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Page 1: ..._O MODEL U 917 257552 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembny Operation Customer IResponsibnBities oService and Adjustments oRepair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment ...

Page 2: ...and gradually downhill if possible o Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankment The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves ino o 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 o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 II CHILDREN Tragic accident...

Page 3: ... brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it 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 law Federal l...

Page 4: ... 28 Engine Air Filter 17 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 Oil Type 13 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 46 51 Starting 14 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 17 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Removal Installation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 Engine 17 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blade Rep...

Page 5: ...lch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 34n 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 364nch wide 184nch diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Rounded edges ...

Page 6: ... 4 x 16 Gauge Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4_20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 2 Lock 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Washers Gauge 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Boot Battery acid Steering Wheel OwnerOs Manual Mulcher Plate Parts Ba 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Parts bag contents not shown full size _ Q 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Gauge Wheels _ok Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert _ 2...

Page 7: ...s of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer and 3 8 24 Iocknut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHE...

Page 8: ...ing o Follow instructions on how to install battery iNSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adjustment bolt lockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable posi...

Page 9: ... battery box door Open battery box door for inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery o Jumping if required LOCK Periodic charging BATTERY BOX DOOR POSITIVE RED NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE WASHER FLAT HEX HEX BOLT POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG 4 9 BATTERY BOX DOOR VENT CAPS i FIG 5 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 6 Assemble gauge...

Page 10: ... NUT FIG 7A CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton J Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened se...

Page 11: ...TACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor_ ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower height LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off GEARSHIFT LEVE...

Page 12: ...g of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at Iess than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 9 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by...

Page 13: ...tory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil...

Page 14: ... grass is extremely tail it should be mowed twice to reduce toad and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired heighL Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing o Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis ...

Page 15: ...len GENERAL RECOMMENDATUONS 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 Al adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be c...

Page 16: ...T BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recomrnend sharpening blade but ifyou do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The...

Page 17: ...ill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil o Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert...

Page 18: ...ghten filter an additional 1 2 turn_ o Fil crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in this section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual o Start the engine and check for oi teaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a ...

Page 19: ...ine puliey_ Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spnng_ Disconnect 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 tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT ...

Page 20: ...LL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE BOTTOM EDGE BOTf OM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND FIG 21 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 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 infront and behind the mand...

Page 21: ...eadjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest o Remove mower See q O REMOVE MOW...

Page 22: ...TH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery o Connect the ...

Page 23: ...er and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above o With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clock wise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle spee_ With throttle control lever in sl...

Page 24: ...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 o Drain the fuel t...

Page 25: ...ation sectton_ 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 filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department I0 Contact an authodzed service center department 1 Cleanfreplace air fitter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharg...

Page 26: ... 4 Loose or damaged widng _ 5 Blown fuse t Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connectiqns 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck ...

Page 27: ...TH A SPECIAL 1_ _ 4VOLTS ACM N _o a_ UeH S OFF_ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM Iz THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ HEADLIGHTS CONNECTED TO THE I _ 1 t BROWN BLACK BATTERY BUT HAVETHEIR L40 _ __ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE _ i __ _ ____ i v T J T _ BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIG HT i I BRIGHTNESS OFTHE LIGHTS SWITCR L 6 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME ...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 ELECTRICAL 21 26 I I I _ 42 I T I I I I I I 41 22 40 36 36 35 39 34 39 32 31 1 I 30 l _ 29 x 28 ...

Page 29: ...able Battery 6 Gauge Red 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch ignition 31 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 t10712X Switch Light 35 t08236X Bracket Clutch Switch 36 STD601005 Screw 38 140336 Bracket Interlock Switch 39 109553X Switch interlock Clutch 4 Terminal 40 46057 Harness Ignition 41 7I...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 26 14 21 _22 17 21 18 19 29 26 33 10 I 38 34 39 26 1 28 14 I 4 _ 3 P 14 3O ...

Page 31: ...ead 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 16 STD541431 Nut 17 t31445X459 Hood Assembly 18 126938X Bumper Hood 19 17521312 Screw Sltd Hex Hd W PL Washer 21 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 22 124479X Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x o I9 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 12 Gauge 26 STD541437 Nut 27 17030814 Screw Spiderloc Hex Hd 8 x 7 8 28 140137 Grill 29 124029X Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 140001X459 Fender 31 ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 DRIVE L _ 90 88 87 86 81 84 13 31 86 88 58 87 18 21 5 19 5 18 6 32 52 6 62 75 35 36 34 22 t 72 66 37 26 27 56 45 32 ...

Page 33: ...per Belt L H 80 131488 32 STD523107 Bolt 81 136932 34 22424X Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 82 123782X 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 83 19171216 36 STD551062 Wasller 84 132182 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 85 73530400 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 86 71208 39 STD523727 Bolt 87 19212016 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 88 12000008 41 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer 89 139964 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 90 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 STEERING ASSEMBLY t i 46 26 3 29 3O 11 12 47 lO 14 28 30 46 43 1 I I I f 7 t 43 34 ...

