Page 1: ...eration Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 IIIIIIII II I III IIII II ...
Page 2: ...ower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor ditch or ifan edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize themachine by putting yourfoot onthe ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted tot...
Page 3: ...ntained 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 WA...
Page 4: ...am 30 Engine Air Filter t7 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins 18 Oil Change 17 Oit Level 13 Oil Type 13 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 52 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 14 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 Engine 17 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blad...
Page 5: ...you mulch discharge 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 RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you Ioad and unloadtractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surf ace 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tightdrum holdsupto3901bs ofweight Rounded edg...
Page 6: ...1 LockWasher 1Q 2 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge I fllltltI 1111f1111tlIItI 1 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 LockWashers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge ii1 1 i i i i i i iiiiiii i 11111111 i Parts packed separately in carton I I IIIIIIIIIII I I IIIIIII i IIIL Steering Wheel Seat Video Cassette Manual Steering Boot Parts Bag I I I I I I _ Steering Wheel Insert Steering Whee A...
Page 7: ...shaft forward untilscrew holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Positionsteering boot over steeringshaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slotsin dash and push down to secure Slide steeringwheel adapter ontouppersteering shaft Positionfront wheels of the tractorso they are pointing straightforward Position steering wheel so cross bars ...
Page 8: ...g hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE RED CABL_ LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT v WASHER FIG 2 BOLT NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE SEAT PAN BOX DOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEA...
Page 9: ... to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual I All assembly instructionshave been completed f No remainingloose parts in carton f Batteryis properlyprepared and charged Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps 4 Seat is adjustedcomfortably and tightened securely AIJ tires are properlyinflated For shippingpurpose...
Page 10: ...ION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF L MOWER LIFT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT UNLOCKED R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Page 11: ...American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson and off THROI rLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake posit...
Page 12: ...y 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 CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely asdescribed above before leav ing the...
Page 13: ...l quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever 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 positionwith attach ment liftcontrol When pushingortowingyourtractor be sure gearshift leve...
Page 14: ...start move the throttle control back to the choke 1 position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts movethe throttle control to the fast _ position The attachments and ground drive can nowbe used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When eng...
Page 15: ...gence To receivefull valuefrom thewarranty operatormustmaintain tractor as instructedin this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual shouldbe checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and beFts for ...
Page 16: ...e 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 9 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and f...
Page 17: ...e 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 oiI drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level B...
Page 18: ...nce each season Iffuel filter becomesclogged obstructingfuel flow to carburetor replacementis required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FILTER FIG 15 CLEANING Clean ...
Page 19: ...t position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnectsuspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs Disconnectfront linksfrom deck by removingretainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspensionarms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTA...
Page 20: ...E 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 dis tance D d...
Page 21: ... nut and turn nut A until distance becomes I 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractorfor proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if nec_essary If stopping distance is _ still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department 21 WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT OPERATING ARM FIG 22 TO RE...
Page 22: ...START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 _ AUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosivegases 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 ...
Page 23: ...e grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run 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 infuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY SeeFig 26 Raise hood Unsnap he...
Page 24: ...n preset at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary However minor adjust mentmay be requiredtocompensate fordifferencesinfuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetordoes need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise de creases the supplyoffuelto the enginegivinga leanerfuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise i...
Page 25: ...ncrete or damp surfaces ENGINE 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 DA...
Page 26: ...tank 2 See 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 fitter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service centertdepartment 1 Clean replace...
Page 27: ...d wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 CORRECTION II IIIIIIIIIII I I II IIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II 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 Clean underside of mower housing 4 RepTace...
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Page 29: ...HTINGSYSTEM t OUTPUT DIODE ALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC _ I NOTE 1_ _ J t _ P _ P _ _ J _ 14 VOLTS AO MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF YuuPt H_L UH l_ _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL p HEADLIGHTS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I i 1 _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ __ CONNECTED TO THE v T Tv BA I fERY BUT HAVE THE1R 14E AD 1G _ I _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWITCH 1 _ BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED A...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 ELECTRICAL 21 22 15 26 42 4 6 2 4O 34 I I I 3O 32 31 I I I _J 36 38 I x I t I I I I 1 3O ...
Page 31: ...n Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Clamp Hose Olive Fastner Snap In Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam He 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light Wi4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn 3 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Ignition Key ign Molded Craftsman Delta Switc...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 24 17 26 14 26 33 10 i 26 25 I I 18 19 140 13 29 28 38 34 26 14 32 ...
