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Page 1: ...o 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 CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 E__ 1 ...

Page 2: ...s 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 net mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try tOstabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do net use grass catcher on steep stopes Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children ...

Page 3: ...n 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 Federaf laws apply on federal iands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LI TED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ...

Page 4: ...ing Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Lever 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 49 55 Starting 13 Storage 27 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 1g Fuel _ Type 13 Storage 27 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal InstaJJation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement 17 C...

Page 5: ...ch 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 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 Ibs of weight Rounded edge...

Page 6: ... 3 4 2 Weld x 16Gauge Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _ I2 Lock Washers 1 4 HARDWARE PACK s Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag Parts bag contents not shown ful size F_ 2 Washers 3 8 k_ _J x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 ShoulderBolts _ _ 2 Gauge f Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Cent...

Page 7: ...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 bo t and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECKFORANDREMOVEANYSTAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHE...

Page 8: ... 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 F g 4 The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Be sure they are properlY adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Rem...

Page 9: ...HE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TfSFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed v No remajning loose parts in carton Batten 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 overinfiated at the facton...

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

Page 11: ... your tractor LIGHT SWBTCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold ...

Page 12: ...e Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle withthe engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas j_ CAUTfON Always stop tractor com A _ _ above before ieav I _r s position to empty I grass catcher etc I TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use chok...

Page 13: ...y release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Fig 10 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift contro...

Page 14: ...position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used du ring the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may requirethe choke control be pulled out slightly 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 be...

Page 15: ...hen operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 1t f u MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will...

Page 16: ... ft Iba maximum DOnot oveltlghten GENERAL RECOIVIMENDAT ONS 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 wil need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments se...

Page 17: ... to keep the biade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine 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 wil need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using acone balaneer follow the instructions supplied with baF ancer Slide blade on...

Page 18: ...cation SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will 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 o w After oil has drained completery replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly 30 not overfi...

Page 19: ...nual iN LINE FUEL FBLTER See Fig 18 Thefue filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fue flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel Jine sections Place new fue filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediate...

Page 20: ...gine 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 Irom 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 under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT ...

Page 21: ...ECK MUST BE 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 Rousing sr_ou dbe adjusted so that the front is approximatePy 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 t...

Page 22: ...NO IMAGE PAG ES 22 25 ...

Page 23: ...ion 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 cleSkwise 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...

Page 24: ...ENT 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 tN STORAGE Orain the fuel tank Start...

Page 25: ...rburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Sen ice Adjustments section 8 Contact an authorized sen ice center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Di...

Page 26: ...es improperly installed t0 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holP s Tom buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 CIean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in...

Page 27: ...SERVICE NOTES 3O ...

Page 28: ... I MAKE G M LI NONE B L _ A Y B L NONE B L S I NONE 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 IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE i ALT...

Page 29: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 ELECTRICAL 1 8 9 7 19 2O 1 I I 42 41 12 1 I I I I t I Zi I 1 I 1 1 32 ...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 37 Ii 37 20 23 54 2 55 57 142 _3 j3 3 3 74 14 34 ...

Page 32: ... LH Clip 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 13 32 x 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 Mow...

Page 33: ...SEE PARTS LIST ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 ENGINE 2 15 3g 32 31 17 1S 5 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 4O ...

Page 35: ...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 x3 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 Spar...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 MOWER LIFT 25 24 23 5 49 3O 3 26 8 i i i I I I I i I 5 19 13 32 32 2O 42 ...

Page 37: ...iner Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spring 24 19131016 Washer 13 32x5i8x16Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trun...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 MOWER DECK 34 32 I _21 102 105 106 21 22 29 18 27 ...

Page 39: ... Crownlock 129 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 Guard Mandrel LH 132 Retainer Screw Hex Hd Thdcut 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shloulder 10 24 Grade 5 Looknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 140O86 141O43 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 127845 154809 127...

Page 40: ...16xl Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id KEY PART NOo NO 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 DESCRIPTION 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 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Uric Nut Lock Hex W ...

Page 41: ...7 22 149516 23 273304 138311 142341 154515 154516 160270 160271 DESCRIPTION Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Engine B S Turbo 19 HP Decal Lift Handle Decal Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TSRES 4 10 1 9 11 47 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0850 58 23 19 91 34 26 139 29 25 17 14 5 3 35 113 48 ...

Page 43: ...6 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 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal L...

Page 44: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGnNE MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 __ 615 _t_ 24 634A 552A 615 552 U 2so _ 219 32 240 868 _ 4o 3s 413_ _ _3 34 219A 523 422 284A 525 524 0 284 534 642 535 445 235 537 50 ...

Page 45: ...PAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 95 955 98 859 858 87 394 434 q_ 332 7s 188 1006 93 51 _ 51A 52 634 232 _20 202 257 3 52 54 383 51 ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 BRiGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 544 801 201 209A 209 562 229 592 307 52 ...

Page 47: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258572 BRiGGS STRATTON ENGINE MOD1 L NUMBER 421 707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 8A I 9 10A 10 305 307 3O8 306 22 9__ 881 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTFtUCTION MANUAL 3O5 307 3O5 53 ...

Page 48: ...Oversize i 87 299146 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262683 Ring Set Standard Size 202 262684 Ring Set 010 Oversize 208 280997 Ring Set 020 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set 030 Oversize 206 94298 Lock Piston Pin 207 262337 Pin Piston Standard Size 209 262352 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 209A 261563 Rod Connecting Standard Size 219 394348 Rod Connecting 020 Undersize 2...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...SERVICE OTES 56 ...

Page 51: ...SERVICE NOTES 57 ...

Page 52: ...SERVICE NOTE_ 58 ...

Page 53: ... 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 5 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 54: ...or will be found on the model plate located under the seat he model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine A I parts listed 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 258572 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 1631 01 PART...

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