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Page 1: ...MANUAL Assembly Operation 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 ...

Page 2: ...machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine offif children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mach...

Page 3: ...t 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 Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized SeNice Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMIT...

Page 4: ...n 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change t 7 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 LubricationChart 15 M Maintenance Schedule t 5 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...ce installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changingblades For modelsnot 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 inoh wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds upto 390 Ibs...

Page 6: ...her 1 2 _ _ 2 Lock _ Washers o k _ J 2 Washers _ 3 16x3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 _ 2 Weld _ Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 Seat Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge Q Wheels 2 Center lock Nuts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys _o _ Steering k Wheel Assemblys Insert Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaf...

Page 7: ...ING WHEEL Positionfront wheelsof the tractorsothey are pointing straightforward Slide steeringwheel adapteronto steeringshaftexten sion Positionsteering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide insideboot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lockwasher 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials...

Page 8: ...overinflatedat thefactory for shippingpurposes Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cuttingperformance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS Forbestcuttingresults mowerhousingshouldbe properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the...

Page 9: ...or installationof optionalgrass catcher accessory DEFLECTOR HOOKS FIG 6 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembtyinstructions have been compteted No remainingloose parts incarton Batteryis properlyprepared and charged Minimum 1 hourat 6 amp...

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

Page 11: ...Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson and off THRO B LE CONTROL Used to controlengine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when startinga cold engine CLUTCH B RAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutchingand brak ing the tractor and startingthe engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and...

Page 12: ... with clutch brakepedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi tion Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SOW LL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES Move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGE...

Page 13: ...rd etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine inyour tractor hasbeen shipped fromthe factory already filled withsummer weightoil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil1i_l cap dipstickandwipeclean reinsertthe dipstick 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 Do...

Page 14: ...wing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to t...

Page 15: ... to operator abuse or negligence To receivefull valuefromthewarranty operatormustmaintain tractor as instructedinthis manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual should be checkedat least once each season 6 Not required if equipped wlth rnaintBnance4me benery 7 Tighten front axle pivo...

Page 16: ...ew or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but ifyou do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE _ _ MANDREL A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HE...

Page 17: ...GRADES 26 6 30 _6 20 10 6 16 26 30 46 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 14 NOTE Althoughmulti viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improvestartingin coldweather these multi viscosity oils will resultin increasedoil consumptionwhen used above 32 F Checkyourengine oillevel morefrequently to avoid possibleengine damage from running lowon oil Change the oil after every 25 hoursof opera...

Page 18: ...rom en tering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDG E DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDG...

Page 19: ...flowto carburetor replacementis required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediatelywipe up any spilledgasoline CLAMP CLAMp FIG 18 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfa...

Page 20: ...werto its lowest 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 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from...

Page 21: ... MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURETO ADJUSTBOTH FRONTLINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE TO obtain the best cutting results the mower housing shouldbeadjusted sothat thefrontis 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 di...

Page 22: ...ke rod If distance isother than 1 1 2 loosenjam 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 au thorizedservice center department NUT A JAM NUT FIG 25 TO RE...

Page 23: ...rooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 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 RIN __ AXLE COVER _ SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 TO START EN...

Page 24: ... the factory and adjustmentshouldnotbe necessary Check adjustmentas describedbelow before looseningcable If adjustmentis necessary proceedas follows With engine not running move throttlecontrollever 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 drcle Tighten cable clamp screw securely...

Page 25: ...ntrol lever in slow g_ 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 l...

Page 26: ... 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 DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuet ta...

Page 27: ...ion 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean raplace air filter 6 Replace fuel tilter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank withfresh 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 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge o...

Page 28: ...t switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttlecontrolnot set at SLOW position for30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Checkwidng switchsa and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean un...

Page 29: ... ORANGE TWINCYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 36C0 RPM 28 VOLTS AC MIN O 3600 RPM CHARGINGSYSTEMDtSCONNECTED I j BROWN HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM 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 ENGINE...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 ELECTRICAL I _ I I I I 42 I 41 26 25 I I I 11 11 t I I I I 29 28 I I I I I I 30 ...

