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Page 1: ...sponsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment IIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I II IIIII IIIIIIII ...

Page 2: ...not mow near drop oils ditches or embankTnents The mower ould suddenly turnover if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting yourfoot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator s not alert to the pr...

Page 3: ...h covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws if any If a spark an ester _sused it snould be maintained n effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laWS Federal laws app...

Page 4: ...ngine Air Filter 19 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level t8 Oil Type 13 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting 14 Storage 27 F Filter Air Filter t9 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 14 Storage 27 Fuse 25 H Hood Removal_ InstaUation 25 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 Engine t8 M Maintenance Schedule t6 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...ce installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck_ Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwateF tight drumholdsup to390 Ibs...

Page 6: ... Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Wing Nuts 1 4 20 lllll i i Parts packed separately in carton ill iii mll llllll Seat i ii iii i i Battery acid f Mulcher t Plate Steering Wheel _ Battery Owner s Manual J iJ Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Q Bolts 2 Center _ 2 Washers 3 8 lock Nuts x 7 8 x t4 Gauge Wheels 2 Battery Carnage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 _I _ t_oJ Terminal Gua...

Page 7: ... or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steedng shaft Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Secure steedng wheel to steering shaft w...

Page 8: ... make sure that no damage has occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming Follow instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW VENT CAP VENTWELL BATTERY CELL ACiD LEVE...

Page 9: ...s and slide square shafts of battery bolts into slotsof key holes T_ghtenwing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in slotsof the key holes in the battery support Be sure terminal access doors are closed Use terminal access doors for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT LO...

Page 10: ...QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Atl assembly instructionshave been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batte y is propedyprepared and charged Minimum 1 hour t 6 amps J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 4 All tires are properlyinflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinfiated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...

Page 11: ...Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locksclutch brakepedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to release attach ment li...

Page 12: ...E CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate_ Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 9 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever_ Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N pos3tion Release parking brake...

Page 13: ... your tractor on a truckor a trailer_ be sure hood is closed and secured totractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc FIG 11 FIG 10 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is neces...

Page 14: ... NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatu res below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engineperformance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION llllll i lu JiuiH i CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance ...

Page 15: ...operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH LJSEo The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse...

Page 16: ...from_de pivotbo_t to 35 ft g0s maximum Dorot ove_gnm_r _ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractordoes notcover items that have 0een subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in thismanu_ Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tr_ctoro All adjustments in the Service ...

Page 17: ...ld remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until he blade is balanced NOTE Do notuse a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are noL CENTER HOLE 5 8 BOLT _BLADE OR PIN RG 15 BATTERY See Fig 16 Your tractor has a batterycharging system which is slfffi cient for normal use However periodic charging ...

Page 18: ...l fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROOUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill capldipst_ckfor checking level insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap onthe tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipsticK Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE LUBRICAT...

Page 19: ...his manual through step remove drain plug Remove oil filter drain plug located at base of oil filter adapter Allow oil filter to drain Remove oilfilter and wipe off filteradapter Reinstalloil filter drain plug o Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter o Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket conta...

Page 20: ...ver forwardto lower mowerto its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spdng Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spnngo Disconnect suspensionarms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspensionarms Sl...

Page 21: ...ind the mandrel at bottom of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift linkadjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen liftlinkadjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut willchange mower height about 118 o Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF...

Page 22: ...hich is mounted on the _ght side of the transaxle tf tractor requires more than sLx 6 feet stoppingdistance at high speed inhighestgear then brake must be adjusted Depressclutch_rake p_al and engage parkingbrake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod Ifdistance is otherthan 1 3 4 loosenjam nutandturn nut A untildistance becomes 1 3 4 RetJghtenjam nut against nut A Road...

Page 23: ... Fig 28 The motioncontrollever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe neces sary tf for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its positionwhile at a selectedspeed _tmay be adjustedatthe fdction pack located on the right side of transmission Park tractor on level surface Stop tractor by turning ignition key to OFF position and engage parking brake Adjust motion contr...

Page 24: ... _SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 WASHERS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 30 iUil llll II I CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking m_terials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow thi...

Page 25: ... tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holde is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlightwireconnector Standinfront oftractor Grasp hoodat sides tilttoward engi...

Page 26: ...an air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy see above With engine offturn idle fuel adjusting needle in clock wise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position id e soeed s_tting With throttle contro...

