® L 7.258970 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
& SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride=On Safe Operation Mowers _MPQRTANT: 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. L • • = • = • = • , = = GENERAL OPERATaON Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are famitiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT 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. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, ptease contact your nearest Sears Authonzed Service Center/Department Department. We have competent, weIFtrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-49 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-59 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER SAFETY RULES .................................
ACCESSO ES A ATTACH £NTS These accessories and attachments were availabb through most Sea_ 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AiR F_LTER BLADES ! BELTS l PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents Parts packed shown fula size separateUy in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-i8 F-q Seat P_ ,,, Video Cassette (1) Knob t I 1 (t) Washer Steering Wheel 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Mutcher Plate Steering Sleeve t i t @ (2) Lock Washers (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 t [ I t #10 Manual Parts bag contents (2) Weld Nuts #I0 [_ (2) Washers Pa_s Bag not shown full size ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, © 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Shoulder _//_'1 Bolts t I_.L_t /f \. LJ.
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 assembte must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSE LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi" rials. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. , Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the R.H. suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin. if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown. (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage parking brake. Cut and remove ties securing antFsway bar and belts. Swing antFsway bar to _eft side of mower deck.
ASSE iNSTALL MULCHER BLY PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD 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. • Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • , Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. Hook front latch intohole on front of mower deck.
OPERATION a These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppIied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERAON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRAOTORo Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
OPEF ATUON The operatfon of any tractor can resutt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuBt 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.
OPERATION TO OPERATE TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface, o • ON HILLS UTfON: Adjust mower to desired cutting height, Lower mower with lift control. Remove retainer spring and ctevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. i mJ Do not drive up or down 1 s with smopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any s|ope. donotd,i,.,e ro ope.._ s o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING CHECK ENGINE THE ENGINE TO START OiL LEVEL (See Fig, 12) o The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level, tf necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.
OPERAT O PURGE TRANSMISSION o To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. . iMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMtSSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, iT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATtON BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.
CUSTOMER _tAINTENANCE RESPONS ILUTIES SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE check Brake Operation !................................. _v' Check i i _ i I t Tire Pressure T Check for Loose Fasteners C T 0 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Batteryand Terminals R CheckTransaxJe Cooling Adjust Blade DATES Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Change Oil Level Engine Oil ............. ....
CUSTOME RESPONSW LITtES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION o if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE*' in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). o (See Fig.
CUSTOME TRANSAXLE RESPONSI TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs. 17 and t8) COOUNG The fan and cooling fins of transmission clean to assure proper cooling. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. should be kept Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
CUSTO AiR FtLTER ESPO LmTmES MUFFLER (See Fig. 19} 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. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. ,, Loosen knob and remove cover.
SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: - Depress , , ® P_ace attachment clutch in "D{SENGAGED" position. Place ignition motion key control lever neutral key, (N) position, Turn "OFF" andinremove Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark p_ug wire from spark ptug and piace wire where it cannot come in contact with ptug, _...... - c|utcidbrake pedal futly and set parking brake.
SERVICE A D ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) mMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately !/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
SE TO REPLACE (See Fig, 26) MOWER VECE A BLADE Park the tractor on leve! surface. DRIVE ADJUSTM TS Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. BELT o Engage parking brake. Adjust the three nylon tocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate. o Remove mower ddve belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
$ERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 3"0 REPLACE "TO ADJUST MOTION (See Fig. 30) MOTBON DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29} If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position whiie at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL - ° Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake.
SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WASHER: Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was setat the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, if parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. RETAINING RING AXLE COVER TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 31) o • Position front wheels straight ahead. Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B").
ERVmCE AN TO REPLACE HEADUGHT ADJUST IENTS BULB Raise hood, = HEADLIGHT WiRE CONNECTOR 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 gril!, Close hood, iNTERLOCKS HOOD AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wirirrg may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. o Check wiring.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 37 and 38) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 371 The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
STORAGE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or ENGINE more. FUEL SYSTEM TRACTOR IMPORTANT: tT [S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
"TROUBLESHOOTI PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start CORRECTION 1, Out of fueL 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6, 7. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded, Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8, 9. Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. RepIace spark ptug. Clean/replace air rifler. Replace fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch POINTS I, Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. 2. 3. 4. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, teaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Check wiring, switches and Connections. if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department, t.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917,258970 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 amp. 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 4 STD551025 6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7 7697J Tube Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose Bott 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 10 145211 11 150109 Hold down Batter/Front Mount 12 145769 F_ut Push Nylon I/4" .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER $17,258970 CHA$SHS AND ENCLOSURES 38 9 57 8 48 37 47120 41 22 34
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSJSAND KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 I2 !3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 3t 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND KEY NO, o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 DRIVE PART NO, 2 7070E 3 7563R 5 STD541437 6 STD56i210 7 140507 9 140080 15 STD551037 17 140921 20 73940800 22 156103 23 130564 28 73350600 29 140494 30 19131616 33 12000053 34 124236X 35 137648 36 149412 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 5304J 41 73631000 42 8883R 46 145170 47 138228 48 72110612 50 t31494 51 STD541437 52 139123 53 207J 54 156563 55 105706X 56 140218 58 74760724 61 140488 64 154752 65 67609 66 140296 67 19131312 68 5142
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL NUMBER ASSEMBLY 23 22 31 42 27 e /" / / 18 /" \ \ \ 38 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ° ° vIODEL NUMBER 9t7o258970 ASSEMBLY ,KEY NO. PART NO.
REPABR PARTS TRACTOR o =MODEL NUMBER 9t7o258970 ENGINE 2 20 46 53 56 "_ 45 j 5¸5 12 7 52 11 15 © 33/ / 544_ 38 29 16 27 39 40 40
REPAIR PARTS 'TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7=258970 ENGIN5 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS; TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 SEAT ASSEMBLY 8 5 19 22 12 21 v 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 I0 12 13 14 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 124181X 150176 155925 121246X 121248X 72050411 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 ASSE_tBLY 40 42 43 7 8 9 \ 10 \ 39 42 3 12_ 24 25 26 t2 13 23 22 12 15 20 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1! 12 13 14 !5 16 17 !8 19 20 21 22 12t006X 154389 121002X 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X !22365X 122364X 2876H 146704 STD624008 139868 140302 STD541437 674A247 STD541237 143363 STD551037 5328J STD523710 127218 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 19 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 DECK 21 21 26 27 20 48 18 9 8 44
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258970 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 156948 138457 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 11 12 13 152443 129895 137553 14 !5 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3! 32 33 34 35 36 37 137152 110485X 140329 STD533106 132827 145055 STD541431 134753 131267 105304X 123713× 110452X 157788 19111016 131491 138776 129963 153531 137266 144945 17490628 STD551037 131494 KEY NO. DESCRIPT_ON 38 39 40 41 42 .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSA×LE o o MODEL NUMBER ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 7 16 20 21 22 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 4t 42 43 45 46 47 49 63 64 142874 142875 !53765 !42876 142877 142878 142879 t42929 142880 142882 142883 142884 142885 142886 142887 142888 142889 142890 142891 142892 !53766 142894 150818 65 67 68 69 70 71 142897 142898 142899 142900 142901 142902 o ° MODEL NUMBER o .. MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Assembly, Housing, LH Assembly, Housing, RH Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL o ° @ODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917o258970 BU-lOL..!22 17 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,258970 DECALS 18 6 3 7 t5 15 8 8 9 7 4 13 24 \ t0 2O 22 5 2 1t 12 17 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO.
REPNR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL o ° MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 917.258970 65538 CYLINDERHEAD, VALVEANb8hEATHER I 26 _ .(.9 7..
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE CYUNDER HEADPVALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 24-318-11 24-755-78 3 4 25-313-02 24-033-03 5 6 7 24-04!-23 24-096-15 M_0645020 - MODEL NUMBER ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,258970 CV20S, TYPE NU._BER 85538 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO.
REPABR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER =o MODEL NUMBER 9t7=2.
F EPA R PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER -o MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 CV20S, TYP5 NUMBER 65538 IG NITIOt,#'ELECTRICAL !0 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 KEY PART NO. NO. 11 12 24-063-23 M-05450t6 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0,8 x t6 13 14 24-063-30 M-0645016 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # t Side Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBSR = ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 CV20S, TYPE; NUMBER 65538 3 2 23.--_ 5 / 0 22 i" 18 I9 _"'t4 17 _20 2! OIL PAN/LU BRICATJ.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL 9 6 NUMBER = .- MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER o =MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 FUELSYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3! 32 33 34 35 36 37 NOT CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HHLL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. ! 15 ° MAX.
® OWNE ' UAL MODEL NO. 917.258970 18.5 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR 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 blower housing of the engine. iF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4..
