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Page 1: ...L NO 917 255732 Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully i 11 H P 38 RIDJNG LAWN TRAC TOR ELECTRIC START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts ii u l Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 US Ao t ...

Page 2: ...cleaner and belt s which are expendable and become worn during normal use This warranty does not cover tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass and repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the failure to main tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s manual and riding equipment us...

Page 3: ...vent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign object 21 r Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop 22 Never place hands or feet under the mower in the deflector discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running Always keep clear of discharge chute 23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use onl...

Page 4: ... plastic on Tractor Hood NUTS _RING SHAFT SLEEVE BRACKET BATTERY IINSTALLATg ON 1 Before installation in Tractor foltow the Battery prepara tion steps below WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD FIGURE 1 CUT AWAY VIEW _ l d e _VENTCAP J BATTERY TUBE BATTERY CELL a Battery Electrolyte SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY b Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells Fig 2 NOTE DO NOT O...

Page 5: ...ttery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts a Using the slot on one side of the Battery Support Fig 5 slide Battery Bolt into Frame Slot head of Bolt down Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using Int Ext Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig 5 b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re maining lnt Ext Loc...

Page 6: ... Co Raise Seat Use 3 4 _ wrench to loosen Adjustment Bolt Fig 6 When adjusted for comfortable operation tighten Adjustment Bolt securely 2_ 3_ TIRE PRESSURE Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires 12 PSi in rear tires Tires were overinflated for shipping HOOD a To raise Hood ift at rear of Hood be To remove Hood Grill and Side Panels raise Hood and loosen one screw on each Side Panel The scr...

Page 7: ... OR SF Capacity is 3 pints NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating 3 Fill Fuel Tank Fig 9 Use fresh clean unleaded auto motive gasoline Leaded Regular grade gasohne Is not an acceptable substitute Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life o Capacity is 5 quarts WARNING DO NOT U...

Page 8: ...h Brake Pedal fully Raise Parking Brake Lever and hold in ENGAGED position Release Clutch Brake Pedal CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN FOOT PRESSURE tS RELEASED 3_ 4 Place Gear Shift Lever in NEUTRAL position Fig t0 Move Throttle Control Lever Fig_ 10 to FAST detent then to the right and upward for CHOKE _ position At FAST the position the Lever has a stop The stop is pr...

Page 9: ...CH ROD SUSPENSION ARM RETAINER FRONT SPRINGS AXLE FRONT HINGE PIN FIGURE 12 RETAINER SPRING FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PED AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI TIONo MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO N NEUTRAL POSITION PLACE PARK tNG BRAKE IN ENGAGED POSITION PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER tN ENGAGED POSITION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL ...

Page 10: ...O lower left side of mower loosen Nut C _and tighten Nut B NOTE ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3 16 HEIGHT CHANGE_ Be sure at nuts are securely tightened NOTE SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR BELOW ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR 1 To obtain the best cutting results your Mower Housing should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance D Fig_ 17 is 5 16 lower...

Page 11: ...er mower into cutting position Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions wilt permit Average cutting height is approxi mately 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 inches Height of cut can be adjust ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob Fig 19 Moving the Knob clockwise _ raises the mower Fig t4 Inset Moving the Knob counterclockwise _ lowers the mower 6 Drive so that clippings are dischar...

Page 12: ...CED_ To ensure satisfactory operation it is recommended that before the star_ of each mowing season the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores DASLY MA0 NTENANCE Make sure all nuts on baits are tight and cotter pins and retain er springs are secure_ Keep blades sharp Observe all safety ...

Page 13: ...SLOPE REFER TO PAGE 43 1 Move Gear Shift Lever to 1ST Gear before starting up or down hills 2o AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS a If slowing is necessary move Throttle Control Lever to slower position LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP PING AND STARTING TO At LOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION DISENGAGED CLUTCH T1oN POSITION CLUT...

Page 14: ...G WIRE TO PREVENT AC CIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURETOR DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure Observe all safety precautions Keep tractor wetl lubricated refer to page 22 _ FIIRST _ HOURS 1_ CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in residu...

Page 15: ...on level ground Remove and wipe Dip stick clean Fig 29 screw it in tight for a few seconds re move slowly and read Oil levet If necessary add Oil until FULL mark is reached EVE V 25 OU S EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS 1 CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT FIG 28 a Open Hood Pull intake Air Duct up off engine b Remove two screws from Air Cleaner Cover Lift off Air Cleanero c Remove Scre...

Page 16: ...FINS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF USING COM PRESSED AIR g To reassemble reverse above procedure 2o MUFFLER Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler or tamper with the exhaust system DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLERS CYLINDERS OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS FIGURE 30 SPARK PLUI FEELER GAUGE Periodically clean the muffler area to prevent grass dirt and combustible material from accumulating Damaged Muffle...

Page 17: ...clockwise t _ un til engine runs rough then turn clockwise t_ until engine begins to miss Turn Screw to a point midway between these positions 3 IDLE MIXTURE ao With Throttle Control Lever in SLOW position hold Throttle Lever so that Idle Stop Screw is against Carbur etor turn Idle Mixture Screw counterclockwise _ un til engine runs rough and then turn clockwise iql un til engine begins to die_ Tu...

Page 18: ..._ tot Fig 33 r Install Belt by reversing above procedure NOTE RE PLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED iN MANUAL 6 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to leak power LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES a Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then R...

