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Page 1: ...Assembly oOperation 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 CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1_800 659_5917 ...

Page 2: ...urn over if a wheel is over the edge of a clilf or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 IIL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Chitdren are often attracted to the machine and ...

Page 3: ...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 lawso 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 u i LIMITED ...

Page 4: ...s Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level t3 7 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 58 Staffing 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type t3 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart _ 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 2t Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 16 Cutting H...

Page 5: ...ou mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convert b e 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 bs of weight Rounded...

Page 6: ...13 x I 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer t 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washer_ 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 4 Seat Steering Boot Manual Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Video Cassette Parts Bag I Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter v _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Center loci Nu...

Page 7: ... wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten sion_ Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely o 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...

Page 8: ...e pressure is important for best cutting peffom_ance Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSaTnON OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and...

Page 9: ...EW FIG 5B All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly Leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results T...

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

Page 11: ...rican National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGH_FsWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control 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 position GEAR SHIFT LEVE...

Page 12: ...er 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 i i H i i i_ I _ CAUT ON_ Always st p tractor cOm ptetely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty I grass catcher etc _ TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Alw...

Page 13: ...NGINE CHECK ENGaNE OiL LEVEL See Fig 17 o The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oilo Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oi off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level if necessary add oi until ...

Page 14: ... more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting o When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns unti finished See Fig tla o If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried cli...

Page 15: ...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 checked at least once each season Once a...

Page 16: ... Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone baiancer follow the instructions supp...

Page 17: ...ion Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level i r TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitabte container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to...

Page 18: ...TE Do not wash the paper cartridge oruse pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 ...

Page 19: ...manual Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season tf fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line w...

Page 20: ... off engine pulley 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 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms SNde mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT _FAN ATTA...

Page 21: ... IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE TO SfDE 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 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor...

Page 22: ...re distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod o If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A _ 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 a...

Page 23: ...heels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert squarekey Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER _ SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG...

Page 24: ...lace reverse above procedures CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL FIG 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood Pufl bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdtL Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill o Close hood_ HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 31 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause you...

Page 25: ... Tent should not be necessary However minor adjust ment may be required to compensate for differences infuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of...

Page 26: ...NT 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 STORAGEr ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE o Drain the fuel tank o S...

Page 27: ...t s t Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGtNE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace sparkpkJg 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuei tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring_ 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department...

Page 28: ...oose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connect ons 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 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service eented department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 C_ean...

Page 29: ...CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF 8L_ _ _ _ J_ J SOLENOID j _J I J _ vL_ _ _t_I_j LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT r_tr_mt _ A T_EtM_ r_I t _ ORANGE 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ uI_JUE _ _ _ _ _ _ i t I NOTE t4 VOLTSAGMIN 3800 RPM LIGHTS OFF YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL j ALTERNATOR SYSTEM BROWN HEADLIGHTS 0 0 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAT...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 ELECTRICAL 20 f I I 26 21 t 1 30 ...

Page 31: ... x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex I 4 20 Tube Plastic 1 2 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch Interlock Pushdn Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red Wt6 Wire Fuse 30 Amp 2 Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 1 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsm...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 5 58 28 53 51 12 52 55 57 54 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...sh LH Clip Tinnerman Gritle PiL Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Pnt STLT N Hold 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x I 2 Tyt Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Bracket Grille Pickoff LH ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 DRIVE 18 113 87 21 72 116 62 35 36 34 22 37 27 48 118 26 51 53 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...earing Nylon 86 71208 36 STD551062 Washer 87 19212016 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 88 12000008 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 89 154886 39 STD523727 Bolt 90 124346X 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 96 4497H 41 154777 Keeper Belt Idler Fool Proof t12 t9091210 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x t3 16 x 12 Gauge 113 127285X 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 116 72110610 48 154604 BellcrankAssembly 118 154774 49 1...

Page 36: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 STEERING ASSEMBLY s i 62 4_ __ 51 54 117 27 4O 8_ 47 3O 36 ...

Page 37: ...amped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16ga Screw Thdrol 3 84 6x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing...

Page 38: ...d Nut Spring Seat Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 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 21 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 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 ...

Page 39: ...r 160667 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Ins Hood Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 1 _ _ __ ____ 2 65139 2 _ 5 8 3 106222X 4 59904 4 10 11 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 1384...

Page 40: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 ENGINE 14 33 33 37 E 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 4 23 4O ...

Page 41: ... Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV15S 41526 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuei Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 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 Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 MOWER LIFT 11 5 3 13 2 6 8 i 1 1 12 13 19 13 32 32 19 20 15 2O 718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...40600 Wire Asm Inner Spring W PIngr LT Shaft Asmo Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc LockNut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pivot Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 MOWER DECK 76 68 34 33 32 102 _03 105 106 t05 106 2 16 i 29 18 21 22 _23 24 28 27 ...

Page 45: ...930600 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 119 19121414 37 191313 16 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 6 Gauge 121 143723 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 128 153390 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 129 19131312 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 130 74740608 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 131 72140608 45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 I33944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 1...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 34 23 7 67 35 9 3 6 8 5 47 15 23 79 45 90 46 ...

Page 47: ...090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780108 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 81 786081 33 788095 Seal Square Cut 34 780105A Bushing Flanged 82 786082 35 780118A Bushing Flanged 83 786123 36 790003 Disk Brake 90 788067B 37 790007 Plate Brake Pad 103 792166 38 799021 Pad Brake Package of 2 104 792167 39 786026 Pin Dowel 150 788093 40 792076A Washer Flat 900 794602 41 79...

Page 48: ...REPARRPARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 _TAKE I _ 2 6mo 11 _ _10 12 t _g BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I i ii 15 _X AU S T i i i i i 6 8 3 48 ...

Page 49: ...ng Choke Return Spring Governor Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1_0x 25 Lever Governor Bushing Throttle Linkage Linkage Throttle Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 Crankshaft 2 12q39 01 Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO 1 M_0829033 2 12 041 03 3 M 0841080 4 t2 126 11 5 12 445 06 6 M 0645025 D...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 20_ _21 19 6 15 24 _ _ 14 23 32 31 30 _26 14 15 13 14 4 5 5O ...

Page 51: ...lenoid Assernbly 26 Includes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange 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 3O M 0641060 31 X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M 0629122 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 041 01 Gasket Carburetor 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair 12 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsulated Push On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 t8 Gauge Insu...

Page 52: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 _N ELECTRICAL I it _ 14 _ __ 8 ___1o_ 13 __ 23 22 _ _ 1 3 17 12 10 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I H i 3 J 6 0 c 3 _ O 2 17 _21 52 ...

Page 53: ... Ring Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 Screw Hex Flange M10 x 1_5x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oil Pump Assembly O Ring Oi...

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Page 56: ...r 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 CentertDepartment and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259542 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S TYPE NO PS 41526 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears mer...

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