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Page 1: ...917 255590 Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Coo Chicago JL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over 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 o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 I CHILDREN IV o Tragi...

Page 3: ... exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any tf a spark arrester Jsused it should be maintained in 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 taws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muff...

Page 4: ...agram 30 Engine Air Filter 17 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 17 Air Screen 17 Cooling Fins Engine 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 12 16 Oil Type i6 Preparation 12 Repair Parts 46 50 Starting 13 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 17 Fuel 17 Fuel Type t2 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chart 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Ad...

Page 5: ...ed 2 5 inch steel spikes mounted on 10 inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER oosens soi and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding Available for front or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC elec...

Page 6: ... 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers I 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Battery acid l Battery Owner s Manual Steering Boot i Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size tM __ Steering Whee Steering Wheel nsert Adapter Steering Bushing 15 Slope Sheet _ 2 Keys p Battery Caps and mnstructlo...

Page 7: ...ll two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely o Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large ...

Page 8: ...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 o Follow instructions on how to instalI battery _NSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt...

Page 9: ...INAL VENT CAPS FIGo5 CHECKMST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACT iON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 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 tighten...

Page 10: ...o engage the mower biades 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and di rection of tracto...

Page 11: ...ITION PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 7 STOPPING See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES Move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED po sition GROUND DRIVE Depress clutch brake pedal into ful 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 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7 Always operat...

Page 12: ...ift control to highest position Do not push or tow unit at more than five 5 MPH BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil o Check engine oil with unit on level ground Remove oi fill dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oi level If ...

Page 13: ...uld be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 8 The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the are_ that has been cut Have the cut ar...

Page 14: ...that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full vatue from the warranty operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit AJtadjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manuat should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clea...

Page 15: ... ES o The btade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindin1 wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you wili need a 5 8 diamete__ steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal anoer Slide blade on to an unth readed portion of the steel boit or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade ...

Page 16: ...k securely each time you check the oil level SAE 5W 30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 32 F or lower TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG Be sure vehicle is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container ...

Page 17: ...stick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine o Use compr_ssed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engin_ cooling fins o To reassembi _reverse above procedure SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS ENGINE COOMNG FIiNS FiG t7 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corrod...

Page 18: ...ard to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine puItey o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor iMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN...

Page 19: ... 1 flBII FIGo 21 ADJUSTMENTS FRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENT See Figs 22 and 23 To obtain the best cutting results the mower housin_ should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 3 8 tc 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highes position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D at front and rear flanges of mower housing a_ shown o To lower front of mower turn nut E ...

Page 20: ... side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove clutch locator Disconnect ctutch wire harness o Rotate clutch assembly enough to altow belt to be removed downwards off engine pulley under belt keeper and around _lutch assembly Remove belt carefully upwards from transmission input pulfey and over coo...

Page 21: ...te 1 16 opposite the direction the unit creeps Forward creep move plate backwards 1 16 inch Reverse creep move plate forward 1 16 inch Retighten bolts securely o Repeat forward drive test and if necessary readjust until creep _ is eliminated REVERSE ADJUSTMENT Drive unit in reverse on a level surface Move motion control lever to the right and forward until it stops against reverse adjustment plate...

Page 22: ... START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 30 CAUTMON Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Aiways 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 this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A t2 VOLT NE...

Page 23: ... your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting o Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL See Fig 32 CAUTION Muffler is hot Be careful i _ when removing retainer springs from i_i_ I hood pivot brackets i Raise hood t Unsnap headlight wire connector Remove retainer springs from hood pivot brackets Stand in front...

Page 24: ...mixture valve out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine acceler ates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result iMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WtTH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDtNG THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS iF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED H...

Page 25: ...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 ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank e it run until the fuel lines and Start the engine an...

Page 26: ... Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check atlwiring 7 Contact Sears Service Department 8 Contact Sears Service Department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Connect wire to spark piug 4 Recharge or replace battery 5 Replace fuse 6 Clean battery terminals 7 Che...

Page 27: ...iring switches and connections If not corrected contact Sears Service Department i Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Replace blade mandrel t 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 mow...