Page 19: ...e Washer snap KtIp Ring securely in axle groove Replace Dust Cap e Removing rear wheel for tire repair Fig 36 Block up rear axle securely Pull off Dust Cap_ Remove E Ring and Washers I to 3 as required and remove wheel Repair tire and reassemble Replace Square Key in Axle Shaft Replace Washers E Ring and Dust Cap KLIP RING DUST CAP FIGURE 35 WHEN MOUNTING TIRES UNLESS BEADS ARE SEATED OVER INFLATI...

Page 20: ...f Idler Pulley 4 Roll Belt over Engine Pulley FIGURE 38 L H MANDREL IDLER SPRING RETAINER SPRINGS RH MANDREL RETAINER SPRINGS TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Remove mower Belt per instruct ons under To Remove Mower Belt j through step 3 2 Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod putt Clutch Rod out of Clutch Brack...

Page 21: ...ine overhaul Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refitl Engine running WON T CHARGE Blown Fuse Defective Battery Defective Diode Assembly Defective Alternator Clean Air Screen Fig 25 Add or change oil page t4 Ctean Engine Cooling Fins page 16 Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean Fig 28 Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Fig 31 Check Fuse Switch and wire connections Replace Headligh...

Page 22: ...RAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE RIECOgB FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil L evel _ I Change Engine Oil see chart page 7 _1_ Lubricate Pivot Points Q and _ Check Brake Operation _ i m i i _ Clean Air Screen and Air Intake Duct Clean Air Cleaner Element _ _ Replace Air Cleaner Element _ I Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Check Batte y Levet _ Check T...

Page 23: ..._ WHITE Of _tNTER K SW NTER K SW SOLENOID S IGNITION C SWITCH M B BLACK MAGNETRON IGNITION SPAR K PLUG _ _ RECTIFIER CHARGING IRED DIODE COIL 3 AMP 10 VAC MIN ORANGE _ BLACK MAX R P Mo BATTERY IN LINE LIGHT SWITCH BROWN BROWN BLA WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS AND CABLE TIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOURWIRING CHASSIS GROUN...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ELECTR ICAL 9 10 17 3O 29 2O 11 18 ...

Page 25: ...8 STD522505 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 29 4559J Cable Assembly 30 11050400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth t 4 31 32 719J Cover Terminal 5114J Cable Battery 105737X Switch Interlock 2033J Cable Battery STD522507 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 STD551025 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 t04923X Battery 12V Sears 105371X Terminal Guard STD541625 Wing Nut 1 4 20 11030400 722404...

Page 26: ...REPA R PARTS ENCLOSURE 1 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 39 48 53 16 55 4O 36 26 2O 38 ...

Page 27: ... H Spacer 28 x 75 x 20 Spacer 28 x 75 x 46 Washer Lock int Ext Tooth I 4 Bezel Strap Assembly Grill Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x t6 Ga Hinge Hood L H A B C D F _ 2 _ 5 _ tl _13 _ 18 Q 6 G 12 12 33 105792X Hinge Hood R H 34 105682X Hood Assembly 35 105678X Grill Assembtv 36 05604X Bracket Frame Pivot R H 37 105606X Bracket Frame Pivot L H 38 t05683X Side Panel R H 39 105684X Side Panet L H 40 105666X Chassi...

Page 28: ...R DRIVE P TS 1t H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 12 P F 98 3 19 D 3O D 32 43 45 68 7O 69 74 64 65 62 61 93 49 21 63 81 82 8O 82 83 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester Screen Assembly 677Vl 28 ...

Page 29: ...Shift Nut Lock Whiz 5 16 18 Washer Shift Plate Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Retainer Belt Screw Hex Washer Thdo Rolling 3 8 6 x 3 4 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 6t 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 8t 82 83 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 105730X Keeper Belt Engine 106191X Keeper Belt 4470J Spacer 4859J I...

Page 30: ...RE_IR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 22 55 56 57 53 55 63 62 61 65 67 68 30 ...

Page 31: ...g 64 29 102531X Bracket Steering 65 30 102530X Bearing Flange 66 31 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3 8 o 16 x 3 4 Type TT 67 32 6266H Bearing Thrust 68 33 4301J Gear Sector 69 34 106126X Key Woodruff 70 35 12000029 Klip Ring 71 73 19212016 Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 105641X Shaft Steering _ Lower 2882J Pin Drive 3 16 x 1 74580 Spacer 627 x 88 x _695 7t 208 Bushing 106127X Rod Steering ...

Page 32: ...REPAmR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 LI FT ADJUSTM ENT 20 15 9 16 19 C 13 59 17 59 18 25 26 27 29 30 E 8 22 40 61 T 62 32 ...

Page 33: ... 105855X Link Lift Adjustable 6999R Clamp Hose 43 105862X Arm Suspension R H 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thd Rolling 44 105848X Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 3 8 16 x 3 4 45 105863X Arm Suspension LoHo 105711X Brace 46 106308X Trunnion Lift Lower I05736X Shield Heat 47 STD541250 Nut Hex 1 2 13 105751X Stud 1 4 Turn 48 9135R Retainer Spring t05838X Retainer _ 1 4 Turn 49 19171616 Washer 17 32 x t x 16 Ga t058...

Page 34: ...REPAtR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 38 MOWER 30 46 CC 60 33 16 L J 56 14 11 15 _34 ...

