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Page 1: ...UAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities oService and Adjustments oRepair 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: ... over ifa 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 try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground_ Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 11 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 mow...

Page 3: ...y 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 See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual i Hi lIHllllllIHIHlllllll llIH lllllllllllmlll LIMITED TWO YEAR WA...

Page 4: ... 26 Schematic 31 Widng Diagram 32 Engine Air Filter 20 Air Screen 19 Cooling Fins 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 19 Oil Type 15 19 Preparation 15 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting 15 Storage 28 F Filter Air Filter 20 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 15 Storage 28 Fuse 26 H Hood Removal Installation 26 M Maintenance Schedule 17 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Replacement 18 Blade Sharpeni...

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 _awn surface 36 tnch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Lbs of weight Rounded ed...

Page 6: ...lts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16Ga 2 Hex Nuts 1 4_20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate Manual _ ii1 11 IIIIIIII Video Cassette Parts Bag 11111 1111111 111ii1 1 1 i iii Parts bag contents not shown full size iii 2 Shoulder 2 Center 2 Gauge Bolts lockNuts Wheels _k _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ 2 Front Link Assemblies Steering Wheel...

Page 7: ... parts or cartons and remove_ BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shall Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Secure steering wheel to steering...

Page 8: ...pection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL _ _ HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS _ _ BOLT f _ o oo TERMI hAI_ i_ ACCESS DOOR _ _ _ _ _ _lll l_ _ POSITIVE 1 ABLE J_ INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adj...

Page 9: ...th double loop retainer springs with loops down as shown BLY Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Install clutch rod in clutch lever Secure with retainer spdng Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension o Raise deck to highest position Assemble gaugewheels as shown using Iongshoulder bolts 3 8 wash...

Page 10: ...RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND 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 properly prepared andcharged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednflat...

Page 11: ...EVERSE WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FORWAR D FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...s or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson and off_ THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfordeclutchingand brak ing the tractor and startingthe engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locksclutch brakepedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to rel...

Page 13: ...cause engine to backfire 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 CAUTI...

Page 14: ...up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope o i Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking braker Move motion control lever to neutr...

Page 15: ...nuousfy for more than fifteen sec onds per minute_ If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast _ position wait a few minutes and try again_ Ifengine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke 1 1 position and retry 15 WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast te_ position The attachments...

Page 16: ...irst cut relatively high the second to the esired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis charge of material Regulate ground speed by select ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as...

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Page 27: ...ws some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limitercap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above _ Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running andshift motion control lever in neutral N posi...

Page 28: ... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING 1N 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 fuel ta...

Page 29: ...ir fitter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace batter 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check afl wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 Contact ar_authorized service centeddepartment t Depress clutchibrake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all w...

Page 30: ... used t 1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator If so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in trans...

Page 31: ...3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED IGNITION SWITCH PosITIoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S 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 SPE...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 ELECTRICAL 24 42 22 12o I 32 ...

Page 33: ...c x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 46 Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt BTR FRT 1 4 20 x 7 5 Holddown Battery Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Bat FrL Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 24 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wir 22 Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 21 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cove...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 26 31 9O 26 26 44 87 36 25 121 119 36 36 17 33 10 26 29 28 86 118 114 3 3 34 ...

Page 35: ...H 39 139887 Bracket Assembly Pivot RH 44 140675 Fender Strap 47 105531X Nut Push Nylon 50 137304 Rod Support Hood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 64 150272 Dash Lower 66 156276X012 Plate Dash 71 73640400 Nut 73 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1 4 20 x 1 2 86 I36670X558 PanelAssembly RH 87 136671X558 PanelAssembly LH 90 STD551025 Washer 17 64 114 145349 Bracket Support Dash 115 121794X Cover Access 117 14428...

Page 36: ...REPAIP pARTST_ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 258590 51 J 59 62 03 97 36 __ 30 61 91 tOO 06 36 53 ...

Page 37: ... 140469 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove 98 73510600 48 154604 BellcrankAssembly t00 191 1216 49 123205X Retainer Belt 102 141322 50 74760624 Bolt t03 73940800 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 104 140156 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 105 71070516 53 105710X Link Clutch 106 74780520 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 116 72110610 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 1t8 154774 57 140294 V_Be...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 39 4B 68 28 10 30 67 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Ktip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 UNF Bearing Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust _515x 750 x _033 Support Shaft Washer Shin 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x ...

Page 40: ...hqn Hinged Nut Spring Seat Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 27 17490608 28 150176 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 TY TT Bolt ...

Page 41: ...35 145245 145247 138311 157286 157287 DESCRIPTION Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal Insert Strg Std Auto USA Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Panel Side Diehard Sears Decal Battery Dangr Psn Srs_ Eng Decal Grille LT IPC Sears Reflector Tail Light Red Amber Decal Dash lnst Oper English Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Fastener Pop In Footrest Decal Lift Handle Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 32 31 40 39 I 34 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 77 _ _ 4 23 135 42 ...