Page 27: ...T IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH A_ 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 ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE ...

Page 28: ... START ENGINE tn Operation section 3 Walt several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air fi_ter_ 6 Replace fuel fitter 7 DreJn fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an auff_dzed service center depaztmenL 10 Contact an autt odzed service centedde_nt 2 3 4 Io 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15...

Page 29: ... so equipped 4 Fautt f alternator 1 Motion control lever is out of ad usmlent 1 Freewhe l control in disengaged pos_on 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped intra nsmission during shipment or servicing I Engine thro e control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine t Rill II Jill II I Check wi_fng switches and connections If not corrected contact an author...

Page 30: ...SERVICE IIIIIII I IIIII I I L I I i IIIlU IIIII1 1 I ...

Page 31: ...sOAMU_ ACe 3_oo RP x OIODE AL TERNATOR t YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _ __z J EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I _ J ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I_ _4 VOLTS AcMr 3r oo aPM UGH rS OFF THE LIGHTS ARE NOT 1_ H_AnH_TS CONNECTED TO THE I t _ BATTERY BUT HAVETHEIR LJz_ _ _lL _ __ OWN E_CTRICALSOURCEo ___ _ _ _1 _ v BECAUSE OF THIS THE _E_ASI_i_I_ I _ l BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWITCH L_J_ _L__J WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF SPEED AT I...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 ELECTRICAL 24 23 42 19 l 25 3 4O 36 39 38 t 31 3O 45 26 29 36 ...

Page 33: ...et 22 4152J Bulb Light 23 11150400 Washer Lock Int Tooth 1 4 24 420_J Cable Battery 25 4206J Cable Batter 26 I08824X Fuse 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch Ignition 31 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light 35 108236X Bracket Switch 36 STD601005 Screw 38 140336 Bracket Switch 39 109553X SwitCh Interlock 40 14...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 66 57 A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q S U W X Y 4T Ts 4 _ 6o ...

Page 35: ...7270 STD523710 Bolt 68 137271 19131312 Washer 13 32x 13 16x 12 Gauge 69 140181 STD541437 Nut 70 137269 13 7113 Bracket Assembly Fender 75 108067X 136373X428 Grill 76 19092016 STD541431 Nut Keps 5t16 18 77 17580408 140002X459 Fender 79 105531X STD541437 Nut Nylock 80 17490612 STD523120 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 105485X459 Footrest LH 87 1406 75 I05464X459 Footrest RH 90 110923X STD533707 Bolt 91 126471X...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 26 22 55 2_ 100 O6 ...

Page 37: ...r 13 32 x 13 16 x i2 Gauge 94 140462 44 105706X Beadng Nylon 95 144643 45 110812X Washer Hardened 96 4497H 46 12000039 Ring Klip 97 140469 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 98 73510600 48 123789X Bellcrank Assembly 00 _9111216 49 23205X Retainer Belt 102 141322 50 74760624 Bolt 103 50831 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 104 140156 53 105710X Link Clutch 105 71070516 55 105709X Spdng Return Clut...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 STEERING ASSEMBLY t s 39 i t t I t l ...

Page 39: ...K Spacer Bearing Front Axle 40 STD541350 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNCx3 1 2 41 100711L Locknut Hex Jam w W asher 42 110709X Insert 5 8 11 UNC 43 121749X Pin Axle Large 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 45 106933X Shaft Assembly Steering 46 121232X Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x _033 47 6855M Support Shaft 48 t25916X Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 49 131291 Washer 52 106451X Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5t8 53 STD541437 Shaft Asse...

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Page 41: ...39X Retainer 1 4 Turn 3650 D x 222 ID 21 1104 36X Bushing Snap Split BIk 22 123650X Stud 1 4 Turn 23 128953 Shield Heat 24 STD601005 Screw 29 137180 An ester Spark 30 127057X Pinch Weld Hood Black 31 141069 Tank Fuel 32 123549X Cap Assembly Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 I06082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 39 109227X Spacer Pad 40 3645J Bushing 41 ...

Page 42: ...Screw Thdrol 5116 18 x 1 2 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Nylon Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 18 124238X 17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 27 17490608 28 STO 541437 Spring _ Cap Spring Seat Nut Flangelock I 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 ...