Page 35: ... Spacer 875 x 309 x 330 70 Pulley Idler 71 Washer Wear 1 6 72 Keeper Belt 73 Mandrel Assembly 74 Plate Support Mandrel Screw Hex Washer Hdo 3 8 6 x 3 4 Screw Hex Washer Hd 3 8 16 x I 1 4 A 5 5 20 B C D E G H _ 20 _ 4 _ 4 20 106453X 76020616 106457X STD533707 106289X 106288X 105857X 10585tX 106578X 106463X t06464X 106456X 100672K 100673L 106514X 19111016 74760680 7631J 19131614 72140610 78850 19141...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 16 19 20 21 _2 18 22 24 25 26 27 28 23 27 29 10 27 33 27 15 31 8 32 16 38 46 57 58 59 6O 62 61 63 65 66 37 64 36 ...

Page 37: ...ly Gear Comb 12T 35T Shaft Idler Washer Plain 631 x 1 00 x 010 36 105928X 37 2285J 38 105930X 38 105931X 38 105932X 38 34t7J 38 106097X 38 2264J 38 106098X 38 2265J 38 06586X 38 106587X 38 106588X 38 2263J 39 105933X 40 105934X 41 106589X 42 106130X 43 105937X 44 105938X 45 2226J 46 2272J 47 2264J 48 t06590X 49 106599X 50 105941X 51 2268J 52 2270J 53 106596X 54 106593X 55 _J_0_594X 56 106595X 57 1...

Page 38: ...S 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR _MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CYLINDER BLOCK GROUP 3 46 94 2 52 48 47 50 72 73 95 93 40 39 6O 7O 74 49 69 71 75 62 98 GASKET SET 105 102 38 ...

Page 39: ...9 230655 Guide Exhaust Valve 50 212914 Head Cylinder 96 51 271075 Gasket Cylinder Head 96 52 222744 Shield _Cylinder 96 60 396324 Cylinder Assy lnc Key No 6t 97 61 391086 Seal Oil 97 62 231055 Bushing Gow Crank 97 63 27803 Gasket Valve Cover 98 64 280100 Tube Breather 99 100 101 102 03 104 105 106 107 t08 109 110 Breather Assembly Screw Sere Key Flywheel Crankshaft Gear Timing Spring intake Valve ...

Page 40: ...REPAmR PART6 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_ MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CARBURETOR 9 20 16 31 15 40 41 47 48 49 40 ...

Page 41: ...988 19 261116 Spring Choke Return 20 91920 Screw Machine Fill Hd 8 32 x 5 8 45 395405 21 26157 Spring _Throttle Adjustment 46 394805 22 93043 Pin Throttle Stop 47 392134 23 299740 Nozzle Carburetor 48 93523 24 292681 Valve Assembly Carburetor Idle 49 261610 25 270511 Gasket Float Bowl 50 93053 26 299707 Float Carburetor 51 394045 27 222858 Valve Throttie 52 298090 28 221995 Bowl Float 299852 Pin F...

Page 42: ...62 391461 280104 DESCRIPTION Motor Starting Inc Key No so 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 Thru Bolt Assembly Roll Pin Retainer Pin inc Key No 3 Drive Assembly lnc Key No s 3 4 6 7 Gear KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 7 391135 8 393825 9 392747 10 395538 11 395537 12 394856 Clutch Assembly Housing Assembly Armature Assembly Brush Assembly End Cap Assy Commutator Inc Key No 10 End Cap Assy Drive 42 ...

Page 43: ...AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 5 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 44: ... for your Lawn Tractor All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIPTION THE MODEL NUMBER O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distri...

Page 45: ...L NO 917 255732 Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully i 11 H P 38 RIDJNG LAWN TRAC TOR ELECTRIC START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts ii u l Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 US Ao t ...

Page 46: ...cleaner and belt s which are expendable and become worn during normal use This warranty does not cover tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass and repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the failure to main tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s manual and riding equipment us...

Page 47: ...vent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign object 21 r Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop 22 Never place hands or feet under the mower in the deflector discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running Always keep clear of discharge chute 23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use onl...

Page 48: ... plastic on Tractor Hood NUTS _RING SHAFT SLEEVE BRACKET BATTERY IINSTALLATg ON 1 Before installation in Tractor foltow the Battery prepara tion steps below WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD FIGURE 1 CUT AWAY VIEW _ l d e _VENTCAP J BATTERY TUBE BATTERY CELL a Battery Electrolyte SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY b Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells Fig 2 NOTE DO NOT O...

Page 49: ...ttery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts a Using the slot on one side of the Battery Support Fig 5 slide Battery Bolt into Frame Slot head of Bolt down Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using Int Ext Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig 5 b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re maining lnt Ext Loc...

Page 50: ... Co Raise Seat Use 3 4 _ wrench to loosen Adjustment Bolt Fig 6 When adjusted for comfortable operation tighten Adjustment Bolt securely 2_ 3_ TIRE PRESSURE Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires 12 PSi in rear tires Tires were overinflated for shipping HOOD a To raise Hood ift at rear of Hood be To remove Hood Grill and Side Panels raise Hood and loosen one screw on each Side Panel The scr...

Page 51: ... OR SF Capacity is 3 pints NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating 3 Fill Fuel Tank Fig 9 Use fresh clean unleaded auto motive gasoline Leaded Regular grade gasohne Is not an acceptable substitute Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life o Capacity is 5 quarts WARNING DO NOT U...

