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Page 1: ...embly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments o 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: ...ankments 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 i 1 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are...

Page 3: ... 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 laws appfy on federal lands_ A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Autllorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANT...

Page 4: ...ing Fins Engine 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 14 I9 Oil Type 19 Preparation 4 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting t4 Storage 28 F Filters Air 19 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 14 Storage 28 Fuse 26 G Gauge Wheels 9 14 H Hood Removal installation 26 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 22 Lubrication Chart 17 M Maintenance Schedule 17 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Sharpening 18 Blade Replacement 1...

Page 5: ...stalled lets you mu ch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For modeis not equipped as 3 ira1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 3gO ibs_o...

Page 6: ...olts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 518 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 4 m i i i i 1 11 i1 i 1111 i n_ Parts packed separately in carton i 1111 11 Seat CB Video Cassette Steering Wheel _J Mulcher Plate Manual Steering Boot k Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Center lock Nuts _ok Assemblys 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 9 2 Gauge ...

Page 7: ... Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT_ LBS TORQUE Place 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 o Slide steedng wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten ...

Page 8: ...tery_ Jumping if required _ Periodic charging LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DtSCARD TERMINAL _ HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll Assemble adjustment bolt tock washer and ftat washer loosely Do not tighten Tigh...

Page 9: ...n If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown o Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached front link in top hole of the LH front mower bracket Retain with singte loop retainer spring as shown Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with do...

Page 10: ...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 oose parts in carton _ Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum t hour at 6 amps _ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tir...

Page 11: ...UTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...es or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off CHOKE ...

Page 13: ...hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the batter...

Page 14: ... by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod o Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH o To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on atrucker a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO_ ...

Page 15: ...nds to several minutes depending on the temperature HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP o Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmis sion should be warmed up as follows o Be sure the tractor is on level ground H i m H u PIace the motion control Iever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up...

Page 16: ...ect a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used T f f OPERATJO i i ll lll N i i i ii i iii MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn th...

Page 17: ... bolt to 35 I Ibs maximum Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMiVIENDATIONS 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 to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Ad...

Page 18: ...e balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine o 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 wilt need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer o Slide blade on to an unth...

Page 19: ...eck the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs t5 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oi...

Page 20: ...ach mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark pkJg type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 19 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sect...

Page 21: ...suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT tFAN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWE...

Page 22: ...he 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 highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor_ Measure dis tance D directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in leng...

Page 23: ...O REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake o Remove mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual o Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual o Remove four screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing Carefully roll belt off RH mandrel pulley_ R...

Page 24: ...NUT _ fl__ O ERATINO DO NOTTOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO RIZED SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 314 o Retighten 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 six ...

Page 25: ...this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 31 adjustment procedure by loosening ocknut 1 4 to 1 2 turn Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary TRAN...

Page 26: ...p automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 33 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector o Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor o To replace reverse above procedures HOOD HEADtJGHT WIRE CONNECTOR POSITIVE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the h...

Page 27: ...ces in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the mixture screw in clockwise de creases the supply of l uei to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the mixture screw out counterclock wise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fueltair mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN ...

Page 28: ...TANT 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 IN STORAGE Drain the fue...

Page 29: ...peration section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fitter 8 Check all widng See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service centerldepartment I Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3...

Page 30: ...Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen b_ade Tighten blade bolt Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine bacldires when turning engine OFF 7 Buildup of grass Ieaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash aroun...

Page 31: ...TCH BLACK I SLACK L L_J SEAT SWITCH NOT_ OCC_U_E_D GROtJNDING CONNECTOR _ IGNITION _ UNIT 30 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM YSTEM DISCONNECTED ALTERNATOR t J BROWN BLACK SPARK PLUGS BLACK NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GN T ON SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED OFF G M L NONE CLIPSWERE REMOVED FOR RUN LIGHT B L A Y SERVICINGOF UNIT THEY RUN B C I NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 ELECTRICAL 9 7 33 1t 19 2O I I i I I 26 52 4O 12 32 ...

Page 33: ...her Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 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 in 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 Molded Craftsman Harness ignit...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 31 14 26 33 t0 44 0 25 26 6 _16 3 28 58 52 55 14 60 57 34 ...

Page 35: ...anel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 t6 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thd Roll 5 16 I8 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Bumper Hood 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 t3 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Griile W Clips MS 459 Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fe...

