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Summary of Contents for 917.257621

Page 1: ...7 257621 OWNER SMANUAL oAssembJy oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService and Adjustments oRepair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment IIII III I ...

Page 2: ...turnslowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop 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 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accid...

Page 3: ...ov 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 laws Federal laws apply on federal l...

Page 4: ...iring Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 17 Air Screen 17 Cooling Fins Engine 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 2 16 Oil Type 16 Preparation 12 Repair Parts 44 48 Starting 13 Storage 25 F Filler Air Filter 17 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 12 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 B...

Page 5: ...scharge 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 _L_ _ RAMP TOPS AN D FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Rounded ...

Page 6: ... I uul Ill 2 Hex Bolts 1 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 Hr_ luul l u I nlnHI uulu mH I_ l HARDWARE PACK ii i nl i Parts packed separately in carton l ll ui ll Seat Steering Boot Battery acid Steering Wheel Owner s Manual r i Battery Parts Bag u i Parts bag contents not shown full size i u Steering _ Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Adapter 6 Steering Bus...

Page 7: ... bushing over the steering shaft Raise steedng shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing_ Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely_ Position steering boot over steering shaft Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steed ng shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are ...

Page 8: ...e to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling o Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming Follow instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW I VENT CAP VENT WELL BATTERY CELL ...

Page 9: ...R VENT CAPS FIG 5 v CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TtSFA CTION 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 properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps J Seat is adjusted comfortably a...

Page 10: ...rm to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute 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 controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks c...

Page 11: ... grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full throttle o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 7 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift leven Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and g...

Page 12: ... Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 14 The engine in your 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 dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil ...

Page 13: ...ould be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 8 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 a...

Page 14: ...s 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 AII adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should rep...

Page 15: ...rder as shown o Tighten bolt securely 30 35 FtoLbso torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT tS GRADE8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY StX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration an...

Page 16: ...ing 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 low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level b...

Page 17: ...ping gently on flat surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s o IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB COVER _ _ ___ _ CARTRIDGE NUT ILITIE CLEAN AI...

Page 18: ...cement is required_ With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel 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 RESPO CLAMP FUEL FILTER ILITIE CLEANING FIG 17 CLAMP Clean engine batter i seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fini...

Page 19: ...ley_ o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT 1FAN ATTACHMENT ...

Page 20: ...iF THE FOLLOWING 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 highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly infront and b...

Page 21: ...belt keeper Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers 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 FIG 23 TO ADJUST...

Page 22: ...E KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 26 AXLE COVER CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries 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 NEGA...

Page 23: ... o Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGRNE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary_ Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as foll...

Page 24: ...s Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control leverto slow _ 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 coun...

Page 25: ...ENT 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 tank St...

Page 26: ...or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasotine 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 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 erminals 6 Checka widng 7 Check replace Ignition switch 8 Check replace...

Page 27: ...ring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Fautt i alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION i ii Ji 1 Checkwlring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean undersi...

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Page 29: ...STEM OUTPUT I j 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ t4 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF ORANGE 1 I l HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF BROWN IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START B S L WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING NON REMOVABLE 4_ _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS p NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 ELECTRICAL 36 38 39 36 r I i 3O ...

Page 31: ...AMP Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Hng Mech VV tId Clamp Hose Olive Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Washer Lock internal Tooth 1 4 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Batter _ 6 Ga 43 red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga t2 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 5 Term Wo wash nut Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Blk 1 25 Text SLT...

Page 32: ...REPAnR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 21 22 14 26 21 25 26 18 38 34 39 26 100 7 29 1 28 14 4_ _ 13 _2_ _ J 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...m S S NONS Heat Shield Sloped Hood Clip Line Fuel 13 32 Mtg Hole Dash Silkscreened Sears Eng Sy Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Washer Lock Internal External Tooth 1 4 Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 6 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Wetd Silver Powde Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd w Pl Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon Blk ...

Page 34: ...REPARRPARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 DRIVE 57 17 19 5 1 77 22 71 34 ...

Page 35: ...ng Nylon Blk 629 ld Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 Pulley Idler Fiat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp Keeper Belt Retainer 42 19131312 43 STD541437 44 105706X 45 110812X 46 12000039 47 127783 48 123789X 49 123205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 STD551037 53 105710X 54 STD561210 55 105709X 56 STD561210 57 130801 58 127274X 59 140312 60 19131312 61 17490612 62 8883R...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 STEERING ASSEMBLY t t 17 27 46 33 25 26 47 14 13 j_ k 16 32 34 35 46 36 ...

