background image

Summary of Contents for 917.256561

Page 1: ...L Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THtS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 59t7 ...

Page 2: ...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 o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the roach ine by putting you r foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Childre...

Page 3: ...TS BATTERY AMP HR 30 MIN CCA 240 CASE SIZE UIR BLADE BOLT TORQUE 30 35 FT LBS In the state of California the above is required bylaw Section 4442 of the Catifornra Public Resources Code Other states may have simUar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this m...

Page 4: ...Air Filter 17 18 Fuel 17 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal fnstallation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 16 Cutting Height 12 Installation 19 Operation 13 Removal 19 Options Accessories 5 Spark Arrester 3 40 P Parking Brake 12 Parts Bag 6 Part...

Page 5: ...nce installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optienaf without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible SNOW BLADE for snow removal only 14 inch high 48 inch wide blade clears 42 inch path when angled left or right Raises lowers with side lever Adjustable skids replaceable reversible scraper bar Use with tire chains and wheel weights and or rear drawbar weight...

Page 6: ...s 1_ 0 2 Weld Nuts 0 L_ 2 Hex Bolts f_ _ _ 1 4 20x3 4 _ _ 1 2 Washers _1_ _ _ 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _ _ 2 Lock WaShers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat _ Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Parts Bag Cassette Steering Boot Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size f _ _ 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Shoulder 2 Washers 3 8 Bolts x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ Steering Wheel Adapter Q 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Keys Assemb...

Page 7: ...TEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Piace tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slidesteeringwheeiadapterontosteeringshaftexten SlOn Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large ...

Page 8: ...CESS DOOR j LOCK WASHER FLAT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE FIG 2 iNSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoutder bolt leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown f...

Page 9: ...REW HOOK _NELD NUT F TG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and ti...

Page 10: ... FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED R N H MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AwAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ... Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower bl...

Page 12: ...position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To etiminate this possibility alwa...

Page 13: ...slightly as you restart movement CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine inyour tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the d pstick an_ screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is re...

Page 14: ... hand turns until finished See Fig 10 _lf_ ra_s_j___trer__el__t_a L Jt _sb_o_ul_dJ_e_m_yed twiceto reduce load and poSs b e fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assu...

Page 15: ...e from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at east once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark ...

Page 16: ... lobes of thecenter hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re_ place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt loc...

Page 17: ...HANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classificatior SF or SG Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill dipstick Be carefu not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oi Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil dra...

Page 18: ...r after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 17 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine coo1 remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter ...

Page 19: ... 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 liftlever to raise suspension arms Slide mower_ out from under tractor iMPORTANT IF AN...

Page 20: ...CK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO SACK 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 that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the _nower i_ in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis...

Page 21: ... _dier Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep_ ers o Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure iMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 24 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable b...

Page 22: ...ONLY FIG 26 ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 I CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener_ ateexp esivegases Keepsparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries __ WASHERS If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged tf jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure iMPORTANT YO...

Page 23: ...has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cabfe _ If adjustment is nec essary proceed as follows o With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast _ position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp sCrew and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle ...

Page 24: ...n With throttle control lever in slow a_ position hold throttle fever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise untit engine begins to die and then turn out counterctock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue ...

Page 25: ... 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 OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE N STORAGE Drain the fuel tan...

Page 26: ...8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service center department _ 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged widng 4 Fa...

Page 27: ...ldup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10_ Improper blades used 1 t Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass _eaves and trash around mandrels 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive beit 3 Replace idler pufley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Fauity light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fu...

Page 28: ...SERVICE NOTES 28 ...

Page 29: ... 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED 7 _ DIODE ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY 5AMP AC_ S8 00 _ 14 VOLTS AC MfN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL 1 _ _ _ _ HEADLIGHTS ALTER NAT OR SYSTEM ___ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE _AA___H_ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE_OF TNIS_...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 ELECTRICAL 22 21 7O s 41 26 4O 33 19 20 25 12 9 3O ...

Page 31: ... Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Hotddown Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery FUse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Mofded Craftsman Bracket Switch Screw Hex Tapping 10 24 x 1 2 Bra...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 47 31 14 26 25 28 12 53 51__ 52 37 20 23 _ 54 55 57 26 33 10 26 32 ...

Page 33: ...lkscreened Belt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x t 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thd Roll 5 t6 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank 95 Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Bolt Hex Head Fin 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 t6 UNC Grille W Clips MS 459 Lens...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 DRIVE 85 77 28 22 26 27 53 75 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 74 109502X Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 75 121749X Rod Brake Park 76 12000001 Cap Plunger 77 123583X Bracket Transaxle LH 78 121748X Keeper Belt Transaxle L H 80 131487 Bolt Hex Hd 5 6 18 UNC x 3 4 81 136933 Shaft Foot Pedal 82 123782X Bearing Nylon 83 19171216 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 84 132183 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 85 150360 Idler Flat 86 71208 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 87 19212016 Space...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 STEERING ASSEMBLY i _ _ 40 _ _ _ 39 1 _ 62 8 27 42 J17 47 t2 10 30 7 9 f CJ 36 ...