Page 35: ...14 Shaft Assembly Steering t8 57079 Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x _033 t9 124035X Support Shaft 20 126684X Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 21 STD551125 Washer 22 71070410 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 23 127501 Pittman Shaft Assembly 24 109816X Nyliner Snap In 25 124036X Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Link Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd...

Page 36: ...er 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 21 139888 Clip Push In Hinged 22 STD541431 Nut 23 74780814 Spring Seat Screw Thd RoE 3 8 16 x I 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Pan Seat 26 STD551150 Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage t 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split 28 x 88 spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 ...

Page 37: ...h 147289 12 I46046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic t47291 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Insert Hood 14HP OHV Decal Parking Brake Saddle Decal Mower QC System Pad Footrest Rbr Sqo Craftsman 95 Decal Lightbox Grill Decal Dash Lawn Tractor Sit Decal Lift Handle Fastner Pop In Footrest Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART 1 _ _ _ NO NO 2 ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 ENGINE 72 17 4 31 37 33 18 23 21 22 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 20 38 ...

Page 39: ...iner 1 4Turn 21 STD551025 Washer 22 123650X Stud 1 4 Turn 23 128953X Shield Heat 24 STD601005 Screw 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 30 127057X Strip Foam 3t 109202X Tank Fuel 32 123549X Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 40 t24028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17490412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 46 1909141...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 MOWER LiFT 28 27 26 24 23 22 5 21 11 I 19 l 13 32 13 _ 3 4 12 6 13 19 32 30 20 15 6 _ 161718 20 20 40 ...

Page 41: ...Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Spring Link Lift L H Link Lift RoHo Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 16 Gauge Ring Klip Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Spring Pin Cott...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 42 MOWER DECK 76 77 f 73 16 34 33 32 102 105 106 29 18 21 22 _3 24 28 27 42 ...

Page 43: ...rel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 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 55 140084 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 106932X 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 140334 79 127498 80 128759 81 73350600 82 142028 83 120958X 84 144394 8...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 19 26 2O 27 37 52 21 36 22 38 54 3O 39 31 25 32 33 34 35 55 19 40 41 42 56 57 44 2 45 46 47 48 6 17 49 20 51 61 72 62 59 _3 64 65 68 44 69 6O 19 52 ...

Page 45: ... 66 120954X 26 1059t6X Ring Retaining 67 134799 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teeth 28 110070X Spacer 68 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 69 108996X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35 Teeth 70 120956X 3t 120405X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 71 106596X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 33 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 120951X 34 134796 Gear Spur 9 Teeth 73 120416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 x 1o37x o061 36 2232J Washer Plain 6...

Page 46: ...EPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER 1452 6_ 9 cRANKsHAFT I 10 ill llll ii ll BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES ii 1 5 E G _Co _ROL S i I 1 8 t2 _6 2 3 6 5 46 ...

Page 47: ...Screw Lifting Strap M6 x 1 0x 25 2 Short Block Gasket Set 12 522 01 t2 755 01 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Plug Cup 1 12 014 02 2 2 139 0t 1 SM_0545010 2 12 146 07 3 12 027 14 4 12 313 03 5 12 063 08 Screw Mounting M5 x 08 x 10 12 Plate Blower Housing Housing Blower Grommet Blower Housing Baffle Cylinder Head NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 28 Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART N...

Page 48: ..._EPAUR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER 1452 FUEL SV_TEM l ill 4 7 _1o 9 8 2 11 20 _25 _ 23 24 3O 24 11 48 ...

Page 49: ... Internal Tooth I 4 Stud Carburetor M6 x 1 0 x 1t0 2 Sleeve Insulating Screw Ground Wire 4 12 041 01 5 12 089 04 6 12 079 07 7 12 265 01 8 X 426 9 9 25 353 02 10 25 050 02 11 12 368 01 12 12 089 09 13 12 086 04 14 12 089 09 15 12 146 03 16 25 086 27 17 12 144 09 18 I2 144 08 19 12 089 10 20 1214602 21 t2 337 01 22 t2 757 02 23 12 041 05 24 2 104 01 25 12 041 06 26 12 757 09 27 SM 0641060 28 X 25 6...

Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257552 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S TYPE NUMBER 1452 i i i1 11 1 i iii ii ELECTRICAL IGNITION L_Z 17 _ _ 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I S 2 3 J o CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM I 22 20 4 13 i 1 _7 50 ...

Page 51: ...P T O End Screw Oil Pan M8 x 1 25x 45 12 Pan Oil 22 12 032 03 23 SM 0839045 24 12199 33 DESCRIPTION v 2 12 032 03 3 12 030 01 12 030 02 12 030 03 4 12 445 02 5 M 0839025 6 12 380 03 7 12 010 04 8 12 089 18 9 12 422 08 12 422 09 12 422 10 12422 11 12 422 12 12 422 13 12 422 07 10 12 144 04 11 1287401 12 874 02 12 874 03 12 12 018 02 13 12 108 01 12 108 02 12 108 03 14 12 067 01 12 067 02 15 12 380 ...

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Page 56: ...te located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engfne 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 257552 o ENGINE MODEL NO CV14S TYPE NO 1452 PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION...

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