Page 52: ...h Brake Pedal fully Raise Parking Brake Lever and hold in ENGAGED position Release Clutch Brake Pedal CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN FOOT PRESSURE tS RELEASED 3_ 4 Place Gear Shift Lever in NEUTRAL position Fig t0 Move Throttle Control Lever Fig_ 10 to FAST detent then to the right and upward for CHOKE _ position At FAST the position the Lever has a stop The stop is pr...

Page 53: ...CH ROD SUSPENSION ARM RETAINER FRONT SPRINGS AXLE FRONT HINGE PIN FIGURE 12 RETAINER SPRING FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PED AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI TIONo MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO N NEUTRAL POSITION PLACE PARK tNG BRAKE IN ENGAGED POSITION PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER tN ENGAGED POSITION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL ...

Page 54: ...O lower left side of mower loosen Nut C _and tighten Nut B NOTE ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3 16 HEIGHT CHANGE_ Be sure at nuts are securely tightened NOTE SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR BELOW ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR 1 To obtain the best cutting results your Mower Housing should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance D Fig_ 17 is 5 16 lower...

Page 55: ...er mower into cutting position Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions wilt permit Average cutting height is approxi mately 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 inches Height of cut can be adjust ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob Fig 19 Moving the Knob clockwise _ raises the mower Fig t4 Inset Moving the Knob counterclockwise _ lowers the mower 6 Drive so that clippings are dischar...

Page 56: ...CED_ To ensure satisfactory operation it is recommended that before the star_ of each mowing season the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores DASLY MA0 NTENANCE Make sure all nuts on baits are tight and cotter pins and retain er springs are secure_ Keep blades sharp Observe all safety ...

Page 57: ...SLOPE REFER TO PAGE 43 1 Move Gear Shift Lever to 1ST Gear before starting up or down hills 2o AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS a If slowing is necessary move Throttle Control Lever to slower position LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP PING AND STARTING TO At LOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION DISENGAGED CLUTCH T1oN POSITION CLUT...

Page 58: ...G WIRE TO PREVENT AC CIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURETOR DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure Observe all safety precautions Keep tractor wetl lubricated refer to page 22 _ FIIRST _ HOURS 1_ CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in residu...

Page 59: ...on level ground Remove and wipe Dip stick clean Fig 29 screw it in tight for a few seconds re move slowly and read Oil levet If necessary add Oil until FULL mark is reached EVE V 25 OU S EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS 1 CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT FIG 28 a Open Hood Pull intake Air Duct up off engine b Remove two screws from Air Cleaner Cover Lift off Air Cleanero c Remove Scre...

Page 60: ...FINS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF USING COM PRESSED AIR g To reassemble reverse above procedure 2o MUFFLER Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler or tamper with the exhaust system DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLERS CYLINDERS OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS FIGURE 30 SPARK PLUI FEELER GAUGE Periodically clean the muffler area to prevent grass dirt and combustible material from accumulating Damaged Muffle...

Page 61: ...clockwise t _ un til engine runs rough then turn clockwise t_ until engine begins to miss Turn Screw to a point midway between these positions 3 IDLE MIXTURE ao With Throttle Control Lever in SLOW position hold Throttle Lever so that Idle Stop Screw is against Carbur etor turn Idle Mixture Screw counterclockwise _ un til engine runs rough and then turn clockwise iql un til engine begins to die_ Tu...

Page 62: ..._ tot Fig 33 r Install Belt by reversing above procedure NOTE RE PLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED iN MANUAL 6 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to leak power LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES a Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then R...

Page 63: ...e Washer snap KtIp Ring securely in axle groove Replace Dust Cap e Removing rear wheel for tire repair Fig 36 Block up rear axle securely Pull off Dust Cap_ Remove E Ring and Washers I to 3 as required and remove wheel Repair tire and reassemble Replace Square Key in Axle Shaft Replace Washers E Ring and Dust Cap KLIP RING DUST CAP FIGURE 35 WHEN MOUNTING TIRES UNLESS BEADS ARE SEATED OVER INFLATI...

Page 64: ...f Idler Pulley 4 Roll Belt over Engine Pulley FIGURE 38 L H MANDREL IDLER SPRING RETAINER SPRINGS RH MANDREL RETAINER SPRINGS TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Remove mower Belt per instruct ons under To Remove Mower Belt j through step 3 2 Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod putt Clutch Rod out of Clutch Brack...

Page 65: ...ine overhaul Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refitl Engine running WON T CHARGE Blown Fuse Defective Battery Defective Diode Assembly Defective Alternator Clean Air Screen Fig 25 Add or change oil page t4 Ctean Engine Cooling Fins page 16 Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean Fig 28 Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Fig 31 Check Fuse Switch and wire connections Replace Headligh...

Page 66: ...RAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE RIECOgB FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil L evel _ I Change Engine Oil see chart page 7 _1_ Lubricate Pivot Points Q and _ Check Brake Operation _ i m i i _ Clean Air Screen and Air Intake Duct Clean Air Cleaner Element _ _ Replace Air Cleaner Element _ I Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Check Batte y Levet _ Check T...

Page 67: ..._ WHITE Of _tNTER K SW NTER K SW SOLENOID S IGNITION C SWITCH M B BLACK MAGNETRON IGNITION SPAR K PLUG _ _ RECTIFIER CHARGING IRED DIODE COIL 3 AMP 10 VAC MIN ORANGE _ BLACK MAX R P Mo BATTERY IN LINE LIGHT SWITCH BROWN BROWN BLA WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS AND CABLE TIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOURWIRING CHASSIS GROUN...