Page 37: ...ink Drag Sol 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 I1 Unc X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg 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 Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Nyfiner Snap in Bracket Steering Rin...

Page 38: ...g Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk 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 1343OO 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 139888 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 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Boft Shoulder 5 ...

Page 39: ... 133179 131265 138311 142374 142375 Deca Caution English Spanis Decal Clutch brake English Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 5 Sp 38 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal lnsrL Strg WH Crafts USA Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 651...

Page 40: ...REPAUR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 ENGINE 1 D 36 F 32 33___ 1 33 37 _ 25 34 27 29 l OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester ll i 23 B D E F G H i Qll 30 20 19 21 22 18 40 ...

Page 41: ...ted Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 I6 Screw Hexhd Cap 5 16 18x3 4 Muffler Exhaust B s Lt Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x14 4 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Receptacle 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 365odx 222id Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Stud 1 4 Turn replaces 105751 Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 Shield Pnt H...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 LIFT 4 5 6 12 2 3 6 8 5 19 13 32 1 1 1 I i 32 19 13 20 F_ 15 20 161718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...140302 32 73810600 Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong 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 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Lock 3 8 24 W Nylon ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 38 MOWER 38 57 58 56 55 54 _ 53 49 77 2O 6 5 7 10 11 24 23 44 ...

Page 45: ... 56 Runner RH 57 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 58 Shield Deflector 59 Rod Hinge 60 Bracket Mower Deflector 61 Cap Sleeve 62 Spring Deflector 76 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 77 Nut Push 78 Screw Thdrol Hex Hd Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Single Nut Flangelock 9 16 Idler Arm Assembly Pulley Idler Flat 122052X 19131612 STD541437 74600636 19131612 131289 130840 17490512 13 1288 STD533717 STD560907 13...

Page 46: ...BER 917 257621 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 78 21 22 19 11 24 23 27 37 52 36 55 3B 11 39 54 31 32 33 34 19 40 55 56 35 2 9 11 41 42 43 57 59 iB55 44 45 46 4 _ I 1 47 2 F _I 3 6 I 14 15 I 16 17 48 49 61 62 8 66 59 65 68 69 1 60 19 43 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...eeth Spacer 68 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 69 Gear Spur 30 Teeth 70 Gear Spur 25 Teeth 71 Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 Gear Spur 19 Teeth Spacer 1 133 x 1 50 x 375 73 Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 061 Washer Plain _632x 1 00 x 026 Spacer 630 x 1 00 x 169 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idler Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 105928X 110084X 134394 120473X 142678 120407X 106589X 120408X 105937X t05936X 2...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 0130 01 334 307 265 657 11 634 _ 663 21 92 757 27 Z 3 2_ 383 26 48 219 ...

Page 49: ...ARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257621 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 0130 01 965 53 164 I23 84 _78 _1044 121 CARBURETOR OVF_ RHAUL KIT 131 141 618 634 51 127 445 224 601 537 49 ...

Page 50: ...v _Ir_2 LIIII 3_48o5 i_ 194003 39_538 Includes Brush Set nc udes 398003 Ctutch Assembly Ref No 513 280104 Gear Ref No 783 490467 Retainer and Pin Ref No 876 94288 Rolt Pin Re No 896 510 Ddve Assemblv 544 Armetum Assembly _1 802 _ i_ iI Drive End Cap End Cap Ass y Housing Assembly _gmmutator Assemblv_ 39_e_6 a95537 13oS_59 309 310 Motor and Th_ B0it Drive Ass v Assembly 311 Brush Assembfv r 390837 ...

Page 51: ...Set Piston 030 Oversize 209 Lock Piston Pin 216 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 219 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize Rod Assembly Connecting 222 Rod Assembly Connecting 224 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 225 Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Intake Valve Spring Exhaust Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Intake Valve Rotocoil Exhaust Valve Retainer Exhaust Valve Rotocoil Tappet Valve 212897 G...

Page 52: ...ark Plug 231218 Clamp Oil Filler Tube 872 281104 Screw Sems 875 494237 Cartridge Air Cleaner 877 393456 Cup Screen Mounting Knob Air Cleaner 955 94642 Screen Flush Rotating 965 94108 Stator Alternator 975 494378 Screw Sems 977 494385 Cap and Dipstick Otl Filler 987 281166 Seal Filler Tube t005 280687 Tube OIl Filler t006 224413 Element Air Cleaner 10 9 491255 O Ring AirCleaner 1044 94673 Bushing G...

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Page 56: ...r for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Atl 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 9t7 257621 ENGINE MODEL NO 289707 TYPE NO 0130 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value...

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