Page 1: ...ssembly 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 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 ...
Page 2: ...sary andthen turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow r ear drep 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 Ill CHILD...
Page 3: ...ed in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Sectior 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY...
Page 4: ...oling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type t7 Preparation t3 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 13 Storage 26 F Filters Air t 7 Fuei 8 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 23 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal installation 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 C...
Page 5: ... installed tets you muich discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you Joad and untoad tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 184nch diameterwater tight drum holdsupto390 bs ofweig...
Page 6: ... 2 _ 2 Look 2 Screws _ f_ _ Washers 10 x 5 8 Q_ _ 2 Washers _ 3 I6 x 3 4 2 Weld _ x 16 Gauge Nuts 10 5 2 Hex Bolts 1 4_20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Seat E_ Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Steering Boot Manual H Parts Bag 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys __ok Ass...
Page 7: ...bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer_ 3 8 lock washer 3 8 nex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert nto center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion sectio...
Page 8: ... without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT BOLT LARGE FLAT WASHER For best cutting results mower housing should be properly 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 for replacing motion and mower blade dri...
Page 9: ...TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No emaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely V All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is proper...
Page 10: ...___ ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE OILPRESSURE FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER L1FT R N H 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: ... SWITCH Turns the headiigtqts on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmisslor for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine MOTION CONTR...
Page 12: ... leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle Withthe engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this oossibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CA _TION Always stop tractor corn pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position t...
Page 13: ... the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING N TEMPERATURES BEL...
Page 14: ...NG in the Service and Ad ustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge...
Page 15: ... often when mowing in sand_ soil GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically _o properly maintain your tractor Al adjustments in the Service and Adjustments secti...
Page 16: ... keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will heed a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bat ancer Slide blade on ...
Page 17: ...ck the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE 01L See Fig 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification 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 fit cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained ...
Page 18: ...ed Remove side panels and hood See TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY in the ServiCe and Adjustments section of this manual TOP AIR GUIDE ENGINE COOLING FINS AIR GUIDE COVER BOTH FIG 17 IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 19 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fu...
Page 19: ...Disconnect dutch 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 oy removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Sride mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN TH...
Page 20: ...OWING 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 that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its nighest posit_on Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and behind the ...
Page 21: ... distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod tf distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retig hten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than s_x 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au tho...
Page 22: ... in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor tf damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center de 3artment TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 29 control lever becomes too excessive reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1 4 to 1 2 turn Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat orocedure if necessary TRANS...
Page 23: ...ed battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS G ROUND away from fuel tank and battery TQ REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable tast from both batteries P POSITIVE NEGATIVE L H PANEL BOLT Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back ...
Page 24: ...ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 33 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below 3efore loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to fult choke f t position Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke see ...
Page 25: ...throttle control lever in slow _Jl position hold throttle lever 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 until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to hol...
Page 26: ...REVENT 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 WHtLE N STORAGE Drain the fuel tank o S...
Page 27: ...h gasoline 6 Check at_wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment dutch 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 t Rec...
Page 28: ...hrottle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower decK 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades impropeny installed Improper blades used C ogged mower deck vent holes from buitdun of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switc...
Page 29: ...TE 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 BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WiTH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS UGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE ALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC 3600 RP MM_ 14 VOLTS AC M_N 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS WILL BECO...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 ELECTRICAL I f 7O 22 21 2O 16 25 t l ...
Page 31: ... Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push It Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness _ight Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Screw Hex Tapping 10 24 x 1...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 26 33 10 24 3O 25 26 6 28 J 58 12 53 6O 3 26 14 32 ...
Page 33: ...ne 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 16 UNC 28 145198X459 29 145199 30 140002X574 31 137113 33 145244X574 34 145243X574 35 STD533707 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 44 140675 47 I05531X 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 17030814 55 145202 57 STD552507 58 140547 74 STD541437 140 150556 Grille W Clips MS 459 Lens Gritle Fender Bra...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 DRIVE 57 86 10 19 45 95 98 30 61 36 96 75 53 78 _6o 55 106 34 ...
