Page 1: ...L Convertible Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment liU I 1111 11 11 IIII I IIII I II III IllUlII IIIII L I ...
Page 2: ...or grass coverea land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator in the state of California the above is required by law _Section4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on fe...
Page 3: ...ilter 18 Air Filter Foam Pro Cleaner 18 Air Screen t8 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Ott Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 49 54 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 18 Air Filter Foam Pro Cleaner t8 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removal lnstaflat on 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Motion Control Lever Adjust...
Page 4: ...el weight tray for increased penetration_ MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosenssoil and flips thatchand matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Usefulto prepare bareareasforseedlng Available for front or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor batten or other 12 volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying when pulling and hand ...
Page 5: ... 2 Hex Bolts 1N 20 x 3 4 Q 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 Parts packed separately in carton i IlLii Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Sleeve O Battery acid Steering Wheel Owner s Manual Battery t Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 121Locknuts 2 Shoulder 3 8 16 Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter _ teering Wheel Insert 2 Gauge _ Wheels 2 Keys Assemblys 15 Slope S...
Page 6: ...r any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Position steering sleeve over steering shaft Slide steeringwheel adapter onto steering shaft Positionfrontwheels of the tractorso they are pointing straightforward Position steering wheel so crossbars are horizontal left to right and slide on o adapter Secure steering wheel to steering s...
Page 7: ...o make sure that no damage has occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches 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 BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT Se...
Page 8: ...d hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection forcorrosion_ Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging BATTERY BOX DOOR POSITIVE NEGATIVE RED BLACK CABLE CABLE LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER HEX HEX BOLT POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE _TERMINAL FIG 4 BOX DOOR VENT CAPS FIG 5 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOW...
Page 9: ...ssory CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALI7 PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST I All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely Al...
Page 10: ...gage 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 for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine_ PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to release attach ment iift lever when...
Page 11: ...press clutch brake pedal intofull BRAKE position Move motion control lever to NEUTRAL position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NOTE Failure to move throttle control to SLOW position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire ENGINE Move throttle control to SLOW position Turn ignition key t...
Page 12: ...l 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 If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Res onstbJllt p Eessection of this manual To change eng...
Page 13: ..._ 11 F f _ m if grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possibFe fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired heighL Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and...
Page 14: ...d to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter...
Page 15: ...t attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide blade ontoan unthreaded portionof the steel bolt or pin and holdthe bolt orpin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the biade...
Page 16: ...E NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity offs 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 low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if...
Page 17: ...nal surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine witha blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in ...
Page 18: ...oll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF...
Page 19: ...UNDER REAR EDGE OF DECK Use wood 2 x 4 s or equiv NTS FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 24 and 25 IMPORTANT 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 thatthe front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower t...
Page 20: ...ustable brake system which is mounted onthe rightside of the transaxleo If unit requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed inhighest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 disengage parking brake loosen jam nut and turn nut A until dis...
Page 21: ...tral lever position as follows FORWARD ADJUSTMENT Drive unit forward on a level surface Move motion control lever to the left and back until it stops against forward adjustment plate and release lever If unit creeps forward or backward turn engine off and set parking brake From underside of fender loosen the two 2 bolts securing forward adjustment p_ate and move plate 1 16 opposite the direction t...
Page 22: ...rged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only ...
Page 23: ...ing 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 holder is located inthe engine compartment directly in front of the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL See Fig 33 Raise hood_ Unsnap headlight wire connector_ Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt forward and lift off of tractor...
Page 24: ...he throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn 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 position IdlesDeedsetting Withthrottlecontrolleverin SLOW positi on...
Page 25: ... 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 OFACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain th...
Page 26: ... tank 2o See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4_ ReplacB sparkptug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fue_ tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasortne and replace fuel _tter 8 Check alf wtdng 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air fil...
Page 27: ...oper blades used 11 Ciogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower ddve belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Checkttres for proper air pressure_ 6 Replace sharpen biade T ghten biade bolt ...
Page 28: ...IN 3600 RF M UGHTS OFF IGNITION SWITCH f osmoN c_Rcu T M G OFF ON B L START B S L NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ORANGE I I f _ I _ _ I BROWN _ __ BLACK A I HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF k j HEADLIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING __z_ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS D D NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A ...