Page 43: ...Chassis 42 137318 137319 145426 145427 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Fender Hydro White Decal Ins Hood 15 5Hp OHV Decal Mower QC System Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Dash Lawn Tractor Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal Sdl Cold Start Hydro Eng Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lift Height Adj Decal Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd Lt Decal Refl HL YT GT 1 pc Sears Decal Refl HL YTIGT I pc Sears Manual Own...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 MOWER LIFT 4 6 11 3O 6 7 8 10 4 19 13 32 13_ 31 _ 19 32 13 2O 15 2O 161718 2O ...

Page 45: ...r 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh FLxedLength Link LiftRh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock WiWsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Special Washer 13132X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring 2 1t8 Pin Cotter 3132x 1 2 Rod AdjustLift Nut He...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 MOWER DECK 33 32 31 101_ 16 29 27 ...

Page 47: ...61216 Shield Deflector 104 STD551110 Washer 11 32x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 105 130758 Rod Hinge 106 2029J Screw Thdrot Hex Head 23nc 111 140353 Mower 112 32262 Washer Spacer 113 17490512 Pulley Mandrel 114 73510500 Nut Toptock Flanged 115 72110504 Bolt 116 137644 Fastner Christmas Tree 117 133957 Pulley Idler Flat 118 73930600 Washer 13 32x 13 16 x16 Gauge 119 19121414 Nut 121 143723 Rod Pivot with Nibs 13...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0750 34 27 4O 43 91 90 23 26 19 91 44 40 11 62 93 7 4 3 ...

Page 49: ...rew 15 142940 Seal Up 68 142969 Spring 17 142941 Guide Slot 69 144610 Stud 5 16 24 18 142942 Shaft Motor 83 142971 Jack Shaft Assembly 19 142943 Beadng Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 85 142972 Jack Shaft 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 88 142973 Capscrew 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 89 142974 Washer 25 142946 ActuatoF Bypass 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 26 142947 Center Section Assembly Kit 91 142976 Seal Wi...

Page 50: ...P 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41508 iiillllllli _ _ AIR INTAKE Q__ 2 4 8 ___ 7 g I0 iiii ilmml lllllll i iiiiii CRANKSHAFT IIIl ll _ E C0NTR0 S I _ 15 P iJ 4 x u i 1 5 ...

Page 51: ... 05 12 313 03 12 063 08 12 063 01 Screw Mounting M5 x 0 8 x 10 12 Plate Blower Housing Housing Blower Baffle Ca buretor Grommet Blower Housing Baffle Cylinder Head Baffle Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 51 Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS 12 12 090 05 13 25 158 11 14 12 079 01 15 25 15608 Linkage Choke Clamp Cable Screw Hex Head M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 Screw Cable Clamp M5 x 8 x 16 Control Speed Assembly ...

Page 52: ...RTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41508 FUELSySTEM I 4 7 2 LJ jlO 14_ 20 21 IT_ 3 41 39 2_ 27 19 10 m 32 _35 _w36 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I S ...

Page 53: ... Spring idle Fuel Screw idle Speed Adjust Spring Idle Speed Plate Throttle Screw Throttle Plate 2 Shaft Throttle with Lever and Sea Shaft Choke Spring Choke Retum Jet Main Plate Choke K_t Float Gasket Bowl Bowl Fuel Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Ki Solenoid Assembly Nut Carburetor M6 x 1o0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Intema Tooth 1 4 Stud Carburetor M6 x 1_0x 110 2 Kit Carburetor Repair Kit High Al_Jde...

Page 54: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41508 IGNITION ELECTRICAL _ _v ___ __ _ __ CRANKC A SE i 23 21 19 3 13 _ STARTING SYSTEM I 4 ...

Page 55: ...3 8 NPTF Oil Pump Assembly O Ring Oil Pump Cover Cover Oil Pump Screw Oil Pump Cover M5 x 0 8 x 16 3 Seal Oil P T O End Screw Oil Pan M8 x 12 5 x 45 12 Pan Oil 22 12 032 03 23 SM 0839045 24 12 199 30 i 12 032 0 3 3 12 445 02 4 M 0839025 5 12 380 03 6 12 01002 7 12089 18 8 12 422 08 12 422 09 t2 422 10 12 422 11 12422 t2 12 422 13 12 422 07 9 12 144 19 i0 12 874 07 12 874 08 12 874 09 11 1201802 12...

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Page 60: ...e model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered frOm any Seam Roebuck and Co Service CentedDepartment and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257661 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S PS41508 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION...

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