Page 68: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ELECTR ICAL 9 10 17 3O 29 2O 11 18 ...

Page 69: ...8 STD522505 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 29 4559J Cable Assembly 30 11050400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth t 4 31 32 719J Cover Terminal 5114J Cable Battery 105737X Switch Interlock 2033J Cable Battery STD522507 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 STD551025 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 t04923X Battery 12V Sears 105371X Terminal Guard STD541625 Wing Nut 1 4 20 11030400 722404...

Page 70: ...REPA R PARTS ENCLOSURE 1 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 39 48 53 16 55 4O 36 26 2O 38 ...

Page 71: ... H Spacer 28 x 75 x 20 Spacer 28 x 75 x 46 Washer Lock int Ext Tooth I 4 Bezel Strap Assembly Grill Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x t6 Ga Hinge Hood L H A B C D F _ 2 _ 5 _ tl _13 _ 18 Q 6 G 12 12 33 105792X Hinge Hood R H 34 105682X Hood Assembly 35 105678X Grill Assembtv 36 05604X Bracket Frame Pivot R H 37 105606X Bracket Frame Pivot L H 38 t05683X Side Panel R H 39 105684X Side Panet L H 40 105666X Chassi...

Page 72: ...R DRIVE P TS 1t H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 12 P F 98 3 19 D 3O D 32 43 45 68 7O 69 74 64 65 62 61 93 49 21 63 81 82 8O 82 83 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester Screen Assembly 677Vl 28 ...

Page 73: ...Shift Nut Lock Whiz 5 16 18 Washer Shift Plate Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Retainer Belt Screw Hex Washer Thdo Rolling 3 8 6 x 3 4 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 6t 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 8t 82 83 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 105730X Keeper Belt Engine 106191X Keeper Belt 4470J Spacer 4859J I...

Page 74: ...RE_IR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 22 55 56 57 53 55 63 62 61 65 67 68 30 ...

Page 75: ...g 64 29 102531X Bracket Steering 65 30 102530X Bearing Flange 66 31 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3 8 o 16 x 3 4 Type TT 67 32 6266H Bearing Thrust 68 33 4301J Gear Sector 69 34 106126X Key Woodruff 70 35 12000029 Klip Ring 71 73 19212016 Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 105641X Shaft Steering _ Lower 2882J Pin Drive 3 16 x 1 74580 Spacer 627 x 88 x _695 7t 208 Bushing 106127X Rod Steering ...

Page 76: ...REPAmR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 LI FT ADJUSTM ENT 20 15 9 16 19 C 13 59 17 59 18 25 26 27 29 30 E 8 22 40 61 T 62 32 ...

Page 77: ... 105855X Link Lift Adjustable 6999R Clamp Hose 43 105862X Arm Suspension R H 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thd Rolling 44 105848X Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 3 8 16 x 3 4 45 105863X Arm Suspension LoHo 105711X Brace 46 106308X Trunnion Lift Lower I05736X Shield Heat 47 STD541250 Nut Hex 1 2 13 105751X Stud 1 4 Turn 48 9135R Retainer Spring t05838X Retainer _ 1 4 Turn 49 19171616 Washer 17 32 x t x 16 Ga t058...

Page 78: ...REPAtR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 38 MOWER 30 46 CC 60 33 16 L J 56 14 11 15 _34 ...

Page 79: ... Spacer 875 x 309 x 330 70 Pulley Idler 71 Washer Wear 1 6 72 Keeper Belt 73 Mandrel Assembly 74 Plate Support Mandrel Screw Hex Washer Hdo 3 8 6 x 3 4 Screw Hex Washer Hd 3 8 16 x I 1 4 A 5 5 20 B C D E G H _ 20 _ 4 _ 4 20 106453X 76020616 106457X STD533707 106289X 106288X 105857X 10585tX 106578X 106463X t06464X 106456X 100672K 100673L 106514X 19111016 74760680 7631J 19131614 72140610 78850 19141...

Page 80: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 16 19 20 21 _2 18 22 24 25 26 27 28 23 27 29 10 27 33 27 15 31 8 32 16 38 46 57 58 59 6O 62 61 63 65 66 37 64 36 ...

Page 81: ...ly Gear Comb 12T 35T Shaft Idler Washer Plain 631 x 1 00 x 010 36 105928X 37 2285J 38 105930X 38 105931X 38 105932X 38 34t7J 38 106097X 38 2264J 38 106098X 38 2265J 38 06586X 38 106587X 38 106588X 38 2263J 39 105933X 40 105934X 41 106589X 42 106130X 43 105937X 44 105938X 45 2226J 46 2272J 47 2264J 48 t06590X 49 106599X 50 105941X 51 2268J 52 2270J 53 106596X 54 106593X 55 _J_0_594X 56 106595X 57 1...

Page 82: ...S 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR _MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CYLINDER BLOCK GROUP 3 46 94 2 52 48 47 50 72 73 95 93 40 39 6O 7O 74 49 69 71 75 62 98 GASKET SET 105 102 38 ...