Page 29: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 ELECTRICAL 34 4 33 I 8 27 l l l l 17 I I I I I I J I 2O 19 2 17 28 21 3O ...
Page 30: ... 33 136850 34 7662J 35 STD60t005 39 1I150400 Battenj Bracket Interlock Switch Bracket Crutch Switch Harness Ignition Cable Ground Cable Battery Cable Battery Battery Box Clamp Hose Solenoid Washer Lock Nut Hex Head Jam 1 4 20 UNC Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 Grade 5 Nut Cover Terminal Switch Interlock Clutch Screw Switch Starter Cover Key Switch Nut Ignition Switch Piunger Cap Battery Bolt H...
Page 31: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 CHA_QJ AND ENCLOSURES 30 65 5O 37 j_ tl 33 61 t5 34 B C D E F G H J K L M N O P 19 24 _76 O R S T U W X Y Z 32 ...
Page 32: ...ash 59 STD541037 Nut 19 74180412 Screw Machine 1 4 20 x 3 4 60 STD523727 Bolt 20 STD551025 Washer 17 64 61 136670X459 Panel Assembly RH 21 STD541425 Nut 62 136671X459 Panel Assembly LH 22 74180512 Screw Mach 5 16 18 x 3 4 63 STD523707 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 3t4 23 73510500 Nut Keps 5 16 18 64 10040400 Washer Lock 24 STD523707 Bolt 65 37304 Rod Support Hood 25 19131312 Washer 13 32x 13 16x 12 Gauge 66 1...
Page 33: ... DRIVE PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 21 85 46 i7 101 28 t01 34 1 1 33 30 31 81 36 23 77 K _ 54 35 1_ 8 15 46 G 10 4O 6 99 102 100 41 f _ io3 1 61 t _ 58 57 37 55 56 71 1 I I 7O 38 43 39 98 34 ...
Page 34: ...ension 88 73680400 36 73040400 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 28 UNF 89 126654X 37 t37630 Rod Brake 90 STD551237 38 STD541437 Locknut 91 73610600 39 STD541237 Nut 92 126600X 40 106888X Spring Brake Rod 93 126597X 4t STD551037 Washer 94 126598X 95 STD551025 42 4921H Retainer Spring 43 STD624003 Retainer 96 STD551 25 97 STD512505 44 133261 Rod Parking Brake 45 124236X Cap Parking Brake 98 121199X 46 I36922 Brac...
Page 35: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 STEERING ASSEMBLY 51 48 5O 53 46 7 47 lO 14 16 32 34 35 43 45 36 ...
Page 36: ...Washer 27 32 x t 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNC x 34 2 Locknut Hex Jam with Washer Inset 5 841 UNC Pin Axle Large 518x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assemby Steering Washer Thrust o5 5 x 750 x _033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Assemby Pittman Nyliner Snap In B...
Page 37: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 ENGINE 1 11 7 C 4 25 22 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 B C D E C_8 _16 29 28 27 38 ...
Page 38: ... Line Fuel t4 13280328 Nipple Pipe 15 13200300 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT 16 STD551231 Washer 17 M740108025 Hex Bolt 18 17490612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8d6 x 3 4 19 128230 Strap Support Fuel Tank 20 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line 22 137 80 Arrester Spark 23 128953 Shield Heat 24 STD601005 Screw 25 128229 Bracket Pnt Support Tank 26 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 27 123650X Stud I 4 Turn ...
Page 39: ...t Spring Seat Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x i4 Gauge Pan Seat Strip Foam Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Nylon Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Spirt 4O A B C D E _19 17 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Nut Flangelock 1 4 Grade 5 18 STD511005 Screw 19 73951000 Nut Keps 10 32 UNF 20 4171R Clip Insulated 21 105529X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nu...
Page 40: ... 138047 23 I06202X 138311 137807 137809 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis Hydro 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal YT GT Dash LT Decal Mower QC System Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lift Height Adjust Lift Handle Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 10 11 41 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732...
Page 41: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 42 MOWER DECK 63 62 4O 57 68 74 21 22 28 29 76 77 78 79 24 25 26 l 27 42 ...
