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Summary of Contents for 917.258552

Page 1: ... Parts _UTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THfS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 I llll IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I IIIIIIIIII WIIIII Ii IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII IIII II Illllllll IIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIHII ...

Page 2: ...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 tryto stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activi...

Page 3: ...ned 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 lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRAN...

Page 4: ...een 19 Cooling Fins Engine I9 Oil Change 8 Oil Leve 13 i8 Oil Type 18 3reparation I3 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting t 4 Storage 26 F ilters Air t8 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 use 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removalitnstaltation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedu e 8 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement...

Page 5: ...r 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 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 diameter water tight drum holds upto 390 lbs of weight Rounded edges prevent harm...

Page 6: ... Weld _ Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Video Cassette ill I Steering _ Boot Manual Parts Bag H __ Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts I teering _ Extension Shaft L_ _ _J Steering Wheel Steering Adapter Wheel Insert 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 G...

Page 7: ...teering shaft exten sion Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal 0eft to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ...

Page 8: ... this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 5 FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment belt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan ...

Page 9: ...AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton V Battery is proper ty prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck i...

Page 10: ...ON OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS OFF FAST LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only t0 ...

Page 11: ... 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 CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the...

Page 12: ...re Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ p_e__ve before leav _ion ...

Page 13: ...ting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 8 and 11 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by p_acing freewheel controt in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor t3 FtGo 11 BEFORE STARTWNG THE ENGINE CHECK ENGENE OiL LEVEL See Fig 16 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already fitted with summ...

Page 14: ... engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmis...

Page 15: ...rating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f it FIG 2A MULCHING MOW NG TIPS iMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mu_ching b ade wiit recur the grass cIip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they ta_ onto the _awnthey wi_fdisp...

Page 16: ...ATIONS 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 wilt need to be made periodicaIfy to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adiustments section of this manual should be checked at least once...

Page 17: ...e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steet bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow tt e instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hotd the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is ba...

Page 18: ...Oil wilt drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fit dipstick tube Pour slowly Do no_overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on pag...

Page 19: ...en filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill 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 Start the engine and check for oil feaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OiL F LTER FiG 17 nun MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it...

Page 20: ... its lowest position Rolt belt off engine pufley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out fro...

Page 21: ...EL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LIt KS EQUALLY SO MOWER WtLL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing shoutd be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D direc...

Page 22: ...rake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A or brake rod if distance is other than t _3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessar If stopping distance is stiil greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nea...

Page 23: ...RANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FtG 27 ADJUSTM NTS m u n TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheet crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE INtCAMBER The front wheet toeoin and camber are not a...

Page 24: ...SIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSiTiVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLES CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raisehood Puit bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grilt Reptace bulb in holder and ...

Page 25: ...ome adjustmentwithin the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The miter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air fiiter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral iN position I...

Page 26: ...TER FUEL HOSE OR TAr _K DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SERARATIOH AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CArpi DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fue tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use ...

Page 27: ...ction 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 ClearVrepiace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Checkell wiring 9 See _ TeAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contactan authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge...

Page 28: ...alternator I Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or oroKen Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing t Engine throttle contro not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTBON 1 Check widng switches and connectionS f not corrected contact an authorized service center deparirnent i Replace biade Tigb ten biade bolt 2 Level...

Page 29: ...B L S NONE FUELSHUT_OFF BLUE _ o SOLENOID j ___J_ _ _L___ q LtGHT_NG SYSTEM _I _N_ _ ALTERNATOR I ORANG_ 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM_ ult JU_ I II _ _ _ J YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM L _owN THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY 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...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 ELECTRICAL 26 t9 20 I 25 52 16 E 3O ...

Page 31: ...30 Amp Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Cramp Hose Switch _nterlock Push4n Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket hlciudes 4t52J Bulb Ught Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 1t Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Harness...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 123 28 58 12 5 37 3 3 74 10 71 53 54 52 55 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...8 6 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 3 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x t6 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Spiderlock Hex Hd ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR pARTSTRACTOR _tooEL NUMBER 9_7 258552 77 53 55 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ened 97 140469 46 12000039 Ring Klip 98 73510600 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove 100 19111216 48 154604 BellcrankAssembly Clutch 102 141322 49 123205X Retainer Belt 103 73940800 50 74760624 Bolt 104 140156 5I 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8o16 UNC 105 71070516 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 106 74780520 53 105710X Link Clutch t 6 72110610 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 118 154774 56 74760620 Bo...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 STEERING ASSEMBLY r 62 _i i 25 68 36 28 30 68 32 67 70 t3 43 ...

Page 37: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring K ip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLTiGT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer t3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16...

Page 38: ...n Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer t3 32 x 1 x t4 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 2t 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 6 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Wash...

Page 39: ...8311 154515 _ 154516 160433 160434 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Insert Wheel Steering Decal Battery Diehard Decal Ins Hood Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Gold Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English OwneCs Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION t 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Va...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 ENGINE 14 1 7g 4 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 4O ...

Page 41: ... 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV15S 41526 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 378 18 NPT Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdro 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd RolE 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 MOWER LIFT 25 24 23 5 49 19 13 32 13_ 32 3O 13 150 4 8 2O 13 3 26 15 6 2O 7 161718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retairier 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 Nut Specie Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 1...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 MOWER DECK 76 77 71 82 52 34 33 32 31 02 105 106 _116 119 118 _13o 113 1I 21 2 21 J 22 23 24 16 I 18 28 29 18 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...5198 Rod Hinge 113 17490512 Screw Thd RoIting Wase Head 114 73510500 Washer Spacer 115 72110504 Pulley Mandrel 116 137644 Nut Toplock Flanged 117 133957 Bolt 118 73930600 Fastner Christmas Tree 119 19121414 Pulley Idler Flat 121 143723 Washer 13 32 x 3 16 x 16 Gauge 128 153390 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 129 19131312 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 Guard...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 34 26 23 g0 52 91 59 91 4 5 90 46 113 24 36 ...

Page 47: ... 24 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seat Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seat L...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CVl 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 2 6 _ 1 11 _ I0 12 9 J 7 8 9 2 3 _ j3 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...x Flange M6 x 1 0 x 20 Washer Plain 5 16 2 Cover Pinion Housing Blower Ring Retainer 2 Cover Clip Mounting 3 Screw Hex Ftange M5 x 8 x 20 3 Baffle Intake Side Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 Baffle Cylinder Head Baffte Cylinder 13 14 15 6 12 079 07 12 237 01 M 0664020 M 0545016 12 536 09 M 0443020 SM 0443025 2_089 11 2 089 23 12 089 24 M 0641060 SM 0642025 12 090 05 25q58 11 12 079_01 25 158 08 L...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM _ 29 128 14 15 22 27 21 50 ...

Page 51: ... includes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Ftange M6 x 1 0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 041 06 30 M 0641060 3t X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M 0629122 NOT iLLUSTRATED 12 041 0t Gasket Carburetor 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair 12 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsutated Push On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge insulated Grip Barrel E...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 23 22 J Q ii START N_ I 5_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...Key 3 O Ring Dipstick O R ng Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fil_ Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 Screw Hex Flange Mt0 x t 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston it Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oil Pump Assembly O ...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...HIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX i Ill Illll II Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes IIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIII I I II I l_ _li_llll_ IIIIIIIIIII I__ _ U I _ _ ...

Page 56: ... be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine witl be found on the blower housing of the engine AIt parts 1isted 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 258552 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15 TYPE NO PS 41526 PAR...

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