Page 83: ...9 230655 Guide Exhaust Valve 50 212914 Head Cylinder 96 51 271075 Gasket Cylinder Head 96 52 222744 Shield _Cylinder 96 60 396324 Cylinder Assy lnc Key No 6t 97 61 391086 Seal Oil 97 62 231055 Bushing Gow Crank 97 63 27803 Gasket Valve Cover 98 64 280100 Tube Breather 99 100 101 102 03 104 105 106 107 t08 109 110 Breather Assembly Screw Sere Key Flywheel Crankshaft Gear Timing Spring intake Valve ...

Page 84: ...REPAmR PART6 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_ MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CARBURETOR 9 20 16 31 15 40 41 47 48 49 40 ...

Page 85: ...988 19 261116 Spring Choke Return 20 91920 Screw Machine Fill Hd 8 32 x 5 8 45 395405 21 26157 Spring _Throttle Adjustment 46 394805 22 93043 Pin Throttle Stop 47 392134 23 299740 Nozzle Carburetor 48 93523 24 292681 Valve Assembly Carburetor Idle 49 261610 25 270511 Gasket Float Bowl 50 93053 26 299707 Float Carburetor 51 394045 27 222858 Valve Throttie 52 298090 28 221995 Bowl Float 299852 Pin F...

Page 86: ...62 391461 280104 DESCRIPTION Motor Starting Inc Key No so 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 Thru Bolt Assembly Roll Pin Retainer Pin inc Key No 3 Drive Assembly lnc Key No s 3 4 6 7 Gear KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 7 391135 8 393825 9 392747 10 395538 11 395537 12 394856 Clutch Assembly Housing Assembly Armature Assembly Brush Assembly End Cap Assy Commutator Inc Key No 10 End Cap Assy Drive 42 ...

Page 87: ...AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 5 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 88: ... for your Lawn Tractor All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIPTION THE MODEL NUMBER O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distri...

Page 89: ...L NO 917 255732 Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully i 11 H P 38 RIDJNG LAWN TRAC TOR ELECTRIC START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts ii u l Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 US Ao t ...

Page 90: ...cleaner and belt s which are expendable and become worn during normal use This warranty does not cover tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass and repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the failure to main tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s manual and riding equipment us...

Page 91: ...vent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign object 21 r Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop 22 Never place hands or feet under the mower in the deflector discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running Always keep clear of discharge chute 23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use onl...

Page 92: ... plastic on Tractor Hood NUTS _RING SHAFT SLEEVE BRACKET BATTERY IINSTALLATg ON 1 Before installation in Tractor foltow the Battery prepara tion steps below WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD FIGURE 1 CUT AWAY VIEW _ l d e _VENTCAP J BATTERY TUBE BATTERY CELL a Battery Electrolyte SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY b Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells Fig 2 NOTE DO NOT O...

Page 93: ...ttery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts a Using the slot on one side of the Battery Support Fig 5 slide Battery Bolt into Frame Slot head of Bolt down Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using Int Ext Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig 5 b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re maining lnt Ext Loc...

Page 94: ... Co Raise Seat Use 3 4 _ wrench to loosen Adjustment Bolt Fig 6 When adjusted for comfortable operation tighten Adjustment Bolt securely 2_ 3_ TIRE PRESSURE Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires 12 PSi in rear tires Tires were overinflated for shipping HOOD a To raise Hood ift at rear of Hood be To remove Hood Grill and Side Panels raise Hood and loosen one screw on each Side Panel The scr...

Page 95: ... OR SF Capacity is 3 pints NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating 3 Fill Fuel Tank Fig 9 Use fresh clean unleaded auto motive gasoline Leaded Regular grade gasohne Is not an acceptable substitute Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life o Capacity is 5 quarts WARNING DO NOT U...

Page 96: ...h Brake Pedal fully Raise Parking Brake Lever and hold in ENGAGED position Release Clutch Brake Pedal CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN FOOT PRESSURE tS RELEASED 3_ 4 Place Gear Shift Lever in NEUTRAL position Fig t0 Move Throttle Control Lever Fig_ 10 to FAST detent then to the right and upward for CHOKE _ position At FAST the position the Lever has a stop The stop is pr...

Page 97: ...CH ROD SUSPENSION ARM RETAINER FRONT SPRINGS AXLE FRONT HINGE PIN FIGURE 12 RETAINER SPRING FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PED AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI TIONo MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO N NEUTRAL POSITION PLACE PARK tNG BRAKE IN ENGAGED POSITION PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER tN ENGAGED POSITION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL ...

Page 98: ...O lower left side of mower loosen Nut C _and tighten Nut B NOTE ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3 16 HEIGHT CHANGE_ Be sure at nuts are securely tightened NOTE SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR BELOW ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR 1 To obtain the best cutting results your Mower Housing should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance D Fig_ 17 is 5 16 lower...

Page 99: ...er mower into cutting position Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions wilt permit Average cutting height is approxi mately 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 inches Height of cut can be adjust ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob Fig 19 Moving the Knob clockwise _ raises the mower Fig t4 Inset Moving the Knob counterclockwise _ lowers the mower 6 Drive so that clippings are dischar...

Page 100: ...CED_ To ensure satisfactory operation it is recommended that before the star_ of each mowing season the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores DASLY MA0 NTENANCE Make sure all nuts on baits are tight and cotter pins and retain er springs are secure_ Keep blades sharp Observe all safety ...

