8 /R8 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 OWNER'S MANUAL e Assembly Operation o Customer Responsibilities e Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER I all safety ASSISTANCE rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: this equipment.
i_ SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Io • • • • • • • • o • • • . o o Ii. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the maci_ine before starting Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possibte dependability and performance° Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department_ We have competent, weiHrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-19 WARRANTY ............................................................. ;..,. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ...........................................................
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.,i-, ,11,, ,................. ii1,1,1,11,11,1,1 H"I'I 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
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ASSEMBLY - v" CHECKLIST HOOK POINTS DOWN WELD NUT FROM THE TOP. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRA CTOR, WE WISH TO A SSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT LOCK WASHER WELD. NUT _ PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING SCREW -\ LATCH ,/ Ail assembly instructions have been completed.. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. v" Battery is properly prepared and charged.
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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 controls and adjustment& this manual for future reference, ATTACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER Save LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG.
OPERATION Jt,Ju_ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thPown 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 iii i ii ........................ OPERATION ............... o BEFORE TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. ,,,,,,.. CHECK , ...,., . without either the entire grass catcher, CAUTION: on mowers Do so not equipped, operate or the the mower discharge guard in place. , .i .i.ii i .i.,..i.ii1.111. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION ]._L.ul.i "ENGAGED" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB .,, i.illl, = - .......
OPERATmON i,i,, unn,,, n .... i ..................... WARM WEATHER STARTlNG (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly, tf the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used.
Check Brake Operation 6## Check Tire Pressure 6##' 6,/ J7 Check for Loose Fasteners a Sharpen/Replace (_ Lubrication T Check Battmy Level/Recharge 6#1_ 0 Clean Battery and Terminals 61# R Check Transaxle Mower Blades e" _1'4 Chart 6,/ Cooling e/ 64# Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s} Tension Check Engine Change Ott Level _4 Engine Oi1 _ Clean Air Filter E CleanAir G Inspect Replace I _"2 Screen Muffler/Spark V' _2.
==l = === H ................. = ==H== TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rutes when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced° An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSDBULNTIES , / ENGINE COVER i OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oi[ change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. PLATE = Unscrew old filter by turning counterclockwise. suitable container to catch oil. • Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.
CAUTION:BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug= o o o i,i ,,11iii TO REMOVE ............. MOWER (See Fig.
SE TO LEVEL MOWER CE AN ADJUSTMENTS HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs., 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT lS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE.. 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).
.................. H'm'H" '1== I I == ,,, I I' ADJUST IENTS ........... i i m,.,ll ...................... n 11, mn, n, ,, ..................... MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_ 25) TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) • Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake° TO REPLACE • MOWER DRIVE BELT Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. Disengage attachment crutch contro} Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L_H.
SERVICE TO ADJUST ID ADJUSTMENTS (See Fig. 27) BRAKE PULLEY Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
SERVmC i, i i, ii ,, i,,,i ,,,i ......................................... TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE JUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31) AND TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY AD- (See Fig. 32) .................... The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: ° • Make sure transaxte is in neutral (N), Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
SERVICE AN TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BULB TO ADJUST • Raise hood, o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood, ° INTERLOCKS . Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual), o Choke should be closed.
TO ADJUST 37) CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS tF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HiGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS, (See Figs.
ENGRNE 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 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.
TRO CAUSE PROBLEM ii ,H,I II1,1,1 ¸ Will not start 1, Out offuef 2 3 4 5 6 7. Engine not"CHOKED" Engine fiooded. Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel fifter Water in rue! 8 9 Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 property.
POmNTS TROUIBLESHOOTJNG PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch t Faulty operalor-safety 1 2 3 4 Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck notlevel Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel 5 Ctogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels Mower blades will not rotate 1 2 3 4 Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn/damaged mower drive bell Frozen idter pulley Frozen blade mandret P
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 DRIVE KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 14 15 18 t9 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 50 51 52 PART NO. ........
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 ENGINE KEY NOo 1 2 3 PART NO. 151273 17720410 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 I7 23 25 26 27 29 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 149723 144069 144068 138129 150176 145552 STD551125 STD522507 272250 13280336 13200300 STD551237 17490624 156123 145996 73920600 152927 137180 153630 155971 123487X I06082X 17490512 8543R .......
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,258660 LIFT KEY NO, I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 49 PART NO. 136973 145'117 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 1225t2X '139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 139868 STD624008 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 126971X 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 145212 DESCRIPTION Wire Assy.
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REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 DECK PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO= PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 140123 140551 74760616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258660 DECALS 7 7 17 14 \ 13 14 15 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 1t 13 PART NO. 156439 273503 151299 151300 133644 150927 146709 150333 156368 146046 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 14 15 17 19 20 22 =----- Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal, Engine 19.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL / NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPADRPARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS REF PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8A 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 25 772108A 780086A 770102A 776260A 776219B 778139 778136 792136A 792047 784352 784355 778229 778113A 778221 778068 778260 786139 786102 792077 792078 792079 788061 792073 26 792125 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 792035 788040 780072 780108 780001 792001 788095 780105A 780118A 790003 790007 799021 786026 792076A 790079 792073 42A 792085A TRANSAXLE - MODEL = - MODEL NUtV18ER 917.
REPADR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER = MODEL NUMBER 917.258560 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 642 18 165 643 535 842 445 422 284 _ 235 284A 52_ 240 524 O ..........
REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUiVIBER 9!7.258560 - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 5t !3s8GASKET'SE--TI 108 51A 52 [121 CARBURETOR KIT 104 103 _119 232 202 .....
REPABR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 42A707, 917.258560 TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 801 783 8O2 311 803 653 544 201 209A (_ 267 265 209 414 224 206 207 _) 229 L.
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