Page 28: ...RNATOR 3 AMPS DC 3600 RPM 20 VOLTS AC MIN BATTERY IN LIN_ NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT 1DLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEI R BRIGHTEST O SPARK O PLUG O I ORANGE ...

Page 29: ...132267 19 t332 6 WHEELS AND TIRES Decal Caution English Decal Clutch brake English Decal V belt Sch Tractor Eng Decal Chassis 38 Hydro Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Danger English Decal Rota Blades English Decal Mower Qc System Decal lnsr Wh Strg Crafts Usa Manual Owners 255590 Eng 1 _ _ _ _ KEY PART NO NO t 59t92 2 65139 7 3 106222X 4 59904 3 9 5 106732X36I 6 278H 7 9040H 8 06108X361 9 358...

Page 30: ... 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 255590 ELECTRICAL 6 7 24 f I I 16 t t f I I l I I l t I t t 1 J L 27 i I I 34 33 34 33 A t3 12 _ 13 14 29 I _ 22 J 2 s i_ t _ ill k d _ t 17 36 1 1 1 t 41 2O C D 28 3o i 30 19 31 21 ...

Page 31: ... _ntedock Bracket Switch Clutch Harness tgn B s Fender HI Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Cable Battery 6 Ga 42 red Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Case Battery Hinge Mechanical Clamp Hose Olive Solenoid Lockwasher Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 1i4 20uncxli2 Gr5 Washer Nut Cover Terminal Red Switch Inttk Clutch Red 4 Term Screw Starter Swtc Cover Sw Key Blk t 25 Text Sit Nut ignition Switch Plunger Nc Gr...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 2_ 28 31 H 38 3O 33 18 17 37 34 13 A 3 B E 7 36 G H I K L 24 27 32 26 32 ...

Page 33: ... Pnt Dash Lh Cover Access Black Square Pane Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 I6x3 4 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 t 6 18uncx3i4 Nut Hood Asm Pnt Weld Silver Powde Bumper Hood STD512505 Screw STD551125 Washer 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon t24479X Washer Nylon BIk 28x 75x 19 4921 H Retainer Spring STD523707 Bolt 19131312 STD54t437 17490608 123915X I24029X 126599X417 109873X t7490612 105465X417 I0546...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 DRIVE M N P 53 _ 63 51 81 77 lOI 1o3 34 ...

Page 35: ...er Asm Pnt Control Bushing Tin Wit 20 Step Pm Washer Shim 53 X 1 25 X 0598 E Ring Spring Extension 3 250 BIk Hex Flange t 4 28 Unf Rod Brake 2t 670 Btk Zinc Hydr STD54 437 Locknut STD54t237 Nut 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc STD551037 Washer 4921H Retainer Spring STD624003 Retainer 28904 Rod Brake Parking Lt 124236X Cap Parking Brake Red 126649X Bracket Transaxte t 7490616 Screw Thdrof 3 8 t 6...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 STEERING ASSISM BLY 42 37 26 27 35 18 43 31 23 24 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Co_ Strg Blk Link Drag Sot BaH Jt 20 064 Lockwasher Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 tl Unc X 3 1 2 Nut Hex Jam Lk Wiwh 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In Bracket ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 ENGINE I 3O 36 F 32 33 J 37 27 25 C 29 L EQU1PM ENT ster 38 c D E F G _ _ J 9 6 4 1 5 4 2 7 _7 38 lg 18 ...

Page 39: ...Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt 17490620 105736X _105839X 105838X STD551025 123650X 128953X v STD60 _005 124027X 17030808 105037X 121851X t 27057X 109202X 123549X 123487X 124028X t 7490412 19091416 101335K 39 2751R 40 STD54t437 Screw Thdrot 3 8 16xl 1 4 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Receptacle 1 4 Tur0 Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 365odx 222id Washer Stud 1 4 Turn replaces 10575t Shield Pnt Heat Browning Gr...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 38 MOWER 76 37 58 57 24 10 4O ...