Page 42: ...Rod Hinge 78 130758 30 78158 Bolt 5 16_18x Io25 79 2029J 31 129963 Washer Spacer 80 133814 32 129861 Pulley Mandrel 81 133957 33 137266 Nut Toplock 9 6 83 73930600 34 STD533717 Bolt 84 74760512 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 85 73510500 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 86 72110504 37 19131612 Washer 13 32x 1 x 12 Gauge 87 132263 38 133502 Spacer Idler Arm Upper 88 132262 39 133503 Stiffner Idler Arm ...
Page 43: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 42 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 44 46 48 45 47 13 24 23 43 4 6 14 13 20 6 15 20 161718 20 44 ...
Page 44: ...r 21 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Pin Rol Sit 5 16 X 1_25 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnioh BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh t 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring 2 1 8 Pin Cotter 3 ...
Page 45: ...t HousingKit Transmission Bearing Thrust Ball Plug Pipe Center Section Kit Beadng Needle Seal Lip Shaft Motor Swashplate Variable Seal Lip KEY PART NO NO 31 127149X 36 127151X 37 122786X 38 122718X 39 122731X 4O 122730X 4 122728X 42 127152X 46 t22787X 47 122752X 50 122788X 51 122789X 52 122754X 55 127153X 58 122790X 59 127154X 6O 46 12t430X DESCRIPTION Block Kit Cylinder Ptug Plastic Pin Stainless...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 AGRI FAB TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 121431X I 58 43 51 42 i SHELL 45 6S r DURINA O GREASE 1 20 OZ 48 47 ...
Page 47: ... 58 Gear Input Pinion 17 Tooth 59 Washer Flat 62 x I x 05 60 Washer Fiat 62 x 1 125 x 060 61 Washer Fiat 62 x 1 x 040 62 Pin Cotter 63 Nut Castle 5 16 24 64 Washer Fiat 343 x 88 x 062 65 Arm Brake Actuator Pin Brake Actuating Brake Yoke 122664X 123065X 122666X 122667X 122668X 123066X 122670X 122671X 126982X 122673X 122674X 122675X 123059X 123060X 123061X 122654X 122689X 121839X 126975X 122682X 122...
Page 48: ...EPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER PS 1452 AIRiNT K E 0 9 10 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 ENGINE CONTROLS i 15 11 EXHAUSTi r 6 4 2 3 2 49 ...
Page 49: ...M6 x 1 0 x 25 2 Short Block Gasket Set 12 522 01 12 755 01 DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Plug Cup CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO 1 1201402 2 12139O1 1 2 3 4 5 SM 0545010 12 146 O7 12 027 14 12 313 03 12 063 08 Screw Mounting M5 x 0 8 x 10 t2 Plate Blower Housing Housing Blower Grommet Blower Housing Baffle Cylinder Head NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 28 Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 ...
Page 50: ...HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER PS 1452 FUEL SYSTEM I 4 7 15 _ _ _ _ __ 13_ L V 11 20 _ 23 _ 24 _25 3O CYLINDER t lEAO VAV E AND B EAT ER t7 __ 20 _ 16 _ k 14 15 13 51 ...
Page 51: ...tor M6 x 1o0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer internal Tooth 1 4 Stud Carburetor M6 x 1 0 x 110 2 Sleeve Insulating Screw Ground Wire NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair 2 755 09 Kit High Altitude Jet 12 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 t4 Gauge Uninsulated Pus h On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER DESCRIPTION 1 12 318 02 2...
Page 52: ...S 14 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER PS 1452 IGNITION IELECTRICALI 17_ _ 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 1 i 0_3 I J OR KC SE J __ 1 6 14 9 STARTING SYSTEM I I _ i _7 53 ...
Page 53: ... Oil Pump Screw Oil Pump Cover M5 x 0 8 x 16 3 Seal Oil P ToO End Screw Oil Pan M8 x 1 25 x 45 12 Pan Oil t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 12 032 o3 12 030 01 12 030 02 12 030 03 12 445 02 M 0839025 12 380 03 12 010 04 12 089 18 12 422 08 12 422 09 12 422 10 12 422 11 12 422 12 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 144 04 12 874 01 12 874 02 12 874 03 t2 018 02 12 108 01 12 108 02 t...
Page 54: ... housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION o PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255460 o ENGINE MODEL NO CV14S PS1452 o PART NUMBER PART DESCRtPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nati...