Page 33: ... Fit Sdl 65 P930 Shield Ht Hood Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole Dash Stkscr 1 pc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc X 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt SJope Weld Ms 574 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd WiPI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon Blk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 1...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 DRIVE 77 51 5 6 32 52 o 18 6 35 36 19 25 _ 74 34 22 36 3 i 26 27 34 ...
Page 35: ...24236X Cap Brake Parking Red 72 19132012 30 130807 Bracket Mtg Transaxle 74 137057 31 127275X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 75 121749X 32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc X 3 4 76 STD581075 34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 77 123583X 35 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 78 121748X 36 STD551062 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 79 2228M 37 1572H Pin Roll 3116X 1 96 STD624003 38 123674X Pulley idler Flat 112 19091210...
Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 J __ t 4O 25 67 58 13 36 ...
Page 37: ...Strg Bik Link 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 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 Th rust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asrn Pitman Nyliner Snap In Bracket St...
Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 ENGINE 81 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 38 ...
Page 39: ...7 0148 01 Muffler LT B S 12 12 5 13 HP Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asrn Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 ...
Page 40: ...0 BIk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 NOTE Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex W ...
Page 41: ...156627 156628 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Decal Ins Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS Decal Lightbox Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Fastner Pop In Footrest Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 LIFT 5 13 11 6 13 l t 19 2O 3 6 15 _ 161718 20 20 i 42 ...
Page 43: ...600 Wire Asm Inner W plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer Pltd 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 LiftSpherical ...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 MOWER 76 77 74 52 33 32 31 16 29 18 27 ...
Page 45: ...5 Bracket Deflector 78 140334 Cap Sleeve 79 127498 Spring Torsion Deflector 80 153701 Nut Push 8 73350600 Shield Deflector 82 142028 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 83 120958X Rod Hinge 84 144394 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 85 72140618 Washer Spacer 92 STD541437 Pulley Mandrel 128 153390 Nut Toplock Flanged 132 19132203 Bolt Fastner Christmas Tree t30794 Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga ...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 055A 68 34 7 9 31 23 t50 9O i 15 67 MODEL NUMBERSHERE 77 76 83 35 18 29 5O 52 63 54 6534 69 11 33 69 56 46 ...
Page 47: ...ng Retainer 76 780090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780108 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 8 786081 33 788095 Seal Square Cut 34 780105A Bushing Flanged 82 786082 35 780118A Bushing Flanged 83 786t23 36 790003 Disk Brake 90 788067B 37 790007 Plate Brake Pad 103 792166 38 799021 Pad Brake 104 792167 39 786026 Pin Dowel 150 510334 40 792076A Washer Flat 900 794603 4...
Page 48: ... NUMBER 917 259290 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0148 01 11o19LABEL K T 11058 OWNER S MANUALI 306 552 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 230 87 8 308 337 044 _ 1045 761 48 ...
Page 49: ...90 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0148 01 618 52 k 50 123 _lr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 523 284 524 535 i42 I 171 _105 NOTE SERVICES BOTH MANUALAND REMOT CHOKECARBURETORS 445 4 4 49 ...
Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 BRIGGS STRA_ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0148 01 216 240 _657 i87 I 601 304 i 851 334 _729 305 _ 78 73 1006 _ _188 100_ 877 1044 5O ...
Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0148 01 729A 728 r_ 615 783 803 544 801 311 1090 51 ...
Page 52: ... Intake Valve Rotocoil Exhaust Valve Retainer Rotocoi Tappet Valve Gear Cam Carburetor Elbow Gasket Carburetor 52 52 272554 53 94637 73 493439 75 225136 78 94822 87 491323 93 281346 94 498030 94A 494383 95 94O98 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 106 231854 108 224540 108A 224558 121 497535 123 94913 125 498027 127 130 224539 131 494379 133 494381 137 281165 138 281164 141 495931 141A 49438O 142 4975...
Page 53: ...t Valve 474 393474 Stator Alternator 231218 Guide intake Valve Brass 482 93621 Screw Sems _ 872 281361 Cover Air Cleaner 503 806000 Strap Starter 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 510 497606 Starter Drive Group 877 393456 Diode Assembly 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 955 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 524 281370 Seal Oil 965 94010 Nut Hex 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 975 494378 Bowl Float 535 272403 Element Filter 3 977 ...
Page 54: ...i SERVICE N 54 ...
Page 55: ...SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX i J lllllll ill ii iiiillllllllllll ii i i u llllllll ii ii _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _ AA greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme i ...
Page 56: ...be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number 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 Co Service CentedDepar_ment and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259290 ENGINE MODEL NO 28R707 TYPE NO 0148 01 PART...
