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Page 1: ... S MANUAL Assembly e Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Irrmlllllllllll 1 ...

Page 2: ...lly downhill if possible_ Do not mow near drop ells ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try tostabilize the machine byputtingyourfoot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the opera...

Page 3: ...ust syste l is equipped witha spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws ifany If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effectiveworking order by the operatorn 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 applyon federaTlands A spark arrester for the muffler is a...

Page 4: ...wer 11 E Electrical interlocks and Relays 22 Schematic 27 Wiring Diagram 28 Engine Air Filter 16 17 Air Screen 17 Cooling Fins 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 12 Oil Type 12 16 Preparation 12 Repair Pads 46 51 Starting 13 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type t3 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Removal Instaflation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chad 14 Engine 16 M Maintenance Schedule ...

Page 5: ...ou mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models 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 diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 tbsoof weight Round...

Page 6: ...asher 1 2 1 Washer 1 7 32x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge i Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Battery I I Owner s Manual Parts Bag Q Battery acid ULIIlll Illll I1 Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel insert Steering Bushing 15 Slope Sheet 2 Keys 1 ti i L _ H Battery Caps and Instruct...

Page 7: ...ing shaft Raise steering 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 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steedng wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Posi...

Page 8: ...t no damage has occurred in harldUng Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gal on 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 BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust ...

Page 9: ... TERMINAL FIG 4 BATTERY VENT CAPS FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps o Seat is adjuste...

Page 10: ...merican 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 clutch brake pedal into the brake pos...

Page 11: ... gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor corn I pletely as described above before leav I ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc I TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging ...

Page 12: ...er to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control When pushing or towing yourtractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than...

Page 13: ...seconds per minute If engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast _ position wait a few minutes and try again When engine starts move throttle control to desired position Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to b...

Page 14: ...ten 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 to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be ...

Page 15: ...nd until the blade is balanced NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 10 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades_ Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade _nstall new or resharp...

Page 16: ...scosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve startingin cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oillevel morefrequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oit 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 on...

Page 17: ...rom overheating Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and oil fill tube assembly off engine Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt o Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly e sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are...

Page 18: ...onnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retalner spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs_ 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 OTHER THAN THE M...

Page 19: ...DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE TO SIDE 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 di...

Page 20: ...stance is other than 1 1 2 disengage parking brake loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 L Retighten jam nut against nut A Engage parking brake and recheck distance Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au th...

Page 21: ... TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 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 1S EQUIPPED WITH A 12 V...

Page 22: ...un poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 28 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and...

Page 23: ...y must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise t full turn _ FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments wLthengine running and shift motion control leve...

Page 24: ...NGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT 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 A...

Page 25: ...E in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel flIter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Cheek all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an authorized service center department I Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug ...

Page 26: ...oose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad batterycell s 2 Poorcableconnections 3 Faulty regulator _fsoequipped 4_ Faultyalternator iillllll 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 3 C...

Page 27: ...D IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START B S L NOTE YOUR TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA TTERY 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 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST _ NON REMOVABLE _ REMOV...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 ELECTRICAL 22 21 I 23 42 4O 41 36 38 39 1 1 1 28 ...

Page 29: ...ttery 20 25 30 AMP Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube P_astic12 Case Battery Hng Mech W lid Clamp Hose Olive Washer Lock 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light Bulb Light 1156 Washer Lock Internal Tooth 1 4 Cable Batter 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga 43 red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Ignition Key Ign Molded Craftsma...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 26 33 10 i 24 25 26 21 22 3 21 18 100 27 _ _ 29 12 19 26 1 28 14 _ 5 m 14 3O ...

Page 31: ...ield HtoHood KohVDia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole Dash Slkscr l pc M W i N c Eng Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc X 1 Pane_Dash LH Washer Lock 1 4 Int Ext Tooth Panel Slkscr Dash RH Wld Notch Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x I 2 Ty4t Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Slope Weld Ms 417 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd WtPI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon BIk 28 x 75 x 19 B...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 DRIVE 77 6 30 52 62 18 35 36 34 26 i 27 53 32 ...

Page 33: ...t 94 70 Cap Brake Parking Red 72 Bracket Mtg Transaxfe 74 Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 75 Boit Hex Hd 5 16 t8unc X 3 4 76 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 1 930 77 Bearing Nylon Btk 629 Id 78 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 00 Pin Roll 3 t6 X 1 1t2 Pulley IdLerFlat 74760644 4470J I09070X 19131312 105706X 110812X 12000039 127783 123789X 123205X 74760624 105710X 105709X 74760620 13O801 t27274X 14O312 174906I2 8883R 140186 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY o k i _ _ 42 8 27X j17 12 16 32 28 30 43 f 1 t 43 8 34 ...

Page 35: ...earing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3 8 Nut 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 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 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 518 Shaft Asm Pitman Ny iner Snap i...

Page 36: ... 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bfk Nyl 50 ld KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 139888 22 73800500 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 Bott Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 t6 18 Type Tt T R Nut Lock Hex...

Page 37: ...2i 131265 138311 145416 145417 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Decal Ins Hood HP Black Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners 257632 English Manual Owners 257632 Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 5...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 ENGINE 44 15 38 _ I J 78 29 1 o _ 24 fJ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SparkArrester 38 ...

Page 39: ...13 HP Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 EIbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Heat LT Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 365 od x 222id Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Stud t 4 Turn Replaces 105751 Shield Heat Browning LTiYT Screw Tap Hex 10 24 unc X 1 2 Kit Spark Arrestor Fiat Scrn Pinch Weld Hood Black 2 00 Tank Fuel Front I 25 Cap Asm Fuel ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 LIFT 11 13 5 4 6 12 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 15 20 20 161718 _O 15 40 ...

Page 41: ...ire Asm Inner W plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer Pttd 21 32 X 1 X 21ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Fluted BIk Button Plunger Red Spring Cprsn 3 750 Oiled Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Bik Zinc Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 42 MOWER 76 77 73 71 43 44__i 2 58 84 68 33 32 31 f 2 16 29 18 27 42 ...

Page 43: ... 16 Gauge 80 Rod Hinge 81 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 82 Washer Spacer 83 Pulley Mandrel 84 Nut Toplock Flanged 85 Bolt 92 Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 133551 14OO83 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 133940 131340 STD541410 139888 131845 133943 140084 122052X 140086 141043 t06932X 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 ...

Page 44: ...TS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 27 37 2O 36 52 53 21 22 54 24 31 32 33 34 35 19 40 4 1 42 43 55 56 57 59 45 46 47 48 6 14 15 17 61 72 62 63 65 68 69 67 6O 19 52 44 ...

Page 45: ...f 61 66 120954X 26 105916X 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 31 20405X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 71 106596X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 33 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 120951X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19Teeth 73 120416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 061 36 2232J Washer Plai...

Page 46: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 BRIGGS STRA I i ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 01 306 305 552 615 614 5 308 562 307 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _ _635 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 46 337 741 22 15 761 ...

Page 47: ...7632 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 0 1 52 164 _123 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 523 284 524 872 535 130 95 i 125 108 618 634 611 _105 127 0 138 955 I 171 i I t i 445 I I i 224 I t I 1 ...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 01 _ 222 240 _6s7 _729 356 305 _ 78 304 333 334 363 877 1044 668 455 48 ...

Page 49: ...7 257632 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 01 729A 9 801 513 311 127 0 138 106 987 95 _ 634B 105 147 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137 _ 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET ii ii ill ill 3 20 842 524 12 634A 358 GASKET SET 49 ...

Page 50: ...sembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262767 Ring Set Standard Size 209 260871 Ring Set Standard Size Chrome 216 262766 Ring Set 010 Oversize 219 490815 Ring Set _020 Oversize 222 495611 Ring Set 030 Oversize 224 94729 Lock Piston Pin 225 231058 Pin Piston Standard Size 227 493935 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 230 94742 Rod Connecting 232 262785 Rod Connecting 020 Undersize 240 ...

Page 51: ...16 Seat Exhaust Valve 468 224948 Screen Rotating 871 261961 Guide Exhaust Valve 474 393474 Stator Alternator 231218 Guide Intake VaPce Brass 482 93621 Screw Seres 872 281361 Cover Air Cleaner 510 495878 Starter Drive Group 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 5t3 398003 Clutch Assembly 876 495877 Kit Spring 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 877 393456 Diode Assembly 524 68838 Seal Oil 898 94288 Roll Pin 525 496t13 T...

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Page 55: ...ILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX i iiiii ii Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...ber 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 Coo Service Center Department and most Re tai Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUC f TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257632 ENGINE MODEL NO 28M707 TYPE NO 0137 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added valu...

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