET SET .......................
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258530 ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 '77_ _ ........
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NOo NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY' PART NO. NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. IIHI _, _! _ _1 _ Illlllllllllll Illll III II III 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.
£RRFTSM IN® OW R'S MANUAL 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258530 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 pFate located under the seat. The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co..