Page 43: ...29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 151346 Tank Fuel 32 152334 Cap Assembly FueITank 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer I x x I BIk 35 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 Ptug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 39 109227X Pad Idler 1o75x 75 x 06 40 3645J Bushing 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 62 STD551131 Washer Lock 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 79 M740108025 BoltHe...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 MOWER LIFT 37 38 40 41 4 6 11 2524 23 49 30 50 3 26 6 5 7 8 10 19 13 32 i 32 19 13 20 i_ 161718 20 20 __ 44 ...

Page 45: ...t Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 t39868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Spring Retainer 23 t10807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 137150 Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 137167 Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Infinite 3 8 16 Uric Black 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvto LiftSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 3...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 MOWER DECK _ 46 41 116 117 15 21 21 23 24 25 28 _ _ 29 26 27 81 83 77 76 78 92 9 8 46 103102 1_ lO6 101 _7102 ...

Page 47: ...n 116 Spring Secondary 44 46 50 Vent 117 Screw Thdrotl 3 8 16 x 1 t 4 Tytt 1t8 Spacer Retainer 119 Arm Idler Secondary 126 Washer Hardened 127 Cover Mandrel Deck Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Mower Secondary V Belt Mower Primary Nut Crownlock 3 8_16 UNC Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Washer Felt 156493 19131312 74780616 156488 157034 156722 139888 131870 156473 74760512 156487 73350600 1420...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 90 33 52 91 23 19 34 39140_ 26 18 28 59 t4 4 5 t14 1t3 36 35 48 ...

Page 49: ...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 I x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip I0 x25x7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 KOHLER ENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43509 CYLINDE R HEA0 VA LvE ANO BREATHER I 22 9 14 _ 13 14 CRANKCASE 18 19 _ _4 5O ...

Page 51: ...crew hex flange M10x1 5x81 5 Clamp hose 2 Hose breather Screw hex flange M6x1 0 20 5 Cover valve w nipple Screw hex flange M5x0_8xl0 Retainer breather reed Reed breather 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 874 08 12 874 09 11 12 018 O2 12 12 108 07 12 108 08 12 108 09 13 12 O67 05 12 067 06 t4 12 380 01 15 12 043 05 16 M 0631005 17 12 144 02 18 52 139 O9 19 2 755 64 2O t2 144 24 ...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43509 C_2 22 2o __ 19_ _4 o_ 10 2 BLOWER HOUS NG ANDBAFF_S 13 12 7_ 10 5 52 ...

Page 53: ...ance NOT ILLUSTRATED 25 518 29 Lead 25 518 05 Lead 12 176 31 Harness X 25 5 Washer plain 5 16 BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0545010 2 24 468 10 3 12 146 07 4 M 0645020 5 24 O9605 6 220534 7 12 027 54 8 12 063 O5 9 25 154 02 10 SM 0545020 11 M 0645016 12 12 063 O8 13 12 063 01 Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 8 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M6x1 0x20 Cover...

Page 54: ...TS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43509 STARTING SYSTEM I 2 3_ C 6 i Ul Jl lll i illlllll ii i i i i _N_NE CONTROLS i 10 2 oIL PAN LUBRICATIO N I 21 20 _16 _17 54 ...

Page 55: ... fill cap Includes 3 O Ring oil fill cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oi pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Plug pipe Filter ell Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil assembly O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x 8x16 3 Seal oil PoT O end Screw hex flange M8xl _25x...

Page 56: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43509 CRANKSHAFT I _k l_ 11 5 1I 56 ...

Page 57: ... 16 18 Spacer fuel pump Gasket fuel pump 2 Screw hex flange M6xl 0x20 2 Connector straight hose Line fuel 1 1 4 21 12 123 19 Line metal fuel 22 M 0545010 Screw hexoflange M5x0 8xl0 23 12 154 01 Clamp fuel line 24 12 431 01 Sleeve insulating 25 12 313 01 Grommet fuel line 26 12 353 10 Line fuel 2 1 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 757 02 Kit float 12 757 03 Kit carburetor repair 12 041 01 Gasket carburetor 12 ...

Page 58: ...SERVICE N 58 ...

Page 59: ... WITH SKY LINE OR TREE I 15 MAX IIIIIIIII1 1111 I IIIIIIIIJJLILIIIIIUIJ iiiiiiii I I III III1 11 I _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I U AA qreater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _ ally to prevent tipping or oss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing di ection on slopes i _ ...

Page 60: ...ractor will be found on the model plate located under the seal The model number for your engine will be found on the bEowerhousing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Con Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258590 ENGINE MODEL NO 0V16S 43509 PA...

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