Page 36: ...REPAQR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 DRIVE 33 43 52 53 55 36 ...

Page 37: ...2564 39 74760644 Bolt 94 140462 40 4470J Spacer Split 95 144643 41 153399 Keeper Belt Idler 96 4497H 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 97 140469 43 19111012 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x12 Ga 98 73510600 44 105706X Bearing Nylon 100 19111216 45 1 0812X Washer Hardened 102 141322 46 12000039 Ring Klip 103 73940800 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 104 140156 48 123789X Betlcrank Assembly 105 7107051...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 22_ 2222Z t 1 40 47 lO 13 16 32 33 34 35 14 46 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...g Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock HW Hlci Spr 3 8 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Unc X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 tl Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X t 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 Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty...

Page 40: ... Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 I27018X 26 STD551150 27 17490608 28 150176 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 Bolt Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr5 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5...

Page 41: ...6 138311 142341 145247 154396 154397 DESCRIPTION Deca_ V be_t Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis Hydro 46 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal insert Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Deca Lift Handle Decal Drawbar CntrL Mvt Hyd Lt Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 1 9 11 4 1 KEY PART NO...

Page 42: ...her Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex I 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 16 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thd rol 3 8 16xt 1 2 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass 42 KEY NO 23 PART NO DESCRIPTION 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 151346 32 152334 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 39 109227X 40 3645J 41 139277 81 128861 Control Choke N...

Page 43: ...ead Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Btk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 2O KEY PART NO NO 19 139868 20 STD624008 23 110807X 24 19131O16 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 126971X 28 73350600 29 138057 30 150233 31 140302 32 73540600 49 145212 DESCRIPTION Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 MOWER DECK 46 45 31 3 118 19 49 Y 41 y 36 46 I I 21 47 1 18 _12 103102 I06 _ J _104 105 1011 9 8 44 ...

Page 45: ... 10071000 Nut Crownlock 5 16q8 UNC 104 19061216 Stiffiner Bracket 105 130758 Bracket Deflector 106 2029J Cap Sleeve 116 137644 Spring Torsbn DefLector 117 133957 Nut Push 118 73930600 Shield Deflector Mower 119 19121414 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 126 144948 Rod Hinge 127 146763 Screw Hex Head Thdrolt 143651 Washer Spacer Mower Vented _ 151775 Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 34 26 23 59 28 91 j 52 91 9O 52 J 5 3 35 113 46 ...

Page 47: ...24 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x I6 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Li...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 BRIGGS STRA_ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1625 01 24 32 601 601 26 24O 523 _ 842 422 284A 525 524 0 284 534 535 445 235 537 642 161 48 ...

Page 49: ... NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1625 01 t358 GASKET SET I 186i PUMP REPAIR Knl 121 CARBURETOR KIT I IH llll ii H I GASKET SET i i 859 95 394 104 103 102 _119 434 392 _ 117 I 78 468 _332 Q 75 188 1006 334 851 _363 482 51 51A 232 _ _202 257 52 205 634 52 54 356 877 337 _635 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1625 01 653 229 _92 783 615A 801 8O2 201 209A 209 414 206 207 224 50 ...

Page 51: ...670 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1625 01 9 8A 572 10A lO 304 9 3O5 3 22 881 5A 13 I o _ ow _ s MAI IUA I I ol AB_ _ Tt _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 308 306 307 308A 307 305A 51 ...

Page 52: ...3472 Plug Welch 24 222698 Key Flywheel 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 25 498584 Piston Assembly Standard Size 165 94289 Nut Wing 498585 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to Suit 498586 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Screw 498587 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262683 Link 26 394959 Ring Set Standard Size 202 262684 Link 394960 Ring Set 010 Oversize 203 280997 Cran...

Page 53: ...rminal Cable 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 859 271025 Gasket Pump 387 280197 Body Pump 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 86 393397 Repair Kit Pump 394 270988 Diaphragm Carburetor 868 497212 Seal Valve 414 220680 Washer 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 422 222875 Bracket Oil Flit 870 2133t6 Seat Valve Exhaust 432 221377 Cap S...

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Page 55: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION i SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX ...

Page 56: ...will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Con Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256670 e ENGINE MODEL NO 42A707 1625 01 PAR...

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