Craftsman 917.258492 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...d instructions Before Operating This Equipment 18 0 HP TWUNCYLmNDER ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSA LE LAWN TRACTOR AssembUy oOperation Customer Responsibilities oServBceand Adjustment Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...rn slowly and gradually downhill if possib e_ Do not mow near drop errs 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 tryto stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground_ Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accid...

Page 3: ...vered land unless the engineZs 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 maintainea In effective work ng order by the operator in the state of California the above is required bv law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources _ode Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands...

Page 4: ...r Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 16 Air Screen 16 Cooling Fins Engiae 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 12 16 Oil Type 16 Preparation 12 Repair Pads 41 46 Starling 13 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 16 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 24 Fuse 22 G Gauge Wheel Installation 9 H Hood Removal installation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 18 19 Lubrication Char 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Ad...

Page 5: ...nty spring tine teeth_Usefultopreparebaraareasforseeding Availableforfront or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12 volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying when pulling and hand held wand for spot spraying_ Wand has adjustable spray pattern_ For applying herbicides insecticides fungicides and liquid fertilizers SNOW BLADE fo...

Page 6: ...x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Lock washers 1 4 2 Wing Nuts 1 4 20 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Battery acid Battery Parts Bag Owner s Manual i Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Washers 2 Flangelock Nut Bolts 17 32 15 16 x 12 Ga 3 8 16 L_ Steering Wheel Insert 2 Battery Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Terminal Guard 2 Keys 15 Slope Sheet 2 Gauge wheels J_ Battery Caps and...

Page 7: ...ACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 o Remove hex Iocknut and large flat washer from steer ing shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter o Assemble large flat washerand 1 2 20 hex Iocknut and tighten securely_ Snap insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective plastic...

Page 8: ...BE CHARGED BE FORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULTIN A SHORTENED BA Iq ERY LIFE o Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour Observe all safety precautions required for battery charging o Check the acid level after the battery is charged If the acid has fallen below the correct level add distilled or iron free water Install the vent caps to coverthe vent wells_ Wash the top of the b...

Page 9: ... with attachment lift lever Adjust mower to desired cutting height with height adjustment knob see TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT in operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with hardware shown and tighten securely o Repeat for opposite side installing ...

Page 10: ...r starting and corrtrolling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine_ CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNO B Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off_ ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or...

Page 11: ...ltlon to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per formance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 7 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depre...

Page 12: ...r to slower position BEFORE STARTaNG THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with unit on level ground o Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean replace 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 13: ...t o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin_ performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING m the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ruing Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cuL Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distri bution of clippings and more uniform cutt...

Page 14: ...his vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main rain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season LUBRICATION CHAR...

Page 15: ...center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every 25 hours of mowing Check blades more often if mowing in sandy condition o Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the mower Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE RE...

Page 16: ...l Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick PLUG y AIR SCREEN FIG 15 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES o F 20 o 0o 32 60 80 100 o C 29 18 0o 16 27 38 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc_ improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil l...

Page 17: ...and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 Fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor re placement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections_ o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line_ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and cl...

Page 18: ...aise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor_ IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MQUNTED TO THE TRACTOR BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR TO mNSTALL MOWER See Fig 19 o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor_ Lower lift lever to its lowest positio...

Page 19: ...ER MUST BE IN LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT POSITION FIG 20 ADJUSTABLE PIVOT BRACKET _ FASTENERS PULL DOWN AND TIGHTEN REAR FASTENER FIRST FIG 21 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 22 and 23 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SUR E TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the m...

Page 20: ... brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedat and engage parking brake_ o Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance 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 o Engage parking brake and recheck distance Road test unit for proper stopping distance as stated above_...

Page 21: ... START ENGRNE WiTH A WEAK BAT TERY See Figs 28 29 I CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keepsparks 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 recharge If jumper cables are used for emergency starling follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VO...