Page 101: ...SLOPE REFER TO PAGE 43 1 Move Gear Shift Lever to 1ST Gear before starting up or down hills 2o AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS a If slowing is necessary move Throttle Control Lever to slower position LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP PING AND STARTING TO At LOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION DISENGAGED CLUTCH T1oN POSITION CLUT...

Page 102: ...G WIRE TO PREVENT AC CIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURETOR DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure Observe all safety precautions Keep tractor wetl lubricated refer to page 22 _ FIIRST _ HOURS 1_ CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in residu...

Page 103: ...on level ground Remove and wipe Dip stick clean Fig 29 screw it in tight for a few seconds re move slowly and read Oil levet If necessary add Oil until FULL mark is reached EVE V 25 OU S EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS 1 CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT FIG 28 a Open Hood Pull intake Air Duct up off engine b Remove two screws from Air Cleaner Cover Lift off Air Cleanero c Remove Scre...

Page 104: ...FINS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF USING COM PRESSED AIR g To reassemble reverse above procedure 2o MUFFLER Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler or tamper with the exhaust system DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLERS CYLINDERS OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS FIGURE 30 SPARK PLUI FEELER GAUGE Periodically clean the muffler area to prevent grass dirt and combustible material from accumulating Damaged Muffle...

Page 105: ...clockwise t _ un til engine runs rough then turn clockwise t_ until engine begins to miss Turn Screw to a point midway between these positions 3 IDLE MIXTURE ao With Throttle Control Lever in SLOW position hold Throttle Lever so that Idle Stop Screw is against Carbur etor turn Idle Mixture Screw counterclockwise _ un til engine runs rough and then turn clockwise iql un til engine begins to die_ Tu...

Page 106: ..._ tot Fig 33 r Install Belt by reversing above procedure NOTE RE PLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED iN MANUAL 6 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to leak power LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES a Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then R...

Page 107: ...e Washer snap KtIp Ring securely in axle groove Replace Dust Cap e Removing rear wheel for tire repair Fig 36 Block up rear axle securely Pull off Dust Cap_ Remove E Ring and Washers I to 3 as required and remove wheel Repair tire and reassemble Replace Square Key in Axle Shaft Replace Washers E Ring and Dust Cap KLIP RING DUST CAP FIGURE 35 WHEN MOUNTING TIRES UNLESS BEADS ARE SEATED OVER INFLATI...

Page 108: ...f Idler Pulley 4 Roll Belt over Engine Pulley FIGURE 38 L H MANDREL IDLER SPRING RETAINER SPRINGS RH MANDREL RETAINER SPRINGS TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Remove mower Belt per instruct ons under To Remove Mower Belt j through step 3 2 Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod putt Clutch Rod out of Clutch Brack...

Page 109: ...ine overhaul Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refitl Engine running WON T CHARGE Blown Fuse Defective Battery Defective Diode Assembly Defective Alternator Clean Air Screen Fig 25 Add or change oil page t4 Ctean Engine Cooling Fins page 16 Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean Fig 28 Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Fig 31 Check Fuse Switch and wire connections Replace Headligh...

Page 110: ...RAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE RIECOgB FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil L evel _ I Change Engine Oil see chart page 7 _1_ Lubricate Pivot Points Q and _ Check Brake Operation _ i m i i _ Clean Air Screen and Air Intake Duct Clean Air Cleaner Element _ _ Replace Air Cleaner Element _ I Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Check Batte y Levet _ Check T...

Page 111: ..._ WHITE Of _tNTER K SW NTER K SW SOLENOID S IGNITION C SWITCH M B BLACK MAGNETRON IGNITION SPAR K PLUG _ _ RECTIFIER CHARGING IRED DIODE COIL 3 AMP 10 VAC MIN ORANGE _ BLACK MAX R P Mo BATTERY IN LINE LIGHT SWITCH BROWN BROWN BLA WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS AND CABLE TIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOURWIRING CHASSIS GROUN...

Page 112: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ELECTR ICAL 9 10 17 3O 29 2O 11 18 ...

Page 113: ...8 STD522505 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 29 4559J Cable Assembly 30 11050400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth t 4 31 32 719J Cover Terminal 5114J Cable Battery 105737X Switch Interlock 2033J Cable Battery STD522507 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 STD551025 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 t04923X Battery 12V Sears 105371X Terminal Guard STD541625 Wing Nut 1 4 20 11030400 722404...

Page 114: ...REPA R PARTS ENCLOSURE 1 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 39 48 53 16 55 4O 36 26 2O 38 ...

Page 115: ... H Spacer 28 x 75 x 20 Spacer 28 x 75 x 46 Washer Lock int Ext Tooth I 4 Bezel Strap Assembly Grill Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x t6 Ga Hinge Hood L H A B C D F _ 2 _ 5 _ tl _13 _ 18 Q 6 G 12 12 33 105792X Hinge Hood R H 34 105682X Hood Assembly 35 105678X Grill Assembtv 36 05604X Bracket Frame Pivot R H 37 105606X Bracket Frame Pivot L H 38 t05683X Side Panel R H 39 105684X Side Panet L H 40 105666X Chassi...

Page 116: ...R DRIVE P TS 1t H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 12 P F 98 3 19 D 3O D 32 43 45 68 7O 69 74 64 65 62 61 93 49 21 63 81 82 8O 82 83 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester Screen Assembly 677Vl 28 ...

