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Page 1: ... o Customer Responsibilities e Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL 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 I ...

Page 2: ...s 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 not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Donot tryto stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 II CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children...

Page 3: ...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 Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITE...

Page 4: ...gine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting 14 Storage 27 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 4 Storage 27 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 10 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement 17 Cutting Height ...

Page 5: ... fets 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 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...

Page 6: ... 518 _ _ _o_ _ k J 2 Washers _ J 3 16 x 3 4 2 Weld _ i x 16 Gauge Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 G 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat C_ Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Steering Boot Parts Bag u i 11 1 1 111 i u i u u n ll U l I Parts bag contents not shown full size il imnll _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 S...

Page 7: ...ion Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR IS TO RO...

Page 8: ... best cutting performance o Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL IVIULCHER PLATE See Figs 4 and 5 o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washe...

Page 9: ...AII 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 Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring_ See that all connections are still secure and wir...

Page 10: ...s Retain with doub e loop retainer springs with loops down as shown o Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Install clutch rod in clutch level Secure with retainer spring Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension o Raise deck to highest position o Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder ...

Page 11: ... BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE 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 REVERSE NELITRAL 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: ...other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed_ CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfordectutching and brak_ ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake pos tion GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor_ ATTACHME...

Page 13: ...ove 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 __ g_ CAUTION Always stop tractor corn I _ pletely as described above before leav I ing t...

Page 14: ...is manual To change engine oi see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual ADD GASOLINE o Fif fuel tank_ Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTAN...

Page 15: ...lching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun o For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 11 For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut and mow sfowly o Certain types of grass and grass co...

Page 16: ... 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 year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plu...

Page 17: ...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 12 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades o Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade o Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown o Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat wash...

Page 18: ...ed completely replace oil drain plug and tighter_ securely Refill engine with oil through oil fitl 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 Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick OIL DRAIN PLUG AIR SCREEN OIL ...

Page 19: ...DE COVE ENGINE COOLING FINS AIR GUIDE COVER BOTH SIDES FIGo 17 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of t...

Page 20: ...retainer spring holding anti swayba_ to chas sis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links SUSPENSION ARMS ADJUSTMENT NUTS CLUTCH ROD LIFT LINKS Slide mower forward and remove belt from engine pulley ...

Page 21: ... LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT lS 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 Measure dis tance D di...

Page 22: ...R DRIVE BELT BELT KEEPERS FIG_ 25 Remove mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manua Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove four screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Disconnect secondary clutch rod from pivot rod by removing retainer spring o Carefully roll belt off R H mandrel pulley Remove belt from center mandrel pulle...

Page 23: ...on of this manuaL Remove upper belt keeper1 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Puff belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWE...

Page 24: ...r eye protection when around batteries ii i i iii i H i 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 NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO AT...

Page 25: ...and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast _ position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cabte clamp screw and pull cable back until swivef is against quarter circle Tighten cabie clamp screw securely T...

Page 26: ... control cable and choke are adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position o With throttle control lever in slow _ position ho...

Page 27: ... 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 fuel tank_ Start t...

Page 28: ...8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1l 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 1 Fill fuel 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 relill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carbufeto in Service Adjustments section C...

Page 29: ...fast 3 Wet grass 4 Mower deck not level 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 7 Buildup of grass leaves and rash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed t0 Improper blades used t 1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Swifc _ is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 B...

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Page 31: ...G SYSTEM DISCONNECTED t LIGHT NG SYSTEM OUTPUTDIODE JAL J _4 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION cIRCuIT MAKE bFF i_ M _ S TAm B L S N O_ 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 TH...

Page 32: ...REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 ELECTRICAL 32 19 20 1 7 32 t ...

Page 33: ... 8 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 I 2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Pushqn Washer Lock 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 Crafts...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 14 37 5 53 57 54 60 10 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 1 Panel Dash 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 A...

Page 36: ...REP 41R PARTs ORIVE _ACToR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 19 24 53 121 48 118 26 26 27 ...

Page 37: ...ring 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 12 19091210 41 154777 Keeper Belt Idler Fool Proof 113 127285X 42 19131312 Washer 13 32x 13 6x 12 Gauge 116 72110610 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove Plastic 118 154774 48 154604 Belicrank Assembly 121 154419 49 123...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 STEERING ASSEMBLY i I 51 _ 54 46 15 2Q 30 68 67 _ d _i _ 43 t 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Ax e STLTiGT Nut Lock Flange 5 8q 1 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 Pittman Shaft Assembty Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 ENGINE 32 31 40 39 34 81 LL 33 37 33 41 13 OPTIONAL EQUIPiViENT Spark Arrester 40 ...

Page 41: ...07 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 16x 1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrestor S...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 MOWER LIFT 11 5 49 12 19 13 32 13 _ 13 19 20 15 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...ner with Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Gao Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gao Spring 2 1 8 Pin cotter 3 32 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 MOWER DECK 83 8O 75 3_ 118 19 21 21 46 45 44 lO 103102 105 t04 101 105 ...

Page 45: ...iven 116 Spring Secondary 44 46 50 Vent I17 Screw Thdroll 3 8 6 x 1 1 4 Tytt 118 Spacer Retainer 1t9 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 t 1 2 Gr 5 Washer Felt 156493 19131312 74780616 72140608 156488 157034 156722 139888 131870 156473 74760512 156487 ...

Page 46: ...3 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat bik Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 6 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 ld 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 Unc Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5...

Page 47: ...324 157325 154515 154516 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 46 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 4 10 7 11 47 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 59192 65139 106222X 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J ...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 8 7 67 35 9 31 6 8 5 31 23 35 13 15 77 29 76 83 50 69 11 150 9O 48 ...

Page 49: ...80090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780108 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 8t 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 ...

Page 50: ...REPADR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 18 240 642 165 643 535 842 422 284A 52_ 524 O 8_ 445 284 _ 235 537 5O ...

Page 51: ... 7 258560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 3s8 GASKET SE TI 121 CARBURETOR KIT 98 116 859 394 108 104 103 _119 5t 51A 52 232 202 257 434 117 78 468 332 Q 75 188 1006 334 851 _363 1 _ 726 L i i 482 54 52 383 51 ...

Page 52: ...PABR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 653 783 544 311 803 801 8O2 _ 229 L __ 592 ii ii LL 209A 209 201 _ 265 259 267 414 224 206 207 52 ...

Page 53: ...17 258560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 0 1 3 _ 22 5 7 51 _ 4 1_ 1058 0wNER S MANUAL 1 _9 LABEL KiT _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 305 304 308 306 307 308A 307 305A 53 ...

Page 54: ...87 299146 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262683 Ring Set Standard Size 202 262684 Ring Set 010 Oversize 203 280997 Ring Set 1 020 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 219A 3934t...

Page 55: ...Diaphragm Carburetor 337 802592 Plug Spark 859 271025 Gasket Pump 356 494705 Wire Stop 860 26 t358 Spring Diaphragm 358 491856 Gasket Set 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 868 497212 Seal Valve 383 89836 Wrench Spark Plug 869 261463 Seat Valve intake 387 280197 Body Pump 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 871 261961 Bushing Guide Exhaust Only 394 270988 Di...

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Page 60: ...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 Sears Roebuck and Co_ Service Centeri Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258660 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 1631 01 PART...

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