Page 22: ... to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting o Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Figs 30 and 31 o Raise hood o Unsnap headlight wire connector Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel Pivot hood and side panels forward and lift off tractor To reinstall reverse procedure_ TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See...

Page 23: ...n_ With throttle control 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 Continueto ...

Page 24: ...RTS 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 o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 25: ...ee TO START ENGINE In Operation section 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 Sears Service Center Department 10_ Contact Sears Service Center Department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark ptu...

Page 26: ...ht switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator If so equlpped 4 Faulty aftemator 1_ Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact Sears Service Center Department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean und...

Page 27: ...ION UNIT SPARK _ _ PLUGS 4 BED _ 13 AMP REGULATOR YELLOW 12VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 4 5AMPS ALTERNATOR 11 VOLTS AO 3600 RPM t I I I HEADUGHT I IH AD SWITG H L d _ LIGHTS OFF _ J WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT...

Page 28: ...REPAnR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 ELECTRICAL 2O 31 3 A B C D E F G _10 39 39 23 51 _12 _40 _34 _52 813 s3 41 _46 J I 48_ I I L I 28 38 I I I I 36 J I I I t 6 4 28 ...

Page 29: ...Keps 1 4 20 40 73680400 Cover Terminal 41 10054 1K Harness Ignition 42 109596X Cable Battery 43 4171R Cable Battery 44 121264X Cable Ground 46 7603 I Cover Key Switch 47 7192J Battery Includes Electrolyte 46 108236X Switch Seat 49 17021008 Switch Interlock Clutch 50 110923X Screw Hex Tapping 10 24 x 1 2 51 74760616 Fuse 52 19131312 Bott Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 53 73680600 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Was...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 90 o 97 51 ij 109 43 67 68 lol 76 j112 61 42 1 115 J A B _6_7 C D E F 84 7 5 108 _88 2o ___389 G H J K L N P Q R S T U 30 ...

Page 31: ...525X Bracket Support Dash 104 133747 35 105465X417 Footrest LH 105 106909X 36 105464X417 Footrest RH 106 106910X 37 72 110606 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16x3 4 107 108402X 42 135029 Guard Muffler 108 17490612 43 110436X Grommet Split 109 105511X 48 109015X Bracket Pivot LH 110 105466X 49 109016X Bracket Pivot RH 111 106082X 50 106013X417 Hood 112 3645J 51 2751R Clip Fuel 113 8710J 54 108067X Pal Nut 114 13...

Page 32: ...P 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 DRIVE 7 f J 39 40 53 60 58 7O 38 9 9 I OPTIONAL i EQUIPMENT SPARK ARRESTER KIT 25 62 71 83 87 64 59 3_ 8O 83 6 A B _90 _ 24 _27 _27 28 C D E F G H J 28 1o3 _103 32 K M N 107 _ 101 28 ...

Page 33: ...t Foot Pedal 91 105706X 31 1572H Pin Roll 3 16x 1 92 71040412 32 19211616 Washer 21 32x 1 x 16 Gauge 94 130802 33 120183X Bearing Nylon 97 7152J 37 136715 Keeper Chassis Center Span Belt 98 110422X 38 109070X Keeper Be_t 99 132922 39 4470J Spacer 100 73510600 40 123674X Idler Flat 101 11050600 42 134825 Pulley Engine 102 74760544 43 10040700 Washer Lock 7 16 103 73680500 44 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 STEERING ASSEMBLY 20 22 27 10 9 16 M 85 42 57 45 54 53 51 46 40 56 66 64 12 72 52 67 68 69 34 ...

Page 35: ...t 84 Washer 5 8 x 1 4 x 16 Gauge 85 Control Choke 86 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd 87 Rol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer Lock Internal External 88 Tooth 3 8 89 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x t Grade 5 90 Axle Front 91 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 3 1 2 92 Spacer Bearing Front Axle 95 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 5 8 16 UNC 135227 135228 121748X 130465 19131416 76020412 3366R 130468 10040600 73610600 1554J 17431008 2751R 73220600...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 42 MOWER DECK 67 7O 52 45 42 43 6O 91 90 89 80 88 21 19 92 82 81 80 77 21 96 4 13 93 14 18 16 15 12 36 ...