Page 41: ...16 3 4 Arm Suspension Rear Asm Link Lift I_ H Nut Hex Jam ASF 7 16o20 UNF Trunnion Lift Nut Crownlock Jam 7 16 20 UNF Idler Arm Asm Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Single Nut Flangelock 9 16 Pulley Idler Flat Spacer Retainer 1 3 4 44 19131612 Washer t3 32 x 1 x 12 Ga 45 73680600 Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 46 131290 Belt 47 133502 Spacer Retainer 48 133503 Stiffener Arm Idler 49 120183X Bearing...

Page 42: ...Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Strip Foam Gray Or Black Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk t 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 88 Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 t21250X 17 23976X 18 STD51t005 19 73951000 20 4171R 2t 105529X 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD55t150 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock t 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Screw Nut K...

Page 43: ...e Center Section Kit Bearino Needle Seal Lip Shaft Motor Swashplate Variable Seal Lip 25 37 OVERHAUL SEAL KtT CON PLETE PUMP ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 3i 127i49X 3G 127151X 37 22786X 38 t22718X 39 I2273tX 40 I22730X 4 122728X 42 27152X 46 t22787X 47 22752X 50 t22788X 51 122789X 52 122754X 55 127153X 58 122790X 59 127154X 6012t430X DESCRiPTiON Block Kit Cylinder Plug Plastic Pin Stainless Headless Ga...

Page 44: ... i i REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 AGRI FAB TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 12143tX 15 43 42 65 i SHELL DURINA O 20 OZ GREASEJ 49 SELECTIVE L 44 ...

Page 45: ...lat 62 x 1 125 x 060 Washer Flat 62 x 1 x 040 Pin Cotter Nut Castle 5 16 24 Washer Flat 343 x 88 x 062 Arm Brake Actuator Pin Brake Actuating Brake Yoke 35 122664X 36 123065X 37 122666X 38 122667X 39 t22668X 40 123066X 4I 122670X 42 12267tX 43 126982X 44 t22673X 45 t22674X 46 122675X 47 123059X 48 t23060X 49 12306tX 122654X 50 122689X 51 12t839X 52 t26975X 53 I22682X 54 122683X 55 t22684X 56 t2268...

Page 46: ... 38 RRD NG LAWN TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 BRaGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437 01 837 Y337 383 13 307 21g SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO _NSTALLo i 663 358 GASKET SET 657 _15 6 4 230 422 _szs 524 46 ...

Page 47: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255590 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437o0 121 C ARBURETOR OVEP_H UL KIT 985 53 123 131 14 51 125 47 224 535 171 84A ...

Page 48: ...309 310 Motor and Thru Bolt Drive Assyo Assembly MANUFACTURER Briggs Housing Stratton Length 12V 3 _1 32 Includes Brush Set _lncludes 494325 94003 398003 Clutch Assembly 280104 Gear 490467 Retainer and Pin 94288 Roll Pin 3 I 510 Brush Dr_e Assemb_Assemb6y 395538 490421 _ Key Number 5 3 Key Number 783 Key Number 876 Key Number 896 544 Armature Assembly 390837 i 801 802 8O3 End Cap End Cap Assy Hous...

Page 49: ...ze LocK Piston Pin 222 494887 Pin Assembly Piston Standard Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 224 94513 Rod Assembly Connecting 225 231058 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 230 222450 Lock Connecting Rod Screw 232 262785 Screw Connecting Rod 240 394358 Valve Exhaust 265 221535 Valve Intake 284 944t9 Spring Intake Valve 284A 94326 Spring Exhaust Valve 304 224504 Guard Flywhee...

Page 50: ...ent Air Cleaner 965 O Ring Air Cleaner 975 Bushing Governor Crank t 4 I D 977 Bolt Governor Lever Nut Hex 10 24 987 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1005 Fuel Inlet Tube 1006 Cotter Hair Pin 1020 Retainer E_Ring t02t Spring Choke Return Seal Choke Shaft Seat Governor Washer Throttle Shaft Elbow Spark Plug Brace Air Cleaner Screw Seres 94620 280848 392134 490324 93535 281159 262135 212359 399891 298909 93875 231109...

Page 51: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL S_GHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL W_TH SKY LiNE OR TREE ...

Page 52: ...s Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores HOW TO ORDER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWi_YS GiVE THE FOLLOW REPAIR PARTS ING INFORMATION o PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 255590 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicia...

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