Page 35: ...44 105706X Bearing Nylon 95 144643 45 1108 2X Washer Hardened 96 4497H 46 12000039 Ring Klip 97 140469 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 98 73510600 48 123789X BeilcrankAssembly 100 19111216 49 123205X Retainer Belt I02 141322 50 STD523715 Bolt 103 73940800 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 104 140156 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 105 71070516 53 105710X Link Clutch 106 74780520 55 1057...
Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 STEERING ASSEMBLY _63 62 42 _37 _17 8 27 ___ 19 21 23 _ 29 _ 5 46 36 ...
Page 37: ...ink Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hict Spr 3 8 Nul Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Unc 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 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw CaD Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steering Bushin...
Page 38: ... Bushing Snap Btk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Spit 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 27 17490608 28 150176 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shouider 5 16 18 Uric Nut Lock Hex W ins 5 16 18 Bott Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr5 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga Bol Shoulder 5 ...
Page 39: ...rake English 153957 Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E 153958 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis Hydro 42 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 Decal Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 7 f ...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 ENGINE Li _ 25 26 32 31 4O 39 _ 27 81 34 33 37 4t 17 t3 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 40 ...
Page 41: ...24 01 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 6 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock HW Helical I 4 Bolt Fir Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 t 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw Slftp 10 24 x 1 2 Arrestor Sp...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 MOWER LIFT 28 27 _ 26 24 23 7 32 13 19 49 2O 6 5 42 ...
Page 43: ...Inner with Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5t33 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 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock WiWsh 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring 2 1 8 Pit cotter 3 32 x ...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 MOWER DECK 52 68 40 36 34 32 _58 35 _2 t02 103 105 106 117 1 113 111 _116 119 j 18 21 2 21 16 22 24 117 j116 25 26 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...r Screw Hex Hd Thdcut 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt SHoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 55 140O84 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 917o256571 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 J 26 23 3O 91 17 28 59 69 4 5 3 1 113 _ 24 35 46 ...
Page 47: ... Actuator Bypass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Seat Lip 26x42 x8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26x35x 1 114 142918 34 142951 Qil Filter Element 119 142980 35 142952 Arm Bypass 134 144607 36 142953 R_ng Retaining 135 144608 37 142954 Arm Actuating 139 150775 38 142955 Pin Actuating 140 150776 39 150777 Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 3 4 40 15...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 552A 615 552 230_ _ 219 60 868 _ _ 40 35 819 34 219A_ 534 15 523 842 525 l 284A 524 O _ 642 165 643 535 161 _X I 537 48 ...
Page 49: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 1358 GASKEt SET 1 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT_ I121 CARBURETOR KIT 98 859 43_ 434 392 95 394 117 78 468 332 75 188 1006 108 109 104 103 102 334 482 51 5 A 232 202 257 54 877 337 _635 52 205 634 52 383 49 ...
Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 653 544 201 _ 259 267 265 209A 209 414 206 207 224 5O ...
Page 51: ... 256571 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 8A 9 244 10A 572 10 304 305 22 881 5A 13 J 1058 OWNE_ _ 019 LABEL KIT _REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 3O5 307 308 306 308A 307 305A 51 ...
Page 52: ...7 299146 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262683 Ring Set Standard Size 202 262684 Ring Set 010 Oversize 203 280997 Ring Set 020 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set 030 Oversize 206 94298 Lock Piston Pin 207 262337 Pin Piston Standard Size 209 262352 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 209A 261563 Rod Connecting Standard Size 219 394348 Rod Connecting 020 Undersize 219A 393415 S...
Page 53: ...432 221377 _ Cap Spring 955 397882 434 223688 Cover Diaphragm 1005 281053 435 93829 Screw Diaphragm Cover 1006 224413 445 394019 Filter Air 1019 496726 468 897908 Screen Rotating 1058 272112 474 393474 Alternator Dual Circuit 1090 497605 482 93621 Screw Seres 510 497606 Drive Starter 523 494947 Cap Oil Fill 524 271157 Seat_ FillTube 525 495348 Tube Oil Fill Includes Seals 528 393815 Pipe Fuel 534 ...
Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...
Page 55: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION t SIGHTING IIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE ...
Page 56: ... number for your tractor wil be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the bfower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tait Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256571 ENGINE MODEL ...
