Page 1: ...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 CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 ...
Page 2: ...bankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor d tch 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 puttingyour foot on the greund_ Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 Ul CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are o...
Page 3: ...should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar taws 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 manual _J LIM...
Page 4: ...0 Engine Air Filter 18 Air Screen t8 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 t7 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Stading t4 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removalllnstaliation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chad 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 2I Blade Sharpening...
Page 5: ...stalled lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 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 tightdrum holds up to 390 Ibs of...
Page 6: ...2 x I 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts t 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Pa_S packed SeParately in carton _ _ ill ill Seat Steering Wheel Manual Video Cassette Steering Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Bushing 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...
Page 7: ...teering shaft Raise steering shaft forward untilscrew holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure_ Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward...
Page 8: ... washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door_ SEAT PAN BATTERY BOXDOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boil Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tlghten hard ware inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL POSITIVE PROT...
Page 9: ...RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is property prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overl...
Page 10: ...NG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF f REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT R REVERSE H ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Page 11: ...dards institute AMMETER indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and startingthe engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch bra...
Page 12: ...ions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running 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 I IIUIIIII tlt TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at fu...
Page 13: ...BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in yourtractor 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 dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached ...
Page 14: ...ing the engine warm up period_ NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual o MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be property leveled for best mow...
Page 15: ...xle pivotboft to 35 It lbs maximum Do not overtighten 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 instructedin this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service ...
Page 16: ...ten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE _ MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER TRAtUNG EDGE HEX BOLT A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 9 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 10 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced b...
Page 17: ...00 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NF XTOIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running tow on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours...
Page 18: ...ve dirt and stubborn dried gum fiber s ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 14 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Remove cartridge nut Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en tering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Cleancartridgebytappinggentlyonflatsurface_ Ifvery dirty or damaged replace car...
Page 19: ...hould be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructingfuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fue line with arrow pointing towards carburetor_ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline _ FIG 15 CLEANING...
Page 20: ...est position Roll 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 D sconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tracto...
Page 21: ...ange mower height about 1 8 L Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND A GROUND LINE FIG 17 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 highest position_ Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly infro...
Page 22: ...ating arm and nut A on brake rod_ If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2o Retightenjam nut against nut A o Road test tractor for properstopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary tf stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center NUT A ...
Page 23: ...ERY See Fig 25 A CAUTi0NI Lead acid ba e ies gener I A k ateexplosive gases Keep sparks flame _ and smoking materials away from bat I i _ teries Always wear eye protection I when around batteries 1 l l i H If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NE...
Page 24: ...d in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor_ To replace reverse above procedure HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 27 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment shouldnot be necessary Check adjustmentas described below before loosening cable if adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With...
Page 25: ...inal adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow g_ position_ With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve in clockwise until en gine begins to die and then turn out countercl...
Page 26: ...NT 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 fuel tank Start ...
Page 27: ...Wait several minutes bolero attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6o Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section tO Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace sparkplug 3 Recharge or rep...
Page 28: ... Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 B own fuse 1o Bad battery celt s 2_ Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1_ Eng ne throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department iiill 1 Replace blade Tighten blade ...
Page 29: ...r _ GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK PLUG d GAP PLUGS ON CYL ENGINES D _P u_ca _MO_P_ DIODE ALTERNATOR I HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 32 25 I I I t I t t t I l 70 I I I I I 30 ...
Page 31: ...Washer Lock Hwx Helical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Olive Fastener Snap In Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm LightW 4152j ButbLight 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BI...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 21 22 17 14 26 25 26 5 18 16 19 33 10 38 34 39 26 29 28 14 _ _ 4 _ 14 32 ...
Page 33: ... Saddle Silkscreen Shield Ht Hood Kohl Dia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Dash Silkscreened Retainer Slide On Bolt Carriage 3 8 t 6 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Panel SIkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Uric Hood Asm Pnt Weld Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd w PI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon Bik 28x 75x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 6unc X 1 Wash...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 53 26 27 34 ...
Page 35: ...2012 28 145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt PY t 74 109502X 29 124236X Cap Parking Brake Red 75 121749X 30 130807 Bracket Transmission 76 STD581075 31 127275X Keeper Belt Lh Lt 4 Ga 77 123583X 32 STD523107 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 3 4 78 121748X 34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 112 19091210 35 t20183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 116 72110610 36 STD551062 Washer 21132X 1 X 16 Ga 118 154774 37 STD571810 Pin Roll...
Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 39 _ t I I 27 25 J 46 47 10 65 32 28 30 68 67 36 ...
Page 37: ...r 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip 15304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw T...
Page 38: ...t Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 38 I4 72050411 15 13430O 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18...
Page 39: ...brake English 157744 t3 146046 Decal V belt Dr SchTractor Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 Fastner Pop In Footrest Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s Engtish Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1__ 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 ENGINE 4 33 _ _ _ I fYr _ _ H 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...
Page 41: ... Model No 28N707 0173 01 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket t 313 id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washe...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 LIFT 11 5 13 12 3 2 8 5 13 13_ 19 i 32 32 19 13 15 2O 161718 15 20 42 ...
Page 43: ...luted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 10 122512X Spring Cprsn 1t 139865 LinkAsm Lift L Ho 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H_ 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2d3 Unc t7 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 3146R Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All co...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 MOWER 27 44 ...
Page 45: ... Hex Head Zinc Mwr 92 Washer Spacer 128 Pulley Mandrel 132 Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32 x t3 16 x 16 Gab Nut Crownlock 3 8 6 UNC Rod Pivot with Nibs Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel L H Retainer 137729 133944 155066 131340 STD541410 139888 131845X900 133943 155046 122052X 140086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 19 26 2t 27 37 52 36 53 61 54 19 40 59 17 45 46 47 48 49 5O _655 _I 58_ 0 62 63 59 19 64 65 67 72 52 7O 46 ...
Page 47: ...X Ring Retaining 67 134799 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teeth Reverse 28 110070X Spacer 68 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 11_ 69 108996X 30 14268 Gear Spur 35 Teeth 70 120956X 31 120405X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 56 ltI 71 106596X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 33 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 120951X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19 Teeth _ 73 120416X 35 t05925X Washer Plain 640 x 37 x 061 36 2232J Washer Plain _63...
Page 48: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 230 635 337 307 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 166 1022 1026 48 45 7 ...
Page 49: ...N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634B 137 7 121 CARBUREToR OVERHAUL KIT r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 130 95 987 t 634B 1L _ _868 III I1 1 i I 1 _111 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1 133 _L_ 22 15 i j I i i 147 618 634 137 __ 611 127 49 ...
Page 50: ...MBER 917 256812 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 523 284A _524 304 305_ 729 468 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 537 358 GASKET sET 363 1 138 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 668 224 I 334 467 171 _ 535 445 5O ...
Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 209 601 783 801 1090 311 803 544 5 1 ...
Page 52: ...Connecting 230 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 238 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 240 Valve Exhaust 265 Valve Intake 284 Spring Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to Elbow Also Included in Gasket Set Part Number 495993 Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder Stud Carburetor Mounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head 94098...
Page 53: ...uretor Gasket Set 468 494439 Screen Flush Rotating 987 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft 474 393474 Stator Alternator 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 482 93621 Screw Sems 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 510 497606 Drive Starter 1019 496758 Label Kit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 524 68838 Seal FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover RockerArm 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod Push Intak...
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Page 55: ...ROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX _ _ and down the face of not Operate your Tractor up slopes ALIL greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...
Page 56: ...the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256812 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0173 01 PART NUMBER PAR...