Page 37: ...ley Mandrel 89 76020308 Nut Top Lock 9 16 90 110729X Bolt Carriage 91 100734K 3 8 16 UNC x 1_3 4 Grade 5 Washer Hardened 92 134753 Pulley Idler Flat 93 132262 Spacer Retainer 94 132263 Washer 13 32x 1 x 12 Gauge 95 72110504 Spacer Idler Arm Upper 96 74760512 Stiffener Idler Arm Upper 97 73680500 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 98 134249 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 99 105455X Fastener Christmas Tree 100 ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 42 20 21 25 54 44 55 56 57 59 12 47 49 50 8 62 66 59 64 65 6869 _771 6O 52 38 ...

Page 39: ... 14 Teeth 61 134798 Collar Clutch 62 120961X Key Clutch 63 7294J Key Woodruff 3 64 108989X Shaft Intermediate 65 120953X Key Woodruff 61 66 120954X Ring Retaining 67 134799 Sprocket 18 Teeth 68 108992X Spacer 69 108996X Gear Spur 37 Teeth 70 120956X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 71 738 10500 Gear Spur 25 Teeth 72 120416X Gear Spur 22 Teeth Gear Spur 19 Teeth Spacer 1 133 x 1 50 x 375 Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 ...

Page 40: ... Decal Grill Stripe Decal Hood HP Decal Fender Decal U_S A Decal Caution Decal Clutch Brake Decal V Belt Drive Decal Chassis Decal Mower Drive Belt 13 121343X 14 3713J 15 132269 16 108456X 17 105806X 18 128260 19 133179 20 106814X 21 106813X 22 133644 23 135919 135509 Decal Danger Decal Rotating Blades Decal Steering Wheel Decal Operating Instructions Decal Logo Grill Decal Model Grill Decal QC Sy...

Page 41: ...IR PARTS i8 NP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1516 01 61S _ _A_5 616 _0 _230 219 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPABR INSTRUCTION mANUAL 41 ...

Page 42: ...REPABR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 BRIGGS STRA3 rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1516 01 434 _119 235 42 ...

Page 43: ...REPASR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 BRIGGS STRA I FON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1516 01 332 75 78 i 474 482 _Z 307 J 1S 43 ...

Page 44: ... 309 310 311 544 801 Motor and Thru Bolt Brash Altnaturo Drive End Ca Ddv Am_ v Assembly Assembly i Asssmblv Asssmbly 394808 94003 395539 390837 394860 802 _ EndCapAss y Housing Commutator Assembly 39 ss37 _93s2s i Reference Number 510 Starter Starter Drive Motor Mfr Group B S or United Tech 12V 490421 513 783 876 896 i H i Clutch Gear Pinion Rol Assembly Sprlnq Kit Pin 398003 280104 490467 94288 ...

Page 45: ... 120 92290 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 121 491539 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 127 223472 Ring Set Piston Standard 161 398826 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 165 94289 RingSet Piston 020 Oversize 187 299146 Ring Set Piston _030 Oversize 188 93535 Lock Piston Pin 201 262683 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 202 262684 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 203 280997 Rod Assembly Connecting 203A 490207 Connecting R...

Page 46: ...356 398808 Wire Ground 869 261463 358 491856 Gasket Set 870 213316 363 19203 Puller Flywheel 871 261961 Optionat Accessory 231218 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 387 280197 Body Pump 877 393456 392 261395 Spring Pump 881 212455 394 270988 Diaphragm 955 397882 414 223882 Washer 1005 280815 422 222875 Clamp Oil Filler 1006 223726 432 221377 Cap Spring 1019 491262 434 223688 Cover Diaphragm 435 93829 Scr...

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Page 48: ...be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258492 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1516 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians pr...

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