Page 37: ... Blk Link Drag Sot Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Uric X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Uric Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steering B...

Page 38: ...0 Blk Zi 24 19171912 10 140552 Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 127018X 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 26 STD551150 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 fd 27 17490608 14 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 28 150176 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Bolt Shoulder 51t6 18 Unc Blkz Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 Bolt Fin Hex t 2 13 X 7 8 Gr 5 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 1...

Page 39: ...38048 138311 145247 152742 152743 13 14 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Insert Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Battery Diehard Sears _ Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Panel Side Diehard White Decal Lift Handle Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 3 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 ENGINE 14 32 31 34 81 39 4O _27 3 7 33 _ 41 37 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester _ _ IL_ _ 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...1624 01 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xt 2 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Screw Tap Hex 10 24 UNC x 1 2 Control Choke Nut Hex 3 8 24 Jnf Scre...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 MOWER LIFT 29_i_ 28 27 22 5 y_ 21 19 13 32 13 4 6 13 3O 3 2 _gT 4 718 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh FiXed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock WAtVsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Ring Ktip T5304 37 Nut Spring Washer 13 32 5 8 x ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 MOWER DECK 76 L 43 52 34 33 3I 102 105 106 k 119 113 111 rill 4 _115 118 3 4 19 _ 21 2 6 15 _ 29 21 22 44 11 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 45: ...hdcut 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 BSlt Sh tdul_d_ r 10 24 G ra_de 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 I6 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 55 140084 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 145132 79 127498 80 128759 81 73350600 82 142028 83 120...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 97 37 52 19 53 40 41 42 55 2 57 44 59 56 55 46 12 5 6 17 47 48 49 50 51 19 62 63 66 59 65 7O 68 69 67 46 ...

Page 47: ...r Spur 25 Teeth 4 Gear Spur 22 Teeth 5_ Gear Spur 19 Teeth 6 Washer Plain 640 1 37 x 061 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 Spacer 630 x 1 00 x J69 Assembly Gear Combination 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth 39 124639X 40 120472X 41 105928X 42 106605X 43 134394 44 120473X 45 108596X 46 142678 47 120407X 48 106589X 49 120408X 50 105937X 51 2226J 52 134401 53 2264J 54 120474X 55 110081X 56 105941X 57 t10071X 58 2095...

Page 48: ...TS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 615 O 24 634A 552A 220 _ 230 219 _ EZ 32 __ 601 12 t5 523 S42 422 284A 524 0 534 642 165 643 535 284 235 16 537 48 ...

Page 49: ... 25656 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 358 GASKET SET J861 PUMP REPA R K_ F_ CARBURETOR K T 98 859 95 109 104 103 51 52 205 634 232 _ _ 202 203 257 434 78 468 392 117 332 75 334 482 52 54 356 337 _635 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 783 544 i_ 258 209A 0 s92 209 201 _ 259 267 265 414 206 207 224 5O ...

Page 51: ...256561 BRiGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 9 8A 10A 304 572 9 9 305 5 9 _ 22 8o 5A 13 1los8 ow E s A uAL rlo19 LABELK T _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3O5 308 306 307 308A 307 51 ...

Page 52: ...ner Valve Intake 54 94764 75 222511 78 94834 90 495181 91 495035 93 231209 94 491538 95 93499 96 221939 97 392672 98 91920 99 26157 102 271607 103 298514 I04 230896 105 394683 107 491543 108 223534 109 392673 116 280474 I17 231338 231333 119 94152 121 491539 127 223472 161 496599 165 94289 187 299146 188 94627 201 262683 202 262684 203 280997 205 93971 206 94298 207 262337 209 262352 209A 261563 2...

Page 53: ...9 Diaphragm Carburetor 337 802592 Plug Spark 859 271025 Gaskel Pump 356 494705 Wire Stop 860 261358 _ Spring Diaphragm 358 491856 Gasket Set 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 868 497212 Seal Valve 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 387 280197 Body Pump 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 871 261961 Bushing Guide Exhaust Only 394 270988...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...NOT ACROSS HILL O1 O1 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes i i ...

Page 56: ...e located under the seat The model number for your engine wilt De found on the blower housing of the engine At Darts listed herein may oe ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tai Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256561 ENGINE MODEL NO 42A707 TYPE NO 1624 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Yo...

Reviews: