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Page 1: ...DEL NUMBER 917 257711 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment m ...

Page 2: ...ch as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the ...

Page 3: ...ered brush covered or grass coy _ 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 Fe...

Page 4: ...26 Type 3 Fuse i 23 H Headlights 23 Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chart 15 Engine t 7 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 19 Blade Replacement 16 Blade Sharpening 16 Operation 1 14 Operating Mower 12 3 Options Accessories 5 Spark Arrester 3 40 P Parking Brake 1lq2 Parts Bag 6 Parts Replacement Repair 30 47 Product ...

Page 5: ...a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver s seat Reversible steel blade can be angfed at 30 degrees for grading Reverses for pushing snow backwards Requires sleeve hitch ROLLERfor smoother lawn surface 36 inehwide 18qnch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 _bs of weight Rounded edges prevent harm to tud Adjustable scraper auto...

Page 6: ...Lock Washers 1 4 2 Wing Nuts 1 4_20 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Batter acid Steering Wheel Parts Bag Battery Owner s Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Crown Lock Nuts Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Battery Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 2 Front Link Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Termina_ Guard 2 Keys Battery Caps 15 Slope...

Page 7: ...ditional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steering sleeve over the steering shaft o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adap...

Page 8: ...lled or iron free water Install the vent caps to cover the vent wetls Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid then wipe dry o Check battery case for leakage 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 w...

Page 9: ...LOOP RETAINER SPRING Inward pointing deck pins o Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms Retain with double loop retainer springs Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack ...

Page 10: ...inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware _ Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required o Periodic charging HEX LOCK WASHER VENT CAPS FiG 6 CHECKMST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WtSH TO ASS IRE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been c...

Page 11: ...gage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LiFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor THROTTLE CONTROL o Used to control engine speed RANGE SH_FT LEVER Allows high H or low L speed for...

Page 12: ...e battery charging rate o Full throttle offers the best mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke controi whenever you are starling a cold engine Do not use to stars a warm engine o To engage cheke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO _OVE FORWARD AND B_tCKWARD See Fig 8 he direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever_ Start tractor wth...

Page 13: ...sary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low L position 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 men...

Page 14: ...le control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again o When engine starts slowly push choke control in Move throttle contro to fast 4 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 _emperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuet mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine pedormance See TO ADJUST...

Page 15: ...r All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer LUBRICATION CHART _TIE ROD BALL JOINTS Q FRONT WHEEL FRON...

Page 16: ...Y SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep tile blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin ora cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied...

Page 17: ...erature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0o 30 _ 32 40 60 _ 80 100 o_ 30_ 20 ol _ 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL 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 bve more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running...

Page 18: ...ping gentty on flat surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge o Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s BMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORAT ON OF THECARTRDGE DO NOT OtLCARTRDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER A_R SCREEN CARTRIDGE F_G 20 Insp...

Page 19: ...HMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON HE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT SUSPENS ON ADJUSTMENT BRACKET SUSPENSION NUTS L_ _ ARMS LINKS FRONT MOWER BRACKET CHASSIS BRACKET Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are proper...

Page 20: ...e F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front Hnks_ NOTE Each furl turn of nut G win change dim F by approximately 3 8 o Recheck side to side adjustment MANDREL FJGo24 BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL iN LENGTH RG 25 TO REPLACE MOWER DRt_VE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL See Fig 26 o Park tractor on a ieve surface Engage parking brake Remove four screws fro...

Page 21: ...ld provide years of service The clutch has a builtdn brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until ...

Page 22: ...WED FROM LH SIDE OF TRACTOR ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER BELT CLUTCHING t KEEPER FLAT IDLER V IDLER KEEPI BELT TWISTS PULLEY BELT TRANSAXLE KEEPER PULLEY AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOr _ FiG 30 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straig ht forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly sec...

Page 23: ...LE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES o 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 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel bolt on the l...

Page 24: ...he factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Checkadjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast _ position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw s...

Page 25: ...ot lever in slow _ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to hold throttle lever...

Page 26: ...TEM 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 tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 27: ...SERVICE NOTES 27 ...

Page 28: ...tor presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace batter 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check re...

Page 29: ... or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stepping engine CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections tf not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean und...

Page 30: ... j O PLUGS _ IIP CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP DC POS 3600 RPM 30 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM RED O___ CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED DIODE U _ _ _ I ASSEMBLY 1 I ASSEMBLY I IALTERNATOR 5 AMP DC NEG 3600 RPM IGNJT_ON SWITCH POSmON CIRCUIT OF_ ON BWE START _S E D GFC HHU HU _a B A I ORA GE _o_B_OW _ BLAC_____ I I HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF _ HEADLIGHTS PTO SWITCH f Posmo T C RCU T D t o G _ _ F B E A WIRING INSUL...

Page 31: ...63 144164 DESCRiPTiON Decal Clutch Brake Decal VoBett Drive Schematic Decal Chassis 6 Speed 44 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Dash Decal BatteB Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lift Lift Handle Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span lO 7 11 12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106230X 4 8134H 5 106228X417 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106277X4 7 9 105588X 10 7154J 11 104757X 12 136327 13 6856M Cap Val...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 ELECTRICAL 22 23 J 41 I 42 40 33 32 31 25 J 1 9 54 32 ...

Page 33: ...0 2t 127441X Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb Light 23 11150400 Washer Lock Int Tooth 1 4 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 4799J Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 28 121080X Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 140399 Switch Ign 31 140400 Nut Ignition Switch 32 141226 Cover Switch Key 33 140403 Key 34 110712X Switch Light 37 104445X Switch Intlk 40 141762 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 14 18 92 11 93 29 2O 15 21 28 _ 17 20 19 66 93 93 95 17 17 58 _ 3O 95 52 25 94 47 42 5O 86 85 4 67 21 25 39 6O 4O 66 24 34 ...

Page 35: ...0616 Panel Dash Side LH 77 137308 Footrest LH 78 17720408 Bracket Support Dash 84 142992 Saddle Slkscr Vgt 85 120404X Brace Support Steering 86 74760716 Bracket Asm Frame Pivot Lh 88 10040700 Bracket Asm Frame Pivot Rh 90 11050600 Bracket Engine Support Rear 91 140504 Washer 11 32 x 1 18 x 16 Ga 92 140941X013 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 93 17490608 Fender Pnt 94 100207K Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x16 Ga 95 ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 GROUND DRIVE 29 6 31 17 _ 28 51 27 24 69 64 37 38 49 52 65 53 48 6 47 54 66 4 23 67 12 62 36 ...

Page 37: ...136925 Support Puck Brake 61 137524 25 136923 Puck BrakeTop 62 10040700 26 137552 Spring Return 63 74760720 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 64 137649 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 65 67609 29 137213 Brake Rod 66 140296 30 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Ga 67 19131312 31 76020312 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 68 5142H 34 124236X Cap Plunger 69 136327 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 138364 Spri...

Page 38: ..._PAi_ pA_ s MODEl NUMBER 917 257711 13 I i Sf I I I I 7 8 ...

Page 39: ... x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 1 x 2 3 4 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball 3 Balk Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Column Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw SIftp 10 16 x 1 2 Ty b...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 ENGINE 22 _ 20 23 J_ 25 6 44 _ 13 32 7 18 15 28 I 40 12 11 43 42 41 31 30 35 19 3O 35 36 34 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I ...

Page 41: ...ented 37 Pad Spacer 38 Pad Spacer 39 Cap Asm Fuel W Sym Vented 40 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine 41 Manufacturer 42 Control Throttle 43 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 44 Control Choke 45 Washer 13 32 X 1 5 8 X 18 Ga 11050600 73610600 3645J 139227 7834R 132920 139365 139367 17490508 73800600 17190408 10040500 74570512 123487X 11050600 17490624 17490652 126197X 10040700 71170768 2751R 139364 Washe...

Page 42: ...2 Clip Push In Nut Crown ock 3 8 16 Spring Seat Cprsn Screw Thdrol 5 18 18 x 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 120068X 20 124238X 21 139888 22 73680500 Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lg Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat B...

Page 43: ...t Lift 39 17 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8_16 Unc 40 18 143363 Bracket Spring Assist 41 19 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 16 Ga 42 20 5328J Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 43 21 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 22 127218 Link Front 23 4939M Retainer Spring 43 73350800 130171 73800800 12000037 19151216 110810X 110807X 19131016 137150 76020308 137167 138057 17490608 120529X 123933X505 123935X 74780516 10040500 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR 44 OWER DECK MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 5 9 60 60 58 48 5O 45 46 44 47 jJ 48 I 22 15 99 42 ...

Page 45: ...3 4 x 16 Ga 62 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 63 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 64 Spacer Spring Stop Idler 67 Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 Unc Screw Thdrol Hex Head Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Mower Vented Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 NOTE Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 72110608 137166 137554 131494 136572 72140506 136460 122052X 73680600 74760628 137200 137729 136574 137272 1...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o257711 TRANSAXLE 70 74 7O 73 84_ I 66 86 85 89 7 46 ...

Page 47: ... Valve 82 136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft and 84 5384J Bearings R H Includes Key No s 85 2978J 17 18 25 33 50 63 77 and 82 86 633A85 Dowel Pin 87 8739H1 Needle Bearing 88 4924H Thrust Bearing Race 89 19151516 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 9181511 Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J Gearcase and Bearings L H 93 6274H Includes Key Numbers 18 25 49 94 76020412 50 2 51 an...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODE NUMBER 917 257711 BRmGGS STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1267 01 18 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 48 ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2577 1 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1267 01 535 e _92 235 445 284 J 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257711 BRJGG STRAq TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1267 01 3 1006 _ 78 _332 5O ...

Page 51: ...turer Bdggs _ Housing S_rat_on t2V 1 3 5 8 includes Brush S_t 309 T 31o I 311 5 4 1 8ol Motor and Th_ Bolt B _h Arm _ _re Drive End Cap _ L a948s0 802 End _ Commutator 395537 Housing Assembly 398159 J I Reference Number Start_ Motor Mfr Starter Drivel 513 Clutch Assembly 783 Gear 876 Pinion Sprina Kit 398003 280104 495877 o9o JT l P_n 1 942_ ...

Page 52: ...y 020 Oversize 165 94289 Pision Assembly 030 Oversize 187 299146 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 188 93535 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 201 262683 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 202 262684 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 203 280997 Lock Piston Pin 203A 490207 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 205 93971 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 206 94298 Rod Assembly Connecting 207 262337 Rod Assembly Connecting 209 26235...

Page 53: ...93606 Screw Sems Armature Mounting 869 261463 Plug Spark Resistor with Gasket 870 213316 Wire Ground 871 261961 Gasket Set 231218 Puller Flywheel Optional Acoy 877 393537 Wrench Spark Plug 881 495901 Body Pump Spring Pump 883 272250 Diaphragm 955 397882 Washer 1005 281053 Clamp Oil Filler 1006 224413 Cap Spring 1019 491262 Cover Diaphragm Screw Diaphragm Cover Cartridge Air Cleaner Screen Flush Ro...

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Page 55: ...HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE I 15 MAX h 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: ...r 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 257711 ENGINE MODEL NO 422707 TYPE NO 1267 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when ...

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