Page 31: ... x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craft...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 31 23 12 28 29 3 3 74 3 38_ 39 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13132x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille W Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Mower Rear N...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 DRIVE 1 72 116 37 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ... Bearing Nylon 87 19212016 36 STD551062 Washer 88 12000008 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 89 154886 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 90 124346X 39 STD523727 Bolt 96 4497H 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 41 154777 Keeper Belt Idler Foo Proof 112 19091210 113 127285X 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x12 Gauge 116 72110610 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 118 154774 48 154604 Bellcrank Assembly 49 123205X Re...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 L t 62 44 7O 36 ...

Page 37: ...32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn DreglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BearingAxle STLT GT 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 PittmanShaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 ENGINE 32 31 34 13 I 12 10 40 39 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arr_ster r 38 ...

Page 39: ...7 1631 01 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrestor Spa...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 MOWER LIFT 27 23 7 5 49 30 3 _ 4 26 6 6 i i i i i 13 19 31 _ 19 32 13 2O 15 4_0 161718 20 20 4O ...

Page 41: ...RetainerSpring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spdng 24 19131016 Washer 13 32x5 8x16Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin cotter 3 32 x 112 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnio...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 MOWER DECK 68 71 31 102 105 2 16 18 42 21 29 27 ...

Page 43: ...Gauge 111 155197 Rod Hinge 112 155198 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 25 113 17490512 Washer Spacer 114 STD541431 Pulley Mandrel 115 72110504 Nut Flanged Toplock 9 16 116 137644 Bolt 117 133957 Fastner ChristmasTree 118 73930600 Pulley Idler Flat 119 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 121 143723 Nut Crewnlock 128 153390 Rod Pivot with Nibs 129 19131312 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 130 74780616 Guard Man...

Page 44: ...X Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 UNC 21 153236 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16xl 23 74780814 Washer13 32xlx14Ga 24 19171912 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mount ng Switch 26 STD551150 BushingSnap BIkNyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 L9e Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder5 16 18 UnG Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 ...

Page 45: ...cal Chassis 42 154516 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal insert Hood Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 11 45 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 278H 9040H 106108X427 122082...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 34 8 31 35 47 31 15 1 69 65 57 34 58 33 59 60 61 23 79 42 43 46 ...

Page 47: ...0090 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 7...

Page 48: ... 917 258562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 552A 615 q_ 552 220 _ A 230 219 868_ _40 3s 42 _ _ _c_ 41 36 _ 33 45 601 240 12 34 219A 819 523 842 284A 525 524 0 8_7 534 642 165 643 535 445 284_ _ 235 537 48 ...

Page 49: ...917 258562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 358 GASKET SET 1861 PUMP REPA R K I 121 CARBURETOR KIT 859 392 434 _ 117 781_ 468 0332 75 188 1006 95 51 51A 52 205 634 232 _ 202 203 257 52 54 334 851 337 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 653 803 311 802 _ 229 592 209A 209 414 207 307 50 ...

Page 51: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 9 8A 572 10A lO 304 _ 22 881 5A 13 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 11019 LABEL KIT I _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 308 _ _ 306 307 305 573 308_ _307 306A_ _305 51 ...

Page 52: ...rsize Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Intake Retainer Valve Exhaust Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Gear Cam Manifold Intake Gasket Carburetor Mounting Spacer Carburetor Gasket Intake Manifold Mounting Screw Hex Head Carburetor to Manifold 54 93208 75 222511 78 95039 90 495181 91 495035 93 231209 94 491538 95 93499 96 221939 97 3926...

Page 53: ...22 222875 Bracket Oil Fill 870 213316 432 221377 Cap Spring 871 261961 434 223688 Cover Diaphragm 231218 435 93829 Screw Diaphragm Cover 877 393456 445 394019 Filter Air 881 495901 468 497908 Screen Rotating 955 397882 474 393474 Alternator 1005 281053 482 93621 Screw 1006 224901 510 497606 Drive Starter 1019 496726 523 494947 Cap Oil Fill 1058 272112 524 271157 Seal Fill Tube 1090 497605 525 4953...

Page 54: ...i i i i i i i SERVICE NOTES ii 54 ...

Page 55: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX 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: ...ctor will 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 Seam 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 258562 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 1631 01 PA...

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