Page 117: ...Shift Nut Lock Whiz 5 16 18 Washer Shift Plate Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Retainer Belt Screw Hex Washer Thdo Rolling 3 8 6 x 3 4 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 6t 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 8t 82 83 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 105730X Keeper Belt Engine 106191X Keeper Belt 4470J Spacer 4859J I...

Page 118: ...RE_IR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 22 55 56 57 53 55 63 62 61 65 67 68 30 ...

Page 119: ...g 64 29 102531X Bracket Steering 65 30 102530X Bearing Flange 66 31 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3 8 o 16 x 3 4 Type TT 67 32 6266H Bearing Thrust 68 33 4301J Gear Sector 69 34 106126X Key Woodruff 70 35 12000029 Klip Ring 71 73 19212016 Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 105641X Shaft Steering _ Lower 2882J Pin Drive 3 16 x 1 74580 Spacer 627 x 88 x _695 7t 208 Bushing 106127X Rod Steering ...

Page 120: ...REPAmR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 LI FT ADJUSTM ENT 20 15 9 16 19 C 13 59 17 59 18 25 26 27 29 30 E 8 22 40 61 T 62 32 ...

Page 121: ... 105855X Link Lift Adjustable 6999R Clamp Hose 43 105862X Arm Suspension R H 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thd Rolling 44 105848X Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 3 8 16 x 3 4 45 105863X Arm Suspension LoHo 105711X Brace 46 106308X Trunnion Lift Lower I05736X Shield Heat 47 STD541250 Nut Hex 1 2 13 105751X Stud 1 4 Turn 48 9135R Retainer Spring t05838X Retainer _ 1 4 Turn 49 19171616 Washer 17 32 x t x 16 Ga t058...

Page 122: ...REPAtR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 38 MOWER 30 46 CC 60 33 16 L J 56 14 11 15 _34 ...

Page 123: ... Spacer 875 x 309 x 330 70 Pulley Idler 71 Washer Wear 1 6 72 Keeper Belt 73 Mandrel Assembly 74 Plate Support Mandrel Screw Hex Washer Hdo 3 8 6 x 3 4 Screw Hex Washer Hd 3 8 16 x I 1 4 A 5 5 20 B C D E G H _ 20 _ 4 _ 4 20 106453X 76020616 106457X STD533707 106289X 106288X 105857X 10585tX 106578X 106463X t06464X 106456X 100672K 100673L 106514X 19111016 74760680 7631J 19131614 72140610 78850 19141...

Page 124: ...REPAIR PARTS 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 16 19 20 21 _2 18 22 24 25 26 27 28 23 27 29 10 27 33 27 15 31 8 32 16 38 46 57 58 59 6O 62 61 63 65 66 37 64 36 ...

Page 125: ...ly Gear Comb 12T 35T Shaft Idler Washer Plain 631 x 1 00 x 010 36 105928X 37 2285J 38 105930X 38 105931X 38 105932X 38 34t7J 38 106097X 38 2264J 38 106098X 38 2265J 38 06586X 38 106587X 38 106588X 38 2263J 39 105933X 40 105934X 41 106589X 42 106130X 43 105937X 44 105938X 45 2226J 46 2272J 47 2264J 48 t06590X 49 106599X 50 105941X 51 2268J 52 2270J 53 106596X 54 106593X 55 _J_0_594X 56 106595X 57 1...

Page 126: ...S 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR _MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CYLINDER BLOCK GROUP 3 46 94 2 52 48 47 50 72 73 95 93 40 39 6O 7O 74 49 69 71 75 62 98 GASKET SET 105 102 38 ...

Page 127: ...9 230655 Guide Exhaust Valve 50 212914 Head Cylinder 96 51 271075 Gasket Cylinder Head 96 52 222744 Shield _Cylinder 96 60 396324 Cylinder Assy lnc Key No 6t 97 61 391086 Seal Oil 97 62 231055 Bushing Gow Crank 97 63 27803 Gasket Valve Cover 98 64 280100 Tube Breather 99 100 101 102 03 104 105 106 107 t08 109 110 Breather Assembly Screw Sere Key Flywheel Crankshaft Gear Timing Spring intake Valve ...

Page 128: ...REPAmR PART6 11 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR_ MODEL NUMBER 917 255732 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 252707 TYPE NUMBER 0669 01 CARBURETOR 9 20 16 31 15 40 41 47 48 49 40 ...

Page 129: ...988 19 261116 Spring Choke Return 20 91920 Screw Machine Fill Hd 8 32 x 5 8 45 395405 21 26157 Spring _Throttle Adjustment 46 394805 22 93043 Pin Throttle Stop 47 392134 23 299740 Nozzle Carburetor 48 93523 24 292681 Valve Assembly Carburetor Idle 49 261610 25 270511 Gasket Float Bowl 50 93053 26 299707 Float Carburetor 51 394045 27 222858 Valve Throttie 52 298090 28 221995 Bowl Float 299852 Pin F...

Page 130: ...62 391461 280104 DESCRIPTION Motor Starting Inc Key No so 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 Thru Bolt Assembly Roll Pin Retainer Pin inc Key No 3 Drive Assembly lnc Key No s 3 4 6 7 Gear KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 7 391135 8 393825 9 392747 10 395538 11 395537 12 394856 Clutch Assembly Housing Assembly Armature Assembly Brush Assembly End Cap Assy Commutator Inc Key No 10 End Cap Assy Drive 42 ...

Page 131: ...AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 5 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 132: ... for your Lawn Tractor All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIPTION THE MODEL NUMBER O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distri...

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